Tag: Bauunternehmen

Construction industry sets an example in terms of quality, innovation and tradition

Maulini SA was awarded the Prix SVC Genève 2025 on 27 November, according to a press release. Founded in 1910, the company employs around 270 people. It is active in the construction of new residential, industrial and administrative buildings as well as the renovation, transformation and insulation of listed and contemporary buildings in Geneva and the region. The company has also been offering services as a general contractor for ten years.

The jury of the Prix SVC was impressed by the history of the family business with its four generations and the commitment of the teams and management. “In a sector where it is not easy to anchor innovation in everyday life, we have been able to observe the development of a family business that consistently endeavours to ensure its impact and sustainability,” said jury president Sophie Dubuis in the press release. “This award recognises its strong local roots, its innovative spirit and its excellence.”

This is the third time that the Swiss Venture Club(SVC) has awarded the Prix SVC Genève. More than 700 guests from business, politics, society and the media attended the award ceremony at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva. The aim of the event was to “highlight the entrepreneurial diversity of the region”, according to the press release.

The other finalists included watch supplier Fiedler SA in Carouge GE, landscaper Jacquet SA and the La Colline physiotherapy group in Geneva, as well as Pneus Claude SA in Satigny GE.

December 2025
STRABAG builds utility lines in Arbon

The Schlieren-based construction company STRABAG AG is building new underground pipes in Arbon, according to a press release. According to the company’s press release, the service lines in Amriswilerstrasse and Egnacherstrasse in Arbon were in a state of serious disrepair. These service lines for water, electricity, gas and the Swisscom data cables are being completely renewed. A new rainwater drain will also be created as part of the work.

According to STRABAG, the project is characterised by the cooperation between the municipality and the utility company. The construction costs will be borne jointly.

According to STRABAG, the last renovation of the utility lines was decades ago. Surprises were therefore inevitable during the work. For example, the employees had to uncover power lines by hand. During the process, a mistake would have led to the power being switched off in the entire neighbourhood.

At the same time, the traffic flow and the interests of neighbours had to be kept in mind. One junction leading to an agricultural machinery park was particularly tricky because there was no way to divert traffic there. However, Ivo Schlappritzi’s team found a solution and a complete closure was avoided without delaying the construction work.

“Thanks to careful planning and close collaboration with Innoplan Bauingenieure AG, we were able to successfully overcome the challenges on this construction site. Together as a team, we ensured that the new utility lines could be handed over to the municipality of Arbon on schedule in autumn 2025,” said Schlappritzi, STRABAG construction manager for civil engineering and road construction in the Mittelland region.

Innoplan Bauingenieure AG is an engineering office for structural and civil engineering based in Arbon.

May 2025
AI-supported analysis evaluates leading construction and property companies in Switzerland

The Zurich-based swissreputation.group has teamed up with the Hamburg-based IMWF Institute to analyse the media reputation of the most important construction and real estate companies in Switzerland. For the benchmark study “Reputation of construction and real estate companies in Switzerland 2024”, all reputation-relevant statements about the selected companies from Swiss media and other online sources were analysed with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) in the period from June 2023 to May 2024.

According to a press release, a total of 46 construction companies, property service providers, companies and owners were analysed, including 21 construction companies and property service providers and 25 property companies and owners. In total, over 26,000 statements in Swiss media were analysed using artificial intelligence.

As in 2023, Implenia from Opfikon ZH took the top spot among construction companies and property service providers. The basis for this is the company’s outstanding visibility. According to the press release, none of the other construction companies come close to Implenia’s media presence. In second place is ERNE in Laufenburg AG, followed by SENN in St.Gallen and LosingerMarazziin Bern. They are followed by Frutiger AG in Thun BE, Eiffage in Glattbrugg, Strabag and Halter AG in Schlieren ZH, Anliker in Emmenbrücke LU and Marti in Lucerne.

According to the press release, a highly developed, AI-supported text analysis was used to measure reputation. After pre-filtering all media articles from the selected companies, the specially trained algorithm semantically analyses the statements and assigns them to the thematic reputation dimensions of product & service, innovation, profitability, sustainability, management and employer.

