Data Centres
Within the Data Centre sector, Kirby provides full mechanical and electrical contracting services as well as specialist high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) design and construction services, delivered by an experienced in-house team of professional engineers, construction and commissioning teams. We have a thorough understanding of the grid and has the capability and expertise to connect data centre infrastructure, requiring high capacity power, directly to the grid.
Kirby has significant experience and capability in successfully delivering hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre projects, and is currently working with four largest global hyperscale clients as well as world’s leading colocation providers. We deliver real added value through our off-site manufacturing techniques and digital construction expertise, which prioritises efficiency and enables seamless coordination across all aspects of construction.
Our in-house resilience-testing, commissioning and systems turnover expertise successfully sequences integrated system testing with final handover. Early development of system-based project schedules, commissioning and turnover plans, and the establishment of system turnover dates to support those plans, ensures that we deliver safe and best-in-class facilities on time and within budget. We work with our international clients using a variety of ASHRAE-based design philosophies to deliver sector-leading PUE performance. Our best mission-critical teams and our unique approach ensures collaboration between the pre-construction, construction and commissioning teams, which brings continuity throughout the project from concept through to commissioning and final handover.
Data Centre Retrofit
Kirby delivers specialist data centre retrofit solutions within live, operational environments, enabling clients to increase capacity, improve energy performance, and modernise infrastructure without impacting uptime.
Underpinned by our Core Values of Delivery and Quality, every retrofit is planned and executed with absolute reliability, disciplined phasing, and rigorous engineering control.
Kirby has extensive experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical upgrades, equipment replacements, and system integrations with zero unplanned downtime.
Our teams manage all retrofit activities with operational sensitivity, ensuring continuity of service while upgrading critical infrastructure.
Mechanical & Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades
Kirby designs and implements upgrade solutions to meet evolving power, cooling, and density demands, including:
- MV/HV power upgrades, switchgear modernisation, and UPS replacement
- High efficiency cooling solutions, including free cooling, advanced CRAH/CRAC systems, and liquid cooling pathways for AI ready workloads
- Controls upgrades (BMS/EPMS) to optimise performance, monitoring, and PUE
- In house CSA works, including structural modifications, plant deck upgrades, containment support, fire stopping, and refurbishment within live environments
Our integrated delivery model provides clients with a single, coordinated retrofit partner, reducing interfaces, programme risk, and cost. PCSA engagement is also available to de risk projects from the earliest stages.
Why Retrofit with Kirby?
- Integrated MEP, CSA, controls, and fit out delivery
- Predictable, phased execution that protects uptime
- High quality installation, commissioning, and long term performance
Whether extending asset life, increasing density, or improving sustainability and resilience, Kirby delivers end to end retrofit solutions aligned to your operational and strategic objectives.
