Integrated Solutions for Data Centre Development

Data centres are the backbone of our digital infrastructure. Developing data centres requires secure and well-thought-out planning. CDM Smith has over a decade of expertise of providing tailored solutions for developing data centres safely, sustainably and efficiently.

Building data centres presents complex challenges: site conditions and legal regulations must be carefully considered, as well as proper infrastructure development and planning. An experienced partner is indispensable in this process.

CDM Smith has been successfully collaborating with international data centre developers and general planners for over a decade. With more than 800 employees in Germany, we offer comprehensive engineering services – from site development to engineering and environmental planning to construction supervision. This allows you to fully focus on the construction of your data centre building.

Related Capabilities

Site Development

Well-planned site development is the cornerstone of any successful data centre project. Our extensive services ensure your site is prepared for construction while meeting all regulatory and environmental requirements. CDM Smith services include:

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apartment Building contaminant/ dismantling and disposal concepts

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flood Flood and heavy rain modelling

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add_road Infrastructure and landscape planning

pets Species protection

eco Environmental compensation measures

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query_stats Feasibility studies for power supply/ waste heat utilisation

search Contaminated site investigation and remediation

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Design and Construction

Our interdisciplinary team combines comprehensive engineering services with detailed planning in the following areas:

bolt Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM) for high-voltage power lines and substations

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foundation Foundation concepts and FEM modelling

apartment Excavation pit planning, shoring, dewatering

gavel Permit in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (German: BImSchG)

eco Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

engineering Construction supervision

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We have been working with CDM Smith for almost 10 years. Their expertise and reliability make CDM Smith an important partner for us.

Jens-Peter Feidner, Managing Director at Equinix Germany

CDM Smith has been a reliable partner for us in the development of numerous data centres. Their team's collaborative spirit and professional excellence in all aspects of site development, civil engineering and environmental permitting truly make CDM Smith an indispensable part of our data centre ecosystem.

Alexander Hauser, Managing Director at ttsp hwp

Christiane Jung

Senior Business Development Manager

„The data centre industry is a fascinating field full of challenges and innovations. Being part of this dynamic and diverse world means accompanying data centre developers with our expertise and actively shaping the future of digital, sustainable infrastructure.“

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