Data Centers White Paper
Driving Efficiencies in Data Center Construction and Maintenance
The value of partnering with a one-stop equipment, services and solutions provider
Overview
Data center demand is projected to grow 10% annually through 2030. To win in this high-stakes market, contractors need more than equipment. They need a partner who understands mission-critical timelines, complex commissioning requirements and sustainability goals. United Rentals brings the world's largest rental fleet, data center expertise and innovative solutions to help contractors build faster, safer and smarter from site preparation through commissioning and ongoing maintenance. Whether you're optimizing equipment costs, streamlining load bank testing or reducing jobsite emissions, partnering with a one-stop provider drives measurable efficiencies at every project stage.
What You’ll Learn
Discover how leading data center contractors are cutting costs, accelerating timelines and meeting sustainability targets through strategic equipment partnerships. This white paper explores:
- How to right-size equipment fleets using project-specific utilization data
- Digital tools that reduce annual rental costs
- Strategies to cut fuel consumption
- Custom-engineered approaches to dewatering, trench protection, pipe flushing, network load bank solutions and climate control
Cut Costs, Reduce Emissions and Accelerate Commissioning
Get the proven strategies data center contractors use to right-size fleets, streamline load bank testing and meet aggressive timelines without compromising safety or sustainability.
15% to 35% savings
in annual rental costs with Total Control® and the Mobile App
Up to 20% savings
on maintenance operations with onsite fleet maintenance
24% of rental equipment
is returned an average of 15 days late, often doubling costs
Up to 80% reduction
in fuel consumption when pairing generators with Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
Up to 50% reduction
in emissions by adding BESS to diesel generators
20%+ of United Rentals' fleet
consists of electric or hybrid equipment
Key Topics
Optimize Equipment Utilization Across Project Phase
Match fleet capacity to actual demand using real-time project data and utilization analytics
Maximize Uptime with Digital Fleet Management
Track, manage and optimize your rental equipment through Total Control® and the Mobile App.
Transition to Lower-Emission Power Solutions
Deploy BESS, electric equipment and alternative-fuel solutions that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.
Accelerate Commissioning with Networked Load Bank Solutions
Streamline testing with custom-engineered systems.
Implement Proactive Maintenance Strategies
Ensure power readiness and optimal server environments.
Maintain Jobsite Safety and Compliance
Deploy OSHA-compliant systems and United Academy® training.