# YIT to build shell and core of XTX Markets’ third data center

> On 17 June 2026, YIT and XTX Markets signed an agreement for the shell-and-core construction of a third data center in Kajaani. YIT is the main contractor; contract value was not disclosed.

- **Source date:** 2026-06-17
- **Original source:** [YIT Investor News](https://www.yitgroup.com/en/news-repository/investor-news/yit-to-build-shell-and-core-of-xtx-markets-third-data-center-in-kajaani)
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## Reported scope and milestone

YIT: On 17 June 2026, YIT and XTX Markets signed an agreement for the shell-and-core construction of a third data center in Kajaani. YIT is the main contractor; contract value was not disclosed.

[YIT Investor News](https://www.yitgroup.com/en/news-repository/investor-news/yit-to-build-shell-and-core-of-xtx-markets-third-data-center-in-kajaani)

## Engineering interpretation

This is the shell-and-core phase only. Fit-out, building-services engineering and commissioning were contracted in a separate later phase; the article does not assign the full campus capacity or investment to YIT.

[YIT Investor News](https://www.yitgroup.com/en/news-repository/investor-news/yit-to-build-shell-and-core-of-xtx-markets-third-data-center-in-kajaani)

## 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.

[YIT Investor News](https://www.yitgroup.com/en/news-repository/investor-news/yit-to-build-shell-and-core-of-xtx-markets-third-data-center-in-kajaani)

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