Data Centres

The rapid growth of technology, cloud-based software, off-site data storage, and e-commerce is driving an unprecedented demand for data centres across Australia. As businesses and industries rely more on secure, high-speed digital infrastructure, the need for purpose-built, high-performance data centre facilities continues to rise.

Understanding the Unique Needs of Data Centres

Data centres are mission-critical environments where security, reliability, and power infrastructure are paramount. Every aspect of the facility, from its physical security to its electrical and communications infrastructure, must be designed for uncompromising performance and resilience.

Mascot Engineering has been supplying both standard and custom solutions to data centre developments across Australia for several years. Our products are used in data centre facilities themselves, as well as in the supporting energy infrastructure that powers them.

Precast vs. In-Situ Construction – A Smarter Approach

Mascot Engineering’s precast concrete products—whether steel-reinforced or Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC)—offer significant advantages over in-situ construction when it comes to data centre infrastructure:

Quality Control – Precast products are manufactured in a controlled environment, ensuring consistent quality, strength, and durability, whereas in-situ construction can be affected by weather, site conditions, and human error.
Faster Installation – Precast pits and vaults arrive ready to install, reducing on-site labour and minimising disruption. In contrast, in-situ construction requires formwork, shoring, pouring, and curing—often delaying progress.
Structural Integrity – Factory-controlled precast manufacturing ensures that products meet strict engineering specifications, reducing the risk of defects. In-situ concrete can be more prone to inconsistencies due to variable site conditions.
Lower Overall Cost – Reduced installation time, minimal on-site labour, and less wastage result in cost savings for the project.
Safer Worksites – With minimal site handling and no need for on-site concrete pouring and excavation shoring, precast solutions create a safer working environment.

Mascot Engineering offers both steel-reinforced precast solutions for custom and large sizes and lightweight, high-strength GRC alternatives for smaller, standard sizes, ensuring we have the right solution for every data centre application.

Logistics & Delivery – Ensuring a Seamless Process

At Mascot Engineering, we understand that getting the right products to site, at the right time, in the safest manner possible is crucial for keeping data centre projects on schedule.

Our dedicated Logistics Team works closely with on-site teams, ensuring that every delivery is handled safely, efficiently, and in line with site-specific requirements.

Specialist Fleet Access – We have access to a huge fleet of vehicles, including pilots and escorts for oversized loads, ensuring compliance with all transport regulations.
Site Coordination – Our team liaises directly with crane crews and site managers as required, ensuring products are delivered precisely when needed for a seamless installation process.
Minimised Downtime – With our streamlined logistics process, we help reduce delays and site congestion, keeping projects on track and within budget.

Mascot Engineering’s expert logistics and project management capabilities ensure that even the most complex infrastructure solutions are delivered efficiently and installed with minimal disruption.

Technical Expertise & Tailored Solutions

Mascot Engineering’s highly experienced Technical Team has a deep understanding of the data centre industry and its unique requirements. We collaborate closely with site engineers and asset owners from the early stages of a project to assist in the design and manufacture of appropriate solutions that:

Protect critical cable infrastructure – Ensuring long-term security and reliability
Allow for future expansion – Scalable solutions designed for growth
Enhance efficiency – Prefabricated and easy-to-install products reduce time on site
Ensure compliance with industry standards – Meeting Australian and global regulations

By working alongside project stakeholders, Mascot Engineering helps streamline installation, reduce site work, and ensure that the final solution meets both current and future operational needs.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Our high-performance pits, covers, and infrastructure solutions have been relied upon by some of the world’s largest technology and data centre providers, including:

NextDC
CDC
Dicker Data
Digital Realty
Equinix
Microsoft
Amazon
Global Switch
AirTrunk
IBM
Macquarie Telecom

Data Centre Products

Custom Concrete

Coreworx Joint Bays

Access Covers

GRC Cable Pits

Ensuring Secure & Protected Cable Infrastructure

Reliable cable management is crucial for data centres. Whether it’s high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) power, fibre networks, or communications cabling, infrastructure must be secure, accessible, and protected from environmental factors.

Mascot Engineering’s heavy-duty pits and access covers are designed to safeguard critical power and data networks, ensuring that connectivity and power distribution remain uninterrupted.

Patented Coreworx Joint Bays for Data Centres

Mascot Engineering’s patented segmented Coreworx Joint Bay is revolutionising infrastructure solutions for data centres and high-voltage applications.

Segmented Design – Allows for flexibility in installation, adapting to site constraints.
Superior Strength – Designed to withstand heavy loads while maintaining easy accessibility.
Efficient Installation – Prefabricated sections reduce site work and installation time.
Built for Longevity – Made from high-strength, durable materials for long-term reliability.

The Coreworx Joint Bay is a trusted solution for data centre power networks, ensuring a secure and accessible environment for critical electrical infrastructure.

Common Mascot Engineering Products for Data Centres

Coreworx Joint Bays – Secure, heavy-duty enclosures for high-voltage cable connections
Cable Vaults – Designed for safe and reliable cable management
Link Box Pits – Purpose-built for electrical infrastructure applications
J8 Fibre Pits – Trusted for fibre optic network protection
GRC Cable Pits – Lightweight yet strong, ideal for power and data applications
HV & LV Cable Pits – Heavy-duty enclosures designed for high and low voltage cables
Multipart Covers – Secure, modular access solutions for large infrastructure openings
Air & Watertight Covers – Protect against water ingress and environmental hazards