Services

Data Center Structural Design & Upgrades

Structural engineering for new data centers, expansions and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. We consider increased floor loading, equipment concentrations, rooftop systems, redundancy, vibration control and resilience from the outset.

• Conceptual and detailed structural design
• Retrofit and strengthening of existing structures
• Dynamic and static loading evaluations for IT and MEP equipment
• Peer review and third-party design verification

Forensic Engineering & Forensic Cost Evaluation

When failures, damage or performance issues occur, we perform independent forensic investigations to determine cause, scope and appropriate remediation. We also support owners, insurers and legal teams with cost-based evaluations.

• Structural and building envelope failure investigations
• Fire, impact, moisture intrusion and construction defect assessments
• Replacement and repair cost evaluations for large, complex facilities
• Expert witness testimony in mediation, arbitration and litigation

While we are not a public accounting firm, our engineering practice includes forensic evaluation of construction and repair costs associated with structural and building envelope issues.

Property Condition Assessments & Risk Studies

For investors, developers and operators, we provide due diligence and risk assessments to support acquisition, financing and portfolio strategy for data centers and critical facilities.

• Property Condition Assessments (PCA) and structural surveys
• Probable Maximum Loss (PML) studies
• Code compliance and constructability reviews
• Upgrade scopes and capital planning support

Building Envelope Diagnostics & Performance

The building envelope plays a crucial role in thermal performance, moisture control and reliability of data centers. We diagnose and remediate envelope issues impacting operations and efficiency.

• Leak and moisture intrusion investigations
• Facade, roof and waterproofing assessments
• Repair and retrofit design
• Coordination with mechanical and energy-efficiency consultants

Disaster Response & Resilience Planning

Drawing on experience responding to major earthquakes in California, Haiti, Chile, El Centro and New Zealand, we support owners and operators in both emergency response and proactive resilience planning.

• Post-disaster structural safety assessments
• Damage documentation and repair strategies
• Business continuity and resilience-focused recommendations
• Coordination with emergency management and insurance teams