Technical and Structural Evaluation Post Data Centre Fire
Data Centers
Project details
An investigation and evaluation of structural damage and technical systems following a data center fire.
The Consulting Expert
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Operating from more than 100 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, it employs over 900 engineers, architects, scientists, and technical specialists across 45+ disciplines. It specializes in forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, built environment solutions, and product and process development for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare sectors.
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Robert CoupeManaging Director, EMEA
Manny AfroozPractice Leader, Mechanical
Steven BeaumontRegional Director, Asia
Nick BarhamTechnical Director
Technical assessments, design, and engineering solutions to maximize the life cycle, performance, and efficiency of buildings and infrastructure.
Design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including emergency systems and value engineering.
Comprehensive property inspections and facility condition evaluations for commercial assets and critical data centers.
Sustainability services, green building certifications, LEED rating coordination, and compliance with local emissions and efficiency standards.
Inspection, maintenance, repair, and historic preservation of building facades and envelope systems.
Strategic support to identify root causes, determine responsibility, and quantify financial impacts of delays and technical issues on construction projects.
Comprehensive advisory services to navigate construction claims, determine root causes, and evaluate contractual positions.
Expert assessment of damage, reinstatement costs, and business interruption impacts for insurers and policyholders.
Proactive commercial and contractual risk reviews to resolve issues prior to formal escalation.
Litigation support, quantum, and delay analysis for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Impartial expert witness testimony and advisory services for international arbitration, litigation, and dispute proceedings.
Independent assessment of scheduling delays, programme disruptions, and critical path analysis on complex projects.
Cost estimating, damage quantification, and commercial assessments for legal and insurance claims.
Credible technical and engineering testimony across forensic, architectural, and scientific disciplines.
Scientific and engineering investigation to analyze failures, determine origin and cause, and provide clear technical explanations of complex incidents.
Investigation of industrial, commercial, and residential fires and explosions to determine origin, cause, and liability.
Metallurgical, materials, and mechanical analysis of failed components, structures, piping systems, and products.
Analysis of historical weather data and severe weather events to determine their role in property damage and accidents.
Scientific evaluation of alcohol, drug, and chemical exposures in civil and criminal litigation.
Evaluation of human performance, retail accidents, premises liability, and biomechanics in vehicle collisions.
Independent laboratory analysis and physical testing to evaluate material properties and identify root causes of failures.
Comprehensive destructive and non-destructive testing of metals, polymers, concrete, and construction materials.
Specialized engineering and scientific support addressing consumer safety, product liability, and healthcare litigation issues.
Evaluation of consumer products, warnings, instructions, and human interaction to assess injury risk and liability.
Commercial and contractual management structure to maintain control, manage risk, and keep major capital projects on schedule.
Pre-contract bidding, tendering assistance, post-contract commercial management, and cost estimating.
Comprehensive project coordination, scheduling controls, capital planning, and risk mitigation during construction.
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Data Centers
An investigation and evaluation of structural damage and technical systems following a data center fire.
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