Service areas

End-to-end coverage
at every project stage

Four areas of specialisation covering the complete data center lifecycle — from investment opportunity to commissioning — with 100% independent technical advisory.

Area 01

Data Center Asset Development

For developers & investors

We accompany developers and investors through the most critical and highest-risk phases of the cycle: identifying, evaluating and initially developing the asset. Our role is to reduce technical uncertainty before capital is committed, bringing independent judgement from day one.

When to call us
  • When you identify a land or asset opportunity and need to validate its technical and energy feasibility before purchasing
  • When you need to understand the real potential of installable MW and grid connection constraints
  • When you need a clear roadmap from concept to Ready-to-Build
  • When permitting and licensing strategy can make the difference in delivery timelines
Services
Power & Land Assessment
Assessment of electrical power availability at the supply point and analysis of grid connection conditions, including timelines and connection costs.
Site Screening
Multi-criteria analysis of candidate locations considering energy availability, connectivity, geotechnical risks, planning regulations and logistical accessibility.
Extended Feasibility
Comprehensive technical, regulatory and economic feasibility study. Includes risk analysis and development scenarios to support the investment decision.
RTB Roadmap
Definition of the critical path from concept to Ready-to-Build status, identifying milestones, dependencies and resources required at each phase.
Permitting Strategy
Design of the licensing and permits strategy, coordinating with authorities and anticipating regulatory constraints that affect project timelines.
Concept Review
Technical review of the project concept, validating design assumptions and the coherence between the programme of requirements and site conditions.
How we work
1
Initial diagnosis
Kick-off meeting to understand client objectives, the asset or territory of interest and the investment time horizon.
2
Technical analysis
Field and desktop assessment of the energy, planning and technical conditions of the site or candidate locations.
3
Report & recommendation
Delivery of an executive report with findings, identified risks and a substantiated recommendation on project feasibility.
4
Roadmap
Definition of the action plan with next steps, required resources and calendar through to RTB status.
Deliverables
Technical feasibility report
Energy capacity analysis
Asset risk matrix
Detailed RTB Roadmap
Permitting strategy
Executive report for investors
Area 02

Investment & Transactions

For funds & investors

In the data center market, investment decisions are made with incomplete information and tight timelines. Our role is to provide the independent technical judgement that allows funds and investors to make decisions with confidence, knowing the real risks before closing a transaction.

When to call us
  • Before closing the acquisition of a data center or a portfolio of digital assets
  • When you need to technically validate the seller's or developer's claims
  • When you want to understand the real technical risk of an ongoing development before entering
  • When you manage a portfolio and need an aggregated view of the technical status of its assets
Services
Acquisition Review
Rapid technical review of an asset in the process of acquisition. Identifies critical points that need to be resolved before or after closing.
Technical Due Diligence
In-depth analysis of the asset's technical condition: electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, redundancies, actual TIER level, regulatory compliance and projected maintenance capex.
Vendor Due Diligence
Preparation of the technical report from the seller's side to accelerate the sales process and build confidence with potential buyers.
Development Risk Assessment
Assessment of the technical risk of a project under development: analysis of design, construction plan, contractor contracts and committed timelines.
Portfolio Assessment
Technical audit of an asset portfolio, identifying the status of each asset, required investment and portfolio-level optimisation opportunities.
Financing Report
Preparation of technical reports for bank financing or debt processes, adapted to the requirements of financial institutions.
How we work
1
Scope & NDA
Definition of the engagement scope, signing of confidentiality agreements and access to the available asset documentation.
2
Technical inspection
Site visit, facilities review, cross-checking of technical documentation and interviews with the operations team.
3
Analysis & valuation
Preparation of the report with findings, risks classified by criticality, corrective capex estimate and technical valuation of the asset.
4
Committee presentation
Executive presentation of results to the investment committee with a substantiated recommendation and answers to technical questions.
Deliverables
Technical Due Diligence report
Classified risk matrix
Corrective capex estimate
Executive summary for committee
Actual TIER level report
Investment recommendation
Area 03

Owner's Engineering

For asset owners

The owner of a data center needs a technical ally who defends their interests during the design and engineering phases, where decisions are made that shape the cost and operation of the asset for decades. We act as the owner's technical voice in dealings with designers, engineers and suppliers.

