Investments in the circular economy and decarbonisation strengthen CO2 strategy
Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green
Implenia builds large hotel complex in Andermatt
Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings
Solar power: first system of the second project in operation
Zaugg Schlieren AG commissioned the first third of its second solar plant in mid-October. The installed capacity is 98.28 kilowatts peak, which means that around 95 megawatt hours of solar power can be produced annually. The company plans to install solar systems with a total output of 271.47
Automated portfolio valuation tool revolutionises property analysis
The optimised SSREI portfolio assessment tool enables a comprehensive and automated assessment of the sustainability of existing Swiss properties. Thanks to the collaboration with the Swiss Facility Management Centre (SFGM), the tool facilitates the use of public data and significantly reduces the
Expansion of the Schoch office in the Zurich area
Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG acquired the Zurich-based company Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. Mohn Bürokultur will be retained as a brand and will operate as a branch office in Winterthur in future. With this takeover, Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG is continuing its growth strategy in the
Peter Baumgartner new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Admicasa
With Peter Baumgartner, former CEO of Etihad Airways, Admicasa Fondsleitung AG has gained an experienced and internationally networked management expert as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his extensive expertise, he will play a decisive role in shaping the future of the fund
Sika focuses innovation strategy on sustainability
At the Capital Markets Day in Zurich, Sika presented the company's growth plans, which are focused on sustainability and the circular economy. Sika aims to meet the construction industry's requirements for ecological and durable construction projects with innovative
Working together for attractive management
SVIT Zurich has been conducting a survey and several workshops since autumn 2023 to find answers to the shortage of skilled workers in property management. Based on the findings, initial measures are currently being defined and will be presented in the coming months. We were able to accompany the
Employee and staff appraisals – prepare yourself as an employer now!
Employee or staff appraisals are a widely established and "indispensable instrument of modern personnel management" in companies. Employees are not only given the opportunity to formulate their own feedback. Above all, the joint discussion with the manager should be an opportunity to openly reflect
Innovation Award 2024 goes to company from Schachen with ultra-high-strength building material
Mauderli AG has won this year's Innovation Award from the Central Switzerland Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHZ). The company from Schachen was honoured for its special ultra-high-strength fibre composite building material
Strengthening presence in the construction industry through acquisition in Slovenia
The SFS Group has acquired EPRO D.O.O. in Slovenia. The distribution partner in the construction industry specialises in components for flat roofs, lightweight construction and facades. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the Group's presence for fastening technology in the
Cantonal hospital: New brand identity under the banner of healing architecture
Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) will move into its new building, which is based on the principle of healing architecture, at the beginning of 2025. With a new logo and a modern brand identity, the hospital is focusing on positive and healing-oriented
New era and exciting finalists for the Real Estate Award 2024
The Real Estate Awards ceremony will take place at Trafo Baden on October 24, 2024. With a new concept, fresh categories and a modern focus, the award has been comprehensively revised to meet the changing requirements of the construction and real estate industry. The award provides a platform for
Investment in low-CO2 cement promotes market launch
Sublime Systems is also able to build its first commercial production plant for low-CO2 cement in the US state of Massachusetts with the help of an investment from Holcim. The start-up has developed a CO2-free electrochemical process for this purpose. Holcim will purchase the
Switzerland Innovation launches digital networking platform
Switzerland Innovation announces the launch of the new Innovation Community Platform - a digital tool to strengthen collaboration between companies, researchers, start-ups and industries in the Switzerland Innovation Parks at 16 locations across the country.