New distribution center in Bülach nearing completion

Only three and a half years after completion of the last property, a UPS parcel distribution center, another new building is being constructed in the Bülach logistics park to replace the old logistics facility from 1966. "In the case of new acquisitions, more and more industrial properties are being acquired due to the market situation – but this fund is acquiring cutting-edge logistics properties through internal development of existing stock. The Bülach logistics park is no exception," explains Sascha Paul, fund manager of CS REF LogisticsPlus. "The fund also focuses on sustainability standards in its own project developments and was able to pre-certify the development project in Bülach to DGNB Gold standard," continues Sascha Paul.

The two-story goods distribution center will house modern office and ancillary rooms. It will cover an area spanning 17,700 m² and is located in the immediate vicinity of the freeway and Zurich airport. A finalized rental agreement has been concluded with Fiege AG as the sole tenant for ten years.

In order to put the logistics building into operation as quickly as possible, it is being built at a rapid pace: Construction began on October 1, 2022, and should be completed by August 1, 2024. It will therefore take just 22 months to build the facility. The project will use the elemental method, a construction system in which prefabricated components and modules are assembled according to the modular principle. This will allow for individuality and flexibility despite the systematic "mass production" nature of the construction method.

"During planning and implementation we always attach a great deal of importance to offering a high degree of third-party usability – and this project was no different. For example, although we've decommissioned the existing railway siding as the new tenant doesn't currently need it, this is only temporary, so it can be easily put back into operation at a later date if required," explains Sascha Paul.

More information on the DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen – German Sustainable Building Council).

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