Integrated Solutions for Data Center Design and Construction


Data centers are storing and processing more information than ever to connect us all to critical systems. These facilities must be resilient, high-performing, energy-efficient, flexible, scalable and reliable.

Our integrated approach is built on deep experience in architecture, engineering, construction and commissioning — developing innovative, optimized solutions to keep information flowing.

#2

in Data Centers
(ENR 2024)

#2

in Data Center Engineering AEC Firms
(BD+C Giants 400 2024)

#1

in Power
(ENR 2025)

#8

in Top 100 Design-Build Firms
(ENR 2025)

75+

offices worldwide

Team Members

Christine Wood

Vice President, Mission Critical

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Christine Wood

Vice President, Mission Critical

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Sam Allen

Mission Critical Director

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Bryan Floth

Mission Critical Projects Director

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Tori Helm

Mission Critical Operations Director

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Charles Clinton

Global Development Director

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Our Full-Service Strategy Serves Your Bottom Line

Solutions that get your facilities online faster and lower the total cost of ownership give you a competitive edge and a reliable foundation for growth. As a leader in design-build project delivery across multiple industries and disciplines, our integrated team delivers efficient, cost-effective solutions.

#2

in Data Centers
(ENR 2024)

#3

in Telecommunications (ENR 2024)

#4

in Engineering/Architecture Firms
(BD+C 2023)

Start-to-Finish Services

  • Site Selection
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Real Estate Development
  • Environmental Studies and Permitting

Designed to Build

White Paper

Fluid Dynamics: Liquid Cooling’s Role in the Future of Data Centers

News

Rapid Response Power Solutions Enable Large Load Centers to Navigate Looming Power Crunch

Feature

Hyperscale Data Centers and How to Power Them

News

Data Center Boom, Reconciliation on the Deficit and Art as Passion Assets | Wall Street Week

Spotlight

Power Play: Accelerating Delivery of a Data Center Facility

Blog

Integrated Design-Build for Speedier Data Center Projects

Blog

Bringing Data Centers Into Site: Choosing a Strategic Location for Data Center Development

Blog

Data Center and Utility Matchmaking for a Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Article

The Fifth Generation: Connecting Us All

Blog

Modular Data Centers: Strategy Over Building Blocks

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At this time, Burns & McDonnell is not offering pure architectural services in the states of Illinois, Montana, New Hampshire or New Jersey. We may, however, provide design-build services for architectural projects.