Federated Insurance Data Center Addition

Federated Insurance Data Center Addition | Owatonna, MN

• This new addition is adjacent to Federated’s existing South Campus facility in Owatonna, MN.
• Designed to house IT equipment on the upper floor and mechanical equipment on the lower floor.
• Engineered to withstand the forces of an F5 tornado. That is, up to 318 mile per hour winds.
• Also doubles as a storm shelter for employees, with all employees being able to reach the shelter within seven minutes.
• ERA utilized bigger wall panels, more connections and an unusual roofing system to create a structure strong enough to withstand such winds.
• Construction completed in 2013.

Team Members

Owner: Federated Insurance

Architect: BWBR

General Contractor: Alvin E. Benike