In the ranking of property companies and owners, Swiss Prime Site from Zug is in first place, followed by Mobimo from Küsnacht ZH, PSP Swiss Property from Zug and Swiss Life Asset Managers from Zurich in fourth place, with SFP Swiss Finance & Property Group from Zurich, HIAG from Basel, Fortimo from St.Gallen and Intershop from Basel coming in between fifth and eighth place. The top 10 is completed by UBS Asset Management from Zurich and Investis from Zurich.

August 2024
New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry

Since 1 May 2024, the canton of Zurich’s new pipeline register has mapped all supply and disposal lines, both above and below ground. The previously time-consuming procurement of plans for existing pipelines has been considerably simplified by the new central portal. This comprehensive source of information is now available to the public free of charge and offers significant added value for planning, construction and maintenance work.

Easy access to pipeline information
Until recently, it was time-consuming and complicated to obtain information on pipelines in a specific area or on a plot of land, as this had to be requested individually from the owners or the respective utilities. The canton of Zurich’s new centralised pipeline register now integrates the pipeline information of over five hundred utilities operating in the canton into a single system. These pipelines include water, wastewater, electricity, district heating, gas and communications. The data is regularly updated by the utilities themselves.

Wide range of benefits for various user groups
The pipeline cadastre portal offers numerous benefits for various interest groups, including utilities, administrations, construction companies, rescue and security services and private users. Reliable information on the type and location of pipelines is essential for the planning and coordination of construction projects as well as for the maintenance and expansion of pipelines. Transparent documentation considerably reduces the risk of damage. However, it should be noted that the pipeline register may not be used as a basis for excavation work. Detailed information must still be obtained directly from the responsible utility.

User-friendliness and comprehensive data provision
The portal is designed to be user-friendly. Users can search for municipalities, plots or roads and select the desired medium. The corresponding pipes are then displayed in the map section. The data can be easily downloaded in the most common formats. In addition, information such as owner details and contact information for the works is provided.

The pipeline cadastre portal can be accessed at https://leitungskataster.zh.ch. Prior registration is required to use the portal. Further information on the cantonal pipeline cadastre can be found on the website zh.ch/leitungskataster.

With this new portal, the canton of Zurich is taking a significant step towards more efficient and safer construction and planning processes.

June 2024
Digital standstill in the property industry

The sixth edition of the “Digital Real Estate Index” shows a slight decline in the digital maturity of the industry for the first time since 2020, with a rating of 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 10. Despite progress made by planners and construction companies through Building Information Modelling (BIM), the development among owners and investors is lagging behind expectations.

Although two thirds of the companies surveyed invest more than one percent of their turnover in digitalisation, there is a downward trend among larger companies. External factors such as interest rate changes and supply chain problems appear to be hampering digital transformation, while regulatory requirements in the area of sustainability are acting as a catalyst for digitalisation efforts.

While AI and machine learning are still lagging behind expectations in terms of their applicability and integration into the industry, BIM is consolidating itself as an important technology for the entire life cycle of buildings. The use of smart building technologies is increasing, with the focus on resource conservation and other benefits such as user experience and comfort initially taking a back seat.

The study shows that the property industry is at a critical point in its digital evolution. Despite the obvious potential of digital technologies and the need for greater integration to increase efficiency and sustainability, concrete measures and investments are needed to drive the digital transformation forward. The study provides important insights and serves as a guideline for future developments in the digital landscape of the property industry.

March 2024
Leica Geosystems and John Deere cooperate on large construction sites

Precision instrument manufacturer Leica Geosystems and construction equipment manufacturer John Deere from the US state of Illinois have signed a strategic agreement for the digital transformation of major construction projects. According to a press release, Leica Geosystems’ positioning and sensor technology will be integrated into John Deere’s construction equipment and systems. Both companies hope that this collaboration will increase production on large construction projects. At the same time, material consumption and logistics times inherent in the process are to be reduced.

