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Sudlows Consulting

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Smart infrastructure. Global expertise. Mission-critical precision.

Who we are

We’re Sudlows Consulting, A Kent Company, the data centre specialists who live and breathe critical infrastructure. Every one of our engineers knows the technology inside out, solving problems others can’t and delivering solutions that stand the test of time.

When you work with us, you don’t just get smart design, you get resilience, efficiency and sustainability built in from day one. From small enterprise facilities to multi-gigawatt AI campuses, we’ve delivered projects that power the future.

Why we exist: To make data centres smarter, stronger, and ready for what’s next.

Why us?

Because data centres are too important to leave to chance.

We’re specialists, not generalists, with every engineer a true data centre expert. Hands-on at every stage, we guide decisions with real-world insight and technical precision. Combining local know-how with Kent’s global network, we deliver solutions that are resilient, sustainable and future-proof.

We deliver certainty, resilience and performance where it matters most.

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100 years
of engineering legacy
13,000+
strong team
350+
data centre specialists
30+
countries reached
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Strategy & Advisory

Smart investments start with smart planning. We help clients see the full picture, from early feasibility through to long-term roadmaps. Our advisory work blends technical precision with commercial insight, ensuring your data centre strategy is both future-proof and financially sound.

The benefit: We de-risk your decisions and help you make confident moves from day one.

Feasibility & ROI Modelling - Access cost, performance and sustainability before you commit.
Roadmaps & master planning - Tailored plans covering footprint, power demand, modularity and scalability.
Site selection support - Identify the right location by analysing market conditions, planning requirements and growth potential.
Business case development - Build evidence you need for investment approval with robust, data-backed cases.

Design & Engineering

Design isn’t theory for us, it’s buildable, practical, and rooted in real-world delivery. From compact server rooms to hyperscale and AI campuses, our in-house design teams create facilities that perform today and adapt to tomorrow.

The benefit: Smarter by design. Every solution is practical, scalable, and engineered for efficiency and resilience

Full in-house MEP & CSA Design - Covering electrical, mechanical, ELV, structural and architectural integration.
3D Modelling, BIM & CFD - Visualise your facility, simulate airflow and heat dynamics, and eliminate risks before construction begins.
Technology-neutral advice - Designs driven by performance, not product preference.
Global reach, local knowledge - Regional expertise aligned with international standards.
Tire design expertise - Globally accredited designs that guarantee performance and compliance, no matter the scale.

Delivery Assurance

Execution is everything. We act as your on-site advocates, ensuring every build meets the highest standards. Our delivery assurance services give you confidence that your data centre is constructed with integrity, compliance, and no surprises.

The benefit: Confidence built in. Your facility is delivered right - the first time.

Independent design peer reviews - Spot risks, inefficiencies, and buildability concerns before they cost time or money.
Site quality inspections & snagging reports - Verify installation against approved specifications and designs.
Risk & resiliency reporting - Identify vulnerabilities, single points of failure and mitigating options.
Operational performance analysis - Benchmark efficient and reliability during construction.

Commissioning & Handover

A resilient design is just the start. We make sure every system performs to spec, under real-world conditions, before you take the keys. And we don’t walk away after handover, we equip your team to run the facility with confidence.

The benefit: Ready to run. Designed to last. We deliver certainty that your facility will perform from day one and for the long term.

Commissioning management & authority - FAT, SAT and IST that validate performance against design intent and the Owner’s Project Requirements, ensuring quality assurance, compliance, and confidence that your facility is ready to perform.
Independent oversight - Act as client representatives to ensure objective, transparent validation.
Documentation suite - OMMs, SOPs, MOPs and EOPs tailored to your facility.
Training & knowledge transfer - Prepare your team to operate from day one.
Soft landings support - Ongoing guidance and optimisation long after handover.

Sustainability at the Core

The world runs on data. Demand is rising fast, and so is the responsibility to deliver it with a lighter footprint.

Sustainability isn’t an afterthought. It’s engineered into every design decision. We create data centres that work harder, last longer, and tread lighter on the planet.

The result is simple: data centres that meet today’s demand without compromising tomorrow.

Smaller footprint. Bigger impact. Built for the future.

Efficient by design - Every facility is shaped to maximise performance while minimising impact.
Powered by innovation - From advanced cooling to the latest energy solutions, we integrate technologies that drive efficiency.
Water-free operation - Our designs eliminate water consumption, protecting local resources achieving industry leading PUE’s.
Localised and responsible - Supply chains and construction methods are tailored to each region, reducing emissions and strengthening resilience.
Proven delivery - LEED Silver & Gold certified projects across Africa, Europe and the Middle East demonstrate our commitment in practice.

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