Site Development

Site Development: The Cornerstone for Your Success

Every successful industrial project begins with a solid foundation. With our proven methodology, we ensure maximum planning and investment security from day one, mitigate risks, and create a sustainable, future‑proof strategy for your project.

From Vision to Confident Decision‑Making

Our feasibility studies provide a data‑driven foundation for your investment decisions. Through flexible and scalable master plans, we enable future growth, while comprehensive site analyses assess locations against operational, process-related, and financial criteria – securing maximum efficiency and sustainable long-term performance.

Automated industrial plant with moving conveyor belt and metal frame in a factory.Construction site of a logistics center, realized by IE.Pallet with several rows of Obazda cheese containers on a conveyor system in a warehouse.Modern coop building with grey façade under blue sky.
Automated industrial plant with moving conveyor belt and metal frame in a factory.Construction site of a logistics center, realized by IE.Pallet with several rows of Obazda cheese containers on a conveyor system in a warehouse.Modern coop building with grey façade under blue sky.
Automated industrial plant with moving conveyor belt and metal frame in a factory.Construction site of a logistics center, realized by IE.Pallet with several rows of Obazda cheese containers on a conveyor system in a warehouse.Modern coop building with grey façade under blue sky.

Proven Methods for Planning Certainty

By leveraging proven strategic methodologies, we create maximum planning and investment certainty right from the start.

The Feasibility Study

We review the technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility of your vision, giving it a tangible first form. You receive a clear recommendation, a preliminary cost estimate (±20%), and a solid, evidence-based foundation for confident project decisions and all future steps.

Modern grey industrial building with large windows, in front of it a paved area with tables and chairs and a green lawn with young trees.
Masterplan rendering of a factory.

The IE Master Plan

We develop a strategic master plan for your entire operational site, going far beyond the planning of individual buildings. With a 5 to 10 year horizon, we establish the framework for sustainable growth. This ensures that future expansions – from cleanrooms and logistics centers to other areas where additional capacity may be required – are considered from the outset, maximizing the long-term value of your site.

The Site Concept

Working closely with our clients, we first define the criteria for potential sites for new production facilities. Through a systematic evaluation of logistics, infrastructure, workforce availability, and cost factors, we pinpoint the ideal location – planning from the outset to optimize energy flows and production efficiency.

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Facade of a modern building with vertical slats, including a green bush.

The IE Methodology

Our "Inside-Out"approach is the guiding philosophy behind all our strategic planning. We begin with your core — the value‑creation or production process — and ensure it can function at maximum efficiency. We design the building envelope around your operations to enhance efficiency, ensuring that your processes drive the design, not the other way around.

Selected Projects

Pacovis AG - Efficient food production & logistics optimization
Food

Pacovis AG - Efficient food production & logistics optimization

MCAM Symalit AG - Planning and Execution of a Production facility for efficient raw-material conveying
Plast

MCAM Symalit AG - Planning and Execution of a Production facility for efficient raw-material conveying

Bosshard-Farben AG - New production facility and site restructuring
Technology

Bosshard-Farben AG - New production facility and site restructuring

Mikron Switzerland AG - Capacity Expansion for Automation Systems
Technology

Mikron Switzerland AG - Capacity Expansion for Automation Systems

MPREIS – General Planning and Feasibility Study for Expanding a Bakery
Food

MPREIS – General Planning and Feasibility Study for Expanding a Bakery

HLM AG – Conversion of a Former Furniture Factory into a High‑Tech Production Site
Technology

HLM AG – Conversion of a Former Furniture Factory into a High‑Tech Production Site

GIS AG - Unlocking growth potential and optimising production
Technology

GIS AG - Unlocking growth potential and optimising production

TrendMeal AG – IE Masterplan and General Planning for the Expansion of a Convenience Food Business
Food

TrendMeal AG – IE Masterplan and General Planning for the Expansion of a Convenience Food Business

Rampini Construction SA – Construction and Operational Planning of a New Commercial Building
Technology

Rampini Construction SA – Construction and Operational Planning of a New Commercial Building

Stryker Osteosynthesis AG – Cleanroom Planning and Ventilation Concept for Medical Technology Production
Life Science

Stryker Osteosynthesis AG – Cleanroom Planning and Ventilation Concept for Medical Technology Production

