Eberhard Unternehmungen: Leading Construction and Environmental Services in Switzerland

What is Eberhard Unternehmungen?

Eberhard Unternehmungen is a family-owned company with deep roots in construction and environmental services. Spanning over three generations, it has carved out a reputation for pioneering solutions in civil engineering, earthmoving, demolition, waste recycling, and remediation. Founded back in 1954 by brothers Heinrich and Rudolf Eberhard as Gebrüder Eberhard, the company has evolved into a powerhouse in Switzerland’s construction landscape. Today, it’s known for its innovative approaches and commitment to ecological and economic efficiency.

Main Benefits of Eberhard Bau AG

At the heart of Eberhard Unternehmungen lies Eberhard Bau AG, the original company and a true trailblazer in the industry. Here are some key facts that highlight its impact:

• Switzerland’s largest machinery and know-how park dedicated to civil engineering
• The biggest construction recycling center in the country
• Founded in 1954, renamed in 1987 during a generational shift
• Specializes in civil engineering, demolition, contaminated site remediation, and construction recycling
• Focuses on pioneering new mechanical procedures to speed up construction times
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with sister companies to optimize services
• Motto: “For shorter construction times” – a promise that drives continuous improvement

Innovative Waste Processing with EbiMIK

Since September 2021, the EbiMIK Waste Processing Center has been a game-changer in handling construction waste. Located in Oberglatt, this center uses intelligent robot technology to sort mixed demolition waste efficiently. This isn’t just about managing waste—it’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in recycling and resource recovery. The center supports the circular economy by turning what was once discarded into valuable raw materials, helping to reduce landfill use and environmental impact.

Supporting the Circular Economy

The Eberhard companies are champions of urban mining, consistently backing the circular economy with flexible soil washing, recycling, and processing systems. These systems are designed to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste. By doing so, they help conserve primary resources and reduce the environmental footprint of construction projects. It’s a smart, sustainable approach that aligns perfectly with modern ecological demands.

Introducing zirkulit® Concrete

One of the most exciting innovations from Eberhard Unternehmungen is zirkulit® concrete — Switzerland’s first circular concrete. This unique recipe guarantees maximum circularity and quality without compromise. How? By incorporating a high proportion of secondary raw materials, it drastically cuts down on the use of primary resources. Plus, the new storage technology slashes the CO2 footprint to a minimum. It’s a breakthrough that’s setting new standards for sustainable construction materials.

Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through pioneering construction techniques and recycling technologies
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by promoting circular economy practices and reducing construction waste
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – via resource-efficient recycling and waste processing
• SDG 13: Climate Action – through CO2 footprint reduction and sustainable material use
• SDG 15: Life on Land – by minimizing landfill use and promoting soil remediation

Locations and Contact Points

Eberhard Bau AG operates from its main office in Kloten, with several specialized service centers to cover various operational needs. These include the DLZ Oberglatt service center, the Construction Recycling Center Ebirec in Rümlang, and the EbiMIK Waste Processing Center in Oberglatt. Each location plays a vital role in delivering the company’s comprehensive range of services, ensuring clients receive expert support wherever they are in Switzerland.

What Eberhard Unternehmungen actually does

Eberhard Unternehmungen is a Swiss construction, demolition and recycling company founded in 1954 by brothers Heinrich and Rudolf Eberhard, now in its third generation with around 700 employees across 11 Swiss locations. It runs construction, deconstruction, gravel and concrete production, contaminated-site remediation and waste recycling.

Where the technology shows up

• Waste processing: the EbiMIK facility, a roughly 16,000 m² recycling center with two robotic sorting lines, opened in September 2021.
• Carbon-storing concrete: zirkulit, developed with fellow Swiss family businesses swisspor, Stahlton Bauteile, Sievert, Grisoni-Zaugg, JMS-Gruppe, Kästli Bau and Lötscher Plus, permanently binds CO2 into concrete aggregate.

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Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

Eberhard Unternehmungen supports SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) through its EbiMIK recycling facility and zirkulit concrete, which permanently stores CO2 in a building material rather than releasing it, addressing construction’s typically heavy carbon footprint at the material level.