ConstructionEnergySustainabilityZurich

ETH spin-off teaches the construction industry how to save money

With a pioneering technology, 4QT shows how fuel consumption and emissions of heavy construction machinery can be massively reduced. The ETH spin-off focuses on sustainable innovation and proves in practice…

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ConstructionProjectsSwitzerland

Densification and residential construction over railway tracks

A development on and above railroad tracks could create urgently needed space for new apartments in Swiss cities without disrupting the flow of public transport. Josef Dittli's proposal opens up…

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ConstructionSustainabilitySwitzerland

Construction industry at the center of future flood protection

The increase in heavy rainfall poses new challenges for Switzerland. Surface runoff already causes the majority of flood damage today. The Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks advocates an active role…

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ConstructionEnergyRefurbishmentSustainability

Disbursements of subsidies for energy-efficient refurbishments stagnate in 2024

The disbursement of subsidies for energy-efficient renovations stagnated in 2024 for the first time since 2016 and totalled CHF 528 million. The subsidies reduced the energy consumption of buildings by…

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ConstructionEnergyProjectsSustainability

Feasibility study for regional wind farm launched

Axpo is examining the construction of a wind farm with seven wind turbines in Rüthi and Sennwald in the canton of St.Gallen. They would supply renewable electricity for the average…

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CompanyConstructionEnergySustainability

New partnership promotes permanent carbon removal

Swiss and Neustark have entered into a multi-year partnership to reduce CO2 emissions. The technology developed by the ClimateTech start-up aims to permanently mineralise carbon from aviation by 2030.

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CompanyConstruction

Swiss kitchen manufacturer expands presence in Germany

Suter Inox AG announces its market entry in Germany. In September, the family-run company will be showcasing its high-quality stainless steel fixtures at the Küchenmeile trade fair in Löhne and…

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CompanyConstructionProjectsSustainability

Timber trading company opens modern site in Obernau

After 65 years in Kriens, Herzog-Elmiger AG has moved to its new headquarters in Obernau. The inauguration of the new site on 23 and 24 August 2025 also marked the…

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ConstructionEnergyProjectsSustainability

Basel tests CO2-free operation of construction sites

The canton of Basel-Stadt is trialling the potential for CO2-free construction site operations. In a pilot project with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the planning office…

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CompanyConstruction

New training program for real estate professionals launched

Naef has launched a program to train real estate professionals. The Naef Académie is a six-month in-house training program that combines practical work with theoretical modules led by experts.

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ConstructionMobilityZurich

Modernization boosts urban mobility in Zurich

Fatzer from Romanshorn has supplied two new hauling ropes for the Rigiblick funicular in Zurich. Following its modernization, the funicular will resume operations in the autumn.

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ConstructionProjectsSwitzerland

Simple building needs courage and less bureaucracy

In Switzerland, "simple building" is not failing because of the law, but because of uncertainty, overregulation and a lack of trust. SIA legal advisor and National Councillor Beat Flach calls…

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ConstructionZurich

Lock-in effect blocks the housing market

The gap between asking rents and existing rents is growing. Many tenants are staying in apartments that no longer suit their living situation for fear of higher costs. The phenomenon…

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ConstructionpropTechRegions

Barrier-free doors thanks to invisible damping system

Dormakaba has launched a new soft-closing system for doors. IST Home is designed to enable doors to be opened and closed gently and to provide barrier-free access in living areas.

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Northwestern SwitzerlandConstructionPromotion

Swissbau 2026 provides strong impetus

From January 20 to 23/24, 2026, the Swiss construction and real estate industry will meet at Swissbau at Messe Basel. Under the motto "Setting new impulses together", the concentrated expertise…

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ConstructionMobilityRegions

Track construction and modernisation at Speicher station

Walo Bertschinger supports track construction work in the municipality of Speicher. The municipality is planning to remodel its railway station for the long term. Construction is scheduled to end in…

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ConstructionProjectsSustainability

Gebäudeversicherung Bern joins forces with Designform for sustainable remodelling

Björn Ischi and his Designform GmbH have redesigned the first floor of GVB - Gebäudeversicherung Bern. Removed materials were directly recycled. GVB employees were involved in the planning and realisation.

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CompanyConstructionpropTech

Robot system optimises lift installation in Singapore

Schindler R.I.S.E, a robotic installation system for lifts, has been installed in the new Shaw Tower in Singapore. Schindler's installation system reduces manual labour and improves safety and overall efficiency…

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