Scalability for Modular Data Solutions

As data center infrastructure transitions towards virtualized networks and cloud-based environments, modular building solutions offer a streamlined, secure, and scalable approach. These prefabricated systems are designed to meet the growing demands of the industry with optimized efficiency. Modular data centers provide a distinct advantage over traditional construction methods by enabling rapid deployment and minimizing on-site…

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Is a Trachte building always an E-house?

Generically speaking, we make an e-house (Electrical House), yet we use terms like enclosures, rooms, and control buildings interchangeably. There are also several three letter acronyms to describe what we do: And tons more. As a general rule of thumb, the term control building or control house often implies low voltage and typically a relay,…

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Case Study: The Amalgamated Warbasse Houses

The Amalgamated Warbasse Houses is one of New York’s largest union-sponsored housing cooperatives, located in Brooklyn’s Brighton-Coney Island community. It resides on 26 acres, and includes 5 high rise towers, over 2500 units and 8,000+ residents. In 2012, the electrical distribution equipment in each building was badly damaged by saltwater flooding related to Superstorm Sandy.…

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Exterior Metal Paneling – Ribbed vs Flat

Have you ever wondered why we use ribbed sheet metal instead of flat panels on the exterior of our buildings? Overall, it is because of the added strength, improved drainage, and the aesthetic appeal. The Top 5 Benefits of Ribbed Metal Sheeting Trachte buildings come standard with 18- or 24-gauge exterior metal panels with a…

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Design Methods That Resist Snow, Wind, and Seismic Loads

All Trachte buildings are designed to resist the environmental loads as required by the building code for the specific site location of the building. Specifically, wind loads, seismic loads, and snow loads. The light gauge channel frame structure of our buildings gives us many options for economically resisting the most extreme environmental loading conditions. Both…

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Designing Substation Control Buildings for Rough Conditions

Trachte’s prefabricated substation control buildings are vital to the interconnection of essential infrastructure. These applications can include electrical utility, renewable energy, power distribution centers, and data center interconnection. Trachte prefabricated buildings are typically engineered based on customer specifications and state regulatory codes. Buildings are engineered to mitigate risk from environmental factors and extreme weather conditions.…

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The Parkway Pipeline Project

The Parkway Pipeline is a 16” diameter underground petroleum pipeline that was finalized in September 2013 as part of joint venture between Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMEP) and Valero Energy. This massive, 141-mile-long pipeline was designed to transport refined liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel and turbine fuel with an initial…

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AI Technology and the Growth of Hyperscale Data Centers

The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI technologies, along with the exponential growth of cloud-based services, have significantly increased power consumption and demand in data centers worldwide. As AI algorithms become more sophisticated and data-intensive tasks become more prevalent, the need for computational power and storage capacity has soared. This surge in demand has…

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7 Reasons to Choose a Channel Framed Building

Trachte buildings are constructed with a heavy duty galvanized structural steel framework that meets building design loads before the exterior roof and wall sheeting are installed. This offers superior structural strength when compared to a self-framing construction, which relies on the exterior/interior skin of the building for its structural strength. Here are 7 reasons to…

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Case Study - New E-House for a Boston-based Medical Center

New E-House for a Boston-based Medical Center

A world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts, partnered with a major electrical equipment manufacturer to upgrade existing electrical equipment. The major driver for the upgrade was due to the rapid expansion of state-of-the-art treatment and technologies needed for families and in-patient care. In 2019, the hospital assembled a construction team to partner with…

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