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Digitalization of our loading and unloading processes
After effectively implementing a Digital Dispatch system in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, the first plants in Poland, Belgium, Romania and Italy, another Xella Polska plant has implemented an “Electronic Service Point” (ESP) for drivers. This time, the Ytong plant in Piła was chosen.
How artificial intelligence helps prioritize safety at Xella’s production plants
Safety has always been at the forefront in Xella’s production plants, and its production plant in Hrušovany near Brno, Czech Republic, is no exception. The plant has recently implemented a cutting-edge smart vision technology to elevate employee health protection to new heights.
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.
Build more sustainably and efficiently with digital installation aids
Xella's key goals are to make building simpler, more sustainable and, especially, more efficient. As part of a research project at the German University RWTH Aachen, the company has now taken another step forward.
Building faster and more efficiently with large formats and digital solutions
Cities are becoming increasingly crowded. It is therefore necessary to find affordable, sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. The example of the Czech Republic shows the contribution that large-scale construction and digital solutions can make.
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.
Xella Germany is reinventing customer communication
Building projects have never been so transparent for Xella customers: Xella Germany uses the "PlanXchange" platform for efficient construction planning with Silka XL Plus blocks. Xella's own features further simplify communication with customers.
Seven theses on the future of digital construction
"Living Tomorrow" is the name of Europe's largest innovation campus, which among other things aims to make today's building solutions fit for the future. Xella has been a partner here for more than 30 years - currently also with a commitment in the "Digital Twin" working group. With BIM experts, in-
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
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
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
Sustainable building: How Xella supports building managers, craftsmen, and architects.
Training for apprentices in Poland, conferences for architects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, or continuing education on demand in Germany: Xella offers innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient building solutions and therefore sees itself as a partner for building managers and architects t
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
Digitization at Xella: Why Building Companion exists
The "Building Companion" platform helps construction managers in several countries find the perfect partner for their building project - with success: In Poland alone, around 2,000 projects have been realized to date.
BIMpressive: How Xella is driving digitization in Poland
Digital building design has arrived in Poland. Large-scale construction, BIM planning, and collaboration in industry-wide initiatives are spreading. If BIM manager Pawel Górski has his way, standardized communication would drive the use of 3D models even faster.
We are continuously digitalizing ourselves
When it comes to digitalization projects at Xella, there is often talk of BIM projects and the blue.sprint digital planning service. Why more and more customers are interested in BIM-based projects and how Xella is developing the services further.
How Xella is working on the future of digital building at the CCR in Aachen
Cooperative projects at universities often result in to projects that make an important contribution to Xella's ability to offer the best solutions for customers. One of these is the cooperation with RWTH Aachen University, where a digital laying aid is being developed together with the company Schu
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
Everyone is a pioneer at some point - it's an ongoing process
Michael Leicht is convinced that digitization can only succeed if everyone works together. In this interview, he talks about the state of digitization at Xella and his role as Chief Digitization Officer and Chief HR Officer.
The paperless construction site: Why Xella is supporting a pilot project at Leibniz University in Hanover
The paperless construction site has many benefits: it increases productivity on the construction site, facilitates project management and enables reliable construction documentation. The pilot project with Leibniz University in Hanover will show whether it will soon become standard in construction.
Digital building in the Kronprinzenviertel in Dortmund
It's a mammoth project that beta Eigenheim is currently tackling in downtown Dortmund: Hundreds of multi-family and single-family homes are currently being built in the so-called Kronprinzenviertel. This logistical challenge is being created with the help of digitized planning BIM models and Xella's
Why efficient construction is not only sustainable but also a driver of the national economy
Energy efficiency makes the German economy more competitive internationally. Because companies that use fewer resources operate more sustainably and invest their capital in innovations.
Digital from start to finish
A new housing development in Borna near Leipzig relies on a pioneering concept: From the sale of the houses to the actual implementation on the construction site, the processes are designed digitally. This brings many advantages for everyone involved in the project.
