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New district heating network makes efficient use of waste heat and water from the Rhine

AEW Energie AG has begun construction of a district heating network in Augst. With an investment of 8 million Swiss francs, AEW aims to ensure a sustainable heat supply for…

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District heating networks are becoming increasingly important for urban energy supply

Researchers at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) are working on the development of thermal networks. In the face of global warming, these are becoming increasingly important for…

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ConstructionNew constructionSustainability

Swiss construction project focuses on sustainable earthen architecture abroad

The new Swiss Embassy in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, is being built using locally sourced clay in an environmentally friendly way. A mineral activator from Oxara transforms the clay into pressed…

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The circular economy is gaining in importance in the construction and civil engineering sectors

INDUNI has developed a three-stage approach to the reuse of reinforced concrete. This approach takes into account the future use of concrete elements right from the demolition stage. The company…

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Confidence in Swiss property is growing

Confidence in the Swiss property market is rising significantly among local residents. EY cites the stable economy, high level of legal certainty and Switzerland’s robust attractiveness as a business location…

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Partnership drives smart urban development in the region

The City of Thun and the Smart Regio Thunersee association have agreed to collaborate. The aim is to promote sustainable urban and regional development through innovative means. This includes initiatives…

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Climate project establishes CO2 storage within the building materials cycle

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has registered zirkulit Beton AG’s climate protection programme for the permanent storage of CO₂ in circular concrete as a project aimed at increasing…

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The city is exploring new approaches to reducing waste and resource consumption

The Government Council of Basel-Stadt is considering launching a pilot project with Pretty Good to facilitate the drop-off of used items at recycling points. In doing so, it is following…

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ConstructionEnergySustainability

New building standard defines climate neutrality across the entire life cycle

Climate-friendly buildings that can demonstrate net-zero status over their entire lifecycle are to be awarded the Minergie Net Zero standard. The new label was unveiled by Minergie and is intended…

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Local energy cooperatives are driving the expansion of solar energy

ewz has attracted 6,000 customers for its new product, ewz.solarquartier. Around 130 local electricity cooperatives feed their locally generated solar power into the grid, which is then consumed within the…

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Weather conditions and impairment charges are weighing on business performance

In 2025, BKW generated revenue of CHF 4,544 million, 4.8 per cent less than in the previous year. Profit fell to CHF 561 million, compared with CHF 790 million the…

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New production facility strengthens international industrial location

President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Economic Affairs Guy Parmelin officially inaugurated the new Toblerone production line at Mondelez Schweiz Production GmbH in Bern on March 10, 2026.…

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Data partnership transforms decision-making processes in the property portfolio

The Zurich-based proptech start-up OPTIML is combining its decision intelligence platform with the sustainability data infrastructure of Scaler, a New York-based company that also operates in Europe. This is intended…

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Wind measurements provide the basis for new energy projects

Zürich Wind will begin taking measurements in Zünikon during the week of 16 March. The 125-metre-high measurement mast will be used to collect data on wind conditions and bat flight…

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Spectacular cultural building sets new architectural trends

Shortly after the load-bearing steel columns were installed, Nüssli celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the refurbishment of the Mack Pyramid in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. The building is set to…

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Consumer cooperatives are becoming increasingly important

Blockstrom AG, based in Bern, has been part of ista swiss ag since 4 March 2026. The Swiss subsidiary of ista, a pan-European energy services provider based in Oftringen, is…

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Industrial firm stabilises turnover and invests in new sites

The Kistler Group achieved a turnover of 424 million Swiss francs in 2025, representing a currency-adjusted decline of 1 per cent. The number of orders fell by 2 per cent.…

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