“We are excited to partner with John Deere, a company that shares a similar culture and commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction,” said Troy Dahlin, Vice President Heavy Construction, US/CAN at Leica Geosystems, in the press release. “Together, we will achieve new levels of accuracy and productivity and accelerate the implementation of safe and sustainable workflows in the construction industry. This will help our customers compete in today’s competitive market and improve their resilience for the future.” The John Deere construction machines equipped with Leica software will be available later this year, according to the press release from the St.GallenBodenseeArea-based company.

“The collaboration with Leica Geosystems is a great opportunity because the company’s advanced technology solutions, coupled with the power and performance of John Deere construction equipment, enable our customers to have a highly productive, efficient and seamless jobsite,” said Mark Colvin, Senior Product Manager, Grade Management at John Deere.

March 2024
Of people, technologies and organisations

The right use of innovations makes the difference between successful and less successful companies. Numerous practical examples show that the effects of innovative work equipment quickly fizzle out if investments are not also made in the users and in operational processes.

A holistic approach to corporate development is the MTO concept, which focuses on the interaction of the three aspects of people, technology and organisation. The model is based on the insight that companies must continuously find new ways to remain competitive. However, innovative technologies prove to be useless if they are not supported by people or are not embedded in the processes within the organisation as a whole.

The link between people, technology and processes is that people use technology to carry out processes and achieve their goals. Technology can improve the efficiency and productivity of processes, while people contribute their knowledge and skills to make the best use of technology and manage the processes.

The MTO model strives to design work systems to meet both the individual needs and capabilities of employees and the needs of the organisation. Optimal alignment leads to better work outcomes, as every interaction between people, technology and the organisation has a significant impact on the efficiency, performance and satisfaction of employees.

The combination of holistic corporate development with a strong innovation orientation is the prerequisite for long-term success. Companies that integrate people, technology and organisation into their strategic direction are better positioned to meet the challenges of the ever-changing business world and achieve sustainable growth.

August 2023
Excellence Kanal Service is now part of Hächler

Excellence Kanal Service AG is a member of the Hächler Group with retroactive effect from 1 January 2023, according to a media release. Within the Hächler Group, Excellence is to operate completely independently like all Hächler companies. With the takeover of the sewerage specialist based in Muttenz, Hächler is further expanding its market position in the Basel and Baselland region, the statement continues. The group already includes Ex Team AG Kanalservices and Rohrrenova AG, both in Muttenz.

According to the press release, the employees of the new Hächler company Excellence solve the most demanding tasks of their customers in the areas of sewer rehabilitation, sewer cleaning, sewer inspection and leak testing. Following the takeover, Excellence’s customers would now also have access to the know-how of the entire Hächler Group. In return, the customers of the other Hächler companies would benefit from Excellence’s special knowledge.

The Hächler Group employs around 450 people in the Construction, Environment, Real Estate and Finance and Administration business units. Ten subsidiaries already belonged to the group before the Excellence takeover. ce/gba

June 2023
Walo builds training rooms at Y-Parc

Walo Bertschinger has built the training rooms for a new training centre for professions in the automotive industry in the technology park of Yverdon-les-Bains. The construction company from Dietikon has built premises for 1500 apprentices in the Y-Parc, according to a statement on Facebook. The training centre of the Swiss Automobile Trade Association(AGVS) will combine training rooms and workshops and will be spread over four floors. Operations are scheduled to begin in August.

According to its own information, Y-Parc Swiss Technopole is the largest technology park in Switzerland with more than 200 companies on an area of 52 hectares. 1800 people are employed there. There is 130,000 square metres of space available for the companies.

According to Walo , the new building has a rectangular shape with a recess in the middle and comprises two buildings on a plot of about 8000 square metres. There is an administrative area with a total area of 4000 square metres on five levels and a second, u-shaped industrial area. This will house the mechanical workshops and training rooms with an area of 6000 square metres on four floors. In the workshops, the ceiling height is raised to between 4 and 7 metres to allow for the installation of motorbike and car lifts. There is also an area for trucks.

In the centre of the new training centre there is a landscaped terrace, above which there is a covered parking area of around 700 square metres.

