The Sursee municipal council has adopted a counter-proposal to the municipal initiative in favour of an independent and ecological energy supply by a large majority. This will make a combination of greenery and solar panels standard on flat

Holcim and Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund support start-ups in the sustainable construction sector. 14Trees and Paebbl benefit from this support to drive forward sustainable construction projects and develop new

With its new energy and climate strategy, the cantonal government of Zug is focussing on innovation and cooperation. The aim is to reduce energy requirements, promote renewable energies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, all stakeholders, from the economy to

Susanne Seitz is the new Head of the Siemens Buildings Division. The aim is to expand Siemens' leading position in the buildings market and promote intelligent and sustainable buildings through digital

Lustenberger & Dürst SA is committed to sustainability and has commissioned two solar installations at its sites in Hünenberg. With a total output of 557 kilowatts peak, the company now covers 60 percent of its electricity requirements

With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, as an analysis at food manufacturer HACO

Ina Invest and Cham Group are examining a merger that could lead to a leading real estate company in Switzerland. The merger is being pursued as a merger of equals. The shareholders are due to vote on this in spring

On 24 October 2024, the Real Estate Awards ceremony will take place at Trafo Baden, where outstanding companies and projects from the real estate and construction industry will be honoured. The evening offers a platform for dialogue between leading players in the Swiss economy and politics as well

XUND is building a new site on the Suurstoffi site in Rotkreuz. The new building there for the Central Switzerland Health Education Centre is being built by Zug Estates and is due to be ready for occupancy in 2028. The Alpnach training centre will then be

WWZ from Zug is expanding the district heating pipeline in the Ennetsee region. In future, the pipeline will use waste heat from the Perlen waste incineration plant to supply the region with environmentally friendly heat. Construction should be completed by fall

The Alpnach military airfield is getting a new car park for vehicles and a multifunctional extension. The Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport is investing CHF 18 million in the project. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 21

Zug Estates has placed another green bond in the amount of CHF 100 million. The bond is aimed at institutional investors and is intended to further promote the sustainable development of real estate in the Zug

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visited the expanded Strüby AG production center in Root on 15 August 2024. The delegation was able to experience a world premiere: the world's first fully automated board stacking machine that produces solid wood

Sika has more than doubled its production capacity in Bekasi, Indonesia. The company is thus responding to the strong growth in the construction sector and at the same time expanding its sales network in the

The Lucerne cantonal government is applying for an additional loan of CHF 14.25 million for the cantonal administration building on Seetalplatz. This is necessary due to increased personnel requirements and additional structural

Gira is now also represented in Switzerland with its own sales company. The building technology specialist has chosen Feusisberg as its headquarters. To ensure a successful market entry, the German company initially wants to focus on the field of building

The University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is introducing a four-day course on construction organization from 24 September. The course is aimed at construction professionals and offers practical exercises and theoretical principles to deepen specialist knowledge in

Schindler generated revenue of CHF 5.59 billion in the first half of 2024, which corresponds to a decline of 2.3 percent. Despite negative currency effects, the operating result

Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power

Holcim will expand AI-based machine intelligence to over 100 plants worldwide over the next four years. The AI will predict disruptions and avoid failures to increase operational efficiency and capacity for

The consortium of Implenia and Frutiger has been awarded the contract to build the Sisikon Tunnel. The tunnel construction is part of the Neue Axenstrasse project and includes extensive underground engineering works. Construction will start in mid-2025 and is expected to be completed by

P.A.W. Hub AG plans a new business and educational center in Luzern Nord. The project, combining creative business solutions, educational institutions, and residential and commercial buildings, has received building permits and is now seeking

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 promote sustainable solutions and

CKW has begun constructing a measuring mast on Ruswilerberg to collect wind and weather data for a planned wind farm. The mast also monitors bat activity, temperatures, and humidity. The data aims to ensure the economic viability and environmental compatibility of the wind

The canton of Zug, an internationally recognised business location, is facing up to the challenges of the global minimum tax introduced by the OECD. Through targeted investments in social projects and sustainable innovations, the canton plans to offset potential disadvantages and ensure its

The building materials producer has broken ground on a facility in Belgium to produce carbon-free cement. The GO4ZERO plant in Obourg aims to produce 2 million tons of net-zero cement annually by 2029. With an investment of over 500 million euros and support from the European Innovation Fund, the

The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of

In the course of the September 2023 session, the Lucerne Cantonal Council requested an external review of the operating concept for the new Lucerne Theatre. The preliminary evaluation by METRUM Managementberatung now confirms that the financial requirements have been met and gives the green light

The Association of the Timber Industry, Lignum, has awarded the new event hall at Campus Sursee the "Swiss Wood" label. This label identifies wood that has grown in Swiss or Liechtenstein forests and is locally processed. The use of wood in construction is appreciated for its lightweight,

Axon Active Holding AG has begun the expansion and renovation of its historic headquarters to transform it into a center for digital