Meiereigenossenschaft eG Viöl – Masterplan Including Hygiene and Energy Concept for a New Dairy
Food

Meiereigenossenschaft eG Viöl – Masterplan Including Hygiene and Energy Concept for a New Dairy

DSM Nutritional Products – Operating and Zone Concept for Fully Synchronized Production Processes
Life Science

DSM Nutritional Products – Operating and Zone Concept for Fully Synchronized Production Processes

Nestlé S.A. – Production Expansion With a New Wet Line for High‑Quality Baby Food
Life Science

Nestlé S.A. – Production Expansion With a New Wet Line for High‑Quality Baby Food

Honex AG – General Planning and Construction of a Highly Efficient Factory Building with an Innovative Energy Concept
Technology

Honex AG – General Planning and Construction of a Highly Efficient Factory Building with an Innovative Energy Concept

GENERAL DYNAMICS - Efficient production of highly protected wheeled vehicles
Technology

GENERAL DYNAMICS - Efficient production of highly protected wheeled vehicles

Josef Müller Gemüse AG – Planning and Construction of an Extension for Food Production
Food

Josef Müller Gemüse AG – Planning and Construction of an Extension for Food Production

Coop VZ Bern - Intelligent site restructuring to maximise efficiency in empties logistics
Food

Coop VZ Bern - Intelligent site restructuring to maximise efficiency in empties logistics

Pacovis AG - Execution of a new office building during ongoing operations
Food

Pacovis AG - Execution of a new office building during ongoing operations

SCHOTT Pharma AG - Doubling cleanroom production
Plast
Life Science

SCHOTT Pharma AG - Doubling cleanroom production

Weidmann Medical Technology AG - Reconstruction and expansion in record time during ongoing operations
Plast

Weidmann Medical Technology AG - Reconstruction and expansion in record time during ongoing operations

Estée Lauder Lachen AG - General planning and execution of a state-of-the-art distribution center
Technology

Estée Lauder Lachen AG - General planning and execution of a state-of-the-art distribution center

Huber Kunststoff AG - Masterplan and Execution of a Pioneering New Production Facility
Plast

Huber Kunststoff AG - Masterplan and Execution of a Pioneering New Production Facility

Anklin AG - Planning and execution of a new headquarters
Technology

Anklin AG - Planning and execution of a new headquarters

Gebr. Renggli AG - Project Security Through Planning and Execution From a Single Source
Plast

Gebr. Renggli AG - Project Security Through Planning and Execution From a Single Source

Georg UTZ AG – Intelligent Masterplan for the Phased Transformation of Injection‑Molding Operations
Plast

Georg UTZ AG – Intelligent Masterplan for the Phased Transformation of Injection‑Molding Operations

B. Braun Medical AG – Production Expansion Through Holistic General Planning in Plastics Processing
Plast
Life Science

B. Braun Medical AG – Production Expansion Through Holistic General Planning in Plastics Processing

Flex Precision Plastics Solutions AG – Cleanroom Planning for Energy‑Efficient Plastics Production
Plast
Life Science

Flex Precision Plastics Solutions AG – Cleanroom Planning for Energy‑Efficient Plastics Production

Bourquin SA - General planning of a high-bay warehouse for corrugated board and packaging
Technology

Bourquin SA - General planning of a high-bay warehouse for corrugated board and packaging

Otto Fischer AG - Construction planning and execution of an extension with an energy concept.
Technology

Otto Fischer AG - Construction planning and execution of an extension with an energy concept.

GENERAL DYNAMICS -  IE Master Plan and New Construction for Armoured Special Vehicles
Technology

GENERAL DYNAMICS - IE Master Plan and New Construction for Armoured Special Vehicles

EKZ Dietikon - general planning and process-oriented operational planning
Technology

EKZ Dietikon - general planning and process-oriented operational planning

Coop Bakery - logistics and process planning including logistics center
Food

Coop Bakery - logistics and process planning including logistics center

Hügli – IE Masterplan and General Contracting for an Extension
Food

Hügli – IE Masterplan and General Contracting for an Extension

Emmi Fondue AG – Hygiene Concept and Planning of an Extension
Food

Emmi Fondue AG – Hygiene Concept and Planning of an Extension

Let's lay the foundation for your project

Every great journey begins with an idea. Let’s discuss your vision in a non-binding initial discussion and set the strategic course for the success of your project.