February 2023
Leica Geosystems launches new GNSS antenna

Leica Geosystems introduces a new GNSS antenna to the market. The Leica iCON gps 160 can “withstand even the most difficult construction site conditions” and can be integrated with Leica iCON instruments used in construction, the St.GallenBodenseeArea company says in a statement. Compared to its predecessor, the Leica iCON gps 60, data reception has been improved and the range of applications expanded.

The “significantly improved SmartAntenna” has features “that increase productivity in all stakeout and measurement applications on the jobsite,” Leica Geosystems writes. The new model is also equipped with a color user interface. As an option, the Leica iCON gps 160 can be equipped with tilt compensation for measurements and stakeouts with an inclined pole, which is also available for other Leica Smart antennas.

Interested parties can take a closer look at the Leica iCON gps 160 at bauma, which runs until October 30 at the Trade Fair Center Messe München. Leica Geosystems will be present at the 33rd World’s Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment in hall A2 at booth 137.

October 2022
Strabag builds a new school building in Neuendorf

The district school Gäu in Neuendorf is expanded by a new building. Hochbau Oensingen, a department of the Schliere-based construction company Strabag AG , is responsible for the building shell with core zones and facades. According to Strabag's press release , the new school building consists of four floors: the basement with underground parking, the technical center, the materials store and the meeting room. On the ground floor, the entrance area, the auditorium and the staff room are created. The new classrooms are located on the two upper floors. The existing building and the new building are connected underground with a passage. The new building should be ready for occupancy in autumn 2023.

Regarding the construction, the announcement states that a building made of exposed concrete with a wooden structure is planned. Glazed formwork elements and wooden panels with vertical indentations are intended to create the desired exposed concrete structure after concreting.

The district school Gäu in Neuendorf runs the secondary school for Neuendorf and the surrounding communities. The increasing number of pupils in the associated municipalities requires additional school space, according to the statement. According to the website of the Zweckverband Kreisschule Gäu , the upper school students come from the district communities of Egerkingen, Fulenbach, Härkingen, Neuendorf, Niederbuchsiten, Oberbuchsiten and Wolfwil. Around 440 students are currently being taught by 60 teachers.

October 2022
Construction company in the field of timber construction, carpentry and paving completes the overall renovation

According to a media release , the Hächler Group has completed the complete renovation of an apartment building in Wettingen. The work involved numerous individual steps: restoration to the shell, adding a storey to the roof, changes to the floor plan and also new floors. And the insulation was also on the Bürgler AG agenda. For example, an 18 centimeter thick plastered external thermal insulation was installed on the facade.

For some work, the experts from Bürgler AG were supported by their employees from other subsidiaries of the Hächler Group. Hächler AG has a new department called Complete Conversion. This has taken on numerous tasks in the overall project, so that carpentry, roofing, joinery and plate work could also be taken over by the Hächler Group.

August 2022
Oracle adds new analytics capabilities to Smart Construction Platform

