Examine.
Elaborate.
Execute.

We are your data center solution unit

Architecture, permitting and general planning for data centers

Building a hyperscale data center is a significant undertaking. It starts with site selection, which often involves complex permission tasks. Followed by an engineering and procurement phase. And finally, there is the construction monitoring. KUA DC is your one-stop partner for all these phases.

Relying on our experts means you don't have to deal with multiple parties – just us. As an experienced team player and effective communicator, we help (international) companies in navigating the complexities of European rules and regulations. This will reduce the administrative burden on your end and allow for significantly faster completion of your data center.

We support you

... in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the rest of Europe.

Facts about KUA DC

Founded in

2018

35

data centers planned

50+

specialists for planning and execution

100%

built permission rate

2,000

MW IT data center capacity totally installed

In 2025 KUA DC
proudly became
a part of

KUA DC part of ARCADIS

Member of the

Located in

Frankfurt

the 2nd strongest
European data
center city

Examine.

A large data center requires a significant amount of space. Locating a suitable property in a metropolitan area in Europe can be challenging. And even when a suitable site is identified, there are official regulations to be taken into account that may restrict the construction and operation of the data center. KUA DC helps international companies in overcoming these challenges.

The first step is to find a site that meets your requirements and can sufficiently be supplied with energy. We communicate with local authorities to ensure the optimal use of the site. In collaboration with our specialized partners, we also conduct due diligence and site analyses such as soil surveys.

We help you find the right location for your data center

  • Site evaluation
  • Development of a permitting strategy
  • Communication with authorities and communities
  • Feasibility study (MEP und architectural) and test fits
  • Power availability
  • Due diligence (executed in cooperation with Arcadis)
  • Soil surveys and other third-party studies (executed in cooperation with Arcadis)

Elaborate.

A well-planned data center can save you a lot of time and unnecessary costs. Therefore, it helps to bring experienced specialists on board. It ensures that all challenges are addressed from the outset and managed appropriately. These include static design, security concept, fire protection, cooling and ventilation concept of the data center. At the same time, sustainability is an increasingly important issue. In addition, aesthetics, functionality, and legal requirements must all be considered.

KUA DC takes all these requirements into account when we plan a data center. This means that we not only develop the architecture of the building. On request, we can also act as general planner and coordinate the entire planning and permitting process of your construction project. For more flexibility, we work together with a proven network of specialist planners and consultants. To ensure a smooth transition to construction, we create a BIM model that makes all relevant information digitally accessible.

We act as general planner for your data center

  • Architectural concept
  • Approvals in accordance with BImSchG regulations
  • Safety concept
  • Fire protection concept
  • Cooling and ventilation concept
  • Design of the building
  • Sustainability concept
  • Application for TÜV certificates

Execute.

Companies developing data centers abroad need an experienced local partner to ensure that their construction project is completed on schedule and to the required quality standard. This requires compliance with local regulations, site inspections, progress monitoring and regular reporting to the client. KUA DC will gladly deliver construction management services.

Our team works with local experts to ensure the timely delivery of your data center. We prepare a schedule, instruct and coordinate the companies involved and monitor the results. In addition to ensuring the highest standards of execution, we also check compliance with the state building regulations (Landesbauordnung) and thus create a reliable basis for sufficient insurance cover for your data center.

We ensure the completion of your data center

  • Preparation of project plan including milestones
  • Site inspection
  • Quality control
  • Inspection against defined standards, e.g. security or sustainability
  • Regular reports
  • Support until turnkey handover

By joining Arcadis, KUA DC combines its in-depth design and engineering expertise with Arcadis's global consultancy and project delivery know-how. This allows us to support clients worldwide throughout every phase of their data centre projects — from planning to execution.

Frans van der Meer, Managing Director

Building a hyperscale data centre requires a tremendous amount of communication – with contractors, authorities and, of course, the customer. Managing all these interests is one of KUA DC’s great strengths.

Alexander Klein, Managing Director

What our customers appreciate about KUA DC is our full-service approach. Ideally, this means that you give us the technical requirements for the data center – and we take care of the rest.

Javier Dieguez Campo, Managing Director

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