Construction Magazine April 2020 | Page 26

LEADERSHIP

Construction Global spoke with Arup ’ s data centre leads , Rachel Atthis and Christopher Tolmie , to learn how the multi-disciplinary firm is shaping the mission critical facilities that will power our data hungry future

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A rup designs highly sustainable data centre facilities that deliver the speed , resilience and security that its clients , industries and individuals rely upon . The company has been at the forefront of data centre design since the industry began , working collaboratively with clients to offer full engineering , architectural and consultancy services for the entire lifespan of the data centre , from master planning to operations optimisation .

Working as a global partner for many international data centre owners and providers ( such as Digital Realty and Equinix ), Arup delivers multiple projects for co-location and hyperscale operators . In a power-hungry industry , Arup works hard to maximise efficiency , optimise ongoing operations and assist its clients to reduce the carbon footprint of their businesses with specialist designs that represent the optimal combination of sustainability and high performance .
ARUP ’ S GLOBAL DATA CENTRE PROJECTS
APRIL 2020