Project Management Experts
Data Center Real Estate
KENT Development
KENT Development is a full fledged property development and investment management company, capitalizing on its partners core competencies of front end development conceptualization and project management.
KENT is setup to deliver projects from initial planning and concept design to fully commisioned data centers. Providing a turnkey solution by combining data center expertise, design, construction management and MEP engineering & fitout through a single point of contact is a major value add for our clients, which helps to eliminate inefficiencies and significant losses in terms of budget and program. On time and budget delivery for turnkey projects is at the core of development approach. With ever changing IT requirements, rapid planning and delivery which is servicing the business case is an essential ability. OUR VALUE ADD – Reliability
Retail, omni-channel, e-commerce and 3PL companies needs for sophisticated facilities both in terms of modern warehouses, distribution centers and order-fulfillment facilities are growing at a fast space. We understand the requirements of the special asset class and we work with the best partners in architecture, engineering and materials handling to design state-of-the-art, Class A facilities that exactly meet each client’s unique needs.
We transform our clients specific requirements for brand new, institutional quality, sustainable facilities into productive and efficient industrial spaces. Our ambition is to deliver exceptional tailor-made facilities at the lowest price possible. We reflect this into process, building and operational costs as well. Our goal is to develop and create a unique solution, which is as favorable as possible given the clients’ needs and even exceptional demands.
Services
Project development at KENT Development covers all critical aspects of successful site development, with a specialized focus on data centers. From site identification and due diligence to concept design, local authority permitting, and construction delivery, KENT is your one-stop solution partner for the entire development process. Whether it’s a large-scale commercial project or a highly specialized data center, our expertise ensures seamless execution, addressing the unique technical, security, and operational requirements that data centers demand
We assist investors in the establishment and management of real estate investment funds, with a specialized focus on data centers, alongside industrial and logistics portfolios. As advisors, we provide comprehensive services including accounts and finances management, property maintenance, and tenant relations. Our expert team also delivers strategic planning to optimize the performance of data centers and other properties, ensuring revenue continuity and operational efficiency in these highly technical and fast-growing sectors.
The data center real estate investment sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure. As businesses embrace digital transformation, the need for reliable, high-capacity data centers has skyrocketed, making them a critical component of the global economy. KENT’s expertise helps investors navigate this dynamic sector to achieve optimized risk-adjusted returns, identifying opportunities in this fast-growing asset class. We assist in building data center-focused investment strategies, analyzing portfolios, and efficiently managing the acquisition and disposal of assets to capitalize on the expanding demand for digital infrastructure.
Team
Niyazi Vural is a seasoned development real estate and technical construction delivery expert with 30 years of international experience.
Prior to co-founding KENT Development, Niyazi founded and managed IMS Project management for 25 years. IMS started as scheduling and cost consultant and transformed into Turkey’s leading project and construction management consultancy firm growing at its peak to 400 enginneers and architects in 8 international markets delivering more than 250 projects with around 10 million sqm of built-up area. IMS has been acquired in 2015 by Hill International, the global leader in managing construction risk.
Alp Cicekdagi, has more than 20 years of international real estate development experience.
His skillset expands from leading of large scale real estate development organizations with international expansion, planning and execution of master planned developments and economic clusters to management of the whole value real estate value chain. Alp has a balanced enterpreneural spirit experienced in combining both organizational management of corporates and profit and loss responsibility of individual projects and own business.