Rubicon Professional Services
One-Stop Shop for Mission-Critical and Data Center Excellence

Evolving from small, localized rooms to the current iterations encompassing co-location, edge, and hyper-scale facilities, the transformation of data centers is nothing short of remarkable. The journey from concept to operation, however, often feels uphill as it requires profound expertise in reliability, scalability, security, and sustainability of development.

This is where Rubicon Professional Services (RPS) steps in.

Founded by a group of accomplished data center professionals, RPS provides a highly technical approach to complex design and construction projects.

“Our bedrock revolves around a strong commitment to mission-critical facilities and data centers. Over time, as our expertise continued to evolve and diversify, we naturally expanded to other sectors, including alternative energy, healthcare, and telecommunications,” says Abbot Moffat, director of business development at RPS.

While general contractors take a broad approach, emphasizing building structure, layout, and aesthetics, RPS includes a targeted focus on the components that represent a substantial portion—up to 80 percent—of a critical facility’s cost, efficiency, and reliability – the complex electrical, mechanical, control and fire protection systems These components are the lifeblood of any critical project. This specialization equips RPS with the expertise that conventional vendors often lack, coupled with the construction skills of a General Contractor and EPC Partner.

RPS regularly partners with sister company Rubicon Technical Services (RTS) to leverage their expertise in equipment commissioning. Through the partnership, it provides a streamlined and truly one-stop solution for all data center development needs.

At the start of a project, the company assembles a dedicated team for every engagement, who in a very short order, becomes familiar with every facet of the client's operations. This agility minimizes operational disruptions and improves efficiency and cost savings. The core principles of teamwork and customer service underpin its approach to client engagements and form the lens that guides every endeavour. RPS’ team prioritizes client’s best interests to build enduring, long-term relationships.

From the inception of a project to its commissioning and operation, RPS’ cohesive approach minimizes complexity and ensures optimal facility performance.

The strategic synergy also translates into invaluable technical training opportunities for its staff, including project managers and site superintendents.

While competitors focus on niche areas like new construction projects, ground-up developments, or minor repairs—which can necessitate clients juggling multiple local vendors—RPS takes a holistic approach. Whether a minor plumbing repair, the development of a data center, or the complete construction and MEP/FP build-out of a new building, it possesses the expertise to handle the entire spectrum of tasks. This eliminates the need to manage different providers separately, reduces complexity and optimizes project lifecycles.

“We operate with a unique level of flexibility and responsiveness that allows us to tailor our services precisely to client needs and swiftly adapt to changing circumstances,” states Moffat.

Our bedrock revolves around a strong commitment to mission-critical facilities and data centers. Over time, as our expertise continued to evolve and diversify, we naturally expanded to other sectors, including alternative energy, healthcare, and telecommunications

In contrast to the high turnover in many data centers, RPS stands as an exception with soaring retention rates. This is attributed to the deliberate choice of bringing seasoned industry veterans on board.

It takes immense pride in the team it employs, which includes professional engineers, architects, and MEP coordinators, all with over a decade of experience in their respective domains. Combine these competencies, and the ‘why?’ behind RPS’ track record of consistently balancing business requirements with realities of actual boots-on-the-ground fieldwork becomes clear.

Placing the tenet, ‘No job is too large or small’ at the heart of customer engagement and overall operations, RPS continues to be a partner nimble enough to adapt to dynamic market changes while possessing the comprehensive expertise and resources to boost scalability across every project.