LUMI AI Factory data center reaches topping-out milestone
On 3 September 2026, SRV reported a topping-out milestone at the LUMI AI Factory data center in Kajaani. Construction began in January 2026; operations are scheduled for the end of 2027.
- Publish date: 2026-09-03
- Category: EPC Contractors
- Original source: SRV
- Reading time: 1 min
Reported scope and milestone
SRV: On 3 September 2026, SRV reported a topping-out milestone at the LUMI AI Factory data center in Kajaani. Construction began in January 2026; operations are scheduled for the end of 2027.
Engineering interpretation
SRV is constructing the facility for CSC in a former paper-machine hall. Its scope includes intensive building-services engineering, cooling, power infrastructure and system integration; a six-month testing and commissioning phase was planned for early 2027.
Delivery responsibilities
The reported construction package defines the contractor’s delivery responsibilities. Civil works, building services, installation and commissioning may sit with different contractors or joint-venture partners. The full project budget is distinct from an individual contractor’s award. Contract award, site mobilization, practical completion and operation are separate milestones; planned dates and capacity remain prospective until the owner confirms delivery. The source-defined scope therefore matters when comparing a civil contractor, a construction manager and an integrated design-and-build provider.