Developing data centre solutions for a digital future
Bringing together expert disciplines to meet today’s digital demand and tomorrow’s long-term growth.
Data centres are critical infrastructure for businesses and commercial growth now and in the future. But the development process is complex with unique demands, requiring an expert approach.
We know how to build for tomorrow today. We support our clients through the process, moving from concept to complete.
Our multi-service team has the flexibility, insight and specialist knowledge to support projects which drive economic growth, support digital services and underpin a more technologically enabled economy.
Our bespoke approach addresses the unique demands of data centre development by integrating expertise from seven disciplines. Specialists from across our Planning, Economics, EIA, ESG, GIS, Strategic Communications and Heritage, Townscape & Landscape offers work with our clients to successfully navigate each stage of the development process.
Planning has a vital role to play in promoting this critical infrastructure. Our experts understand the policy context, set clear planning strategies and carefully navigate the planning system.
Economics and development case making is key, particularly in relation to the perceptual barriers around job creation. We regularly support clients to demonstrate not only the market need (to inform policy and plan-making) but also the range of benefits which the sector can bring.
Environmental Impact Assessment sets the right strategy and approach at an early juncture, avoiding regulatory risk and realising positive project outcomes.
ESG considerations maximise sustainability benefits and ensure market leading ESG strategies that take into account the unique challenges of data centres around energy demand, resilience and water.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) site searching for data centres involves several key steps to ensure optimal location selection, providing a comprehensive overview that supports decision-makers balancing operational needs with cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation.
Heritage, Townscape and Landscape expert advice on developing data centres in proximity to heritage assets and sensitive landscapes and views maximises the likelihood of successful planning outcomes – identifying opportunities and constraints early through heritage appraisals, landscape and visual impact assessments, grey belt appraisals and strategic design input.
Strategic Communications translates the national and strategic case for data centres to political and community support at a local level, where understanding of data centres is lower. We engage local councillors, key stakeholders and the community to clearly communicate and collaborate on local benefits and secure political support.
Data Centres: Our expertise
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For advice or enquiries, please contact Taylor Cherrett or Catriona Fraser who will connect you with our local experts across our services.
