build-cost threshold below which GMP procurement dominates; larger programs lean EPCM/progressive

Name: build-cost threshold below which GMP procurement dominates; larger programs lean EPCM/progressive
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<$500Mobserved

Value kind	observed — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
As of	2026
Source	King & Spalding, Building Data Centers – Key Considerations · Procurement models section: <$500M projects tend to GMP; $5-10B AI/hyperscale programs use target-price with painshare/gainshare
Review	checking…review by 2026-08-25 · fast cadence
Recorded changes	last 2026-07-07 · 3 revisions tracked
Claim id	build-cost-threshold-below-which-gmp

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2.2 Delivery Models & the Owner's Organization

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