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Partnership for the digitalisation of the property market in Zurich

Skribble, a specialist in digital signatures from Zurich, is partnering with the real estate service provider SMG Real Estate. This collaboration aims to digitize the real estate market by introducing…

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Historic election at the Swiss Association of Engineers and Architects

Susanne Zenker has been elected as the first female president of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA). This marks a historic moment in the nearly two-hundred-year history of…

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Greencity Vergé sets new standards in sustainability

In the Greencity district, south of Zurich's city centre, the Vergé construction project defines the standard for future-oriented, sustainable living. With the aim of completion by mid-2026, this project combines…

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New commercial property with innovative energy technology

Immatica AG has received the building permit for a modern commercial building in Kaltenbach, equipped with advanced photovoltaic and storage technology to maximize energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

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Investment in cement-free construction

Oxara has received significant investments from buildify.earth and Samih Sawiris in their pre-Series A financing round to advance their innovations in cement-free construction.

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Future development of residential construction activity in Switzerland

A recent study shows that despite the recent interest rate hikes, residential construction activity in Switzerland will pick up again in the medium term, supported by falling land prices and…

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Opening of the new innovation park near the Paul Scherrer Institute

In the presence of prominent political and academic figures, the Innovation Park Park Innovaare was inaugurated, offering advanced research and development infrastructures for a variety of high-tech industries.

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Sustainable infrastructure renewal in the canton of Vaud

In the canton of Vaud, investments are being made in innovative waste heat utilization technologies to increase energy efficiency and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

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Company opens macrofibre plant in Peru

Sika has opened a new hub for synthetic macro plastic fibers in Lima, Peru, to meet the growing demand in Latin America. This strategic expansion strengthens Sika's market position and…

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Modernisation and expansion of the south station

The extension and modernisation project for the southern fire station of Schutz & Rettung Zürich (SRZ) is an example of the innovative use of historic buildings and modern requirements for…

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Green cities as trailblazers for global climate impact

A comprehensive meta-study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) analyses the potential and challenges of urban CO2 removal methods. The study shows how cities…

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Continuation of the Basel region’s energy package planned until 2025

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is in favour of continuing the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until the end of 2025. In view of the ongoing successes and the current financial…

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EnergyMobilitySustainabilityZurich

Canton of Zurich promotes electromobility with over 52,500 parking spaces

The Canton of Zurich's charging infrastructure funding programme has made considerable progress since its launch a year ago. Over 3,000 applications have been submitted and more than CHF 18 million…

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The 24th report of the Zurich Heritage Society

The latest report from the Zurich Cantonal Monument Preservation Office presents comprehensive restorations and preserves the region's architectural heritage. The 24th volume covers a wide range of monuments from different…

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“Fischermätteli” first site with Minergie certificate

The "Fischermätteli" property project in Burgdorf BE, which was completed in 2023, is once again attracting positive attention. For the first time, a project has been awarded the prestigious Minergie…

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ConstructionProjectsSustainabilityZurich

Climate-neutral showcase neighbourhood

The city of Zurich is planning to set an example of climate sustainability with the "Net Zero Pilot Neighbourhood" project in the Binz/Alt-Wiedikon area. With a budget of CHF 7.7…

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CO2 removal in building materials: CDR alliance grows

Over the next few years, NextGen CDR will purchase CO2 removed from the air and permanently stored in building materials (carbon dioxide removal, CDR) from the Bern-based company Neustark at…

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ConstructionEnergyEastern Switzerland

SAK and NORM work together for greater energy efficiency

St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer…

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