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Xella supports project in Poland with digital building solutions
Innovative technologies and respect for architectural heritage come together in a groundbreaking residential project at the Millenium Estate. By leveraging advanced digital design tools and modern construction materials, Xella Poland is setting a new benchmark for efficient and sustainable building
Belgrade Waterfront - a superlative project that needs outstanding material and consulting
The Belgrade Waterfront project has transformed the Serbian capital. While red brick used to be the main building material in Serbia, things are different in the new district on the banks of the Belgrade River. More and more buildings are being constructed with Xella materials - not only because of
Meet today … Alex Gorte
Alex Gorte (34), BIM Coordinator at Xella Germany, likes to be precise and always has a plan. No wonder he enjoys his work as a BIM coordinator so much. From the everyday life of a construction manager to his new role as BIM Coordinator, he is now working with conviction on the future of digital con
New living spaces in Germany: The Paulshöfe in Düsseldorf are being built with the help of digital planning tools
In the west of Germany, close to the Rhine and Benrath Palace, a new residential area is being built that combines modern living with historical charm - in its rapid completion the use of digital planning tools plays a decisive role.
Kineum in Gothenburg: Built to connect
Always in motion and a bustling hub of activity: this is how the Kineum is perceived. In an area characterized by daily traffic and nightly abandonment, the extraordinary skyscraper brings new life to Gothenburg's Gårda district. Inside, the Ytong walls, lightweight floors and Multipor blocks meet
Energy efficiency and cost savings at their best in the Czech Republic
The first passive apartment building in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, also preserves the character of the industrial tradition on which the town was built. Based on a BIM model supplied by Xella, using large-size calcium-silicate blocks for the external and internal load-bearing walls saves an e
Meet today... Salih Osman
Salih's quest for a good education led him to a Danish university, Xella awakened his love for single-family homes - and this year the fascination with 3D design led him to his position as BIM Manager.
Park Lane at Tour & Taxis: a brand new residential neighborhood, built with a heart for sustainability
One of the most inspiring real estate developments in Brussels combines living, working, shopping and entertainment. Designed using three-dimensional BIM methods and supplied with calcium-silicate blocks by waterway, it is a showcase for sustainability.
Meet today ... Stefaan Du-Tré
A passion for buildings and geometry has been with BIM Manager Stefaan Du-Tre since his youth. How the Belgian went from plaster ornaments to digital construction.
Meet today... Sebastian Ivan
As a passionate BIM manager, Sebastian Ivan believes in the digital future of Romania - and together with his colleagues, he has been successfully driving it forward for twelve years. Before joining Xella and moving to his favorite Romanian city, Cluj-Napoca, he learned about the construction indust
Meet today… Joanna Czernikiewicz
When BIM engineer Joanna wants to do something, she does it! Whether it's taking additional courses, taking on a speaking role at a conference or asserting herself in a male-dominated field.
"I am an optimist by nature“
More than any other European country, the French government is committed to sustainability. This is a particular challenge for Arnaud Porte, Technical and Development Director and Head of Innovation at Xella France. But he knows how to tackle it.
BIMpressive in Romania: Educating the market on digitalization
In Romania, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is slowly gaining momentum: BIM Manager Sebastian Ivan is at the forefront of educating the market and providing training to architects and engineers in the use of BIM.
BIMpressive in Belgium: A pioneer in digital construction
When the foundations for digital building design were laid at Xella, Xella Belgium played a key role. Internationally, colleagues built on their experience. Also, the HoloLens was tested here years ago. What it has brought to the construction site - and why Xella Belgium is now moving on to other te
Building the hotel of the future with Living Tomorrow
What the hotel of the future could look like is already becoming a reality in Belgium: Not far from Brussels, construction work is underway - planned using state-of-the-art digital methods, realized with Xella building materials. It expands Europe's largest innovation campus "Living Tomorrow" where
When I got to know BIM, it was clear to me: I'm staying in this industry
As BIM manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Tomáš Dokoupil is already a department head at the age of 26. He found his way to Xella through his master's degree and his fascination with autoclaved aerated concrete - and discovered his passion for three-dimensional modeling of buildings at t
How Xella brings BIM to life for students
When it comes to attracting young people to digital construction, Xella Polska gets everyone on board: There are several trainings for technical schools and universities, led by the most experienced employees.
