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typical shell construction time — shorter than interconnection, so 'built' precedes 'energized'

12-24 moobserved

Value kindobserved — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
As of2026
SourceData Center Knowledge; practitioner build-lifecycle guides · Construction timeline table: Shell construction and MEP install — 12 to 24 months
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-09-10 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-06-29
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