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Data Center Cost Management

Data Center Cost Management

Smart strategies for lower total cost of ownership.

From feasibility to full lifecycle forecasting, our Data Center Cost Management service ensures every dime you spend is aligned with commercial viability, performance goals, and future scalability. 

Whether you’re operating hyperscale facilities, colocation sites, or enterprise environments, we help data center leaders get the most out of their capital and operational budgets, without compromising on resilience, compliance, or sustainability. 

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Our approach to Cost Management

Our people are the best in the business

Our consultants bring valuable data center expertise with a sharp commercial edge. From evaluating land and infrastructure suitability to projecting future expansion and operational requirements, we advise clients on how to spend wisely, today and tomorrow. 

We support investors, developers, and operators with strategic guidance across: 

  • Cost benchmarking 
  • CapEx and OpEx forecasting 
  • Power and cooling analysis 
  • Capacity and resilience modelling 
  • Commercial due diligence 

Our proven methodology

We apply a structured approach that blends detailed cost modelling with performance-led design input. 

Using real-time data, detailed market intelligence, and a tried-and-tested framework, we produce robust, board-ready reports that go beyond raw figures, adding the commercial context needed for confident decisions. 

Our method ensures: 

  • Holistic budgeting across build and operational lifecycle 
  • Informed trade-offs between cost, risk, and sustainability 
  • Practical recommendations that minimise abortive works and costly redesigns 

Comprehensive cost management solutions

Our comprehensive service covers all aspects of financial planning for new build and upgrade projects, including: 

  • Full lifecycle cost modelling (CapEx, OpEx, energy, maintenance, refresh) 
  • Site and utility cost analysis 
  • Design-to-cost advisory and value engineering
  • Benchmarking against industry norms and regional variances 
  • Scenario planning for scale, resilience, and future tech integration 
  • By integrating commercial intelligence from day one, we help you avoid surprises, and unlock long-term value. 

Why choose us

Why it pays to start today

As AI adoption, regulatory change, and edge expansion reshape the landscape, understanding true lifecycle cost is no longer optional, it’s essential. 

Our team gives you the tools to plan ahead, make informed decisions, and build the business case with clarity and confidence. With decades of specialist data center insight, we translate technical complexity into commercial certainty, so you avoid overspend, prevent delays, and maximise value at every stage. 

It starts and ends with us

Ready to take a smarter approach to your data center cost management?

Contact us today to discuss your project or request a consultation with one of our experts. 

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Steve Lorimer

VP, Professional Services - EMEA

  • EMEA