Zurich once again the smartest city in the global IMD Smart City Index
For the fifth time in a row, Zurich was ranked as the smartest city in the world in the global IMD Smart City Index. Geneva and Lausanne also achieved strong…
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Urgent fight against subsidence; major cities are sinking
In China, the ongoing construction boom combined with excessive groundwater extraction is leading to a serious problem: many large cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, are increasingly sinking. This development could…
High-temperature heat storage could make the industry more sustainable
A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This…
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The construction of a CO2-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf
In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims…
Holcim takes over Argentinian company Tensolite
Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from…
Schréder acquires 49 per cent of Photinus
Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of…
DHG launches sale of its first residential project in Dubai
DHG Properties beginnt mit Bau und Verkauf der Helvetia Residences in Dubai, seinem ersten Projekt in der Region. In den Wohnimmobilienkomplex mit 430 Wohneinheiten unterschiedlicher Grösse investiert der Immobilienentwickler umgerechnet…
Demathieu Bard takes over Steiner Construction SA
Zürich/Montigny-les-Metz - Die Steiner AG schliesst den Verkauf ihrer Tochter Steiner Construction an die französische Bau- und Immobiliengruppe Demathieu Bard ab. Damit will Steiner die Konzentration der Firmenaktivität auf die…
Market expansion in Europe: company strengthens position through acquisitions
The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new construction project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work…
Circular companies postpone Earth Overshoot Day
Circular enterprises can push back the Earth Overshoot Day. It marks the date when demand exceeds the planet's resources for the full year. A concrete developed by the Swiss construction…
Dormakaba exhibits doors in the Next Facade and Design Studio
The locking technology company dormakaba is a new partner of Wicona's Next Facade and Design Studio industry platform. Dormakaba is presenting access solutions such as sliding and revolving doors at…
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Oper Credits collects 11 million euros
Oper Credits AG has received EUR 11 million from investors in a Series A financing round. With this, the young company wants to expand its lead in digital mortgages throughout…
Sika posts record sales
Sika increased its sales in the first half of 2022 to a record CHF 5.25 billion. The operating profit of the Zug-based building materials group increased disproportionately to CHF 842…
EU funds two Holcim cleantech projects
The cement producer Holcim receives money from the European Union for two of its cleantech projects. The association of states is involved in measures to capture, use and store carbon…
Swiss Prime Site selects four start-up ideas
The real estate company Swiss Prime Site has invited four young PropTechs to its accelerator program to refine their business models for the real estate sector. The aim is long-term,…
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.
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…
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.