T5 Construction Ahead of Schedule Delivery on a Powered Shell Data Center Build 

Overview 

When T5 Development needed a large-scale powered shell built on a greenfield parcel, they turned to T5 Construction to serve as the general contractor. The mandate was clear: build the core and shell infrastructure to enable the client’s rapid deployment timeline. Through proactive planning, seamless collaboration, and disciplined execution, T5 Construction not only met the challenge but delivered the powered shell ahead of schedule. 

Project Scope 

The project encompassed a new two-story, data center designed to support hyperscale and AI workloads. The scope included: 

• Ground-up construction on a previously undeveloped parcel 

• Integration of redundant power infrastructure with on-site substation 

• Complex earthwork and stormwater management 

• Installation of large tilt wall panels, structural steel, and architectural systems 

• Commissioning of critical MEP systems to support high-density deployments 

The scale of the facility demanded nearly 1 million labor hours and required coordination across hundreds of tradespeople at peak construction. 

Challenges and Solutions 

Site Logistics 
With a high concentration of trades and equipment onsite, space was limited. The team mitigated congestion by creating additional parking, designating off-site staging, and establishing clear workflows inside the building. 

Quality Assurance / Quality Control 
Early gaps in the QA/QC process created risk of rework. T5 established a comprehensive QA/QC plan and daily oversight to ensure issues were resolved before they could affect schedule. 

Certification & Compliance 
Critical certifications required close monitoring. By increasing inspection presence and aligning with third-party partners, T5 ensured compliance without delays. 

Design Alignment 
New drawings and revisions were integrated quickly through daily action meetings and structured page-turn reviews, keeping trades synchronized and accountable. 

Cultural Collaboration 
Recognizing that execution depends on people as much as process, the project team celebrated small wins, aligned safety protocols from day one, and built a collaborative environment that sustained momentum. 

Ahead of Schedule Delivery 

Thanks to proactive planning and execution, T5 Construction achieved substantial completion ahead of the client’s target date.  

Key contributors to this success included: 

• Establishing submittal and RFI schedules early in the process 

• Sub trade partner involvement 

• Aligning scope in pre-construction with operations input 

• Hosting regular client and design team engagement directly in the field 

• Prioritizing schedule adherence conversations early and often 
  

The Result 

The project highlights T5 Construction’s ability to deliver powered shell data center facilities with speed, reliability and performance that exceeds client expectations. By integrating seamlessly with T5 Development and maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety, the team overcame obstacles, mitigated risks, and delivered the powered shell to the client ahead of schedule.