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Residential construction remains under pressure

In the first half of 2024, turnover in the main construction sector stagnated at CHF 11 billion, while incoming orders declined slightly. Residential construction in particular is struggling with considerable…

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How nonsensical regulations are slowing down residential construction

The housing shortage in Swiss cities is worsening, and lengthy building permit procedures and a large number of unnecessary building regulations are contributing significantly to this. Experts from the construction…

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Study shows opportunities for façade greening and solar panels

A recent study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows how facade greening and solar panels on buildings can be effectively combined to meet the challenges of global…

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Kilchberg awards contract for lake water heat network

The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its…

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Reorganisation of solar cell production

Meyer Burger will not completely relocate its production to the USA as announced in the spring: the establishment of solar module production in Colorado Springs has been stopped, as has…

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Award for innovative security products in design

Securiton AG, which specialises in security solutions, has received the Red Dot Design Award 2024 for two of its products. Securiton is supported by the design company creative matters.

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Population supports sustainable electricity production

Voters in the municipality of Spiringen have clearly approved the Sidenplangg alpine solar plant. The plant in the Schächental valley will generate 12.5 gigawatt hours of electricity per year on…

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CompanypropTechSustainability

Fresh capital for the decarbonisation of real estate

The software company Optiml has secured 4 million dollars in pre-seed financing. The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand its programmes for decarbonisation in the real estate…

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Canton of Zurich wants to make solar systems mandatory on large roofs

The canton of Zurich wants to make solar installations on suitable large roofs mandatory in order to achieve the net-zero target. The obligation is to apply to new and existing…

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Strategic realignment at Implenia with new management team

Implenia is facing a change of leadership: CEO André Wyss is stepping down from the operational business by the end of March 2025. Jens Vollmar will be his successor. Wyss…

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Advanced wood processing technology presented in Switzerland

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visited the expanded Strüby AG production center in Root on 15 August 2024. The delegation was able to experience a world premiere: the world's first fully…

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Construction work for Forum UZH has begun

Construction work has begun on the Forum UZH, a new education and research center in Zurich. This project is designed to accommodate modern forms of teaching and learning and to…

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Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland join forces

Oxara, KIBAG, and Holcim Switzerland are collaborating to introduce the sustainable cement alternative Oxacrete Oulesse across the Swiss construction market. This technology aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in construction and…

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Six projects have been nominated for prizes from the Swiss Business Location Network

Six projects from various regions in Switzerland have been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Awards from Netzwerk Standort Schweiz. This award recognizes focused and innovative projects in location marketing and…

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Environmentally friendly innovation in the construction industry

Griesser has switched to more sustainable aluminum with a reduced carbon footprint. By increasing the use of recycled material and renewable energy, the company significantly reduces its emissions.

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Schaffhausen rejects new Axpo contract

A majority of the Schaffhausen electorate rejected the new Axpo shareholder agreement. The vote reflects the population's concerns about a potential privatization of the energy company.

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Development of asking rents varies

The rental index by Homegate and Zürcher Kantonalbank shows a slight increase in rental prices for July 2024. While some cantons and cities are seeing rising rents, other regions experienced…

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Landsgemeinde decides on Braunwald’s development

The future of access to Braunwald will be decided by the local community in 2025. After a lengthy evaluation, the Glarus cantonal government is in favour of renewing the funicular…

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