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Platform strategy strengthens construction and environmental expertise

TIC Holding Switzerland AG has acquired HSE Conseils. With this acquisition, the company aims to expand its portfolio in the industrial, building materials, construction, environmental and occupational safety sectors. HSE…

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Districts / AreasLocation PromotionPlanning / Development

Joint development for the Silbern working area

In Dietikon, various interest groups have formed a joint alliance called Zukunft Silbern (Future Silbern). In future, the economy, mobility, environment and nature in the Silbern municipal area will no…

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Senior citizens sell their homes late and downsize only slightly after moving out

The Zurich Cantonal Bank's real estate barometer has analysed voluntary moves out of owner-occupied homes. It is striking that moves usually involve couples, do not involve a change of location,…

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Mobile networks must receive emergency power

From 2031, Swiss mobile network operators will have to back up their networks with emergency power so that emergency calls, telephony and the Internet can continue to function in the…

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ConstructionPlanning / DevelopmentSustainabilityRegions

Improve quality, streamline processes

Switzerland needs to grow inwards, but many building permit procedures take too long and are unnecessarily complex. What is needed is early cooperation between all parties involved, clear responsibilities and…

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ConstructionPlanning / DevelopmentSustainabilityRegions

More living space from the system

Serial construction is a response to the housing shortage, cost and climate pressure and opens up new opportunities for quality, sustainability and the circular economy. The decisive factor will be…

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Planning / DevelopmentSustainabilityRegions

Choice of materials to combat the urban heat

The material catalog "Building materials for cities in a changing climate" is now available in an expanded new edition. It shows how the right choice of materials can specifically influence…

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Districts / AreasResidentialSustainability

Cooperative housing for new Basel city district

The Basel Housing Cooperative and Vivanta AG will implement the winning designs for two residential buildings with a total of 270 affordable flats on the SBB's Wolf site. The tender…

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Districts / AreasEnergyPlanning / Development

Canton of Zurich presents design plan for Limmattal Energy Centre

The canton of Zurich will be presenting the design plan for the Limmattal Energy Centre for a period of 60 days starting on 20 January. In future, this centre, located…

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Real Estate Funds / REITs / Pension FundsResidentialSustainability

Pension funds focus on sustainable living

Vertina Investment Foundation has successfully completed a capital increase. Its Vertina Wohnen investment group exceeded its target volume of CHF 50 million, raising CHF 74.3 million. The proceeds from the…

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ConstructionInternationalPlanning / DevelopmentRefurbishmentSustainability

Modernization and building mobility: Why we need to build on the existing infrastructure

Cities of all sizes face a common challenge: their key infrastructure was never designed for the relentless pace of modern life. Millions of people rely on systems that are decades…

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CompanyHotels / TourismpropTech

Interior design combines design and technology

Christinger AG contributed to the interior design of the new Moxy Hotel in Zurich with large-scale images, lettering and signage elements. The hotel belongs to the SV Group and opened…

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CompanyConstructionRatings & Market Analyses

Regional strength compensates for weakness in the Asian market

Sika AG, a company active in the specialty chemicals sector, achieved preliminary sales of CHF 11.2 billion in the 2025 financial year. In local currencies, this corresponds to growth of…

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CompanySustainabilityTransactions / Deals

Long-term supply agreement strengthens global wind energy industry

Gurit Holding AG has signed a five-year supply contract with a manufacturer of wind turbines. The contract covers the supply of core kits featuring Gurit OptiCore technology and is expected…

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Ratings & Market AnalysesSales / Brokerage

Prices for detached houses and condominiums continue to rise

The Raiffeisen Transaction Price Index reports continued strong price momentum for single-family homes and condominiums. Prices for single-family homes rose by 0.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, while…

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