New DSM 09/10 Data Center Project Continues Construction While Abiding By New Safety Protocols
Channel: ElectricTV
Date: 03/06/2020

Today, the internet is used for almost everything. It serves as a way to reach out to the world and allows us to stay in touch with family and friends. However, the internet is arguably even more valuable to businesses, including hospitals and other essential facilities.

The NECA/IBEW Powering America team has been constructing a 400,000 square foot DSM 09/10 Data Center project in Des Moines, Iowa for a large software company. They are continuing construction in order to fulfill their commitment to the customer, despite the unprecedented conditions surrounding the global pandemic. 

However, they are finding the need to adhere to project-specific changes and adaptations. While this is customary in the electrical industry, some of these changes are now required so that the physical work can even get done. 

Specifically, NECA contractors Baker Electric and Tri City Electric have been working in conjunction with IBEW Local 347 with an emphasis on safety. They have been implementing and adhering to new protocols which are designed to keep workers safe and healthy while on the job amidst the global health crisis. These protocols include thermal scanning to be able to enter the site, the addition of required face masks, hand washing stations, and practicing social distancing.

All of the uncertainty surrounding these extraordinary times has made one thing abundantly clear: The work that NECA and the IBEW are providing is not merely essential for their customers. Rather, it’s also critical for holding together the very fabric of our lives in the modern age. 

Now, more than ever, keeping our world moving while keeping each other safe is part of the expertise of the NECA/IBEW Powering America Team. Be sure to follow us on social media for a look at exclusive behind-the-scenes extras and to receive industry information.