Lippestraße in Hamm: Digital construction from the first draft
Construction with digital support is faster, saves costs and is less error prone. The construction of a housing development in the east of Hamm, Germany, is the latest example of this: Thanks to Xella's own blue.sprint planning service and the use of mixed reality technology, Xella is once again wor
Meet today... Andreas Radischewski
Andreas Radischewski knows how to build even more efficiently and sustainably. As the Xella Group's Digital Building Solution and Transformation Manager (BIM), he continues to develop new digital technologies – together with his colleagues at the various sites.
BIMpressive Czech Republic: Pioneer in a Traditional Market
In the Czech Republic, construction projects must be submitted to the government in printed form. Approval can then take several months or even years. How does digital building planning work under these circumstances?
2023 will be the year of artificial intelligence
Xella has long moved on from being a supplier of building materials to providing efficient, sustainable, and affordable building and living solutions. Digital tools such as our digital service blue.sprint and other applications play an important role in this. They not only save costs, but also short
As an intern, I got the chance to make a difference in the company.
Rasmus Jensen from Denmark found a way to save his colleagues avoidable work during his first weeks at Xella Danmark. That's why today, as digital transformation manager for Xella Scandinavia, he continued to advocate for efficient work with 3D models.
BIMpressive in Denmark: The Way is Clear for 3D Planning
Denmark is a pioneer for three-dimensional building planning: BIM-based projects account for 90 percent of the total. The legal regulations that make this possible could become a model for other countries. But even in a country where planning and building is so digital, there is room for optimizatio
BIMpressive in Switzerland: Big opportunities in a small pond
The Swiss market for digital construction is manageable. But with great expertise in BIM and autoclaved aerated concrete, Xella Switzerland's team of just 14 is ahead of many competitors.
After the first 3D model, I never wanted to do anything else
The Xella Group unites the Ytong, Silka, and Multipor brands. But we are more than that: 5459 people in 22 countries make an individual contribution every day with their diverse tasks that drive our companies forward. We introduce the minds that make Xella one of the most innovative and sustainable
Successful sales is all about the interaction between people
Sales manager Simone Wunsch lives the digital transformation of the construction industry – out of passion. Why working for Xella sales is so special and what kind of trends she anticipates, she tells in an interview.
Large-scale and digital construction in Plzeň in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, a new residential complex with more than 200 apartments is being built under the name "Bydlení Skvrňany", which will provide a home for many people in the future. For this purpose, the developing company Trigema relies on digital construction with the BIM model, sustainable
Xella Student Competition 2018
For 29 years, the Xella Group has been supporting students of architecture and civil engineering in Germany through its student competition.
Sustainable building with BIM - Tivoli GreenCity in Brussels
Almost 400 apartments, a large park, numerous shops and a business pool around "green" companies: Brussels is creating a new, unprecedented and sustainable neighbourhood.
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Let’s plant pines campaign: 3,000 new trees
In April, a unique environmental action by Xella Poland took place at the Ostrołęka Forest Division. The employees from the Ostrołeka plant, from the Warsaw headquarters, and their families joined
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Climate change: How autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium-silicate blocks cope with flooding
Sometimes massive construction has massive advantages. After all, building sustainably also means adapting to extreme weather events such as flooding - especially when it comes to subsequent drainage.
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Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production
Last year, our Silka plant in Hillegom, the Netherlands, introduced an innovative circularity process to minimize waste and reduce raw material consumption. By reintegrating crushed residues into prod
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