ConstructionSustainability

New construction technology stores CO2 in buildings

Holcim and the ELEMENTAL architecture firm of the multi-award-winning Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena have developed a biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks. It will be presented at the…

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EnergySustainabilityZurich

Large-scale decarbonisation through district heating expansion in Zurich

The city of Zurich wants to achieve its net-zero target by 2040. To achieve this, the city council is pushing for the expansion of district heating under the umbrella of…

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ConstructionProjectsSustainability

Construction of new soil treatment plant for more sustainable concrete

STRABAG has started a modernisation project in Bürglen with a ground-breaking ceremony. A plant for soil preparation for the production of recycled concrete is being built there. A new building…

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Development plans are being revised and expanded in Hünenberg

The urban planner OSRI is supporting the municipality of Hünenberg in the implementation of two development plans. In addition to the implementation of the municipality's development plans, a local protection…

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Mirror pyramid opens up new perspectives for art and architecture

Nüssli has been awarded the contract to extend the Mack Pyramid in the German town of Monheim. The extension is being built in honour of the 95th birthday of the…

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Campus in Biel/Bienne celebrates laying of foundation stone

Construction work on the Biel/Bienne campus began with the laying of the foundation stone on 6 May. the new education and research centre of the Bern University of Applied Sciences…

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Zurich Stadelhofen is open to the public

With the planned fourth track and a second tunnel, SBB wants to eliminate the bottleneck in the Zurich S-Bahn network. The billion-euro project will create 50 per cent more capacity…

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Quality label strengthens ceramics industry with 121 Platinium certifications

CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine…

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Researcher investigates solar reflection for better yields

Researcher Anja Mödl from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has investigated how snow-covered terrain reflects sunlight near Davos. Her findings should make photovoltaic systems more efficient. Optimally…

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Ground-breaking ceremony for large-scale solar project

Axpo has broken ground for the construction of a solar plant in the municipality of Tujetsch. The solar power is to be fed into the SBB railway power grid. Axpo…

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More inflows to Valais, losses in Zurich and Vaud

Almost 38,000 companies relocated within Switzerland in 2024. In the cantonal competition, Valais recorded the largest net increase in companies, followed by Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Fribourg. Zurich, Vaud and Lucerne…

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New tool facilitates coordination between 2D and 3D

Revizto has released an improved version of its collaboration platform for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations industries. It is designed to offer greater efficiency, coordination and better problem management…

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New building for organic vegetable production opened

Terraviva ag is celebrating the inauguration of its new premises in Kerzers with an open day. The association of organic vegetable producers will be providing insights into processes and preparation.

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Prices for residential property on the rise

In the first quarter of 2025, residential property prices across Switzerland rose by 0.7 per cent compared to the previous quarter. The year-on-year increase was 4.1 per cent. This is…

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Modernization ensures fresh water in the spa

The Wellness Hotel Stoos has modernized the water technology in its Wellness & Spa. The control system and chlorine dosing system were installed by partner Aqua Innovation.

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Swiss conveyor technology manufacturer increases earnings

Schindler increased revenue and profits in local currencies in the first quarter of 2025. The margin on operating profit also increased year-on-year. For the year as a whole, the global…

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More efficient cleaning solutions for construction and industry

Frutiger successfully participated in the Bauma trade fair in Munich. At the world's leading trade fair for the construction industry, the MobyDick One tire washing system in particular aroused the…

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Zurich housing protection initiative increases value at risk for real estate portfolios

The planned cantonal housing protection initiative in Zurich could substantially change the business model of institutional investors. An early risk analysis creates clarity and room for maneuver.

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