Trash Masters LLC performed a full-scale data center shutdown and facility decommissioning at 1700 Summit, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074. The project involved coordinated work between multiple trade vendors and our demolition team, ensuring a safe, systematic, and fully compliant removal of critical data infrastructure, power systems, and building components — both interior and exterior.

Phase 1: Power & Generator Systems

1. Generator & Fuel Tank Removal

  • 2) 2008 Cummins QSK60-G6 2000kW generator sets (521 hrs & 200 hrs).
  • (1) 20,000-gallon Fire Guard Highland diesel AST and (1) 30,000-gallon Highland water tank.
  • Fuel drained and tanks made safe per environmental regulations.
  • Electrical conduits disconnected from ATS breakers after make-safe by licensed electrician.
  • Generators separated from tanks, exhaust, and enclosures for safe crane lifting and trucking.
  • All underground conduits capped at both interior and exterior points.
  • Final grade and concrete patching per Concrete Repair MOP.

2. Electrical Systems & ATS Gear

Safe-off, disconnection, and removal of:

  • Switchboard Section MCB-5 (Eaton)
  • ATS-5 and ATS1 (Cummins)
  • Switchboard MAIN (Eaton, 2-section, 4 breakers)
  • Switchgear PARALLELCUMMINS (5 breakers)
  • Panelboards H6 and L6
  • Switchboard MSB-1 (Eaton, 15 breakers)
  • Transformer pads and housekeeping pads – demo, grade, and replace.

Safe-off work performed by a licensed Texas electrician.

Phase 2: Cooling Systems & Exterior Infrastructure

1. Chillers & Cooling Towers

  • Removal of (2) Trane CVHF049 chillers and (2) Evapco cooling towers.
  • All refrigerants and chilled water drained by certified HVAC technicians.
  • Concrete pad demolition and replacement to match surrounding areas (approx. 35’x26’x16”).

2. Exterior Building & Fencing

  • Disassembly and removal of one 693 SF standalone exterior structure.
  • Removal of fencing, posts, and ±80 concrete-filled bollards.
  • Full perimeter sawcutting, grading, and concrete patching per MOP standards.
  • All concrete pads removed (9 total, ~5,500 SF).

3. Concrete Repair & Restoration

  • Add fill, grade, and vapor barrier.
  • Install dowels and #6 rebar @ 1’ OC.
  • Pour & finish 8” concrete matching existing elevations. Removal and repour of 17,500 sf concrete.
  • Fill drains and voids to level with SOG.

Phase 3: Interior Data Center & Electrical Room

1. Demolition & Removal

  • Erect 6mil poly barrier (180 LF x 30’ deck height).
  • Remove concrete pads, framing, pipe supports, anchors, partitions, ACT grid, VCT flooring, and lighting. Removal and repour of 17,500 sf concrete.
  • Remove 1,375 LF of 39’ tall 2-hour partitions.
  • Remove 14” chilled water pipes (make-safe by mechanical vendor).
  • Remove and recycle Wright Line data center fencing and door lock systems.

2. UPS & Battery Systems

  • Removal of (4) 2008 Mitsubishi UP9833 500kVA UPS units with MBPs.
  • Removal of (640) Enersys 12HX540 sealed lead-acid batteries.
  • Full packaging, rigging, and forklift handling for transport.

3. Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

  • Removal of (21) 2009 PDI PP12 100kVA units.
  • Electrical disconnection, labeling, and removal from all feeds.

4. Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Units

  • Removal of (1) Trane ARUF364215CA, (6) Trane MCCB100UA0C0UB, and (2) Liebert CW114DC units.
  • All refrigerants drained, conduits disconnected, and plenums, ducts, and piping removed.

5. Server Racks & Raised Floor

  • Removal of (175) 55U Rack Solutions racks.
  • IBM Cloud retained ownership of reusable equipment; remaining items recycled.
  • Removal of (2,808) raised floor panels with 36” pedestals, pedestals, ramps, and stairs.
  • Floor scraped, cleaned, and prepped after removal.

Phase 4: Fire Suppression Systems

  • Removal of (2) Buckeye Halotron tanks and related piping.
  • Fire system made safe by licensed technician prior to removal.
  • Sprinkler and alarm reconfiguration handled by fire vendor per plans.

Phase 5: Site Cleanout & Restoration

  • Broom-swept and machine-clean finish of all interior and exterior work areas.
  • Wall and floor protection used during removal and restored post-demolition.
  • Daily photo documentation, group PM text updates, and shared folder uploads.
  • Final walk-through confirmed clean, safe, and broom-swept turnover.

Key Outcomes

  • Full shutdown and removal of all data center systems.
  • Concrete restoration and site-leveling per engineering spec.
  • Zero safety incidents and full compliance with electrical and environmental regulations.
  • 75-day completion window achieved through coordinated multi-trade execution.
  • Facility left safe, clean, and ready for redevelopment or turnover to ownership.