CompanyConstructionZurich

New production sites in Singapore and China

With two new plants in Singapore and the Chinese city of Xi'an, Sika aims to fulfil local demand even better and significantly reduce transport distances. The speciality chemicals company expects…

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EnergySustainability

New energy centre for the Limmat Valley

A team led by Zurich architects Penzel Valier AG will be responsible for the overall concept of Limeco's Limmat Valley Energy Centre. The team's consideration of the environment, economy and…

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BusinessConstruction

Property market remains attractive

The Swiss property market remains attractive for investors this year. This is the finding of a corresponding survey by EY. Six out of ten respondents expect growth in investment volume.

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CompanyConstruction

Facility management company passes into new hands

The Hälg Group is taking over Löwen Bau- und Betriebs AG from Lucerne. With this merger, the St.Gallen-based company intends to further expand its market position in Central Switzerland. From…

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BusinessConstruction

Strong price increase for condominiums

Raiffeisen sees a further rise in residential property prices. While prices for single-family homes are only rising moderately, the increase for condominiums is significant. The trend is likely to intensify…

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ConstructionNew constructionEastern Switzerland

Start of construction of the forest town Im Pantli

Halter AG has initiated the construction of Waldstadt on the forest clearing Im Pantli in Schaffhausen. In collaboration with Schaffhausen-based DOST Architektur GmbH, 214 owner-occupied flats are being built there.

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ConstructionSustainability

Sustainable wall elements dehumidify interiors

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a moisture-retaining and climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings. This could replace indoor air conditioning systems in…

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propTech

Efficient letting thanks to AI

SMG Real Estate uses innovative technologies to simplify the rental process and the creation of adverts. AI-supported solutions and a digital messenger make letting and communication more efficient. A milestone…

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Findings from the Canton of Zurich’s “Fokus Standort” programme

Around 150 stakeholders from business, science and administration discussed the future of the business location at the Canton of Zurich's "Fokus Standort" event. The focus was on skilled labour, technology,…

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Construction

More clarity for building lines in the canton of Zurich

The Government Council of the Canton of Zurich is proposing amendments to the Planning and Building Act in order to eliminate ambiguities regarding building lines. The amendments affect balconies, bay…

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ConstructionMobility

Preparations begin for harbour railway relocation in Basel

At the end of January, Basel-Stadt will begin preparatory work for the relocation of the harbour railway in order to create space for the urban development of the Klybeck and…

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Concrete as CO₂ storage

The "Mining the Atmosphere" research initiative shows that excess CO₂ from the atmosphere can be permanently stored in building materials such as concrete. With a storage capacity of up to…

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Graubünden supports digital innovation in timber construction

Uffer wants to digitalise its modular timber construction system QUADRIN. The canton of Graubünden is supporting the corresponding SmartFlow System project with up to around CHF 666,000.

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CompanyConstructionPeople

New management team for American construction business presented

Holcim has appointed its Chairman of the Board of Directors Jan Jenisch as President and CEO designate of the planned company in the USA. The head of Danfoss, Kim Fausing,…

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CompanyEnergySustainability

Innovative wind turbine enters test phase

VentoStream is about to start trial operation of its compact, efficient and quiet wind turbines. They combine modern aerodynamics with flow and turbine technology. The beta version of the prototype…

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SustainabilitySwitzerland

Swiss data ecosystem

The Swiss Data Ecosystem Contact Point has started operations. It helps authorities, companies and organisations to create secure and interoperable data spaces. The aim is to utilise the potential of…

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BusinessCompany

Record sales of Swiss multinational speciality chemicals group

At CHF 11.76 billion, Sika exceeded its record sales of 2023 by 4.7 per cent in the 2024 financial year. All market regions, synergies from the integration of the construction…

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Life cycle assessment calculator supports sustainable building

The life cycle assessment calculator from Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz enables the environmental impact of concrete to be calculated in a comprehensible manner. The online tool provides a basis for optimising…

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