Raising the Bar: Delivering a Hyperscale Data Center in Record Time

April 5, 2025

Tina Tsui HeadshotChayora recently delivered a hyperscale Build-To-Suit data center in greater Shanghai for a leading Internet company, setting a new benchmark in efficiency and innovation. Spanning five stories and designed to support rapid business growth, this state-of-the-art facility was completed in just over seven months. From conceptual design to construction, Chayora’s team leveraged deep industry expertise to meet the client’s high standards. The data center features an innovative air-liquid-compatible HVAC system, allowing adaptable cooling solutions and versatile expansion capabilities. The project met the customer’s performance needs and seamlessly supported their operations during peak business periods. Let’s take a closer look at the process and ultimate delivery of advanced data center infrastructure in record time. 

Tailored Solutions to Address Unique Project Requirements

Chayora logoThe project came with its share of obstacles. The team had to complete a scalable, high-quality data center on a tight timeline without compromising stringent quality standards. Additionally, the facility must be future proof, keeping Shanghai luggage tagpace with evolving technology and business demands. Chayora tackled these challenges alongside extreme weather conditions such as typhoons and intense heat, which posed risks to timelines and worker safety. Maintaining agility, high precision, and operational continuity proved critical. 

 “Throughout the project, Chayora demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication. They remained on-site day and night, including weekends, working overtime to meet the deadlines. Despite facing extreme weather challenges like scorching heat, plum rains, and typhoons, they persevered and successfully delivered the project on time with high quality in just over 7 months. We sincerely appreciate the leadership and project team at Chayora for their strong support. It was their hard work and ingenuity that turned what seemed like an impossible task into a reality, setting a new standard in data center construction and delivery.” – A Leading Internet Customer 

Bar Raised

Construction site of a large industrial building with cranesChayora implemented innovative strategies to overcome these challenges. The project adopted an air-liquid-compatible HVAC system that maximizes energy efficiency, enhances reliability, and facilitates flexibility for future technological advancements. Refined project management also played a key role, with dynamic scheduling, real-time adjustments, and seamless cross-construction processes ensuring smooth execution.

Commitment to excellence was evident as the team remained on-site daily, forging a strong partnership with the client. Proactive communication and on-site collaboration helped anticipate and resolve issues swiftly. The result was a high-performance facility delivered ahead of schedule, setting a new standard for data center construction while addressing the customer’s immediate and future business needs. 

As the engineering team noted, adhering to the team tenet of “making things simple”, Chayora adhered to this concept throughout the project and fully demonstrated its value through practical results. Looking forward to the future, Chayora will continue to deepen and optimize data center solutions, and provide customers with long-term, stable and reliable service guarantees with strong financial strength and efficient operation management. We are committed to meeting the growing demand of customers for large-scale customized data centers in the generative AI era, and to help customers’ business continue to develop and the industry move forward with continuous innovation and excellent service.

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