Mission Critical

Fast-moving technical facilities built by the power of human connections

Our passion for mission critical spaces

We specialize in environments where precision, uptime, and disruption avoidance are non-negotiable

Our preconstruction approach sets us apart from the start. Our team uses a toolkit of planning tools, including Revit for clash detection, Matterport and point cloud modeling for detailed digital twins, and in-house MEP engineering to lock down procurement and long lead-time materials fast.

  • AI inference
  • Advanced biomedical laboratories
  • Edge and colocation data centers
  • Classified clean rooms

Project Gallery

  • A massive crane lifts a large generator onto a commercial building in downtown Minneapolis during construction of a mission-critical facility.
  • Aerial view of a mission-critical facility under construction, showing structural steel roof framing, tilt-up concrete walls, and active site work surrounded by trees and nearby commercial development.
  • Two construction professionals inspect and service a large rooftop generator on a mission-critical facility, using a ladder to access the equipment safely.
  • Workers use boom lifts to install structural steel roof framing inside a mission-critical facility under construction, with tilt-up concrete walls and exposed building structure visible.
  • Two construction professionals install underground utility conduits and electrical infrastructure in a trench for a mission-critical facility site.
  • Construction professional inspecting a raised access floor inside a mission-critical data center, with electrical infrastructure and mechanical systems in the background.

Office conversions

Transforming underutilized office space into high-performing mission critical facilities

Owners and investors with vacant office space and underutilized mechanical and electrical assets can reposition portions of their site into high-performing, revenue-generating facilities. Transforming vacant office space into a mission-critical facility takes technical expertise, creative vision, and a deep understanding of regulatory constraints.

We quickly assess the unique features of each site and adjust our plan accordingly, maximizing speed to market while aligning the building's physical and jurisdictional constraints with the right mission-critical application. By leveraging what already exists, we give stranded assets a new, productive life, with faster revenue generation than a traditional ground-up build.

We've demonstrated our ability to upgrade a building's electrical and mechanical backbone for live-in-place, high-density AI environments, integrating new cooling, generators, and power distribution within the original architecture. This work requires fluency in tenant improvement and mission-critical construction.

What drives our success

  • Anticipating challenges before they happen
  • Thriving in ambiguity and seeing how the pieces fit together
  • Skilled, invested builders who make the difference between done and done right
  • Vision to see beyond what a building is to what it could become
Construction professional wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest walking through a mission-critical facility with insulated tanks and piping.
Interior mechanical room with a grated service walkway surrounded by large color-coded pipes, valves, and utility infrastructure, highlighting the complex mechanical systems that support a mission-critical facility.
Workers use boom lifts to install structural steel and roof framing inside a large mission-critical facility under construction, with concrete tilt-up walls and temporary wall bracing visible.
Building relationships and connections with field team members. Collecting qualitative feedback from the people you meet with. Identifying key hospitality moments along the project journey: first meeting, site visits, milestone events. Doing an in-field audit including how our signage is looking, cleanliness, areas for opportunity at job sites, etc. (photos never hurt!)

Ground-up development

Ground-up data center construction with precision, speed, and disciplined coordination

We believe successful project delivery starts with strong partnerships, clear communication, and shared accountability. Mission-critical facilities leave little room for error.

Long before the first shovel hits the ground, we're already at work: engaging trade partners early, securing materials with long lead times, and building a schedule that holds up under pressure. That groundwork, paired with experienced on-site leadership, allows us to spot potential issues before they become problems and keep the project moving.

What sets us apart

  • Permitting and procurement run in parallel, so momentum never stalls
  • Real-time schedule analytics flag risk before it becomes a delay
  • Daily site reporting means nothing falls through the cracks.
  • A jobsite culture where safety and performance are lived out every day

Featured Project

Legacy Investing Core42 Data Center

A 18,000 SF data center construction for Legacy Investing in Minneapolis, MN

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Connect with our mission critical team

Whether you're evaluating a retrofit opportunity, breaking ground on a new facility, or simply want to understand what a mission-critical partner should look like, we'd love to have a conversation.

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