4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window and facade manufacturer is investing around 35 million francs for this

Partino Mobile Energie AG and ecocoach AG have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies aim to offer their customers complex solutions in the field of sustainable energy generation and

The city of Illnau-Effretikon has signed a 50-year concession contract with Energie 360°. The Zurich energy supplier will provide district heating from its energy center in Volketswil to 3,000 households. Construction of the pipeline has already

Hanmin Cai from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is working on repurposing old smartphones for controlling building systems. This approach eliminates the need for CO2-intensive production of new computer chips for these

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland with food and goods for gastronomy, bakeries, and hospitals. Pistor is investing 18.5 million

The traditional Swiss company 4B is making a clear statement for the future of its Hochdorf location in the canton of Lucerne with an investment of around 35 million francs. With new production facilities and renewable energy supply, the company is preparing for successful further

In the course of a pioneering co-creation workshop, representatives of the city of Aarau and various companies and organisations took the first steps towards transforming Aarau into a leading cleantech location. This workshop, which took place on 18 March 2024, aimed to explore innovative and

The digitalisation of the Swiss real estate industry, in particular the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), is at the centre of current discussions. However, the latest "Digital Real Estate" study shows that the full potential of digital innovations has yet to be utilised, leading to a

CKW is building a new wood-fired heating centre in Schüpfheim. It will replace the old centre in Schüpfheim and supply winter electricity as well as heat. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 29

Implenia hat neue Aufträge für Grossprojekte in der Schweiz, in Deutschland und in Schweden erhalten. Das Volumen der vier Aufträge im Hoch- und Tiefbau summiert sich auf über 240 Millionen

Tanja Zimmermann and Martin Ackermann, Directors of Empa and Eawag, are researching ambitious projects to find solutions to the climate crisis. At the centre of their efforts is the vision of extracting CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it into valuable materials in order to counteract climate

Uster Technologies only uses electricity from renewable energy sources at its headquarters. Electricity consumption has been declining since 2019 thanks to investments to increase energy

Holcim hat Betriebsergebnis und Konzerngewinn 2023 im Jahresvergleich gesteigert. Mit seinem Rekordergebnis hat der Zuger Baustoffkonzern seine Finanzziele aus der Strategie 2025 bereits erfüllt. Auch bei der Umsetzung seiner Nachhaltigkeitsziele liegt Holcim auf gutem

After an intensive competition, the winning project "Little Marcel" for the expansion and renovation of the Boudry road construction centre has been chosen. The outstanding concept promises a sustainable and efficient future for the

The Swiss office market recorded a decline in demand last year, particularly in the peripheral locations of the major cities. The vacancy rate has risen to a record high, according to the latest data from property service provider

The increasing popularity of part-time work in Switzerland raises important questions regarding the impact on personal pension provision and the financing of the AHV. An analysis by UBS shows that part-time work poses significant challenges both for individuals and for the three-pillar

Holcim wird mit Greentown Labs, dem grössten Gründerzentrum für Klimatechnologien in Nordamerika, Innovationen für die Dekarbonisierung der bebauten Umwelt befördern. Dadurch will der Baustoffkonzern zu einem frühen Anwender neuer Spitzentechnologien

Company haben errechnet, dass eine Kreislaufwirtschaft für die bebaute Umwelt 13 Prozent CO2 im Jahr 2030 und 75 Prozent im Jahr 2050 einsparen könnten. Bis 2050 könnte sie Nettogewinne in Höhe von 360 Milliarden Dollar

In einer von PwC durchgeführten globalen CEO-Umfrage, an der 79 Schweizer CEOs teilnahmen, werden die Strategien und Einschätzungen zur Bewältigung der aktuellen wirtschaftlichen Volatilität beleuchtet.

Avobis is forecasting a favourable market environment for residential investment properties in the coming year. Due to falling inflation, the property service provider expects lower interest rates and therefore more market liquidity in its Outlook

Der Fensterbauer smartwindows erhält für ein Kunststofffenster das eco1-Zertifikat. Mit dem Fenster namens classico werden die Anforderungen von ecobau und Minergie-Eco

Limehome has secured a building in Zurich's old town. The hospitality tech company intends to realise digitalised design flats here. In the long term, Limehome is also aiming to expand into other regions of Switzerland. Initial talks with partners are already

Ina Invest has received the GRESB Sector Leader Award in the "Diversified" category for the entire Europe region. The award underlines the real estate company's successful sustainability

Implenia has been awarded two building construction projects in Germany. The construction and real estate company will realise two construction phases of an urban campus in Berlin and an office building in Essen. The contracts have a total volume of 100 million

Empa researcher Ellina Bernard is working to establish clay as a sustainable alternative to concrete. To this end, additives are being sought and standards for composition and load-bearing capacity are being defined. The project is funded by the SNSF with an Ambizione

Das Circular Cities Barometer von Holcim und Bloomberg Media zeigt, dass Zürich den Wandel zu einem kreislauforientierten Leben mit am schnellsten vollzieht. Unter den 30 grössten Städten der Welt liegt Zürich nach London, Seattle, Kopenhagen und Paris auf Platz

Implenia has improved its sustainability rating from Sustainalytics by one point. With 86 points, the construction and real estate company has consolidated its position as the industry

The Department of Construction and Transport of the Canton of Basel-Stadt has developed a CO2-negative asphalt together with a Basel institute for building materials technology. Thanks to vegetable carbon, it binds more CO2 than it causes. The high-quality road surface should considerably reduce

The Stiftung Umwelt Arena Schweiz shows the pioneering project Bauen 2050 Urdorf during guided tours. Interested parties are also shown a model flat in the CO2-neutral development. The programme is also suitable as a company outing. Among other things, recycled concrete was used in the

Urbanistica advocates for needs-based urban planning and affordable housing. The new association for good urban planning has launched a manifesto for sustainable urban planning. The manifesto aims to stimulate a discourse on urban planning and urban