Research
NEST research and innovation platform at Empa
Implenia has been working with Empa, Eawag and other partners on the planning and construction of a new NEST unit called "Beyond Zero" since the beginning of 2024. In this visionary unit, the majority of CO2-reduced and CO2-negative building materials will be used and researched over the entire life cycle of buildings and infrastructure. For example, thermal insulation materials and cement that bind carbon dioxide in the air or clay-based bricks that do not need to be fired.
Research
VersuchsStollen Hagerbach
The VersuchsStollen Hagerbach is a fascinating underground world and offers a real test environment for innovations for underground mining. This makes it an important platform for the further development of the industry. Drawing on the expertise of industry leaders, the VSH's mission is to work with industry partners to improve tunnelling and mining technology, which Implenia supports as a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors.
Education
Swissloop Tunneling
Swissloop Tunneling is a student association at ETH Zurich and researches new solutions for the tunnelling industry. Last year, the team built their first tunnel boring machine and named it "Groundhog Alpha" after the local tunnel-building marmot.
Social
CAS Reconstruction Ukraine - Helping People to Help Themselves
The war in Ukraine has had fatal consequences for the population. Important infrastructure, private and public buildings, as well as supply networks have been destroyed. Thus, the Ukrainian population lacks the basis for a safe and peaceful life. CAS Reconstruction Ukraine aims to make a concrete and sustainable contribution to reconstruction in Ukraine. It offers help for self-help and enables people from Ukraine with a connection to the construction industry to actively and farsightedly shape the reconstruction of their homeland. The Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH is responsible for this innovative course of study in collaboration with the Swiss government and the construction industry.
Implenia is also involved and is part of the training in the areas of area, settlement, site and urban development / design of buildings in timber and hybrid construction / possibilities of digital construction according to the "Building Information Modeling (BIM)" method.
Integration
Cooperation during reintegration
Implenia is a proud corporate partner 2023 of the Canton of Vaud's disability insurance scheme. For our recruiting specialists, integration is one of many ways of attracting qualified and committed new employees to Implenia. Colleagues who have joined us through various reintegration programs have been enriching our teams for years and helping us to successfully build the world of tomorrow.
Frédéric Lablanquie, Talent Acquisition Partner for Western Switzerland, emphasizes: "When looking for employees, it pays to consider people who may be in a more difficult situation. I've only seen successes in this: rare skills and almost limitless motivation!" What it takes for successful integration? "HR managers and line managers must be ready to accept more unconventional applications," stresses Frédéric, thanking the Office of Disability Insurance and regular partners, the Mode d'emploi Foundation, Fondation IPT and Connexion-Ressources for their active and support.
Network
NZZ Real Estate
As a Platinum Partner of NZZ Real Estate, Implenia is involved in the leading platform of the Swiss real estate industry. Decision-makers, investors and project developers jointly shed light on current topics, trends and developments in the real estate markets, develop strategies for economic and regulatory challenges and identify possible solutions. The "RE.Visioneers" bring together the next generation of entrepreneurs in the Swiss real estate world in an exclusive network.
Culture & Young talents
INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL YOUNG STAGE BASEL
In the cultural field, Implenia cooperates with the "International Circus Festival YOUNG STAGE Basel", which is committed to promoting young artists. The mission of the organization is to offer a platform and a job exchange to very talented young artists from all over the world, to promote contemporary circus in general, to enable networking and to inspire the next generation (children and young people). The "International Circus Festival YOUNG STAGE Basel" is the largest of its kind in Switzerland and is one of the most important in the industry worldwide.
Social
SMILING GECKO
Implenia has a long-standing partnership with the "Smiling Gecko" association. "Smiling Gecko" is an aid project that uses economically and ecologically sustainable cluster projects to promote a holistic approach to continuously improving the living conditions of the rural Cambodian population. Since August 2017, Implenia has been supporting "Smiling Gecko" in Cambodia with expert knowledge. Every 3 months, Implenia employees from different areas support local residents with their expertise and lend a hand with construction and infrastructure projects.
