Swizerland will keep building tunnels, says construction firm chief

In an interview, Implenia CEO André Wyss emphasised the importance of tunnel construction in view of urbanisation and the growing transport needs in Europe. According to him, this is why there will continue to be new and major construction projects in Europe in the future. "There is no way around tunnel construction," Wyss said in an interview with Schweiz am Wochenende. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox He was particularly proud of Implenia's involvement in all four current transalpine routes, including the second tunnel of the Gotthard road tunnel and the Brenner base tunnel. In the newspaper, Wyss referred to increased demands in the construction industry, such as stricter regulations and longer building permit procedures. While objections are a central part of democracy, he criticised delays caused by special interests. Prices also remain an issue and have risen sharply in recent years for building materials, especially for steel and wood. The cost ...