What We Do
Full-Scope Data Center
Engineering
From the first watt to the last bolt — EDS covers every engineering discipline your data center project requires.
Disciplines
Three Pillars of Data Center Engineering
Integrated delivery across all three disciplines means faster projects, tighter coordination, and no gaps.
Electrical Engineering
Power distribution architecture, medium & low voltage systems, UPS and generator design, busway and cable management, earthing and protection systems — the backbone of every resilient data center.
Mechanical Engineering
Precision cooling design, HVAC and CRAC/CRAH systems, hot/cold aisle containment, thermal modelling, and airflow management to keep your infrastructure running at peak efficiency.
Civil / Structural / Architectural
Building layout and structural design, raised floor systems, fire suppression, physical security integration, access control infrastructure — the full CSA scope handled in-house.
Capabilities
What This Means in Practice
Every deliverable engineered to construction-ready standard — no gaps, no coordination overhead.
Electrical
- MV/LV switchgear design
- 2N & N+1 UPS architecture
- Generator & fuel systems
- Busbar trunking systems
- Protection & selectivity studies
- Load flow & short-circuit analysis
- Earthing & lightning protection
- 132 kV substation interface
Mechanical
- CRAC/CRAH cooling systems
- Hot/cold aisle containment
- Chilled water plant design
- Rear-door heat exchangers
- CFD thermal modelling
- PUE optimisation
- HVAC & ventilation
- Fire suppression integration
CSA
- Building layout & planning
- Structural engineering
- Raised floor specification
- Façade & cladding design
- Fire compartmentation
- Access control layout
- Permit & authority submissions
- Construction documentation
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LPH 1–4 include for a data center project?
HOAI Leistungsphasen 1–4 covers concept design (LP1), preliminary design (LP2), design development (LP3), and permit/approval design (LP4). EDS delivers all engineering disciplines — electrical, BMS, fire alarm, ICT & security, and BOS — across these phases, culminating in a complete building permit package.
What is the difference between greenfield and brownfield engineering?
Greenfield starts from a vacant site — full design freedom, full scope. Brownfield upgrades an existing operational facility, introducing constraints around live loads and operational continuity. EDS handles both, with brownfield work requiring careful sequencing to avoid downtime.
What standards does EDS design to?
DIN VDE, IEC, and EN 50600 for data center infrastructure, following HOAI for German fee and deliverable structures. Authority submissions are prepared to the requirements of the relevant Bauaufsichtsamt.
How long does concept-to-permit take for a Frankfurt data center?
For a mid-size data center (5–25 MW IT), LPH 1–4 typically runs 4–9 months depending on scope, authority response times, and client decision cadence.
Can EDS join a project already underway?
Yes. EDS regularly supports brownfield and mid-project engagements — updating existing documentation and BIM models, or providing specialist discipline design where a gap exists.
Which disciplines can EDS cover under one contract?
Electrical systems, BMS, fire alarm, ICT & security, and BOS — delivered under a single engineering contract, eliminating inter-discipline coordination risk.
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