The Federal Council has instructed the responsible federal department to draw up a plan for the next stage in the expansion of the transport infrastructure. This is based on a report by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), which defines priority

Sika has expanded one site each in China and Brazil and built a new plant in Morocco. The globally active speciality chemicals company for construction and industry aims to benefit from the growth of the construction industry in these

Energy supplier AEW begins construction work on the expansion of the Kaiseraugst heating network on 4 November. The first phase of the "Ast Dorf" project should be completed by Christmas, with the second phase starting in

Mobimo has laid the foundation stone for two further buildings in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier with project partners and members of the authorities. The property company will realise the courtyard and hall building with 126 rental flats on the southern part of the Rockwell site by

To achieve its climate targets, the city of Zurich is paving the way for an innovative, fossil-free heat supply in densely built-up neighbourhoods. A new study sheds light on efficient approaches and the infrastructure required to realise the ambitious net-zero target by

The extension and modernisation project for the southern fire station of Schutz & Rettung Zürich (SRZ) is an example of the innovative use of historic buildings and modern requirements for emergency services. The "FUCHS" project skilfully guides the listed fire station into the future. It sets new

A recent survey shows that 78% of Swiss people support a faster expansion of green electricity production. This comes in the run-up to the vote on the new Electricity Act, which is intended to significantly drive forward the energy transition in

Die beiden Kammern des Parlaments haben ihre Differenzen zum Bundesgesetz über eine sichere Stromversorgung mit erneuerbaren Energien bereinigt. Damit sollen Wasser-, Wind- und Solarkraft künftig verstärkt ausgebaut werden

Renato Piffaretti and Thomas Walter are taking over the management of CSL Immobilien as dual leaders. They succeed CEO Yonas Mulugeta, who is leaving the company at the end of

In Spreitenbach, work has begun on the expansion of the existing Neumatt heating network. A second furnace line is being built in the woodchip heating system. After completion, more heat consumers will be

Inventx AG, the digitalisation and IT partner of leading Swiss banks and insurance companies, has appointed Reto Zeidler as its new Head of Cyber Security as of 1 June 2023. He is responsible for the provision of security services as well as the further development and expansion of the security

SBB is planning to expand the railway line between Zurich and Winterthur on behalf of the federal government. This will make it possible to eliminate this bottleneck in the Swiss rail network and to realise the necessary expansion of services in urban and long-distance rail transport. The project

With the expansions of the "Bern West Performance Enhancement", SBB is creating more capacity for rail traffic in Switzerland, especially in the Bern area. For example, a tunnel and a new Europaplatz Nord stop are being built in Holligen. The project is now open to the

As part of the planned listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the fund management company of the Helvetica Swiss Living Fund (HSL Fund) is planning a capital increase of up to CHF 150 million in the second quarter of 2023. The capital raising will be used for the further expansion and optimisation of

The A2 and A14 have reached their capacity limits - the Lucerne bypass should ease the situation thanks to the expansion and adjustments on the A2 and A14 as well as two new tunnels, each with two

The extension of Basel SBB station has got off to a good start. After three months, the first bay of the temporary passerelle is in place. 119 of the total of 308 bored piles for the expansion of the track and platform facilities have been constructed. From the end of 2025, the extensions will

Lucerne will receive a through station in 2040 at the earliest, which will enable shorter travel and transfer times as well as more frequent timetables. In addition, the entire canton will benefit from an expansion of public

The majority of Chur's voters voted in favour of an investment contribution of 80 million Swiss francs by the city to the district heating network. The total costs for the expansion by the electricity, water and heat supplier IBC amount to over 300 million Swiss

The Bossard Arena is to be expanded on a tenant model. The project partners, the City of Zug, Kunsteisbahn Zug AG and the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ) have agreed on this. The EVZ is to realise and finance the expansion as the main user of the arena. The city of Zug will remain the

The Energy Committee of the National Council (UREK-N) has pushed ahead with the consultations on the Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply with Renewable Energies with a high degree of time commitment. This will make it possible to discuss this urgent business in the National Council as early

Die St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) und die Heizplan AG spannen bei der Fachkräfteausbildung zusammen. Ziel ist ein Ausbau der Versorgung mit Solarstrom in der

Heute Freitagnachmittag hat CKW offiziell mit dem Bau des Wasserkraftwerks Waldemme in Flühli begonnen. Regierungsrat Fabian Peter freute sich über den künftig heimischen Strom aus dem Entlebuch und CKW-CEO Martin Schwab betonte, wie wichtig der Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energien in der Schweiz

Der Solaranteil der Standardprodukte von Energieversorgern macht weniger als die Hälfte des schweizweiten Anteils von Solarenergie am Stromverbrauch aus. Swissolar fordert, den Solaranteil an diesen Anteil anzupassen. Damit könne auch der Ausbau von Solarstrom gefördert

Um die Schweizer Energieziele rascher zu erreichen, müsste Sonnenenergie auch ausserhalb von Siedlungen geerntet werden. Doch dem stehen häufig raumplanerische Hindernisse im Weg. Swissolar, die Schweizerische Energiestiftung und die ZHAW zeigen gemeinsam Lösungen auf.