The largest 3D-printed housing estate in the world is currently being built in Georgetown, Texas. With 100 houses, this innovative project is setting new standards in the construction industry. The use of state-of-the-art 3D printing technology not only promises efficiency and resilience, but also

Empa and Eawag have modernised their research campus in Dübendorf with the completion of three new buildings. The extension, known as "co-operate", provides space for innovative research and strengthens collaboration between the institutes.

The reforms to basic commercial training have been in force since August 2023 and ensure that young adults remain well trained and in demand on the labour market. The SVIT Zurich Vocational Trainers' Meeting on 10 September 2024 will focus on the current implementation and offer space for questions

Strabag uses a mobile crusher from Gipo at the Bürglen gravel works. It is used to recycle demolition material for road construction and concrete production. The recycling technology is environmentally friendly and space-saving, as there is no need for storage and

In around two months' time, the most important event in the Swiss construction and property industry will take place at the Trafo in Baden. Voting for this year's Real Estate Award is already underway and tickets for the award ceremony can be purchased

The investment required for energy-efficient refurbishments is more than compensated for by increases in value in the case of a pure heating system replacement. Comprehensive energy refurbishments can also be economically worthwhile. This is shown in a study by Wüest

Leica Geosystems has introduced improved locating devices for underground utility lines. The automatic detection is intended to protect both construction company employees and existing

Jerylee Wilkes-Allemann from Bern University of Applied Sciences advocates paying more attention to urban forests in urban planning. These urban forests are central to the future cityscape and contribute to cooling, air purification and

Every year, Hächler AG Umbau und Renovation carries out important maintenance work on the Vindonissa amphitheater in Windisch. Under the direction of Reto Schwitter, the maintenance of the joints in particular is carried out in order to protect the historic structure of the

Bartholet has completed work on the first station of an urban cable car in Varanasis. Once completed, India's first urban cable car will transport up to 3000 people per hour. For this purpose, 150 gondolas will be used over a total length of 3660

From now until 15 September 2024, those interested in the industry and the general public can cast their votes for the Real Estate Award 2024. This year, twelve outstanding companies and projects are up for election, divided into four categories: Digital, Sustainability, Project

Prices for multi-family homes in Switzerland rose by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the increase was even 4.0 per cent. These figures signal a continuing price recovery, despite a price level that is still 10.0

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 applications of aerogel materials in construction and convinced the jury with their efficiency

The Staatstheater Kassel will be renovated from the 2025/26 season. A versatile interim venue will be built for the transitional period. The client is the Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Kassel mbH

Construction expenditure in Switzerland rose slightly by 0.2 per cent in 2023. Investments in building construction fell by 0.3 per cent. Investments in civil engineering increased by 2.7 per

Cement recycling is a cost-effective and efficient way to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 in recycled cement paste. A study shows that this could reduce emissions from cement production by around 15

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

BAU 2025, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025, will present innovative solutions and new ways of tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges posed by increasing urbanisation. By 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities, which will

On 15 July 2024, construction work began on the new school building and the triple sports hall at Hofwil High School in Münchenbuchsee. The new buildings are intended to solve the current space problems and provide room for up to 600 pupils. Completion is planned for summer 2026, while the

The state and the city of Neuchâtel, together with institutional partners, have acquired an industrial complex in Serrières to expand the Swiss Innovation Park in Neuchâtel. The new innovation centre offers 7,000 m² of space for high-tech light industry and will create almost 400 new

The 32nd edition of ÖGA, the most important Swiss trade fair for the green sector, ended on June 28, 2024 with great success. Trade visitors and exhibitors were delighted with the quality, willingness to buy and organization of the trade

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and 26%. This analysis sheds light on the influencing factors and provides

The merger of arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie creates the new trade association ‘Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz’, which is committed to the future of the construction and recycling industry. With over 45,000 members and an organisation

A current study shows the stable development of the housing cost burden in Switzerland and examines the advantages that targeted subject promotion could have over the current property promotion as a housing policy

Price increases in building construction continued to slow down last year and most recently only amounted to 0.8 per cent. The current construction price index from the Federal Statistical Office shows a stabilisation of construction prices at a high level. The background and future developments

In order to remedy the acute lack of space at Zurich Opera House, construction of a temporary bridging building will begin in July 2024. This step is part of the "Future Opera" project, which includes the long-term renovation and expansion of the historic

The recycling of cement paste offers a low-cost and effective method of reducing emissions in cement production, as a new study by Imperial College London shows. With a reduction of up to 15% in emissions, this technology opens up promising prospects for the construction

The introduction of the Information System Allianz Bau (ISAB) by a broad alliance of employers' organisations and trade unions has driven digital change on construction sites. Within five years, ISAB has become an important information platform for the enforcement of generally binding collective

SBB has announced the winning project for a 40 metre high office building near the Regensberg Bridge in Zurich Oerlikon. The project by "Team Esch Sintzel" impressed with its innovative use of the shape of the site and high energy

Holcim is expanding circular building practices and has acquired the Belgian company Mark Desmedt. This acquisition extends Holcim's ECOCycle product range and strengthens its position in