FLAIR in Vienna: Digital, sustainable, award-winning
A unique project was recently completed in Vienna: Silka was used for the first time in Austria in the exterior wall of a digitally planned complex of apartments and terraced urban villas. Also a premiere: the project was certified with the GREENpass in gold.
First implementation of system elements in Switzerland
Digitally planned and progressing at a great pace: In Lommiswil, in Switzerland, a residential project is currently being executed with large-format Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete elements.
Xella is a champion of digital transformation
Xella International GmbH is one of the champions of digital transformation in Germany. This is the result of a study conducted by Infront Consulting in cooperation with the renowned business magazine CAPITAL. Xella achieved the best rating in the “Industry” category.
De Hazelaar: Fit for the future
Our De Hazelaar calcium silicate plant in Koningsbosch in the Netherlands, is fully committed to
robotization and digitalization. Plant manager Richard Parren explains
how this traditional plant is preparing for the future.
What you need to know about blue.sprint
Xella is developing from a building materials manufacturer to a sustainable solution provider offering comprehensive services to optimize the entire construction process. Our field of innovation is primarily about combining analog building materials with digital services that benefit customers. This
Xella becomes a member of the Center Construction Robotics and designs the construction site of the future
With the Center Construction Robotics, the construction site of the future is being created on the RWTH Aachen campus with the participation of renowned industrial partners.
In 2,5 years to the holiday park
Marissa Park at Lake Dümmer See in Lower Saxony is growing and growing. In the meantime, large parts of the holiday home settlement have already been completed and it is already possible to have a look inside the houses. The project is well on schedule – thanks to the combination of digital plann
New housing estate: digital planning, efficient execution
The megatrends sustainability, digitalization and affordability set the pace for the industry. The Kirchenstieg construction project is a model example from practice - making the construction work as efficient and reliable as possible.
Digitalization success factors in podcast
Dr. Jochen Fabritius, CEO of the Xella Group, in the Digitalwerk podcast by Michél-Philipp Maruhn.
Digital planning optimizes building projects
The construction industry is in upheaval. Learn how digital planning of construction projects can make an efficient contribution here.
digitalBAU 2020: Xella presents digital planning for more efficiency in construction
'Rethinking building: As a pioneer of digitalization in the construction industry, the Xella Group will be one of the few building materials manufacturers with its own booth and innovative solutions.
The future of building: a view through Hololens 2
What Xella brings out for customers with Hololens 2 and blue.sprint
Xella takes second place at the Dutch Computable Awards
"Digital Transformation of the Year" for BIM and Hololens
Xella and Eisfeld Ingenieure presented the Hololens live on the construction site
Digital, variable, smart
Optimizing building projects with blue.sprint
With blue.sprint as a digital planning service, our customers can benefit from Xella’s entire BIM-competence. The service combines our in-house expertise and allows customers to maximize the end result of their building project.
Digitally first, reality then: Marissa Holiday Parc
Start for an ambitious project: In just two and a half years of construction time, the Marissa Holiday Park on Lake Dümmersee in Lower Saxony is to be developed into a modern recreational area with high-quality holiday properties that can be used all year round.
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.
Digital Champions Award: The future is > 5D
We have now summarized our expertise in the digitalization of the construction industry in our application for the Digital Champions Award: 'The future is > 5D'.
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Xella Polska shows the way: how to keep employees happy in the long term
From health workshops to psychological support and programs for employees' children: there is much to learn from our Polish colleagues' wide range of well-being programs. Beata Molska and Marta Prokop
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Circularity in construction: working with partners in Belgium
What does urban mining look like in practice? To learn more about this, we have been working for two years in a funded project on sustainability in the construction industry. The challenge: to create
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Faster, bigger, better: improving shippings via the Danube river
Almost a year ago, Xella Romania organized the first barge transport of Xella products from Serbia across the Danube river. Waiting for the right moment, the team finally managed to surpass itself.
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