Implenia Secures Swiss Data Centre Contract Worth Low Three-Digit Millions
Implenia has secured a contract worth a low three-digit million amount to complete the technical fit-out of a data centre in Switzerland. The project has been awarded by a global provider of sustainable digital infrastructure and covers the installation and commissioning of the facility's building technology systems.
The Swiss construction group had previously completed the same facility as a core and shell project. Now it will also take care of remaining technical activities within an area of about 33,000 square meters.
The contract consists of all the MEP infrastructure. This includes supply of electricity, cooling systems, ventilation, plumbing systems, fire protection and control systems as well as auxiliary facilities and other installation works.
The bulk of work involves arrangement of reliable systems of power supply and cooling. The facility will have redundant power supplies, battery systems and emergency generators designed to maintain electricity supply. A high-performance cooling system will also be installed to support the data centre's operations.
The project also includes provisions for renewable energy and heat recovery. A photovoltaic system is planned for the facility, alongside a concept to use waste heat for district heating.
Work is already underway
Construction work on the technical fit-out has started, with the project scheduled for completion in 2028. The contract extends Implenia's involvement beyond the initial structural construction and into the building's technical infrastructure.
Adrian Wyss, Head of Division Buildings at Implenia, said the company would bring its experience in building technology and project management to the project. He also pointed to its work on technically complex buildings, including hospitals and laboratory facilities.
The contract forms part of Implenia's strategy to expand its presence in the data centre market. The company sees this area as an opportunity to strengthen its position in a sector where specialised building technology and complex infrastructure requirements play a central role.
For Implenia, the latest award also means continuing its work on a facility where it has already completed the core and shell construction. The new contract moves the project into its next stage, with the technical installation works now in progress.
