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A Canadian research team has accidentally developed a super black wood that absorbs almost 100% of light. This groundbreaking discovery could revolutionize the efficiency of solar cells and the design…
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Hot months, hot heads: disputes between neighbours
Neighbourhood disputes increase in the summer months, particularly in connection with construction projects and animal noise. AXA-ARAG recorded a slight decrease in the number of reported cases, but conflicts over…
Bosch strengthens Home Comfort through mega-acquisition
Bosch has reached a significant milestone in the company's history by fully acquiring Johnson Controls' heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business for residential and small commercial buildings, as well as…
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Aerogel Architecture Award 2024 honors innovative projects
On July 12, 2024, the winners of the fourth "Aerogel Architecture Award" were announced on the Empa campus. Six projects in the categories "Realized Solutions" and "Student Projects" showcased impressive…
Helion realizes major solar project at Tensol Rail
Tensol Rail SA has commissioned a 3082.18 kilowatt-peak photovoltaic system. The system was installed by the Swiss company Helion and is one of the largest projects in the region. The…
Nüssli builds a theater in Kassel
The Staatstheater Kassel will be renovated from the 2025/26 season. A versatile interim venue will be constructed for the transition period. The project is led by the non-profit housing company…
New offices and meeting rooms completed in Bern
The Halter subsidiary Integral design-build has completed the Halter Group's new offices in Bern. The remodelling took around six months. The number of Halter workstations was increased from 40 to…
Further development of the district heating pipeline between Constance and Kreuzlingen
Energie Kreuzlingen, KVA Thurgau and Stadtwerke Konstanz are pressing ahead with the planning of a cross-border heating network. The partners want to draw up a preliminary project as a basis…
Schindler operates more profitably
Schindler achieved a revenue of 5.59 billion Swiss francs in the first half of 2024, representing a decline of 2.3 percent. Despite negative currency effects, the operating profit improved.
Strabag builds roads in the Weitblick district of Solothurn
The construction company Strabag is carrying out road, path, and utility work in the future Weitblick district of Solothurn. The district will provide housing for around 1700 people and as…
Revizto acquires investment from Summit Partners
Revizto hat sich eine Minderheitsbeteiligung des Investors Summit Partners gesichert. Das Kapital wird in den Ausbau des Teams, die Produktentwicklung und das internationale Wachstum investiert.
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Cement recycling is an affordable and efficient way to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 in recycled cement. A study shows this could reduce emissions from cement production by around 15…
Punkt Rufer supports Bern in the circular economy
Punkt Rufer is developing a program for Bern's Civil Engineering Office to strengthen the circular economy in construction projects and existing infrastructure. The focus is on knowledge transfer, innovation, and…
New partnership promotes regional networking in Eastern Switzerland
The IT rockt! association and collektiv AG have signed a cooperation agreement. Both organisations want to strengthen regional networking.
Housing market loses liquidity
Rising asking rents and fewer advertised properties are deterring tenants from changing their home. The supply of small and affordable flats in particular has fallen significantly. These are the findings…
Solar energy market to grow by 51 percent in 2023
In 2023, the expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland grew by over 40 percent for the fourth consecutive year, with a record value of 1641 megawatts. The growth was particularly strong…
Implenia wins major contract in Sweden
Implenia has been commissioned by the Swedish infrastructure authority Trafikverket to execute a construction phase of the Haga project in Gothenburg. This includes a railway tunnel and an underground station.
Halter realises BirsTower high-rise project in Muttenz
Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien AG.