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Holcim and Amazon support start-ups for sustainable construction

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 technologies.

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Sustainable circular economy in the construction industry

The 2024 autumn event organised by Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz will shed light on the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy in the construction industry. The focus will be on…

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Zug adopts sustainable energy targets

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…

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A new standard in the canton of Zurich

There will soon be a decisive change in property planning in the canton of Zurich. New buildings must be designed to be "bird-friendly" in future. The Zurich Cantonal Council has…

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Innovative approaches to property management

In an era of constant change in the property industry, SVIT Zurich has created a practical training course that specifically addresses new challenges and opportunities in the sector. This full-day…

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New grid platform facilitates self-consumption of solar power and battery storage

The Valais start-up Evaarist is launching the autarcie.ch network platform for more self-sufficiency in your own solar power production. Battery packs are designed to improve the self-consumption of electricity from…

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Switzerland’s first low-pressure turbine commissioned in Martigny-Bourg

Forces Motrices de Martigny-Bourg (FMMB) has commissioned the first Swiss low-pressure turbine. It can generate 850,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in the existing run-of-river power plant in addition to the…

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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…

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Smart buildings for the future

The city of Schaffhausen is using predictive heating measurement systems to manage its buildings more efficiently. The technology, which is based on machine learning and building physics, promises considerable energy…

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Solar energy on rails: new concept

Sun-Ways gets the green light for the first pilot project to install solar modules on tracks. The start-up, founded in 2023, will test the modules on a 100-metre-long track near…

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Negative emissions for a climate-neutral future

Energie 360° öffnet den Markt für CO2-Entfernung und bietet interessierten Unternehmen und Privatpersonen Zertifikate für Negativemissionen an. Mithilfe der Pyrolyseanlage von Bioenergie Frauenfeld wird CO2 aus Restholz entzogen und dauerhaft…

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Future-oriented urban development in Bern

A visionary project, Wankdorfcity 3, is taking shape in Bern, creating new living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a vibrant district that will provide around 500…

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Project funding from LadenPunkt – Apply now!

The LadenPunkt project funding supports innovative solutions in the field of e-charging infrastructure for cars. This year, the focus is on charging at the place of residence and work, with…

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Buildings as carbon sinks

The construction industry is on the brink of a revolution. In future, buildings could not only be CO2-neutral, but even CO2-negative. The Empa initiative "Mining the Atmosphere" is pursuing precisely…

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Findings from the Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024

The Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024 emphasises the urgent need to put health, sustainability and resilience at the heart of construction and renovation projects. The study shows that only a holistic…

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Decarbonisation of buildings possible through timber construction

The Zurich-based PropTech start-up Timber Finance enables building owners and investors in the building sector to monetise their climate performance in timber construction through CO₂ storage certificates for the first…

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Binding Prize for Biodiversity 2025

The Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation invites applications for the prestigious Binding Prize for Biodiversity 2025. For the fifth time, we are looking for innovative and pioneering projects that set…

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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…

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