When to call us
  • When you need to oversee the work of your design team or contracted engineering without conflict of interest
  • When you want to validate that the design meets sector technical standards before launching the tender
  • When you are managing supplier selection and need independent technical judgement to evaluate bids
  • When the project is under way and you want to ensure design decisions serve your operational objectives
Services
Owner's Engineering
Continuous technical representation of the owner during design and construction phases. Single technical point of contact with designers, engineers and contractors.
Design Review
Critical review of design documents at different stages (conceptual, basic, detail) verifying compliance with technical standards and the owner's objectives.
Peer Review
Independent peer review of engineering projects, providing expert second technical opinion that validates or challenges the solutions adopted.
Procurement Support
Technical support in purchasing and contracting processes: definition of technical specifications, supplier evaluation and bid analysis.
Tender Assessment
Technical evaluation of proposals received in a tender process, identifying deviations from specification and assessing the technical capability of bidders.
Technical Specifications
Drafting of technical specifications and project briefs aligned with industry standards and the owner's operational requirements.
How we work
1
Technical briefing
Session with the owner to understand operational objectives, required standards and project context.
2
Document review
Analysis of existing design documentation, identifying gaps, inconsistencies and areas for improvement.
3
Technical liaison
Participation in project meetings, resolution of technical queries and tracking of comment incorporation.
4
Validation & sign-off
Confirmation that the final design meets technical requirements and the owner's objectives before construction begins.
Deliverables
Design Review reports
Tender technical specifications
Technical bid evaluation
Technical meeting minutes
Comments & responses register
Design validation report
Area 04

Execution Support

For contractors & installers

Building a data center is a highly specialised process where mistakes carry disproportionate costs. We bring the technical judgement that enables contractors and installers to execute with quality, resolve problems before they escalate and deliver an asset that delivers on what was promised.

When to call us
  • When you need specialist technical support to prepare a bid for a data center construction or installation project
  • When you want to implement a technical quality control system during execution
  • When the project is near handover and you need to verify the asset meets operational requirements
  • When a project closes and you want to capture learnings to improve on the next one
Services
Bid Support / BIM Tools
Technical support in preparing bids for data center projects, including the use of BIM tools for planning, coordination and clash detection.
Technical QA/QC
Implementation and monitoring of the technical quality control plan during execution: inspections, tests, verifications and non-conformance documentation.
Commercial Review
Technical review of contractual and commercial project aspects, including management of variations, claims and construction certifications.
DC Readiness Assessment
Comprehensive pre-handover evaluation of the data center, verifying that all systems are installed, tested and ready for operation in line with industry standards.
Lessons Learned Review
Structured session at project close to identify and document learnings — technical, management and commercial — that improve future project execution.
Commissioning Support
Technical support during commissioning of the data center's critical systems, verifying compliance with testing protocols.
How we work
1
Project onboarding
Review of project status, existing documentation and definition of the work plan and intervention frequency.
2
Site monitoring
Periodic site visits, participation in coordination meetings and tracking of the quality plan and works programme.
3
Control & reporting
Issuing progress reports, managing non-conformances and escalating technical incidents requiring a decision.
4
Handover & close
Verification of handover requirements, commissioning support and as-built project documentation.
Deliverables
Project QA/QC plan
Site progress reports
Non-conformance register
DC Readiness Report
Commissioning protocol
Lessons Learned report
Our differentiator

Why an independent technical consultant?

In the data center market, most technical advisors have ties to manufacturers, contractors or developers. MRConsulting does not. Our only loyalty is to the client's objectives.

No conflict of interest
We don't sell equipment, we don't build, we don't install. Our fees do not depend on the technical decisions we recommend.
Full lifecycle perspective
We know every phase because we have worked across all of them. That lets us anticipate at the design stage the problems that surface in operations.
Senior-level engagement
Our team has the experience and certifications to engage as peers with the best engineers, designers and fund managers in the sector.

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