Intel required expansion office space in Seoul to house corporate teams and country officials. The project involved constructing 25,000 sqft of carpet area plus 5% contingency built-up space within strict budget constraints and zero tolerance for schedule deviation.
Data Center Module
Location:
Korea
Project Type :
Commercial
Client :
Intel/JLL
Year :
2018
Project Value :
$400K
Size :
25,000 sqft
Data Center Module
Key Challenges
Budget Control: Tight financial parameters requiring rigorous cost discipline without compromising Intel’s global facility standards.
Design Changes: Multiple client-initiated revisions during execution requiring real-time cost impact assessment and schedule adjustments.
Language Barriers: Local Korean contractors and consultants requiring bilingual project coordination and documentation.
Timeline Certainty: Fixed go-live date aligned with business operations requiring absolute schedule adherence.
Solution Approach
Local Support Team: Established two assistant project managers providing Korean language support and local contractor coordination.
Decision Framework: Revised project charter establishing clear approval authorities and locked-in decisions preventing continuous scope drift.
Integrated Consultancy Model: Placed contractors under principal MEP consultants for accelerated design approvals, eliminating review delays.
Direct Cost Control: Managed budget variations and contract administration directly without external QS, providing real-time financial visibility and approval.
Phased Migration: Coordinated office activation in phases enabling operations to commence without full completion, minimizing business disruption.
Technical Execution
- Intel security protocols integrated throughout construction
- MEP systems coordinated to global Intel standards
- Technology infrastructure supporting regional operations
- LEED certification requirements addressed
- Future expansion provisions accommodated
Results Delivered
On-Time Completion: Project delivered to committed timeline enabling planned migration schedule.
Budget Adherence: Completed within approved financial parameters through rigorous variation control.
Operational Success: Office activated without disruption to Intel Korea operations, supporting 300 employee migration.
Quality Standards: Facility met Intel’s global workplace standards and local Korean regulatory requirements.
Capability Demonstrated
This project exemplifies ATBOSE’s ability to deliver corporate infrastructure in unfamiliar regulatory environments while maintaining international client standards. Managing design changes, coordinating across language barriers, and delivering on fixed timelines demonstrates the adaptability and discipline we bring to complex corporate projects.
Note: Intel Korea represents one of multiple Intel facility projects delivered across APAC, including KM6 production facility (Penang, 65,000 sqft) and various regional offices—demonstrating repeatable methodology across different facility types and markets.
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