Assess & Design

The foundation for decisions that affect operations for years.

The Challenge

Infrastructure decisions made today constrain operations for years. A power distribution design that doesn’t account for future density requirements limits expansion. A cabling topology that ignores redundancy paths creates single points of failure. A capacity plan based on current workloads—without modeling growth trajectories—forces expensive retrofits within months of commissioning.

Yet most infrastructure teams face these decisions with incomplete information. Existing documentation is outdated or missing entirely. Institutional knowledge walks out the door when key personnel leave. Vendor assessments come with built-in bias toward their own solutions. And the pressure to move fast often means skipping the foundation work that prevents problems downstream.

We’ve seen the consequences: data centers that reach capacity limits two years ahead of plan, cabling infrastructure that can’t support the bandwidth requirements of AI workloads, power systems designed for 5kW racks struggling to support 40kW deployments. The cost of fixing these problems after the fact dwarfs the investment in getting the assessment right from the start.

Effective infrastructure decisions require clarity: What exists? What’s required? What are the constraints? Whether you’re launching a new project, evaluating an inherited environment, or pressure-testing an existing plan, our assessment and design services provide that foundation—detailed enough for execution, documented enough for compliance.

How we Work

Every engagement begins with listening—not presenting capabilities. We need to understand what you’re facing before we can determine how to help. What’s driving this project? What constraints are non-negotiable? What does success look like, and what happens if you don’t achieve it?

Our assessment methodology combines physical inspection, documentation review, and stakeholder interviews. We examine what exists, compare it to what’s documented, and identify the gaps that create operational risk. Our Licensed Professional Engineers bring decades of experience across data centers, telecommunications facilities, and enterprise environments—experience that helps us see patterns and anticipate problems that less experienced assessors miss.

Design work follows a structured review process. Preliminary designs are reviewed against requirements, then refined based on stakeholder feedback. Final designs include PE-stamped drawings where required, detailed specifications, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) that installation teams can execute without interpretation. We design for buildability—because the best engineering means nothing if it can’t be implemented correctly in the field.

Sevices

Assessment Services

Facility, cage, cabinet, and cabling audits
Equipment inventory and asset tracking
Site surveys and engineering reviews
Power and cooling assessment—including liquid cooling feasibility and
high-density power distribution planning for AI infrastructure
Capacity planning and density analysis
Process and documentation design

Design Services

Infrastructure designs and design reviews
PE-stamped drawings and permitting support
Product determination and selection
Detailed installation specs and MOPs

Frequently asked Questions

How long does an infrastructure assessment typically take?

Assessment timelines depend on facility size and complexity. A single data center suite might require 2-3 days of on-site work plus a week of analysis and documentation. A multi-site enterprise assessment could span several weeks. We provide specific timelines after an initial scoping conversation.

Do you provide PE-stamped drawings?

Yes. Our team includes Licensed Professional Engineers who can provide stamped drawings for jurisdictions that require them. We maintain active licenses across multiple states and can coordinate additional licensing as needed for specific projects.

Can you assess AI/GPU infrastructure requirements?

Absolutely. We’ve assessed power and cooling requirements for deployments ranging from pilot GPU clusters to 10MW+ AI infrastructure buildouts. Our assessments include liquid cooling feasibility, high-density power distribution planning, and structural load analysis for equipment significantly heavier than traditional IT.

What deliverables do we receive from an assessment?

Assessment deliverables typically include a detailed findings report, gap analysis comparing current state to requirements, recommendations prioritized by risk and impact, and supporting documentation such as floor plans, single-line diagrams, and asset inventories. For design engagements, you receive PE-stamped drawings, detailed specifications, bills of material, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) ready for construction execution.

Do you work with existing designs or vendor proposals?

Yes. We frequently provide independent design reviews of vendor proposals or existing plans. Having a third party validate assumptions, identify gaps, and verify that designs meet your actual requirements—rather than a vendor’s preferred approach—can prevent costly problems during construction. We also regularly complete or refine designs that others have started.

How do you handle multi-site or geographically distributed assessments?

Multi-site assessments require careful coordination to ensure consistent methodology across locations while accommodating site-specific factors. We typically begin with a pilot assessment at one location to calibrate our approach, then scale across remaining sites with teams who understand the overall program objectives. Centralized reporting ensures you can compare findings across your portfolio.