Engineering and construction services provider Ehvert Mission Critical has merged with engineering and technical services firm Salas O’Brien.

The merger will see Ehvert combine its hyperscale expertise with Salas O’Brien’s electrical, mechanical, structural, renewable energy, and noise mitigation services to address the rising demand for AI.

The move will see the companies offer a combined presence of over 3,600 team members across 90 offices globally.

“Vello Ehvert and his team are global leaders in their field,” said Darin Anderson, Chairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien. “Together, we are the most comprehensive provider of innovative, sustainable solutions for hyperscale data centres, addressing the pressing data challenges facing industry and society.”

“We are proud to join a future-focused company like Salas O’Brien, continuing the philosophy that formed the basis of Ehvert Mission Critical over 35 years ago,” added Vello Ehvert, President of Ehvert. “We have evolved into a full engineering, construction, and innovation firm, and Salas O’Brien will enhance the energy design and planning solutions we can bring to our clients.”

Salas O’Brien were advised on legal matters by Stradling and Fasken and by PricewaterhouseCoopers for financial and tax advice. Ehvert received overall guidance from AEC Advisors, legal advice from Lawson & Weitzen and BLG, and financial advice from Ernst & Young.