Innovative 210,000-square-foot Facility in Mesa, AZ will save 94 million gallons of water annually and deliver significant capacity to the Southwest’s thriving tech hub
Mesa, AZ (September 5, 2024) – Haydon, a leading full-service general contractor with over 30 years of experience in the Southwest, officially broke ground on a highly advanced data center for Edged Energy, a fast-growing sustainable infrastructure provider. This project will support the East Valley’s growing digital economy’s needs by delivering 36 MW of heavy critical load capacity (the amount of power continuously supplied to essential systems like servers and cooling equipment) with an eye toward climate change by using zero water and significantly less energy than traditional data centers.
Located at 8811 E Warner Road off Loop 202 on a 12+-plus acre campus, the 210,000-square foot facility will use the ThermalWorks ultra-efficient waterless cooling technology system to handle high-density AI loads (processing massive amounts of data at high speeds, requiring a lot of computing power) without using water. According to Edged, this results in an expected savings of more than 94 million gallons of water annually and 74 percent less overhead energy than conventional data centers, which place immense strain on power grids and use billions of gallons of water annually.
"This project is incredibly exciting for us at Haydon," said Justin Newman, Haydon Partner and Senior Vice President of the Building Division. "We're at the forefront of blending cutting-edge innovation with sustainable practices. By partnering with Edged to prioritize energy efficiency and water conservation, we’re not only addressing environmental concerns but also supporting the rapid, dynamic growth of the Valley’s tech ecosystem. It’s a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible in construction, ensuring that our work today contributes to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future for the region."
Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and was established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves various markets with its all-in-one construction solutions, including Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape, and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimize schedule risk during construction, and get the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, H3D Solutions, a modeling and design subsidiary and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play, and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind, and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com.