Data centre design and build specialist Keysource has been approved as an official auditor for the DCA Data Centre Certification Scheme.

This builds on the work that Keysource has already done as a member of the DCA in special interest and steering groups. Keysource has been a full partner of the DCA since 2013.

The industry-led DCA scheme provides a trusted quality mark which verifies facilities’ compliance and provides greater clarity for buyers and specifiers. It identifies and verifies four key areas of a facility, namely resilience, physical site security, energy efficiency credentials, and operational professionalism.

The formal Certifications are made by independent experts, and projects are checked annually. The scheme provides transparent as well as affordable verification of data centres, in a way that can be easily understood by all stakeholders.

Managing director at Keysource, Mike West, said: “Our approval as auditors for the DCA scheme fits perfectly with our ongoing commitment to designing and delivering highly efficient infrastructures in business-critical environments safely, and in line with industry best practice.”

Keysource already has a number of Uptime Institute Accredited Designers within the business as well as being an active endorser of the EU Code of Conduct, so is keenly aware of what it takes to design facilities to meet exacting industry standards.

Justin Busk, head of safety, health and environment at Keysource, added: “The approval of Keysource as auditors means we can play an active role supporting organisations as they prepare to enter this valuable Certification scheme. It’s a natural fit and valuable addition to our range of professional services, which include specialist consultancy for safety, health, environment and compliance. We are fully behind this joined-up Certification initiative.”