Rubicon Professional Services

In the construction industry, where the towering structures of tomorrow begin as blueprints today, a successful project needs to strike a balance between technical expertise and construction know-how. It requires strong, experienced leadership, business acumen, and reliable vendor relationships.

Delivering this and more to every construction project and every client, Rubicon Professional Services (RPS) stands above the competition.

Established in 2006 by an elite team of data center design and construction professionals, RPS provides a highly technical approach to building and upgrading data centers, telecom sites, mission-critical facilities, and renewable energy projects.

The company's mission is to go beyond the typical ‘brick and mortar’ contractor and focus on the components that account for up to 80 percent of the cost, efficiency, and reliability of critical infrastructure, which are the complex electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire protection systems.

Initially, RPS primarily catered to clients seeking dependable data center construction services. In 2014, the firm strategically expanded into the alternative energy sector, executing a distinguished array of projects. The move resulted in the successful installation of versatile systems encompassing fuel cells for industry leaders such as Bloom Energy, state-of-the-art battery backup solutions for Verizon Wireless, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) catered to the needs of renowned clients like AMS and Demand Energy.

Whether it involves an evaluation of potential land sites, a strategic building acquisition, or a leased space, RPS acts as a reliable guide through the complexities of utility availability, structural compatibility, space planning, and entitlement requisites. The company offers unparalleled expertise right from the inception stages of critical facility construction, ensuring successful project execution even before the shovel hits the dirt.

RPS’s in-house capabilities allow for the prompt generation of conceptual designs and fiscal estimations, ensuring real estate decisions optimize cost, timelines, and overall project rationale. This stems from a central philosophy of navigating every project through the lens of a client's business objectives to ensure the final solution aligns with their financial, scheduling, and performance benchmarks.

“We don’t put clients in a box; we work collaboratively with them to prioritize long-term, successful relationships over short-term profitability,” says Abbot Moffat, Director of Business Development.

This client-centric approach extends to a network of subcontractors, project managers, superintendents, and MEP coordinators, who serve as valuable advisors across diverse construction needs. They wield comprehensive oversight on design and construction facets to guarantee projects adapt and evolve to meet client requirements.

Complementing its customer-centricity is a rigorous quality assurance process allowing the RPS team to scrutinize every detail and ensure compliance with the highest industry standards, which leads to project deliveries that exceed client expectations.

Safety is also prioritized as an indispensable cornerstone of the company's operations. Upholding the rigorous standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), every member of its team—including field specialists, technical experts, and managerial staff—has completed a minimum of 30 hours of OSHA training.

From a sustainability perspective, it integrates environmental management into every day operations throughout its footprint across the U.S. Taking an 'actions speak louder than words’ methodology, the company embeds an environmental policy into every project, contributing to a greener, sustainable future. This commitment extends to better water management for reducing usage, and on-site initiatives for mitigating adverse environmental effects driven by dust and emissions.

One of RPS’s key goals is to move the needle from an environmental perspective by assisting clients who find it challenging to bring sustainable development projects to fruition. This vision holds across diverse project needs, whether overseeing a small commercial or community-scale project or navigating the complexities of large-scale installations.

It is also redefining the standard of customer excellence by allowing clients to directly connect with the owner for expert assistance. Using RPS’ dynamic and technology-driven operational backbone, businesses can confidently align their construction projects with evolving market and regulatory specifications.