Solving Stunted Growth at a Mobile Switching Center

The Challenge

The mobile switching center (MSC) of a national carrier’s Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia region was severely inadequate due to limited DC power distribution and the lack of redundancy in its generator and HVAC systems. These deficiencies prohibited the client from expanding within the existing facility.

The Solution

The carrier brought on Vertex Innovations to manage the modifications to the existing MSC and construction of a two-story, 25,000 square-foot expansion. As owner representative and construction manager, Vertex coordinated with the general contractor to provide oversight of the entire construction process including building equipment installation, commissioning, AE site walks, closeout documentation, and review of RFIs, submittals, and change orders prior to client approval.

While the region’s cold and wet weather threatened to delay the project, Vertex kept the team on track with diligent progress documentation via Procore.

The Outcome

The newly expanded MSC enables the client to scale their network infrastructure for future growth and increases network reliability with an N+1 generator system, tap boxes, N+1 HVAC system, and additional DC power distribution capacity. Most importantly, the project was completed on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s quality standards.

“Vertex and its use of Procore assisted greatly with project coordination, submittals and design review. It improved communication and provided a one-stop-shop for document management and retrieval. The Vertex team was tremendous. They stand up for us, and they hold all parties accountable. With their vast knowledge of construction based on past experience, and their expertise in our standards, I want to have them on every project!”