share of the facility build cost (excl. IT/servers) in the building shell itself (mechanical 15-20% of the same base)
~10-15%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. |
|---|---|
| Scope | Shell share of facility build cost excluding IT and servers. The electrical share of data-center construction cost is stated separately in Chapters 6.6 and 14.11. |
| As of | 2025 |
| Source | TrueLook / construct-elements cost breakdowns · Construction-cost breakdown table: shell 13–14%, electrical 40–45%, mechanical 15–20%. |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-09-10 · fast cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-07-02 |
| Claim id | share-of-the-facility-build-cost-excl-it |
Where the guide uses it
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