In construction, it's difficult to leverage data across applications to effectively diagnose problems, predict risk, and plan future actions. To address this challenge, Oracle today announced Oracle Construction Intelligence Cloud Analytics. The new solution combines data from Oracle Smart Construction Platform applications to give builders and contractors a comprehensive understanding of performance throughout their operations. With these insights, organizations can quickly identify and resolve issues and find ways to continually improve project planning, construction, and facility operations.
"You can't manage what you can't measure," said Roz Buick, senior vice president of product, strategy and marketing at Oracle Construction and Engineering. “The new Oracle Construction Intelligence Cloud Analytics offering combined with the Smart Construction Platform's predictive intelligence engine and shared data environment gives our customers a deeper, holistic understanding of their performance. Now they can create unique data strategies that drive competitive differentiation. In this way, the construction industry will achieve Six Sigma accuracy, which is already found in other parts of the industry and in manufacturing today.”
The Smart Construction Platform brings together capabilities from Oracle Construction and Engineering applications and third-party solutions in a common data environment with an enhanced user experience. The platform makes it easier for builders and contractors to collaborate to improve decision-making across organizations. Oracle is introducing the new analytics solution and other platform updates today at the Oracle Industry Lab in Deerfield, Illinois.
“We are increasingly focused on finding new and better ways to use our data so we can gain further insights into project performance and risk,” said Brian Neal, project manager at Rudolph Libbe Inc. “The connection and the combining of data for analysis will provide the most comprehensive insight into our operations and help us understand trends in our business. It also allows us to find ways to streamline the delivery of projects to our customers.”
Smart Construction Platform: people, processes and data in harmony
The Smart Construction Platform brings together the core applications, processes and data building owners and contractors need to collaborate across project and asset lifecycles. This includes portfolio planning, bidding/tendering processes, contracts, schedules, project documents, as well as Building Information Model (BIM) collaboration, on-site activities, costs and payments. With the new unified experience, shared data environment, and cross-application interoperability, users can easily switch between applications and datasets while working on a single project. By synchronizing activities, resources, and data throughout each project and asset, the platform helps teams from different disciplines work towards the same goal with the same information.
For example, the planning and project management capabilities sync design and site teams against a master plan, providing insight into both a unified schedule and the task data needed to get the right work done in the right place at the right time. So, should the date of an HVAC installation change due to an issue in the supply chain, the project manager will automatically receive the updated schedule information and can coordinate any necessary adjustments for the affected teams.
In addition, the platform provides investment planners with accurate, timely data on project forecasts so they can coordinate with managers on budget requirements and adjust them as strategic priorities change. For example, inflation doubles the cost of the materials needed for a project. The project manager can pass these new actual amounts and forecasts to the planner, who can then make timely changes to the portfolio.
The platform continuously learns and gets smarter using machine learning, so it considers past actions to highlight potential risks and support more informed decision-making. Oracle offers its customers a variety of networked functions. This includes:
• Provide project managers with up-to-date schedule data so teams can align with planned delivery dates and other schedule requirements.
• Joint planning (CPM schedule) with site teams (task plan) to minimize wasted time and resources.
• Capital planning and project execution teams can share budget and actual cost data so both teams can confidently adapt to different situations as the project progresses.
• Automatically store completed bid/request packages, as well as approved invoices and other payment materials, in company document registries.
• Transparency for all stakeholders to jointly track progress, identify and mitigate risks, and efficiently manage changes throughout the supply chain.
"Thanks to Oracle, we are improving coordination, transparency and control during project development," said Weronika Nowak, document control and IT manager at Mayflower Wind. “The ability to further connect our teams, processes and data across applications and all project phases increases efficiency. It also provides our staff with the information they need to easily manage change as we work to deploy critical energy assets.”

August 2022
Implenia again achieves a good rating for sustainability

In the Sustainalytics sustainability ranking for 2021, the construction and real estate company Implenia from Opfikon was rated very well again. Compared to the previous year, the group gained 1 point to 85 points in the overall ranking, according to a press release . The construction company was thus able to consolidate its top position in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) among the 65 companies analyzed in the construction & engineering sector.

The construction company also made it into the top 5 percent of the companies evaluated in the ESG Risk Rating. Implenia even came first in the ESG Risk Rating peer table.

“We are pleased that Sustainalytics ranks our commitment to environmental, social and governance issues and our management of the risks associated with these areas as particularly strong in an industry comparison. We put our heart and soul into our work every day to achieve our ambitious 2025 sustainability goals and are proud to be developing and building more sustainably bit by bit,” Anita Eckardt, Chairwoman of Implenia’s Sustainability Committee, is quoted as saying in the media release.

Sustainalytics is an Amsterdam-based company owned by Morningstar Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, USA, and provides data and ratings on corporate environmental, social and governance responsibility.

July 2022
Walo awarded by EcoVadis

According to a message on Facebook, the Dietiker construction company Walo Bertschinger AG has been awarded bronze certification in the sustainability ranking of the international independent agency EcoVadis . The company received the bronze award in its very first application. According to the statement, the certification is a motivation for further improvement in the area of sustainability.

Walo, headquartered in Dietikon, operates internationally and is a fourth-generation family business. According to the company’s website , Walo has been combining consistency and innovation for 105 years. The Walo Group employs 2,450 people at 21 locations in three countries.

