Engineering and delivering a high-performance technology campus

Reimagining the base build for future growth

The existing building systems needed to be adapted to the operational demands of a large-scale, technology-led campus. Qualcomm’s requirements for dense occupancy, specialist engineering functions, extensive amenities and continuous operations called for a careful review of HVAC, electrical, water and data infrastructure.

In response, our team approached the building infrastructure as an integrated performance platform rather than a collection of isolated services. By coordinating upgrades across mechanical, electrical, water and technology systems, we reinforced capacity, built in redundancy and established a scalable foundation for future growth.

An integrated engineering strategy

To this end, we implemented coordinated upgrades across mechanical, electrical and water systems to support Qualcomm’s operational requirements. Rather than add equipment in isolation, we re-engineered core services to perform as an integrated and scalable platform.

HVAC: Designing for density and continuity

• Added an additional 250 TR chiller to eliminate the load shortfall
• Introduced new primary and secondary chilled water pumping systems
• Re-engineered chilled water piping to support continuous operations
• Implemented VAV-based air distribution integrated with occupancy sensors and LMS
• Enabled CO₂-based fresh air modulation for optimised indoor air quality and energy performance

Together, these interventions reinforced thermal stability, improved load responsiveness and created headroom for future growth.

Power and data resilience

• Reconfigured electrical rooms to accommodate Form 4 Type 6 panels with integrated fire protection
• Enhanced breaker capacity for UPS and kitchen bulk loads
• Implemented dual power sources for all panels
• Integrated lithium-ion battery systems for longer lifecycle and reduced footprint

By strengthening redundancy and stabilising load distribution, we also reduced exposure to system failure and improved overall reliability across mission-critical infrastructure.

Water, structural load and energy infrastructure

• Designed and integrated a 20,000 litre RO plant to ensure consistent water quality for kitchen operations, hydration systems and precision air conditioning
• Engineered structural platforms with 400 kg per square metre UDL capacity to safely accommodate new rooftop systems
• Installed a 5,000 litre heat pump based hot water system to improve energy efficiency
• Integrated 100 KW solar power generation into rooftop infrastructure. The system harnesses clean, renewable solar energy to supplement the building’s electricity requirements, helping to reduce dependence on grid-supplied power and lower operational carbon emissions.

These upgrades safeguarded critical operations, strengthened structural capacity and embedded measurable energy efficiency into the building’s core systems, enhancing both performance reliability and long term asset value.

Intelligent system integration for operational resilience

To consolidate performance across the upgraded systems, we implemented a centralised controls platform. HVAC, UPS, panel breakers, batteries, fire, security, lighting and energy monitoring operate through a unified BMS. Meanwhile, cloud-connected analytics provide real-time visibility of system health, energy use and load behaviour, supporting quicker fault response and predictive maintenance.

As a result, facilities teams now have clear oversight of critical infrastructure and can make informed decisions.

Phased delivery to reduce programme risk

We delivered the campus through three carefully sequenced phases, prioritising major technical and utility zones early in the programme. Securing capacity and critical systems upfront reduced the likelihood of downstream rework, limited disruption during fit-out and occupancy, and improved cost predictability across later phases.

This sequencing protected the programme and accelerated operational readiness for the client.We delivered the 12-floor campus through three carefully sequenced phases. In particular, we prioritised major technical and utility zones in Phase 1 to stabilise core infrastructure early in the programme.

By securing capacity and critical systems upfront, we reduced the likelihood of downstream rework, avoided abortive costs and limited disruption during subsequent fit-out and occupancy stages. Furthermore, early infrastructure validation improved cost predictability and enabled more controlled capital deployment across later phases.

In turn, this structured sequencing strengthened programme certainty, protected investment and accelerated operational readiness for our client.

Engineering sustainability into asset performance

High-efficiency motors, demand-controlled ventilation, LEED-compliant fixtures, solar generation and heat-pump technology reduce long-term energy and water demand. The central RO system also replaces bubble-top water dispensers across the campus, cutting plastic use and simplifying daily operations.

In addition, making effective use of the existing building limited structural intervention and avoided unnecessary embodied carbon. Overall, the campus now operates with optimised energy performance and flexibility.

Ultimately, through coordinated infrastructure upgrades, intelligent systems integration and phased delivery, the campus now operates as a resilient, high-performance environment capable of supporting Qualcomm’s future technological growth.