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Schindler elevators and technology at CapitaSpring in Singapore

Schindler has equipped CapitaSpring, one of Singapore's tallest and greenest buildings, with the latest vertical mobility solutions, including 25 elevators with Schindler PORT technology for optimized visitor flows.

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Five finalists for ULI Europe Awards for Excellence 2022

The five finalists for the ULI Europe Awards for Excellence 2022 have been chosen. The winners will be announced on October 12 at the ULI Europe Decarbonization Summit. They will…

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Holcim takes over Romanian manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete

The cement producer Holcim takes over the Romanian supplier of ready-mixed concrete, General Beton. With the purchase, Holcim wants to increase sales of its sustainable concrete range.

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Ten years of cross-border urban development at the border triangle of Basel

With the signing of another trinational planning agreement today, the neighboring cities of Basel (CH), Weil am Rhein (D) and Huningue (F) are reaffirming their cooperation and the development of…

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Holcim grows through acquisition in Eastern Canada

The cement producer Holcim takes over the quarry and asphalt business of the Canadian Mathers Group. The investment marks a growth step into the promising Eastern Canadian market and accelerates…

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Sika is ramping up production in the USA

Sika has opened a plant for the production of concrete admixtures in Stafford, Virginia. In combination with the location near Philadelphia, Sika is increasing capacity in North America, where further…

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Sustainable living quarters: big leaps instead of small steps

The development or renovation of entire residential areas offers numerous opportunities to advance the housing industry in terms of ESG. Unspectacular measures can also have a major ecological and social…

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Holcim acquires market leader in USA

Building materials producer Holcim has announced the purchase of Texas-based SES Foam LLC. The acquisition of the largest independent spray foam insulation company in the US is expected to complement…

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Swiss and German debt collection industry exchange ideas

Martin Wehrli, President of Inkasso Suisse and Kirsten Pedd, President of the Federal Association of German Debt Collection Companies (BDIU), exchanged views on common topics at the General Assembly of…

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Zurich is the second best city in Europe for real estate investments

The second European Thematic Cities Index of the asset manager Swiss Life ranks Zurich second behind London. Bern is making the biggest leap forward among Swiss cities. In addition, Basel,…

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Implenia wins the German Construction Prize

Implenia took second place in the German Construction Prize in the category for companies with more than 500 employees. The construction and real estate company from Opfikon is one of…

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Market for crowdfunding is growing significantly

Financing and donations via the Internet reached a volume of CHF 791.8 million last year. This is a significant increase of 31 percent compared to 2020. In particular, crowdfunding of…

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Start-up MOOST wins ABB Electrification Challenge

MOOST has won the Smart Buildings Challenge as part of the ABB Electrification Startup Challenge 2022. More than 100 applications from 34 countries were received for the three awards in…

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Holcim acquires ready-mixed concrete manufacturer in the USA

The building materials group Holcim has taken over the American company Cajun Ready Mix Concrete. Holcim is thus expanding its ready-mixed concrete business and focusing on growth in the North…

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Energy efficiency makes buildings more economical

Energy-efficient buildings are an important key to a successful energy transition. The IoT and network specialist Talkpool offers smart sensors that, in combination with a self-learning AI, can reduce energy…

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Tangible assets become indispensable

The monetary policy turnaround is here. But in Europe, including Switzerland, we do it in slow motion. Only real values offer investors protection against inflation and prospects for returns.

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Sika expands in Bolivia

Sika has moved into a new location in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The production of mortar and concrete additives can be doubled in the new production plant. With this…

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Edmond de Rothschild REIM finances repositioning of Hotel Londra

Edmond de Rothschild REIM, through the Edmond de Rothschild European High Yield I Real Estate Debt Fund and a separate fund managed for a German insurance group, has provided a…

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