Technical due diligence for data centres

Gain vital insight into the infrastructure and operational capabilities of new and existing data centre assets with our technical due diligence services
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When you are planning data centre investments or sales, ensure you have a clear picture of the technical capabilities and future potential to make informed decisions. Gain clarity on operational performance, reliability and efficiency. Understand risks and possible mitigation measures.

Team up with a trusted partner who brings insight, experience and expertise to technical due diligence and lender technical advisory services.
Royal HaskoningDHV’s Technical due diligence service delivers a comprehensive technical review of the data centre and its surroundings which is tailored to your needs. Whether you are exploring an acquisition or divestment, planning a greenfield development or interested in managing your assets more strategically, get in touch.

The digital infrastructure landscape is changing fast while the critical demand for continuity and resilience remains as important as ever. With mechanical and electrical infrastructure key to successfully realising the value of your investment, it’s vital to have a reliable evaluation of the power structure and cooling arrangements, maintenance status, life span and more. Our experts, who are at the cutting edge of data centre design, are ideally placed to advise on preparedness for future regulations and changing market demands. If you are making a decision on the optimal site for future investment, we can ensure you avoid unexpected complications around permits, extreme weather, availability of resources – even earthquakes. Technical due diligence can also be an invaluable tool for data centre portfolio management to guide strategic investment plans.

Connect to a team that is at the forefront of data centre design and development. We have practical knowledge of specifications and feasibility as well as insight into the market and commercial imperatives. You can count on our expertise and futureproof thinking to give you confidence that you are making the right investment choices.

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Rely on expert insight focused on your needs
We understand the deadlines and dynamics of due diligence and provide a fast, flexible service. You will harness the latest thinking on operational efficiency, power infrastructure and cooling arrangements from a team which is also involved in designing and building the data centres of tomorrow.  
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Access specialist input through a single point of contact 

When you work with our technical due diligence experts, you have access to a vast network of multi-disciplinary specialists. We can quickly and easily provide expertise to address questions that may arise on topics ranging from earthquake risks to fire standards, acoustics and more.  

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Take confidence in our long track record
Connect with a partner who has been involved in the growth and development of the data centre industry since its earliest days. The breadth of work we do for many of the leading players in the market adds value to our technical due diligence services which draw on a wealth of experience

Our technical due diligence
for data centres includes:

Acquisition technical due diligence

If you are looking to buy or take over another company’s assets, our technical due diligence service informs the investment decision. We assess the state of the assets, whether they are outdated, where risks are. We can act as quickly as you need, with lead time for an acquisition technical due diligence being 2-4 weeks.

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Greenfield technical due diligence

We conduct due diligence to assess possible locations for a greenfield development. The commercial attractiveness of the location is a factor as well as technical aspects including power availability and connection, as well as the neighbourhood risk profile, safety of the location and financial risks and opportunities.

Lender Technical Advisor

We provide advice to financial institutions about the technical aspects of a potential investment as well as risks and futureproofing.

Portfolio technical due diligence

We can assess your own assets for a long-term investment strategy. For example, if you wanted to upgrade your portfolio, we would provide input into the strategy on how to deal with assets, which to phase out, which to upgrade, what was required for them to be fit for purpose in the future and anticipate changes that will be required.
Stijn de Kruijf

Team up with our technical due diligence for data centres to access a multidisciplinary wealth of expertise through a single point of contact. From fire safety to security, compliance, efficiency and sustainability, we have all the expertise in house that you need to make the right decisions.

Stijn de KruijfData centre facility and sustainability expert

Would you like to better understand the infrastructure and operational capabilities of current or potential data centre assets? With our help, you can make informed decisions for your investments, sales, or future projects.

Get in touch with us and discover how our experts will offer you a comprehensive service, ensuring your data centre investments are both profitable and sustainable in the long term. Optimise management and planning to reach their maximum potential.
Martien Arts - Director Mission Critical Facilities

MartienArts

Director Mission Critical Facilities