Milan, November 18, 2024 – Preliminary works have begun on the New Railway Industrial Facility (NSIF) in Arbedo-Castione, located in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Valued at approximately €310 million, the project is led by CSC Costruzioni (part of the Webuild Group), which holds a 67% stake in the Consorzio Officine Ticinesi (OFT), in partnership with Sottas. Awarded last May by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the facility will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for maintaining electric trains and locomotives. The new facility is designed to operate exclusively on renewable energy and will incorporate advanced digital technologies. The contract encompasses preparatory activities for the start of construction and the development of the main building, auxiliary technical structures, and surrounding external areas.

CSC Costruzioni has been active in Switzerland for over 60 years. The company currently has more than 20 projects underway across the country. These include high-tech and innovative developments, such as the expansion of a Data Centre in Gland, near Geneva. This facility is one of the largest data processing centres in Switzerland.

CSC is also leading the refurbishment of Geneva’s historic Palais des Nations buildings. This complex project is designed to improve the safety and sustainability of the iconic United Nations offices while ensuring their uninterrupted operations. 

Among the completed projects is the Parc du Simplon development complex, an urban regeneration and green building initiative that created a new district just five kilometres from central Lausanne. This project includes both commercial and residential buildings, as well as the headquarters of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Another notable achievement is the Hospice Les Maraîchers project in Geneva. This ambitious initiative delivered 108 apartments with added office spaces, all designed to meet advanced sustainability standards and certified as “Minergie P-ECO”. Additionally, CSC completed the Gucci Logistics Centre in Sant’Antonino, canton of Ticino. This luxury distribution and storage hub has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest level within the globally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.

CSC is one of the subsidiaries driving the Group’s growth in competitive markets, benefiting from rising investment trends in infrastructure. It works alongside Lane in the United States, Clough in Australia, Fisia Italimpianti, which specialises in water projects, and Cossi Costruzioni, which specialises in tunnelling and road maintenance.