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Federal Council sees scope for extending the operating life of nuclear power stations

Extending the operating life of the Gösgen and Leibstadt nuclear power stations to 80 years is technically feasible and, in the most likely scenarios, economically viable as well. This is…

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Cutting-edge technologies are setting the tone for the region as a hub for innovation

The Zurich-based start-up RTDT Laboratories has won this year’s ZKB Pioneer Award for its technology to optimise wind turbines. GlycoEra and RoBoa were also recognised. The People’s Choice Award went…

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ConstructionEnergySustainability

Renewable fuel arrives at the construction site

The cleantech company Synhelion has refuelled an excavator with its renewable diesel for the first time. The heavy construction machine, owned by Eberhard Bau AG, is in use at the…

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Pension fund assets are increasingly being channelled into residential property and sustainability

Pensimo Management AG’s four real estate investment funds distributed a total of just over 328 million Swiss francs to Swiss pension funds in 2025. Assets under management rose to 15.7…

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AssociationsPlanning / DevelopmentSustainability

A new spatial concept is intended to guide growth in a more targeted manner

From Urbanistica’s perspective, the “Switzerland 2050 Spatial Concept” contains important elements. These include Switzerland’s polycentric structure, the strengthening of interconnected centers, and the concept of “spaces of action.” However, in…

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The merger marks the next step in the company’s expansion into the Swiss market

With the acquisition of Bern-based Elektro ERTI AG, InstallerGroup Switzerland has expanded its presence beyond the greater Zurich area for the first time. Elektro ERTI AG will continue to operate…

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Feasibility study explores new prospects for sport and housing

Halter AG has launched a feasibility study, in collaboration with the City of St. Gallen, into the refurbishment of the Kreuzbleiche sports hall. The sports hall is important for handball…

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Winterthur is strengthening security of supply with new energy solutions

In the 2025 financial year, Stadtwerk Winterthur generated CHF 36 million, around CHF 10 million more than in the previous year. This is attributed to low temperatures and favourable energy…

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New partnership expands the range of products available on the Swiss construction machinery market

BRC Baumaschinen AG is to become the exclusive general importer for Shantui in Switzerland. The supplier of machinery for building construction, civil engineering, road construction and landscaping will in future…

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Modernisation improves vertical mobility in a high-rise complex

The UOB Plaza modernisation project is featured in the April issue of *Elevator World* magazine. As part of the project, Schindler fitted the twin towers of UOB Plaza in Singapore…

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ConstructionpropTechSustainability

Data-driven maintenance is being adopted in new infrastructure projects

DuraMon has fitted Austria’s first underground car park with 160 of its sensors. The company, founded by CEO Yurena Seguí Femenias, thus enables long-term corrosion monitoring and data-driven maintenance. Around…

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House prices are levelling off

The ImmoScout24 Purchase Index has analysed price trends for detached houses and flats listed for sale in April 2026. Compared with the previous month, prices for detached houses have fallen…

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New school building creates space for modern learning

The Althau school building is set to open soon. Once the interior work has been completed, the school is due to open on 10 August 2026 with eleven classes. The…

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ConstructionSustainability

Swiss industry supplies infrastructure for climate-friendly steel production

Georg Fischer AG (GF) is involved in the construction of a new Green Steel plant for the steel group SSAB in Sweden. The company is supplying a marine water intake…

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Pestalozzi invites applications for the 2026 Stiftepriis

Die Pestalozzi Gruppe startet ab Juni die Bewerbungsphase für den Stiftepriis 2026. Der Preis würdigt Lehrabsolventinnen und -absolventen aus den Bereichen Gebäudehülle und -technik sowie Metallbau und -verarbeitung ab einem…

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New modernisation solutions extend the service life of existing lifts

Schindler Elevators has launched two modernisation packages for ageing hydraulic lifts in the USA: Schindler ReStore and Schindler ReNew. This enables building owners to proactively modernise their lifts before repair…

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Zurich minimises construction risks in North America with telematics

The North American representative of insurer Zurich has unveiled a new video telematics initiative as part of National Construction Safety Week. The aim is to promote safe driving behaviour on…

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Partnership strengthens multifunctional innovation centre with leisure facilities

Halter and Padelta are entering into a long-term partnership as part of the FUTURAMA project. As part of this, two padel courts will be built on the ground floor of…

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