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Critical Systems

Our team takes a comprehensive approach to meet our clients' data centre needs.

Established in 2006, our Critical Systems team has been at the forefront of mission-critical design and exceptional in-house engineering services. Collaborating with clients worldwide, we have delivered over 1000MW of data centre capacity.

Our team's primary objective is to construct the world's most energy-efficient, low-emission, and socially responsible data centres, leveraging cutting-edge innovation and engineering excellence. Working collaboratively with the integrated Cundall team, we identify and implement efficiencies to ensure that data centre assets function sustainably. Our multi-disciplinary engineering led team takes pride in working closely with clients on every project achieving the highest levels of engineering resilience and excellence.

We are dedicated to providing incomparable customer support through our engineering led approach, strengthened by our integrated architectural and localisation partners. This allows us to assist our customers seamlessly within their global frameworks.

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Site Due Diligence

Our multi-disciplinary team offers civil, structural, geotechnical, building services, security, planning, and environmental expertise, ensuring comprehensive site assessments for data centre projects.

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Planning and Permitting

Data centre projects benefit from feasibility and due diligence advice. We assist clients in identifying critical issues and risks associated with sites to make informed decisions on site acquisitions prior to planning and permitting applications.

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Critical systems facilities require close coordination of highly technical disciplines to ensure operational success. We have a proven track record of delivering bespoke designs and deploying template designs.

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Construction Administration

We’re experienced in construction administration for data centres, ensuring seamless design, handover and effective collaboration with all stakeholders contributing to the delivery of high-quality facilities.

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Technical Due Diligence

With Cundall's extensive knowledge, we can provide technical due diligence to support our clients and ensure confident decision-making.

Key contact

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Peter Liddle

Partner, Critical Systems

London

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We are fully committed and ready to face the challenges and opportunities presented by zero carbon design and artificial intelligence in the data centre sector. Through collaboration with our clients and industry partners, we are optimistic about the positive changes we can bring about.

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David Dryden

Partner

Singapore

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Barbara Sacha

Partner, Critical Systems

London

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Malcolm Howe

Technical Partner, Critical Systems

London

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Alec Stewart

Partner, Critical Systems

Birmingham

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Joe Tang

Managing Director, Hong Kong & China

Hong Kong

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Benny Cheah

Director of Building Services

Melbourne

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John McLoughlin

Partner, Civil Engineering

Edinburgh

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Andrew Livesey

Associate Director, Critical Systems

London

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Jamie Cameron

Associate Director, Critical Systems

London

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Barbara Smitten

Associate Director, Critical Systems

Birmingham

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Alan Troke

Associate Director, Critical Systems

London

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Cormac Farrell

Director, Critical Systems

Dublin

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Andrew Moore

Partner, Critical Systems

London

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Ciarán Clancy

Associate, Critical Systems

Madrid

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Gosia Cebula

Associate Director, Critical Systems

London

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James Rowse

Associate Director, Critical Systems

London

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