EcoVadis evaluates the sustainability performance of companies in the areas of environment, working conditions, procurement and ethics. According to the announcement, over 90,000 companies have already been assessed.

March 2022
Daiwa House Modular Europe names four trends that will be essential for the real estate industry in 2022

Global scarcity of resources
The prices of many building materials are currently skyrocketing. This will not change this year either – insulating materials, steel, everything will become more expensive and scarce. Construction prices are rising accordingly and threaten to make many projects unprofitable. In addition, the emerging countries in particular are currently asking for a lot of material and are buying the market empty. So the situation will continue to worsen. In the long term, only improved project planning with a greater focus on reusability can help, because circular economy and resource protection already begin in the planning phase. If entire buildings, parts of buildings and building materials can be recycled or found a subsequent use, this not only reduces the material requirement, but also contributes to greater sustainability at the same time. It is important to think big about Cradle to Cradle in the future.
Sustainability not only through energy savings in the usage phase
The German construction industry in particular has an urgent need to catch up when it comes to sustainability. In the Netherlands there is already a CO ₂ cap per square meter of new construction. With the new government with green participation, it is quite conceivable that such a cap will also become the new guideline in Germany. In addition, disposal costs will remain a major issue and will increase proportionately. Due to the still immature framework conditions for recycling processes and the low landfill capacities, waste is becoming a further driver of construction costs. This shows how important it will be in the future to use building materials and building parts for a long time and to reuse them later – as is already possible in modular construction by refurbishing reused modules. The circular economy should therefore be the focus of the project early on in the planning.
Digitization and AI also in construction
In order to increase sustainability across the entire industry and to counteract the scarcity of resources, both planning and production must be optimized. Both must become more intelligent overall and network. The use of “artificial intelligence” is ideal for this. It supports construction projects, for example, through generative design, proactive problem detection and the avoidance of delays and cost overruns. But it also has to be used in production. An example: Digitizing the cut leads to less offcuts and waste. Thanks to good advance planning and the use of an AI, the remaining material from a cut can be used for further use in other future projects. This not only saves material, but also additional work steps and thus increases the efficiency of the entire production process. After all, residual materials are also resources.
Industrialized manufacturing as in the automotive industry
The advance of digitization within the construction industry also enables the use of semi- or fully automated processes. They reduce sources of error and make production more efficient. Affordable living space can be optimally realized with robot-supported construction processes in connection with the necessary digital management of the construction data – from planning to construction site. In view of the acute shortage of skilled workers, which will not be solved in the next few years, this development is the logical consequence. Daiwa House Modular Europe will also rely on automated processes in the already planned German gigafactory.
These four trends should encourage the construction industry to rethink. In addition, there are a number of other changes such as a generational change in the ranks of managers as well as political and social change. Builders are now open to standardized building solutions. Modularly planned and built buildings offer a short construction time and high quality thanks to around 90 percent prefabrication in the factory. In the residential, care, hotel and education segments in particular, there are similar needs despite the different locations – so not every building has to be a prototype.

February 2022
Linking EuroAirport to the district heating network is progressing

The expansion of the heating network to the planned connection of the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is progressing. The construction company SMCE forage et tunnel based in Sierentz has drilled two 90 meter long tunnels under the A35 motorway in Alsace, according to a press release from Primeo Energie from Münchenstein. The pipes that will transport the heat to the airport in the future will then be laid in the tunnels.

The heat comes from the biomass power plant in the Alsatian town of Saint-Louis. It is operated by the energy company R-CUE , a subsidiary of the energy supplier Primeo Energie. So far, R-CUE has been supplying the equivalent of 5,000 households with heat via the existing district heating network of 12.3 kilometers and producing electricity at the same time.

With the EuroAirport, a large heat consumer is added. The airport alone has a heating energy requirement of 3000 apartments. Its connection to the network “will reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by 90 percent” and thus decarbonize its energy mix. At the same time, the connection saves on heating costs, according to the press release.

