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Industries & Specialties

Data Centers

Powering performance in a digital world
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Driving value across the data center lifecycle.

The U.S. data center market is growing fast, thanks to AI, cloud services, and our ever-increasing use of data. We help clients navigate this complex field. From huge facilities to local deployments, our teams support occupiers, investors, and operators through every stage of the asset lifecycle.

Success here depends on power availability, navigating regulations, and getting to market quickly. We bring technical skill, market knowledge, and strong local relationships to find the right sites and speed up approvals. Whether you're growing or entering new markets, we create strategies that match your goals.

Ready to advance your data center strategy? Contact us today.

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What Sets Us Apart

End-to-End Lifecycle Support

We guide you through the entire data center journey, from site selection and power procurement to lease negotiation, operations, and disposition. Our integrated approach ensures your real estate strategy aligns with shifting digital demands across U.S. markets.

Sector-Specific Expertise

Our data center professionals understand the technical, regulatory, and operational nuances of this sector. We create strategies tailored to your specific infrastructure needs, whether it's hyperscale expansion in Northern Virginia or enterprise migration in Phoenix.

Connected to the Market

We have direct relationships with operators, developers, utilities, and authorities across key U.S. hubs. This accelerates site acquisition, streamlines approvals, and provides access to off-market opportunities in high-demand markets.

Powered by Intelligence

Our proprietary research offers real-time insights into supply, demand, pricing, and power availability. This intelligence drives confident, data-driven decisions on site selection, lease terms, and portfolio strategies where timing is critical.

Global Reach, Local Execution

With specialists in every major U.S. data center region, we deliver consistent service and portfolio-wide strategies. Our on-the-ground teams execute plans that reflect local market conditions and regulations, ensuring seamless performance.

Performance-Minded and Future-Focused

Downtime is not an option. Our teams prioritize resilience, sustainability, and efficiency, helping you operate facilities built to perform today and scale for tomorrow. We ensure operational excellence to support your mission-critical infrastructure.

Services

Investor Services

Capital Markets


We help investors with data center acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio strategies. From stabilized assets to value-add opportunities, our team structures deals to match your investment goals.   

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Agency Leasing


Our leasing experts secure long-term deals with hyperscale operators, enterprises, and colocation providers. We focus on maximizing occupancy, cash flow, and rental rates through tailored market positioning.   

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Asset Services


We enhance asset value with strategic management, financial reporting, and operational oversight. Our teams monitor market trends, tenant needs, and capex to optimize data center performance.   

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Valuation & Advisory


Our experts provide accurate valuations, feasibility studies, and market analysis. We specialize in data center dynamics like power contracts and tenant credit to guide acquisitions and portfolio management.   

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Project & Development Services


We manage site due diligence, entitlements, construction, and tenant delivery for development projects. Our approach minimizes risk and ensures alignment with market demands and underwriting goals.   

Learn more about our project development services 

Energy & Sustainability Services


From reducing carbon footprints to achieving certifications, we implement ESG strategies to boost efficiency and tenant appeal. These efforts strengthen performance and improve asset exit valuations.   

Learn more about our sustainability services 


Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


We represent data center occupiers in lease negotiations, securing favorable terms on power, escalation, and flexibility. Our advisors leverage transaction data and market intelligence to position clients competitively in tight supply environments. 

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


For enterprises deploying edge or regional data centers, we analyze supply chains to find optimal locations. We balance latency needs, labor availability, and infrastructure costs to support operational efficiency and service delivery. 

Learn more about our supply chain & logistics advisory services

Location & Labor Analytics


Data center site selection demands precision. We evaluate power capacity, fiber connectivity, disaster risk, tax incentives, and skilled labor to find locations that meet technical needs while optimizing total cost of ownership.


Project & Development Services

From new builds to retrofits, we manage data center projects to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and to your exact specifications. Our teams coordinate all stakeholders, keeping you informed and ensuring your new space is ready for occupancy without any delays.

Learn more about our project development services

Facility Services


Operational excellence is critical. Our facility management ensures uptime through preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and security protocols. We minimize disruptions while controlling operating expenses.

Learn more about our facility management services

Corporate Sustainability Services


Energy efficiency is key for tenant comfort and satisfaction. We implement strategies to reduce power consumption, optimize cooling, and integrate renewables, creating cost-effective and sustainable spaces for tenants while supporting your ESG goals.

Learn more about our sustainability services

Team

Erin Bruner Orange County Marketing Director
Erin Bruner

VP, Sector Marketing & Sales Enablement
Irvine, United States

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Alex Smith
Alex Smith

Executive Vice Chair
Tampa, United States

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Ali Greenwood
Ali Greenwood

Executive Vice Chair
Dallas, United States

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Research

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Global Data Center Market Comparison

Analyzes 107 markets using 24 weighted variables to reveal where data center development can scale amid power constraints, regulation, and rising AI demand.
John McWilliams • 5/18/2026
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Americas Data Center Update | H2 2025

Strong demand for AI and hyperscale compute continues to drive expansion across the Americas, while new regulatory guardrails and infrastructure constraints are reshaping where development occurs. 
John McWilliams • 2/24/2026
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Research

APAC Data Centre Update: H2 2025

This report covers 9 primary and 6 secondary markets. It also features the Asia Pacific Data Centre Markets Maturity Index, which tracks 30 markets.
Andrew Green • 2/12/2026
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Research • Technology

U.S. Data Center Development Cost Guide

Our Data Center Development Cost Guide provides insights across U.S. markets, including building, material, land and labor costs, material and equipment lead times, labor availability, and more.
Brian Ungles • 12/10/2024
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We provide comprehensive data center services including site selection, power procurement, lease negotiation, facility management, valuation, project management, and sustainability consulting. Our services span hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge facilities across all major U.S. data center markets, delivering integrated solutions that support the full asset lifecycle.

Power availability is the primary constraint in U.S. data center markets. We maintain direct relationships with utilities and independent power providers across major hubs. Our teams analyze power capacity, negotiate favorable rate structures, coordinate infrastructure upgrades, and identify markets with available capacity. This expertise accelerates site acquisition and reduces development risk.

We serve all major U.S. data center markets including Northern Virginia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, Chicago, Atlanta, and emerging markets like Ohio and the Carolinas. Our national platform provides consistent service quality while delivering local market expertise on power availability, regulatory environments, and competitive dynamics.

Data center leases involve technical considerations beyond traditional commercial real estate. We negotiate terms on power delivery, cooling infrastructure, fiber connectivity, service level agreements, expansion rights, and exit provisions. Our specialists understand the economics of different lease structures and secure favorable terms that align with your operational and financial objectives.

Sustainability is increasingly critical for data center operators facing regulatory pressure and corporate commitments. We help clients reduce energy consumption, improve power usage effectiveness (PUE), implement renewable energy strategies, and achieve certifications like LEED and Energy Star. Our approach balances environmental goals with operational performance and cost management.

We provide specialized facility management for mission-critical data center assets. Services include 24/7 monitoring, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, compliance management, and energy optimization. Our engineering teams maintain the uptime standards your operations require while reducing costs and extending equipment lifecycles across your portfolio.

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