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Broadstaff's practitioner planning estimate for shell construction and MEP installation together is 12-24 months

12-24 mo (shell + MEP)estimate

Value kindestimate — Interpret this value according to its displayed kind, scope, source, and as-of date.
ScopeA planning estimate for the construction phase as a whole. It leaves out commissioning and turnover, which Broadstaff lists as a separate phase. Check it against the actual utility service schedule.
As of2026-05-04
SourceBroadstaff - Data Center Construction Process · Data Center Construction Timeline by Phase: Shell construction and MEP install
Reviewchecking…review by 2027-04-12 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-10-12 · 2 revisions tracked
Claim idtypical-shell-construction-time-shorter-than

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