Flexible, future-ready infrastructure that attracts and retains tenants
RED Engineering Design creates scalable, high-performance facilities that support multi-tenant operations and long-term growth.
Engineering operational flexibility into every multi-tenant facility
In today’s competitive market, colocation providers need more than just space - they need adaptable, high-performance infrastructure that keeps tenants happy and operations efficient. RED Engineering Design delivers modular, scalable facilities built to grow with your business, balancing performance, security, and cost.
Our data centre design approach is hands-on and practical. Every system is designed to scale with demand, helping operators manage growth smoothly while maintaining uptime and operational efficiency.
With the backing of our parent company, Tractebel, RED integrates energy-efficient solutions, advanced security, and resilient infrastructure from day one. The result? Future-proofed investments and digital ecosystems that deliver real value to tenants.
Across 1050+ data centre projects in over 31 countries, RED has mastered the commercial and technical challenges of multi-tenant facilities, delivering designs that meet diverse tenant requirements while optimising performance, reliability, and cost.
What colocation data centres need from infrastructure
Colocation operators face a complex balancing act: meeting unique tenant needs while keeping power, cooling, and costs under control. Some tenants require a single rack, others a full suite.
At RED Engineering, we provide solutions that focus on:
- Scalable power and cooling - Tailored systems that meet actual demand, avoiding wasted capacity and unnecessary energy use.
- Multi-tenant flexibility - Infrastructure designed to accommodate diverse tenant requirements within a shared facility.
- Cost optimisation - Balancing CAPEX and OPEX to maximise efficiency and return on investment.
- Enhanced tenant experience - High-performance, adaptable spaces that help your facility stand out in a competitive market.
- Future-ready design - Modular and adaptable solutions that evolve with tenant needs and technological advances.
With global expertise in MEP and ICT engineering for colocation facilities, RED ensures infrastructure delivers not just technical performance, but real commercial value for operators and tenants alike.
RED’s colocation data centre expertise
RED led the design and integration of all critical systems for Khazna’s Project AUH6, a cutting-edge 53,000 square meter colocation data centre with 31.8MW capacity in Abu Dhabi.
The facility earned Uptime Institute Tier III and LEED Gold certifications, with integrated solar PV demonstrating how colocation facilities can balance performance with environmental responsibility.
What RED delivers for colocation operators
- Scalable MEP design - Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems designed for phased deployment. Flexible power distribution and cooling support diverse tenant loads without over-provisioning.
- Modular infrastructure - RED delivered the world’s first Uptime Institute Tier III certified modular data centre. Modular systems let operators align investment with actual tenant demand, reducing upfront costs and enabling future expansion.
- Multi-tenant systems - Infrastructure engineered to support multiple customers with varying requirements. Power, cooling, and network systems accommodate different densities and workloads across the same facility.
- Cost and energy optimisation - Designs balance CAPEX and OPEX while improving energy efficiency. PUE optimisation, renewable energy integration, and embodied carbon assessments help reduce operational costs and support sustainability goals.
- Thermal management - CFD modelling with 6SigmaDCX analyses airflow, temperature, and pressure. Cooling strategies are optimised for mixed-density environments typical of colocation facilities, ensuring consistent performance.
- ICT Infrastructure - Network design tailored for multi-tenant operations. Strategic consultancy ensures technical architecture meets connectivity, security, and operational needs across diverse customers.
- Uptime and certification expertise - 30+ accredited Tier Designers delivering certified infrastructure. RED has completed 55 Uptime certifications across 26 facilities, demonstrating proven high-availability capability.
- Commissioning management - Structured commissioning ensures systems operate as designed. Quality assurance during construction supports smooth tenant onboarding and operational readiness.
- End-to-end delivery - RED covers feasibility studies, detailed design, implementation, and operational handover, giving operators the expertise needed to deliver flexible, efficient, and competitive colocation facilities.
Using our extensive global experience in data centre design, RED combines modular innovation, multi-tenant expertise, and advanced engineering tools to deliver scalable, efficient, and sustainable colocation facilities. Supported by Uptime Institute-accredited designers and Tractebel’s 150+ years of engineering heritage, we help operators optimise operations, attract tenants, and future-proof their investments.
Build a competitive colocation data centre
RED Engineering Design creates flexible, scalable colocation infrastructure that helps operators attract tenants, manage growth, and maximise ROI.
From feasibility studies to detailed MEP and ICT design, construction support, and commissioning, RED ensures your colocation facility delivers both technical performance and commercial success.
Kick-start your colocation data centre project with RED Engineering