Other urban and commercial areas are later to be connected to the district heating network in the Saint-Louis metropolitan area, including the Saint-Louis hypercentre, the centre, south and north zones, the Lys development zone (ZAC) and the Technoport. In total, the network is to grow to a length of 30 kilometers.

By 2030, up to 68 gigawatt hours of additional heat are to be distributed each year. This corresponds to 10,000 households and requires the construction of a new biomass heating plant, the press release continues. The expansion of the Saint-Louis heating network was decided at the end of 2020.

January 2022
Hächler donates to the old Rütibuck scout home

The Wettinger construction company Hächler is providing the Pfadi Hochwacht Baden home association with CHF 10,000 as a contribution to the renovation of the old Rütibuck scout home. According to a press release , the Hächler Group supports a non-profit organization every year. The donation of 10,000 francs replaces the usual gifts to business partners at Christmas and the turn of the year.

Who Hächler gives the donation to is never an easy decision, says the media release. There are many institutions that are worth supporting. This year Hächler chose the home club Pfadi Hochwacht Baden. He is the bearer of the old Rütibuck scout home in Baden. This was used by the scout department between 1932 and 1973. They then moved into the new youth center and the old scout home has since been available to children and youth organizations, school groups and sports clubs for weekly camps, training weekends or festivities.

This winter, the old Rütibuck scout home will be renovated and the outer shell will be subjected to an urgently needed energetic renovation, according to the Hächler announcement. That includes the renovation of the statics, the insulation of the outer walls, replacement of the old windows with triple-glazed wooden windows. The house will also have central heating and there will be a “gentle renovation inside” with adjustment and refreshment work such as painting and modernization of toilets and showers.

The donation to the old scout home is also the cover story of the company newspaper “ Der Hächler ”. An interview with Stefan Zantop, founding member of the Pfadi Hochwacht Baden home association, is printed there. And there are tips on donations or active help with the renovation.

December 2021
Halter moves into new headquarters in JED

The construction company Halter AG opens its new headquarters on December 14th in the former NZZ printing center in Schlieren, which the company itself converted. Before moving to JED , Halter AG was based in Zurich. The abbreviation of the center, which was converted on behalf of the owner Swiss Prime Site, stands for Join. Explore. Dare – connect, discover, dare. In addition to Halter AG, the company sisters Tend AG, Raumgleiter AG, Integral design-build AG, the developer cooperative Wir sind Stadtgarten and MOVEment Systems AG are also moving their headquarters to Schlieren, according to a press release.

The new headquarters of Halter AG will operate under the label The Branch . It is intended to offer new opportunities for collaboration with publicly rentable so-called collab workstations, work lounges and big rooms for individuals and teams. The group describes the horizontal and vertical integration of the real estate world as the driving idea behind The Branch. The Branch Do Tank association is the sponsor. According to the corporate announcement, this is intended to promote the further development of the construction and real estate industry in practice. "The vision of an integrated process landscape in the construction and real estate world must be implemented outside of the conventional entrepreneurial silos and the traditional industry structures", Markus Mettler, CEO of Halter AG, is quoted on the side of The Branch.

December 2020
Implenia is building a large development near Geneva

A new urban center is to be built around the Lancy-Pont-Rouge train station. Implenia has already constructed three buildings here as a general contractor for Swiss Prime Site , the construction and real estate company from Dietlikon informs in a message . Implenia is now to build another building for the Solothurn real estate company. The order has a volume of around 132 million francs.

Specifically, Implenia has been awarded the contract for the Alto Pont-Rouge development. It is designed as a 15-storey building plus three underground parking levels with a total floor space of 35,000 square meters. The areas are mainly intended for offices, while smaller areas are to be used as grocery stores and restaurants. The core of the building complex is a central atrium with glass facades.

The development will "meet the highest sustainability standards and be certified at least in accordance with SNBS Gold," explains Implenia in the press release. The start of construction work is scheduled for this November, and the work should be completed in June 2023. For Jens Vollmar, Head Division Buildings, the new order "came about on the basis of a long-term and trusting relationship between Swiss Prime Site and Implenia".

October 2020