Yates is provided construction services for the CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence facility. This project includes a three-story 250,000 SF technology center with research and development labs, offices, and meeting space; a three-story 40,000 SF mechanical plant; a five-story, 1,050-car pre-cast parking garage; and a two-acre courtyard with fountains and pools. The development labs are designed to Tier II data center classification standards with the ability to be converted to Tier III classification in the future. The facility accommodates approximately 800 employees and is LEED® Silver certified.