Discover how our professionals can help you advance data center performance with innovative design strategies and specialized expertise.
Powering Businesses Nationwide
Data centers function as the main hub for powering businesses throughout the nation. Housing critical infrastructure to support various operations, data centers require state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technologies, and specialized rooms to continuously deliver high performance power.
With the rapid expansion of data centers throughout the country, Colliers Engineering & Design has helped numerous clients design and implement the best infrastructure in these facilities to drive company success. From strategic site selection to guiding our clients through complex regulatory approvals, we take data center design to the next level by empowering our clients first.
- Architectural Design and Overall Project Management
- Master Planning for Phased Campus Developments
- Site Selection and Utility Coordination for High-Capacity Power Requirements
- Stormwater Management for Large Scale Developments
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Capacity Constraints
4,300+
acres completed for proposed buildings
187.3M
square feet
5,050
MW capacity
A partnership you can depend on
Our experts develop cost-effective solutions for our clients that enable us to best meet your project goals and needs. No matter how complex the challenge is, we have extensive experience designing data centers of all sizes including micro and hyperscale making us one of the top engineering firms to work with.
Our Specialized Services
From concept development and design, through execution and project closure, our professionals navigate clients through all phases of development.
Architecture
Our architecture services are shaped by an understanding of how buildings are planned, permitted, and built. We deliver practical, well-coordinated solutions aligned with project goals, schedules, and budgets.
Site Acquisition
Explore our expert site acquisition services designed for telecommunications companies to streamline network expansion with our comprehensive solutions.
Site Development
Our architects and design experts deliver nationally recognized services focused on resilience, efficiency, and community impact. We partner with you to develop innovative and sustainable spaces while upholding integrity and promoting your project’s success.
Environmental
Our environmental engineering services offer site redevelopment and remediation solutions. Achieve regulatory compliance with our licensed experts.
Land Survey
Discover our comprehensive land survey solutions. Our professionally licensed land surveyors achieve accurate measurements in every project.
Land Development
Colliers Engineering & Design uses expert land use planning services for private sector clients for a variety of projects from large-scale to rural to urban design.
Key types of data centers
To best support the needs of each business, brands may consider different types of data centers to meet their long-term goals.
Enterprise Data Centers
Facility that houses server, network, storage, and support infrastructure including racks, routers, switches, power supplies, and ventilation systems for continuous operations.
Colocation Data Centers
Opposed to traditional data centers, colocation data centers operate as a flexible and cost-effective service, where businesses can rent space and store infrastructure safely and securely.
Hyperscale Data Centers
Built for larger applications, these gigantic facilities support high volumes of data and storage for bigger companies.
Edge Data Centers
Smaller in size, edge data centers are built in close proximity to businesses enabling quicker connectivity and improved networking performance.
Data Center Design Considerations
We strategically approach each space by incorporating the latest trends, technologies, and facility resources needed to support critical networks and businesses.
Flexible Infrastructure
Server rooms must include critical infrastructure such as raised floor systems with a hot/aisle configuration to optimize cooling, segregated server spaces, mechanical/CRAC corridors, and advanced building access to ensure continuous operations.
On-Site Water Reuse Facilities
For cooling purposes, developers turn to constructing on-site water use facilities to help decrease the temperature of infrastructure to avoid damage and performance issues.
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