SH4 Datacenter

Short description

Construction of a data center with main building, office complex, cooling systems, generator building, 2 power conversion buildings.

The project

After Geneva, Gland and Avenches, Safehost SA's fourth data center in Switzerland is now being built in Rafz. With the help of 5 high cranes and additional concrete pumps, the shell of the building was completed in record time.

Challenges

• Very short construction time with large construction volume (21.5 million in 6 months construction time)
• 18'000 m3 of concrete are installed in 184 days
• Construction of high concrete and masonry walls and ceilings up to 7m
• Short lead times for planning and prefabrication due to short construction time
• Very high security requirements due to American security standards
• Linguistic challenge through English speaking construction management

Sustainability

• No specifications regarding sustainability requirements or labels
• Implenia implements high internal sustainability standards