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Start of construction of the forest town Im Pantli

Halter AG has initiated the construction of Waldstadt on the forest clearing Im Pantli in Schaffhausen. In collaboration with Schaffhausen-based DOST Architektur GmbH, 214 owner-occupied flats are being built there.

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Sustainable wall elements dehumidify interiors

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a moisture-retaining and climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings. This could replace indoor air conditioning systems in…

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Efficient letting thanks to AI

SMG Real Estate uses innovative technologies to simplify the rental process and the creation of adverts. AI-supported solutions and a digital messenger make letting and communication more efficient. A milestone…

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Findings from the Canton of Zurich’s “Fokus Standort” programme

Around 150 stakeholders from business, science and administration discussed the future of the business location at the Canton of Zurich's "Fokus Standort" event. The focus was on skilled labour, technology,…

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Cost rent and rising land prices

The cost rent is calculated from the total investment costs of a property. However, rising land prices and construction costs are causing the difference to the market rent to shrink.…

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More clarity for building lines in the canton of Zurich

The Government Council of the Canton of Zurich is proposing amendments to the Planning and Building Act in order to eliminate ambiguities regarding building lines. The amendments affect balconies, bay…

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Preparations begin for harbour railway relocation in Basel

At the end of January, Basel-Stadt will begin preparatory work for the relocation of the harbour railway in order to create space for the urban development of the Klybeck and…

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ConstructionSustainability

Concrete as CO₂ storage

The "Mining the Atmosphere" research initiative shows that excess CO₂ from the atmosphere can be permanently stored in building materials such as concrete. With a storage capacity of up to…

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Graubünden supports digital innovation in timber construction

Uffer wants to digitalise its modular timber construction system QUADRIN. The canton of Graubünden is supporting the corresponding SmartFlow System project with up to around CHF 666,000.

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Innovative wind turbine enters test phase

VentoStream is about to start trial operation of its compact, efficient and quiet wind turbines. They combine modern aerodynamics with flow and turbine technology. The beta version of the prototype…

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Swiss data ecosystem

The Swiss Data Ecosystem Contact Point has started operations. It helps authorities, companies and organisations to create secure and interoperable data spaces. The aim is to utilise the potential of…

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Record sales of Swiss multinational speciality chemicals group

At CHF 11.76 billion, Sika exceeded its record sales of 2023 by 4.7 per cent in the 2024 financial year. All market regions, synergies from the integration of the construction…

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Life cycle assessment calculator supports sustainable building

The life cycle assessment calculator from Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz enables the environmental impact of concrete to be calculated in a comprehensible manner. The online tool provides a basis for optimising…

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Bio-inspired “Solar Gate” regulates buildings in a climate-neutral way

A research team from the universities of Freiburg and Stuttgart has developed an innovative façade system that adapts automatically to changes in the weather without the need for energy. Inspired…

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Property company secures financing for green projects

For the first time, HIAG has placed a green bond to finance sustainable projects. It has a volume of CHF 100 million and a term of 5.25 years. Payment is…

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Office supply continues to grow

The supply of available space in Switzerland's five largest office markets will continue to increase in 2024. This is according to a study by Jones Lang LaSalle. The property company…

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Expansion of the power supply in Graubünden

Graubünden-based Repower AG will be supplying additional municipalities with electricity from 2027. It wants to reduce the particularly high costs in the Moesa region before the energy supply contracts expire.…

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Heat-repellent coating for energy-efficient buildings

HeiQ presents its Xpectra heat-reflective coating at the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich. The coating for walls reflects heat and is therefore intended to increase energy efficiency in buildings.

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