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Lighter and stronger: new generation of network arch bridges

The German border bridge over the Oder near Küstrin has a supporting structure that essentially consists of 88 carbon hangers. These were developed with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials…

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Dwindling interest in electric cars in Switzerland

Despite initial euphoria, interest in electric cars is stagnating. These are the findings of a survey conducted by insurer AXA Switzerland in collaboration with the Sotomo research institute. At the…

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First fast-charging station for electric cars opened in Adelboden

The Adelboden Light and Waterworks (LWA) commissions the first direct current fast charging station in Adelboden. It offers outputs of 50 to 100 kilowatts. Electric cars can be charged here…

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Investment in modern workplaces and training

The Ferrum Group has celebrated the opening of its new ferruBase building in Schafisheim. The extension offers 240 new office workstations, several production rooms and a training workshop on an…

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Architecture prize honours outstanding building projects in the canton of Zurich

The Foundation for the Honouring of Good Buildings in the Canton of Zurich has awarded the Canton of Zurich Architecture Prize. Four buildings were honoured in each of the award…

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Six Innovation Awards for construction and tool solutions

At the Pro Tool Innovation Awards 2025 in the USA, Hilti received six awards for product innovations in categories such as fastening and measuring technology. Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji…

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New concrete reduces CO2 emissions in the construction industry

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Omya are working together to further develop their concrete with up to 70 per cent less clinker. It is…

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Pioneering civil engineering

The new Oder bridge between Küstrin-Kietz and Kostrzyn sets international standards in bridge construction. For the first time, ultra-light and robust carbon cables, developed and tested at the Swiss Empa,…

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How the Wolf site in Basel is becoming a residential neighbourhood

Where goods used to be loaded, hundreds of flats will be built in the coming years, complemented by commercial and public uses. The first architectural competitions have been decided. The…

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Construction

Swiss housing market continues to tighten

Despite lower immigration figures, the situation on the housing market worsened in the first half of 2025. A strong economy, low interest rates and faltering residential construction are exacerbating the…

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The Swiss champions 2025 at SwissSkills

SwissSkills 2025 in Bern provided an exciting showcase for Swiss vocational training and technology. 62 young talents competed for gold in seven building technology professions, driven by precision, innovative spirit…

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Circular economy strategic upturn

The circular economy has arrived in the Swiss corporate world, at least on paper. While the strategic anchoring is increasing significantly, the consistent implementation with investments, activities and sales contributions…

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Construction

Between vision and reality

The prestigious Neom project in Saudi Arabia, a symbol of a technocratic future and the centrepiece of Vision 2030, is facing a significant course correction. The planned mega construction of…

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Solar power stored seasonally for the first time in Kaltenbach

Matica AG has installed the second demonstration plant for its SeasOn sorption storage system at Swiss Post in Kaltenbach. Here, surplus solar power is stored in caustic soda for winter…

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Investment strengthens business location with 60 new jobs

SME Technik has begun the expansion of its production halls in Emmen. Workplaces for up to 60 employees are to be created on three floors. The CNC manufacturing specialist is…

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New dynamics for self-consumption communities

Primo Energie is taking over the services for self-consumption mergers (ZEV) from the energy suppliers Energie Wasser Bern, Regio Energie Solothurn and AGROLA. The Basel-based energy company is thus expanding…

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New fish ladder for the River Aare launched in Thun

Energie Thun AG has started the construction of a new fish ladder at the Aare works with the ground-breaking ceremony. The new construction is due to be commissioned by March…

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170-metre tower sets the tone in the Quartier de l’Étoile

Halter and Fordinvest are developing the Tour de l'Étoile 3 high-rise building as part of the Praille-Acacias-Vernets spatial planning project in Geneva. The 170 metre high building will provide space…

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