Research project promotes the reuse of concrete in construction
The Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève (HEPIA) is investigating the reuse of concrete slabs from demolition work as part of the CUT project. The aim of…
The Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève (HEPIA) is investigating the reuse of concrete slabs from demolition work as part of the CUT project. The aim of…
Sika is expanding its activities in Central Asia with the founding of a new subsidiary in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The company, which specialises in construction chemicals, intends to improve its market…
Ypsomed has opened a new toolmaking facility in Solothurn. With the investment of 25 million Swiss francs, the medical technology company is expanding its capacity to design and manufacture tools…
The Road Traffic and Navigation Office of the Canton of Berne has a space problem and a building substance problem. For years, one of the canton's most important administrative authorities…
On May 11, 2026, Switzerland will have used up the natural resources it is entitled to for the entire year. What sounds abstract is a precise warning signal - and…
In der Schweiz wächst jedes Jahr mehr Holz nach, als verbraucht wird. Trotzdem landet in Schweizer Bauten oft billiges Importholz. Der Nationalrat hat jetzt genug davon – und setzt ein…
Sky-Frame and the Institut für Werkstoffsystemtechnik Thurgau (WITG) want to determine the corrosion risk for materials such as aluminium or stainless steel using a global index. The manufacturer of frameless…
The construction industry is facing a system change and the canton of Fribourg wants to actively shape it. With CHF 290,000 from the new regional policy, the economic development agency…
Obrist interior AG is expanding its production capacity through the acquisition of the American company Display Craft Manufacturing Co. The acquisition enhances customer proximity, shortens delivery times and enables the…
Building materials producer Holcim improved its recurring operating profit margin by 90 basis points to 18.3 per cent in the first half of 2025. The construction company's recurring operating profit…
The construction chemicals group Sika has reported revenue of CHF 2.49 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing growth of 0.9 per cent in local currencies. The main drivers…
The circular economy is still often held back by a lack of clarity regarding the application of existing regulations. This is shown in a report compiled by ecos in Basel…
North America’s first passive house is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The BioHaus on the Waldsee Campus of Concordia Language Villages was built at the time by Stephan Tanner and his…
The Burkhalter Group has once again improved its financial performance in the 2025 financial year. Thanks to sustained high demand, the building services provider recorded revenue growth of 1.8 per…
Halter AG has handed over a modern nursing home to Swiss Life in Bern's Wylerquartier. The complex, operated by the general tenant Domicil Bern AG, has 112 modern residential units.…
Migros Eastern Switzerland has begun modernising its operations centre in Eastern Switzerland. The sustainable remodelling of the building, which was constructed in 1979, is intended to meet business developments for…
Walo Bertschinger AG is involved in an infrastructure project between Tägerst and Buchenegg. By the end of 2027, a road, drainage systems and engineering structures will be newly constructed or…
The 19th edition of the Bauen Wohnen trade fair will take place from 16 to 19 April at the Tägi Wettingen Event Centre. The event marks the start of the…