Data Centers Design and PMC services - Manens S.p.A.

Efficient, secure, and future-ready: Data center design built to protect and perform

Manens is prepared to provide a comprehensive suite of data center design and PMC services, taking full end-to-end project responsibility on behalf of the client. The data center design tasks can be completed entirely through Manens’ in-house resources, or, when needed, in collaboration with other leading data center companies. By leveraging their core strengths and scaling our delivery capabilities across specific geographies, this approach ensures we address client needs with excellence, delivering industry-leading outcomes without compromise. 

Guided by a client-centric leadership vision, we fosters a dynamic, inclusive team culture that values every individual’s contribution. With nearly 450 professionals—90% specialized in design—our team offers expertise in architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICT engineering. Supported by a robust Project Management Consultancy (PMC), we provide fully integrated design and engineering solutions that set new industry standards.

Our decades of involvement in critical infrastructure projects across Italy, Europe, and the Middle East—including major data center initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Desert Dragon Data Centers, the largest active project in the region—establish Manens as a trusted partner for high-profile, complex developments.

Our deep technical expertise and ability to integrate multidisciplinary solutions enable us to lead and coordinate across all stakeholders, including constructors, suppliers, government entities, and other key players.

By combining our strong collaborative culture with advanced PMC capabilities, we consistently deliver cost-effective, high-performance data centers that meet strict timelines and budgets. Our projects often feature cutting-edge AI computing technologies, demonstrating our capacity to adapt and innovate in a rapidly evolving landscape. Through these successes, we continue to reinforce our leadership in technical, project, risk, financial, and quality management.

Manens excels in securing critical data center certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, and WELL. In collaboration with leading construction partners and the Uptime Institute, we are certifying Saudi Arabia’s first AI data center with immersive cooling technology. Additionally, we hold ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), underscoring our commitment to sustainable, high-quality design.

As part of the First Q Network, we tap into a collective force of over 4,500 MEP professionals across Europe, delivering some of the region’s most advanced construction projects. Our expertise in data centers has positioned us as a key partner for global hyperscalers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft, offering tailored solutions to meet the highest industry demands.

We continuously enhance our collaborative ecosystem to meet the growing demands of AI, digitization, and automation. These strategic partnerships drive the development of AI-powered and automated data centers, reinforcing our leadership in cutting-edge solutions and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

We guide the entire design lifecycle—from concept to construction—by setting clear guidelines, reviewing, and approving all project documentation at key milestones. Our partners may handle detailed design execution, ensuring precision and quality in every phase.

We typically lead client interactions and project management, ensuring clear communication and efficient oversight. Depending on the project’s location and team strengths, responsibilities such as site supervision, approvals, and reporting can be managed either by us or our partners.

We ensure adherence to relevant certifications, oversee financial tracking, manage risks, and maintain quality control throughout the project, tailoring our services to meet each client’s specific needs.