Data Centres

Steel, Modular and Electrical Infrastructure for Data Centre Projects

Levstal manufactures structural steelwork, equipment support structures, steel skids, enclosures and modular infrastructure for data centre construction and expansion projects.

We work with data centre developers, general contractors, engineering companies, MEP contractors and equipment manufacturers. Our scope ranges from individual fabricated components to prefabricated technical modules ready for mechanical and electrical integration.

Building on our steel fabrication and modular manufacturing capabilities, Levstal is also developing electrical infrastructure solutions for data centres, battery energy storage and other critical power applications.

STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL PRODUCTS

Primary and Secondary Steelwork

Structural steel fabrication for data centre buildings, technical areas and external service zones, including columns, beams, bracing, trusses and secondary steel structures.

Components can be supplied individually or as coordinated steelwork packages according to approved project drawings and installation requirements.
Equipment Support Frames

Fabricated steel frames and equipment bases for generators, transformers, UPS systems, batteries, pumps, chillers and other critical infrastructure.

Frames are manufactured around specified equipment dimensions, loads, mounting points and installation tolerances, with interfaces coordinated against the project documentation.

Rooftop Equipment Structures

Steel support frames, gantries, platforms, walkways and maintenance access structures for rooftop cooling, ventilation and electrical equipment.

The fabrication scope can be adapted to equipment loads, roof interfaces, access requirements and installation sequence.

Steel Skids and Equipment Bases

Custom welded skids, base frames and mounting structures for electrical and mechanical equipment.

Each skid is manufactured around defined equipment dimensions, loads, connection points, lifting requirements and transport limitations.

Cooling Equipment Structures

Steel bases, support frames, platforms and modular structures for chillers, dry coolers, cooling distribution units, pumps and associated cooling equipment.

Ventilation and Duct Support Structures

Fabricated frames, supports and secondary steelwork for air-handling units, ventilation equipment and duct systems.

Cable and Service Support Structures

Steel supports and frames for cable trays, busbar routes, pipework, ventilation systems and other building services.

Interfaces can be coordinated with the project’s mechanical and electrical layouts to simplify installation on site.

Platforms, Walkways and Access Systems

Maintenance platforms, stairs, ladders, walkways, handrails and grating assemblies for technical rooms, rooftops and external equipment areas.

These structures are manufactured around the required equipment access, inspection and maintenance routes.

Aisle Containment Support Structures

Steel frames and supporting components for hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment, equipment partitions and internal technical zones.

Acoustic and Protective Enclosures

Fabricated steel frames, external shells, panels, doors and supporting structures for generators, transformers, pumps and other technical equipment.

Where specialist acoustic performance is required, calculations, acoustic panels and equipment-specific requirements are coordinated according to the agreed project scope.

External and Security Steelwork

Protective equipment frames, service canopies, security fencing, gates, barriers and other external steel structures for data centre sites.

MODULAR DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS

Modular Technical Rooms

Prefabricated steel modules for electrical rooms, cooling plant rooms, pump rooms, battery rooms and other technical spaces.

Modules can be manufactured for transport as complete structural units and prepared for subsequent installation of electrical, mechanical and control equipment.

E-Houses and Prefabricated Electrical Rooms

Levstal manufactures E-house structures and prefabricated electrical rooms for LV and MV equipment, UPS systems, batteries, controls and auxiliary systems.

The fabrication scope can include:

• Structural frames
• Floors, roofs and external shells
• Internal partitions
• Equipment bases and mounting rails
• Doors and access systems
• Cable and ventilation openings
• Platforms, stairs and walkways
• Lifting and transport structures

Electrical installation, HVAC, fire protection, system testing and commissioning can be defined separately depending on the project and the agreed responsibility split between Levstal, the customer and technology partners.

Power Modules and Power Skids

Modular steel structures and equipment skids for transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, busbars, batteries, cooling equipment and control systems.

Depending on the project, power modules can be supplied as integration-ready steel structures or mechanically assembled packages prepared for customer-specified equipment.

Prefabricated Substation Structures

Steel enclosures, equipment bases and modular structures for compact and containerised substations.

Structures can be configured for transformers, LV and MV switchgear, protection equipment, cable connections and auxiliary systems.

Generator and Backup Power Modules

Steel skids, enclosures, access structures and modular rooms for generator and backup power systems.

The fabrication scope can cover the main structure, equipment bases, enclosure, doors, service openings, platforms and transport frame.

UPS and Battery Rooms

Prefabricated steel rooms and modular enclosures designed around UPS equipment, battery cabinets, electrical distribution and associated cooling or ventilation systems.

BESS Containers and Battery Enclosures

Levstal manufactures containerised and modular steel structures for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The mechanical scope can include:

• Structural containers and enclosures
• Battery rack support structures
• PCS and transformer bases
• Internal equipment frames
• Cable routing structures and openings
• Doors and maintenance access
• External platforms and stairs
• Cooling and ventilation interfaces
• Lifting and transport points

Battery cells, BMS, PCS, electrical engineering, fire protection and system performance are supplied, specified or approved by specialised technology partners according to the project scope.

ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Levstal is developing an electrical equipment programme for data centres, battery energy storage, renewable energy and industrial power distribution.

The objective is to combine our steel and modular manufacturing capabilities with electrical engineering, equipment supply and system integration through qualified technology partners.

LV Distribution Equipment

The planned low-voltage portfolio covers power distribution applications at:

• 0.4 kV
• 0.69 kV
• 0.8 kV

Solutions under development include LV switchboards, distribution panels, power distribution modules and integrated LV sections for modular substations and data centre power systems.

MV Switchgear and RMU Solutions

The planned medium-voltage portfolio covers:

• 6 kV
• 10 kV
• 20 kV
• 24 kV
• 33 kV
• 36 kV

The programme is being developed around MV switchgear, ring main units (RMUs), protection sections and modular MV distribution systems.

Transformer Integration

Levstal is developing transformer integration solutions for modular power infrastructure.

The intended range covers approximately:

• 250 kVA–5 MVA for standard distribution and modular applications
• 1–10 MVA for BESS step-up applications
• Up to 25 MVA and 36 kV for data centre and industrial power applications

The initial scope is intended to combine transformer technology from qualified suppliers with Levstal-manufactured enclosures, frames, skids, platforms and modular structures.

Any future expansion into transformer manufacturing will depend on completion of the required engineering, certification, testing and production-readiness processes.

Compact and Containerised Substations

Prefabricated substation solutions are being developed around combinations of:

• MV switchgear or RMU
• Transformer
• LV distribution
• Protection and control equipment
• Steel enclosure or modular building
• Cable connection areas
• Cooling and ventilation interfaces
• Access and maintenance systems

Integrated Power Modules

Prefabricated power modules can be developed around the electrical architecture of a specific data centre project.

Depending on the application, modules can accommodate MV switchgear, transformers, LV distribution, UPS equipment, batteries, busbar systems, protection and controls, as well as cooling and ventilation equipment.

BESS SOLUTIONS

Levstal’s developing BESS portfolio focuses on three main applications.

Commercial and Industrial BESS

Indicative range:

• 0.5–2.5 MWh storage capacity
• 250 kW–1.25 MW power output

Typical applications include industrial facilities, commercial buildings, peak shaving, energy optimisation and backup power.

Containerised BESS

Indicative range:

• 2–5 MWh storage capacity
• 1–2.5 MW power output

Containerised systems are intended as repeatable modular solutions for renewable energy, industrial and data centre applications.

MV-Integrated BESS

Indicative range:

• 5–20+ MWh storage capacity
• Integrated medium-voltage connection
• Transformer, switchgear, protection and control interfaces

These systems are intended for larger industrial, grid-support and data centre energy projects.

Final system architecture, battery technology, grid connection, fire protection, software, protection settings, commissioning and performance guarantees are defined together with certified engineering and technology partners.

FROM STEEL FABRICATION TO INTEGRATED MODULES

Levstal can support data centre projects at different levels of integration, depending on technical requirements and project responsibilities:

1. Fabricated steel structures, frames and enclosures
2. Mechanically assembled skids and modules
3. Modules prepared for electrical and mechanical integration
4. Integrated modules assembled with approved partner equipment
5. Repeatable product platforms developed with the required testing and certification

The exact manufacturing and integration scope is agreed before quotation and production.

BUILT AROUND DATA CENTRE PROJECT INTERFACES

Data centre construction requires close coordination between structural steelwork, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems and equipment supplied by multiple manufacturers.

Before production, we review the available technical package to identify the interfaces that affect fabrication, assembly, transport and installation.

The review can cover:

• Drawings, BIM models and equipment layouts
• Static and dynamic loads
• Equipment mounting and connection points
• Electrical and mechanical interfaces
• Installation and maintenance access
• Dimensional tolerances
• Welding and inspection requirements
• Surface treatment and corrosion category
• Module and transport dimensions
• Lifting and delivery requirements
• Manufacturing and quality documentation

Early coordination helps reduce interface issues during assembly and installation and makes the fabricated package easier to integrate into the wider data centre project.

SUPPORTING REPEATABLE DATA CENTRE DELIVERY

Large data centre developments are often delivered across several buildings, phases or locations.

Once a design has been approved, Levstal can manufacture repeatable steel assemblies and modular products across multiple production batches. This can include equipment frames, platforms, enclosures, electrical rooms, power modules and secondary steelwork.

Production and delivery sequences can be coordinated with the customer’s construction programme to support phased installation and repeatable project delivery.

SEND US YOUR DATA CENTRE PROJECT

Planning a new data centre, capacity expansion or modular infrastructure package?

Send us your drawings, equipment layouts, bill of materials, required quantities and delivery schedule. Our team will review the technical scope, identify the relevant manufacturing interfaces and prepare a project-specific proposal.