SEMI
member, global mission-critical facility body
CSA + MEP
self-delivery capability under one Group
BREEAM
accredited Certification Body
NATO Secret
cleared for secure & sovereign facilities
Data Center delivery model

Data Center delivery model

Modern data centers are complex technological ecosystems that require precise planning, specialist execution and experienced management at every stage of the project.

The Atlas Ward Group delivers data center projects using Design & Build, Turnkey and EPC delivery models, integrating design, construction, procurement, commissioning and MEP installations within a single organizational structure. This ensures full system coordination and early risk control already at the design stage.

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  • BIM-led design coordination supporting clash-free MEP installation and earlier
    identification of commissionability risks.
  • Structured QA/QC discipline reflected in our BREEAM certification body status, with installation verification and inspection records suitable for pre-functional sign-off.
  • Group-scale deliver y resourcing, over 750 technical staff and 25 project teams, allowing dedicated commissioning support roles to be assigned to data center projects at the
    required intensity.
  • A Design & Build heritage giving Atlas Ward direct experience of integrating commissioning planning into early-stage design rather than treating it as a late-stage activity.

End-to-end Data Center delivery

ENGINEERING AND MEP EXPERTISE

The Atlas Ward Group delivers top-quality engineering facilities, supported by extensive expertise in modern construction, including industrial and technology projects. We execute advanced developments across European markets, meeting high requirements in projects of strategic importance.

Within the Group, the specialized company Inplag brings strong Data Centre expertise and is responsible for the comprehensive deliver y of technical installations, covering both design and execution of MEP systems in highly complex facilities.

mechanical systems
electrical and backup power systems
fire protection systems
site utility infrastructure
mission-critical systems
Safety starts with you

Safety starts with you

Data Center environments require disciplined safety management adapted to complex technical infrastructure and continuously operating facilities. Atlas Ward applies structured EHS procedures aligned with ISO 45001, supporting safe project delivery across the complete lifecycle of a construction project — from design and CSA works through MEP installation, energization and commissioning.

Our teams operate within clearly defined safety frameworks covering high-risk activities, complex MEP coordination, energization works, working at height and operational continuity throughout the project lifecycle.

Atlas Ward maintains a 25-year zero-fatality record supported by structured EHS management processes, consistent site standards and long-term operational safety practices.

Quality and safety standards

Delivering Data Center projects requires the highest standards of quality, safety, and well-organized processes. We work in line with international standards and certifications that confirm our expertise in building critical infrastructure. As a member of the Polish Data Center Association, Atlas Ward actively participates in the development of the Polish data center sector and supports the exchange of industry knowledge and best practices.

Commissioning capability

We treat commissioning as a core delivery discipline, not a final-stage formality. Atlas Ward applies structured GC controls aligned with the industry-standard L1 – L5 framework, supported by the MEP.

Our approach supports coordinated commissioning ownership, phased testing, and smooth collaboration with client commissioning teams through to handover.

Commissioning capability
Procurement & Critical Equipment Management

Procurement & Critical Equipment Management

We manage procurement and delivery coordination for long-lead and mission-critical equipment, including generators, UPS systems, transformers, switchgear and cooling infrastructure.

Our teams support early – stage planning, supplier coordination, logistics and inter face management to ensure alignment with project schedules and commissioning milestones across all delivery phases.

Programme management & scheduling

We apply milestone-driven programme controls designed for fast-track and mission-critical environments. Our scheduling approach supports coordinated construction, MEP installation, testing and commissioning activities while maintaining visibility across all delivery stages.

Programme controls include early identification of schedule-critical risks, phased delivery strategies and mitigation measures adapted to compressed Data Center programmes and live operational environments where continuity and energisation milestones are critical.

Programme management & scheduling

Digitalization and automation

Innovation is part of our DNA. We use the latest technologies, focusing on digitalization and process automation. This allows us to deliver high-quality, optimized construction and technology solutions to our clients. We continuously develop the use of artificial intelligence and BIM methodologies.

Expertise in critical infrastructure

We operate in line with the ESG strategy

Our ESG strategy for 2024 – 2027 is centered around the principle of building optimally — with a focus on efficiency, long-term reliability, and responsible resource management. In data center projects, this approach supports energy-efficient infrastructure, cooling performance optimization, and environmentally conscious construction practices. Backed by ISO 14001 , BREEAM expertise, and experience in certified construction, we align our operations with the sustainability expectations of modern critical infrastructure projects.

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We operate in line with the ESG strategy

“Next-generation data centers are evolving into highly integrated digital infrastructure ecosystems, where resilience, energy efficiency, and operational continuity must hold up against rapidly scaling capacity demands. Successful delivery today depends on the ability to orchestrate complex MEP systems, commissioning workflows, and critical power- and cooling infrastructure within fast-track environments, without compromising safety, quality, or the reliability the facility is built to guarantee.

Increasingly, leading delivery treats safety as an engineering discipline: designed in from the start, so hazards are removed and the facility can be operated and maintained, safely and protected throughout construction, not a compliance step bolted on at the end. As AI adoption and hyperscale expansion accelerate across Europe, the market values partners who combine engineering precision with a genuine understanding of how mission-critical facilities are built, commissioned, and run.

Atlas Ward Polska brings this discipline, built over 27 years in technological and industrial facilities, into the data center sector, combining general contracting strength with senior, independent data center advisory perspective. The initial market focus is Poland and Germany”.

Torsten Stuhl | Senior Advisor, Data Center & Mission Critical

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