Cundall has been appointed as MEP design consultant for one of Philippines' most significant AI infrastructure developments, supporting the country's first deployment of an AI factory.

Working for YCO Cloud, Cundall’s Asia Pacific teams will deliver Philippines' first purpose-built sovereign AI infrastructure, creating a platform that will accelerate the nation's digital ambitions and strengthen its position as a future-ready innovation hub.

The project brings together the expertise of YCO Cloud and Aolani, the foundation for a world-class AI ecosystem that will drive innovation, support economic growth, and unlock new opportunities for government, enterprise, and startup communities across the Philippines.

Scheduled to launch in Q1 2027, the first phase will expand access to state-of-the-art AI computing capabilities while attracting both local innovators and leading global AI-native organisations.

This appointment represents a significant milestone for Cundall, marking the first project awarded to the team by a Philippines-based client. Since establishing our presence in Manila, Cundall has focused on building long-term relationships, delivering technical excellence, and creating a strong local market presence alongside our international project portfolio.

Winning the trust of YCO Cloud and securing our first locally awarded data centre project is a proud moment for the team. It reflects our growing reputation in the Philippines and further strengthens Cundall's expanding mission critical portfolio across APAC. Backed by a proven track record of delivering data centres and AI infrastructure globally, including projects in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, Denmark and Germany, we are excited to support the next phase of growth in the Philippines' digital infrastructure sector.

Nik de Ynchausti, CEO, YCO Cloud, said:
"Delivering sovereign AI infrastructure at this scale requires partners with deep technical expertise and a proven track record in designing mission-critical facilities. Cundall's international experience in advanced AI and data centre projects, combined with the strength of its Singapore and Manila teams, gives us confidence that Malvar One will be built to the highest standards of performance, resilience and sustainability. Together, we are creating the foundation for a world-class AI ecosystem that will accelerate innovation and strengthen the Philippines' digital future."