share of data-center construction cost that is electrical work — the most constrained trade
45–70%observed
| 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 | 2025 |
| Source | iRecruit Data Center Construction Labor Report · Electrical work accounts for 45% to 70% of total construction costs; >300k new electricians needed over the next decade |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-08-26 · fast cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-07-13 · 2 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | share-of-data-center-construction-cost-that-is |
Where the guide uses it
- 6.6 Construction Execution, Sequencing & Phased Turnover
- 14.11 Operations Organization, Workforce, Talent & Incident Command
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