Sustainability in construction starts with the right materials and nurturing the next generation of talent. ERNE focuses on innovative clay-based building materials and invests in future professionals to make the construction industry future-proof. The participation in the MANAL project serves as a tangible example, demonstrating how sustainable and circular construction can be implemented. Noé Stalder, responsible for sustainability and strategy at ERNE AG Bauunternehmung, provides fascinating insights into the MANAL project and the significance of circularity in the construction industry.

How can the construction industry transition from a linear economy to a circular one? This question is also highly relevant for real estate companies. Martin Pfenninger, Head of Group Sustainability at Swiss Prime Site (SPS), explains how clear goals and early innovative approaches can help realise sustainable construction. Swiss Prime Site is one of the partners supporting the MANAL project, making circularity tangible.

"...but Oulesse® concrete," says the foreman to passersby on the MANAL construction site. Marcel Lappert, Head of Renovation at Marti AG, Bauunternehmung from Zurich and Pajtim Abazi, foreman at MANAL, share why the Marti AG team discovered joy in the small things during this innovative project and how they realised that stable, healthy building and positive environmental impact go hand in hand.

Pavilion MANAL is more than just a structure - it’s a space where innovative, sustainable building techniques and circularity are made tangible. As the pavilion continues to take shape, key collaborators are working together to push the boundaries of construction, using eco-friendly materials and techniques. Here’s an update on how the project is evolving.

...which currently still requires courage and a sense of responsibility. Sustainability for future generations, a lighthouse project, persuasive efforts, and the necessary departure from the comfort zone on the path to net-zero: Christoph Duijts, CEO of KIBAG Holding AG, and Philipp Peter, responsible for the sustainability brand KIBECO, share their exciting interim report on the highs and lows after the first months of the joint MANAL project. KIBAG's role: the production of alternative concrete and other recycled building materials.

Teamwork makes the dream work! When a new player joins forces with established giants in the niche of circularity and CO2 emission reduction in the Swiss construction industry, you can expect new paths and solutions. Hard work and collaboration through ups and downs, to contribute to national climate goals. Read here to learn what makes MANAL different, what it means to Oxara and why it has the potential to leave the niche permanently.