BUILDING CERTAINTY
FOR MISSION-CRITICAL
COMPLEXITY
With more than 50 data center projects and 1.26 GW delivered, Butler brings proven critical path steel expertise. Early BIM coordination and best fit envelope solutions, PEMB, hybrid or conventional, keep schedules secure. Backed by seven manufacturing plants and more than 1,000 trusted construction partners, we deliver the capacity and certainty needed to eliminate surprises and stay on track.
DATA CENTERS DELIVERED
WITH CERTAINTY
REDUCE RISK. IMPROVE PROJECT CLARITY.
Align key stakeholders from day one to shape design direction, identify potential challenges and reduce risk. Early BIM coordination keeps your data center project moving with clarity and momentum.
ENVELOPE EXCELLENCE
Through centralized project management and our nationwide Builder network, we deliver precise, repeatable execution. With PEMB, hybrid or conventional systems, you gain a single accountable partner focused on constructability, performance and keeping steel moving on the critical path.
INTEGRATED STEEL SYSTEMS BUILT FOR DATA CENTER COMPLEXITY
INTEGRATED STEEL SYSTEMS BUILT FOR DATA CENTER COMPLEXITY
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)
Butler PEMBs deliver speed, clarity and lasting performance through precision-engineered systems. Factory pre-punched, exact-fit components streamline installation, reduce waste and bring architectural intent to life with dependable consistency.
INTEGRATED STEEL SYSTEMS BUILT FOR DATA CENTER COMPLEXITY
Hybrid Steel Buildings
Hybrid systems deliver the flexibility needed for MEP-intensive environments, multi-story designs, and evolving load requirements. A coordinated approach aligns systems early to improve control and reduce risk across large, multi-trade projects.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Butler a strong partner for mission critical data center projects?
Butler delivers early BIM coordination, best-fit envelope guidance and centralized project management to reduce risk on the steel critical path. Our national network of plants and Builders provides schedule reliability, resource visibility and consistent execution across jobsites.
Do you have experience with hyperscale and colocation data centers?
Yes. Butler has designed and fabricated 50+ data center projects totaling more than 1.26GW, with another 400+ MW currently in design or fabrication. Our Mission Critical team is built to support hyperscale, co-location and regional operators.
How do you help reduce risk and avoid downstream rework?
We engage early, aligning stakeholders, coordinating BIM with MEP-intensive layouts and identifying issues before they reach the field. This proactive approach minimizes change orders, compresses timelines and prevents steel-related delays on the critical path.
How do you determine whether a project should use PEMB, Hybrid or Conventional Steel?
The decision is driven by your needs. We evaluate layout, MEP complexity, load requirements, schedule needs and cost drivers. Based on these factors, we recommend the best-fit envelope system––PEMB for speed and predictability, conventional for flexibility and heavy loads or hybrid for optimized performance across your project.
What is the advantage of the MR-24® roof system for data centers?
The MR-24® roof system delivers long-term weathertight performance with minimal maintenance, reducing envelope-related risk over the building’s life. It has become a preferred option for hyperscale operators looking for durable, repeatable roof performance across multi-site deployments.
How does Butler support schedule-critical delivery?
Our Mission Critical team provides upfront schedule visibility, coordinates structural decisions early and leverages seven North American-based manufacturing plants for redundancy. This helps ensure steel delivery stays predictable and on time, critical for avoiding delays that impact MEP and commissioning.
What sustainability benefits do Butler and BlueScope offer?
Our engineered steel building systems support circularity through durable, recyclable materials and third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). As part of BlueScope, we advance responsible manufacturing through increased scrap utilization, electric arc furnace production and U.S.-based recycling investments.
How does Butler support BIM and clash detection for MEP-intensive data center environments?
Our mission critical team collaborates early in design to integrate structural models with MEP coordination. Using Revit-based modeling and established BIM workflows, we provide models to help your team identify conflicts, refine load paths and reduce field rework, critical in data centers where mechanical and electrical systems dominate the design.
CONTACT US
Talk with Butler to bring clarity to your project early. Our team helps align design intent, performance requirements and delivery expectations so you can move forward with confidence.
FIND A BUILDER
Locate an authorized Butler Builder® in your area. Our nationwide network makes it easy to identify experienced partners who work within Butler systems and share the same commitment to quality as we do.