A model project for Switzerland Ecological upgrading of the River Sihl
The Canton of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Railways are jointly revitalising a section of the Sihl in the Sihlwald forest. The aim of the project is to ecologically enhance…
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Davos Baukultur discusses sustainable transformation of the built environment
At its annual meeting in Geneva, the Davos Baukultur Alliance discussed approaches and practical models for a sustainable transformation of the built environment. Founded in 2023 in partnership with the…
Strategic cooperation improves property management processes
Planon will be working with PROMOS, a Berlin-based innovator of SAP technologies for the property sector. With this cooperation, the proptech company Planon, which is also based in Technopark Zurich,…
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Change of management at SVIT Switzerland decided
At their meeting in Lucerne, the delegates of the SVIT member organisations decided on extensive changes to the presidency. Michel Molinari will take over as President in 2025. Other key…
Real estate summit dedicated to digitalisation
On June 12, the Economic and Location Promotion Airport Region Zurich hosted its tenth Real Estate Summit in Dübendorf. 650 guests gained insights into current trends, digital technologies, and the…
Sustainable CO2 storage in the concrete plant
The Ch. Gerster AG gravel and concrete plant in Liechtenstein is the first company to use Neustark's CO2 storage process. This process helps to permanently bind CO2, thus reducing emissions…
Cement revolution thanks to mother-of-pearl structure
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a revolutionary cementitious composite with exceptional crack resistance and ductility. Inspired by natural mother-of-pearl, this composite could fundamentally change the construction industry.
Legal need for action in the event of construction defects
Der Nationalrat und der Ständerat erkennen den dringenden Bedarf zur Verbesserung der Gewährleistungsrechte bei Baumängeln. Trotz der erzielten Fortschritte bleibt die Problematik für private Bauherren und Immobilienkäufer bestehen, da der…
Successful completion of the preliminary project for the Horw campus
The Horw campus is on the verge of a decisive further development: the preliminary project for the expansion and modernisation has been successfully completed. The next phase of this pioneering…
The new GIS browser as a public service for professionals and private individuals
The Canton of Zurich has launched the new GIS browser at geo.zh.ch/maps. The popular tool, which displays geographical information on interactive maps, has been completely revamped. Modern, user-friendly and with…
New mortar plant opens in Liaoning
Sika has inaugurated a new plant in Liaoning, China, creating a site for the manufacture of mortar products. With this production facility, the company aims to optimally fulfil market demand…
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Opening date announced for new building of Baden Cantonal Hospital
Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) will move into its new building in February 2025. With a usable area of 76,215 square metres, it will offer around 30 percent more space than…
Study on home ownership in Switzerland published
Houzy has published a study on the behaviour of homeowners. It is intended to illustrate both the current and future behaviour of homeowners.
Majority do not want to reduce living space
Most Swiss people do not want to reduce their living space if they have an excess of rooms. This was revealed by a study conducted by the Zurich University of…
New fountain enriches recreation area at Lancy-Bachet railway station
The construction company Walo Bertschinger has enhanced the recreation area at Lancy-Bachet station in Geneva with a unique fountain. With a harmonious combination of stainless steel, flowing water, and the…
New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry
The Canton of Zurich has introduced a new pipeline cadastre portal that, since May 1, 2024, centrally and freely provides information about all above-ground and underground supply and disposal pipelines.…
New player in the UK recycling market
Holcim has acquired the British company Land Recovery. This supplier of recycled rail ballast and demolition material for the production of ready-mix concrete, precast elements and asphalt brings Holcim closer…
New wooden apartment blocks with innovative TS3 technology
In Zollikerberg, two apartment buildings in timber construction were recently built, creating a link between Zurich city centre and idyllic nature. Thanks to an innovative connection technology called TS3, the…