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  • Three decades of engineering excellence in the field of wood and recycling

    Three decades of engineering excellence in the field of wood and recycling

    PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It was founded in 1996 by trained carpenter Pirmin Jung as an engineering and planning office for timber construction. According to a statement issued to mark the company’s anniversary, the one-man business has now become an “SME with comprehensive knowledge management, modern workplaces and an agile organisational structure”.

    In order to retain proven employees, new locations have been established over time – “not in city centres,” as the company emphasises, “but in locations that are easily accessible by transport, liveable for employees and close to home”. Today, more than 150 people at seven locations in Switzerland and Germany are involved in structural design, fire protection, building physics, sustainability planning and circular construction.

    According to the information provided, PIRMIN JUNG’s projects have repeatedly included those “that have shaped timber construction and are still considered flagship projects today. New solutions were developed that are now considered standard in timber construction.” The company cites the Aquabasilea water park in Pratteln BL, the seven-storey C13 building in Berlin, the 60-metre BF1 high-rise in Rotkreuz ZG and the Knies Zauberhut event centre in Rapperswil-Jona SG as examples.

    More recently, the new company headquarters in Sursee, the House of Wood, has been added as a development and showcase project for digital, climate-friendly and recyclable planning and construction, as well as the latest plans for the new Dock A at Zurich Airport, which will be built from 2030. The jury of the Prix SVC Central Switzerland 2023, which PIRMIN JUNG won, said it was “particularly impressed by the pioneering Haus des Holzes construction project, which embodies the company’s vision for the future of timber construction”.

    Conscious use of resources has always been deeply rooted in the company’s values, Pirmin Jung is quoted as saying. “The demand for climate-friendly and recyclable construction will increase, and we want to play a key role in shaping this development.”

  • Modern hall solution supports specialised recycling processes

    Modern hall solution supports specialised recycling processes

    Bieri Tenta AG, a manufacturer of fabric solutions based in Grosswangen, has announced the successful completion of a warehouse project at its Susten site. The client was BOWA Recycling AG, a subsidiary of Theler AG from Raron VS that specialises in recycling contaminated soil. According to the press release, the warehouse is optimally designed to meet the requirements of modern recycling operations and is already the second project in which the companies have collaborated. In 2019, Bieri had already built a 2,700 square metre hall for BOWA Recycling AG.

    The warehouse in Susten is a gabled hall with a floor space of just under 3,000 square metres. The warehouse is equipped with six Bieri roller doors (5 x 5 metres) and six escape doors, which guarantee smooth operations and a high level of safety in everyday use. During the six-week installation process, Bieri used a mobile crane to lift the steel parts, which weighed up to 13 tonnes, to their destination. A 59 x 61 metre film weighing around 3.6 tonnes serves as the roof and covering for the membrane hall. The membrane is suitable for the installation of a photovoltaic system, allowing customers to generate sustainable energy directly on site.

    The client, BOWA Recycling AG, is a subsidiary of Theler AG and operates a soil washing plant in Leuk-Susten, but has also been operating a thermal treatment plant since 2024. According to its own information, the company achieves recycling rates of up to 99 per cent for contaminated soil material.

    The Bieri Group is a manufacturer of technical textile solutions for industries such as manufacturing, construction, transport, architecture and events. The company is divided into Bieri Tenta AG in Grosswangen and Bieri Zeltaplan GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany.

  • Modern logistics construction focuses on efficiency and sustainability

    Modern logistics construction focuses on efficiency and sustainability

    Transstahl AG, which belongs to Pestalozzi, is to be able to transport long and bulky goods even more efficiently and flexibly throughout Switzerland in future. The Pestalozzi Group is therefore building a new logistics center in Pieterlen, for which the ground-breaking ceremony has now been held, according to a press release. In addition to representatives from Pestalozzi and Transstahl, Beat Rüfli, Mayor of Pieterlen, and Simon Enderli, Head of Location Promotion for the Canton of Bern, as well as other guests also took part in the ceremony.

    The logistics center will be 100 meters long, 30 meters wide and 12 meters high. An energy-efficient heating system is planned, as well as a photovoltaic system and charging stations for electric trucks and cars. A large proportion of the materials used come from the Pestalozzi Group, which specializes in steel technology and building services.

    “With this ground-breaking ceremony, we are investing in the development of our group of companies and making a clear commitment to Switzerland as a business location and to working in partnership with municipalities and regions,” Matthias Pestalozzi is quoted as saying in the press release. He is the owner and Delegate of the Board of Directors of the Pestalozzi Group.

  • Heat-repellent coating for energy-efficient buildings

    Heat-repellent coating for energy-efficient buildings

    The Schlieren-based company HeiQ, which specialises in textile technologies and synbiotics, will be presenting its Xpectra heat-insulating coating at the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich from 13 to 17 January. According to a press release, this transparent heat-reflecting coating for walls increases energy efficiency in buildings.

    The coating, which is available as a spray solution, improves the heat transfer coefficient by up to 25 per cent, the statement continues. The U-value is the heat transfer coefficient and indicates the heat flow through a building component depending on the temperature difference between the warm and cold sides.

    Commenting on the coating, the Schlieren-based company says that HeiQ Xpectra offers the construction industry major advantages in thermal insulation technology. The aim is to achieve an outstanding insulating effect with a cost-efficient, simple wall coating. This will enable homes to achieve reduced energy consumption that fulfils the strict requirements of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and will help buildings in the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050.

    In addition to wall coatings, HeiQ Xpectra can also be used for transparent heaters, signature management, printed electronics and more, according to the company. HeiQ Xpectra could therefore change numerous industries.

    HeiQ is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich(ETH), is based at the IJZ Innovation and Young Entrepreneurs Centre and is a member of Start Smart Schlieren.

  • Global competition for sustainable design launched

    Global competition for sustainable design launched

    Since 1 October 2024, projects can be submitted for the Holcim Foundation Award 2025. This competition honours sustainable design projects that are in the late planning phase or already under construction. One condition: construction must not be completed before 11 February 2025. Prize money totalling USD 1 million is available, which will be divided among 20 winning projects worldwide.

    Evaluation criteria and regions
    The submissions will be evaluated by renowned expert juries consisting of architects, engineers and urban planners. Projects will be judged against the Holcim Foundation’s four key objectives for sustainable construction: creating liveable places, protecting the planet, supporting communities and ensuring economic sustainability. The juries operate in five regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and North America. Leading personalities such as Sou Fujimoto (Asia-Pacific) and Jeanne Gang (North America) chair the juries.

    Awards and recognition
    Four projects per region will be awarded USD 40,000 each, with one project also receiving a special prize of USD 40,000. The winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Venice on 20 November 2025, with travel expenses covered by the Holcim Foundation.

    Enter now!
    Entry is free of charge and the deadline for submissions is 11 February 2025. For detailed information and to enter, visit the official website – awards.holcimfoundation.org. Take this opportunity to become a part of the change and promote sustainable projects!