New data centre to launch in London as international consulting firm expands

An international consulting services firm has announced that it is launching a new data centre in London.

Burns & McDonnell, based in the US, is aiming to cement the UK as its European headquarters with the new centre.

The London team will draw on experience of the UK energy sector, as well as the global business’ expertise in mission critical projects.

The new centre will focus on supporting the multi-discipline design and consultancy services of data centres and other mission critical facilities throughout Europe.

Mike Starbuck, Burns & McDonnell UK’s head of mission critical, commented: “The deep experience Burns & McDonnell has supporting and leading mission critical projects around the world, paired with the strong knowledge of the UK energy sector make the business well-suited to be a disruptor in the market.

“I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to establish and grow the mission critical practice in London.

“I’m determined that we will build on the success of the mission critical practice by hiring the best people and leveraging the global business’s wide expertise to provide a high-quality service and boost our growth.”

Robert Bonar, Burns & McDonnell’s principal, said: “Mike has a deep, holistic understanding of the mission critical market and we’re excited to add his strengths and experience to our robust team of professionals supporting design, construction and planning projects around the world.”