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.