Experts call for construction process reform
Objections and appeals are among the most serious obstacles to residential construction in Switzerland. A new study shows that they not only cause construction delays, but also higher housing prices.…
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A fund to strengthen vocational training
The Canton of Zurich's Vocational Training Fund has established itself as a mainstay of the dual education system. With over CHF 23 million, it supports training companies, promotes practical innovations…
EMPA wins Building Award 2025
Empa receives the prestigious Building Award 2025 for a pioneering concrete process. With the help of biochar pellets, the building material is not only climate-friendly, but also actively stores CO₂.…
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Switzerland maintains its leading global position in the deep tech sector
The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025, published for the first time, provides a well-founded assessment of the Swiss deep tech landscape. The results emphasise Switzerland's role as an international driver…
6G Europe network shapes digital transformation
From energy-efficient networks to wireless real-time communication: researchers and universities in Europe are pushing ahead with the development of future communication technologies at full speed. With innovative approaches for time-sensitive…
Walz 4.0 brings construction into the digital future
Mit dem Interreg-Projekt Walz 4.0 entsteht in der Vierländerregion Bodensee ein ambitioniertes Modell für nachhaltiges Bauen. Unter der Leitung der ZHAW werden handwerkliches Know-how, akademisches Wissen und digitale Technologien verknüpft.…
Building envelope as a living CO₂ filter
A research team at ETH Zurich has developed a novel, 3D-printable building material that stores carbon dioxide not only in biomass, but also in the form of mineral compounds. The…
Networked teams as the key to success
The eleventh ImmoSummit organised by the FRZ Zurich Airport Region was held under the motto "From silo to team sport". The speakers agreed that climate change, regulation and economic uncertainties…
Basel-Stadt tests CO2-neutral concrete in pedestrian zones
The canton of Basel-Stadt is currently trialling new furniture for Basel's meeting zones. CO2-neutral and cement-reduced concrete is being tested for the production of benches and plant troughs. The aim…
Digital modelling reduces CO2 in cement production
A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is looking for cement formulations that reduce CO2-intensive clinker in cement mixtures. The researchers used a modelling method supported by artificial…
AI-supported platform for dynamic electricity tariffs
The Belgian energy group TotalEnergies is introducing dynamic electricity tariffs with the help of the billing platform from the Zurich start-up Exnaton. This enables consumers to purchase renewable electricity flexibly…
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International expansion with a focus on emerging markets
Sika has expanded one site each in China and Brazil and built a new plant in Morocco. The globally active speciality chemicals company for construction and industry aims to benefit…
Energy-efficient solution thanks to underground pipe laying
BRUGG Pipes provides district heating for the new railway maintenance depot in Cottbus. The Aargau-based company laid 1.3 kilometres of trenchless district heating cable for the new maintenance halls for…
New residential neighbourhood planned in Weggis with 44 condominiums
Halter has celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Chalet Weggis residential complex. Four buildings with 44 condominiums are being built here near Lake Lucerne.
New cabins for Elsigenalp cable car
Elsigenalpbahnen AG inaugurated its new cabins with an opening ceremony at the weekend. With the inauguration of the Elsigenalp cable car, all mountain railways in Frutigen, Adelboden and Kandersteg have…
Robust market in Lucerne
Despite geopolitical risks, structural change and restrained construction activity, the Lucerne market for commercial space is proving robust. A recent LUKB study provides differentiated insights into the development of office,…
Switzerland is the most competitive country in the world in 2025
Switzerland climbs to first place in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2025. An impressive signal of stability, efficiency and future viability in an increasingly fragmented global market. While protectionist tendencies…
The Glarus South residential park sets new standards
With the Glarus Süd residential park, a cross-generational, energy self-sufficient neighbourhood with 51 flats is being built on a former industrial site in Linthal. The project combines sustainability, innovation and…