Location promotion and labour market
State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda has appointed Martin Saladin as the new Head of the Directorate for Location Promotion and Martin Godel as the Head of the Labour Market and…
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Reference interest rate remains unchanged
The reference interest rate remains unchanged at 1.75 percent in June, as announced by the Federal Housing Office. Rent adjustments based on this rate are currently not possible. The next…
global partnership for sustainable architecture
The company Energy Vault from Lugano and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) from Chicago are collaborating to integrate gravity energy storage systems into building design. This technology…
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BID Equity takes over Zurich-based company
The Hamburg-based software company BID Equity is acquiring Zurich-based Realview AG, a provider of modern software solutions for construction project management. Together, they plan to build a leading software group…
Company wins second contract for Rogfast tunnel project
The construction company Implenia, together with its partner Stangeland Maskin, has won a second contract in the Rogfast tunnel project. The 8.8-kilometer-long E02 Kvitsøy tunnel will be built under the…
Inauguration of a photovoltaic system at Limeco
The Limmattal regional utility Limeco has inaugurated a photovoltaic system with 624 solar panels on the roof of the wastewater treatment plant. This generates 252,000 kilowatt-hours of green electricity, primarily…
First use of CPC concrete slabs in building construction
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is using CPC concrete panels in high-rise construction for the first time. These innovative carbon-reinforced concrete panels significantly reduce the carbon footprint and…
Expansion of solar installations in Zurich
The city of Zurich's energy provider ewz is expanding its solar installations and offering citizens the opportunity to participate in new locations. With a total of 55 installations, solar power…
Sika sets ambitious emission reduction targets
The Science Based Targets Initiative has validated Sika's emission reduction targets. Sika plans to reduce emissions by 30.4% by 2032 and by 90% by 2050. Simultaneously, the company continues to…
Future-oriented heat supply in Zurich’s inner-city neighbourhoods
To achieve its climate targets, the city of Zurich is paving the way for an innovative, fossil-free heat supply in densely built-up neighbourhoods. A new study sheds light on efficient…
New chapter for mortgage brokers with new offices in Zurich
The mortgage broker my hypotheca has relocated its headquarters from JED in Schlieren to the Atmos Tower in Zurich. The brokers offer personalised mortgage advice and access to over 30…
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Authorisation granted for sustainable office building complex
Green Spin has received approval to build a sustainable office complex. In three years, companies focusing on sustainability will move in. The complex offers modular rental spaces and is certified…
University of Bern makes Postgasse even greener
Die Universität Bern startete 2023 das Projekt „Die grünste Gasse der Welt“ mit einer Begrünungsaktion in der Postgasse. Ziel ist es, die biologische Vielfalt zu erhöhen, das Stadtklima zu verbessern…
Stephanie Kiener succeeds Jasmina Ritz at Limmatstadt AG
Stephanie Kiener will take over the operational management of Limmatstadt AG in August. She succeeds Jasmina Ritz, who will withdraw from operational activities at the end of the year. Kiener…
Merger of two platforms for residential property and tradesman agencies
Houzy from Zurich and Devis.ch from the Canton of Vaud have decided to merge their companies. This merger aims to reach a wider audience and further strengthen the real estate…
Energy crisis 2022 leaves its mark on the financial year
Region Energie Solothurn posted a loss of CHF 760,374 in 2023. The regional supplier blames the high purchase prices for energy, which it has not fully passed on. Gas sales…
Researchers use AI to develop new solar cells
Researchers at EPFL have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify new materials for use in solar cells. They found 14 promising materials.
Partnership for the development of sustainable earth building materials
ERNE AG and Oxara AG have agreed to collaborate on the development of sustainable clay-based building materials. The goal is to set a new standard for sustainability in the Swiss…