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.
We provide fully integrated mechanical, electrical, controls and CSA upgrades, delivered through disciplined phasing and precise coordination to ensure zero unplanned downtime.
Our capabilities include power and cooling upgrades, UPS and switchgear modernisation, high efficiency and AI ready cooling solutions, controls optimisation, and in house structural and refurbishment works—all delivered under a single, coordinated delivery model.
With a strong focus on reliability, quality, and predictable execution, Kirby de risks retrofit programmes and extends the life, performance, and resilience of existing data centre assets.