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Data Center Design and Operations

Turnkey

Turnkey means a facility or capacity block is delivered ready for the tenant's intended use, subject to agreed acceptance criteria. In data centers, "turnkey" should specify power, cooling, connectivity, security, commissioning, and operational responsibilities.

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Job creation threshold

Job creation threshold is the number, wage level, or type of jobs required to qualify for an incentive. Data centers can be capital-intensive with relatively low permanent headcount, so job metrics often need careful explanation.

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Geotechnical report

Geotechnical report evaluates subsurface soil, rock, groundwater, and foundation conditions. Data center campuses need geotech diligence because heavy equipment, floor loading, substations, stormwater, and grading assumptions depend on ground conditions.

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Immersion cooling

Immersion cooling submerges IT equipment or components in dielectric fluid to remove heat. It can support high heat densities, but it changes operations, hardware compatibility, maintenance, fluid handling, and code considerations.

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