The Hälg Group is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik, thereby expanding its presence in Toggenburg. The takeover secures the continuation of all jobs and promotes cooperation in the area of air conditioning and

Real estate agent Betterhomes makes completion of SAQ certification compulsory for all agents working in the company. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed through regular further

BKW wants to increase its earnings before interest and taxes from the current CHF 620 million to CHF 1 billion by 2030. To achieve this, the Bern-based energy supplier plans to invest CHF 4 billion, at least half of it in Switzerland. The investments are to be financed from free cash

Sika has acquired the mortar company Chema in Peru. With this acquisition, Sika is aiming for growth in the dynamic market for mortar products and is creating new opportunities for cross-selling with related products from its

With the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the European Space Agency (ESA) is opening a new centre for space innovation in Switzerland. In close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), disruptive technologies in the fields of quantum research, materials research and

The canton of Schaffhausen has a large number of ISOS inventory areas. The town of Schaffhausen and municipalities such as Hallau and Neuenkirch are listed. For landowners, this can lead to restrictions on future building

Dimanor adds Leica Geosystems' machine control and construction surveying solutions to its portfolio. This gives customers in the heavy industry from numerous states in Mexico access to the latest construction

The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech

Steel system supplier Jansen is investing several million Swiss francs in the expansion of its production site in Oberriet. New production halls and a modern coating facility will increase capacity and strengthen competitiveness. The logistics area is also being comprehensively

Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic

Strabag has almost completed the renovation of the historic pedestrian subway on Mythenquai in Zurich by working through the night. The construction site is due to reopen to passenger and road traffic at the end of

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green

Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings

Residenture AG is working with onOffice GmbH to integrate the digital auction platform into the CRM system. This enables easier and more efficient real estate marketing for brokers, prospective buyers and

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing

Zaugg Schlieren AG commissioned the first third of its second solar plant in mid-October. The installed capacity is 98.28 kilowatts peak, which means that around 95 megawatt hours of solar power can be produced annually. The company plans to install solar systems with a total output of 271.47

The optimised SSREI portfolio assessment tool enables a comprehensive and automated assessment of the sustainability of existing Swiss properties. Thanks to the collaboration with the Swiss Facility Management Centre (SFGM), the tool facilitates the use of public data and significantly reduces the

The AS Chur Süd consortium has commissioned STRABAG to replace the bridge edge beams of the Sommerau subway in Chur. The timber construction team from the Schlieren-based construction company developed a customised solution for the tight space

Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG acquired the Zurich-based company Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. Mohn Bürokultur will be retained as a brand and will operate as a branch office in Winterthur in future. With this takeover, Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG is continuing its growth strategy in the

Dormakaba was honored with four awards in three categories at the Iconic Awards 2024 for innovative architecture in Munich. The locking technology company impressed with solutions for access control, access and time

With Peter Baumgartner, former CEO of Etihad Airways, Admicasa Fondsleitung AG has gained an experienced and internationally networked management expert as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his extensive expertise, he will play a decisive role in shaping the future of the fund

Building materials producer Holcim acquires OX Engineered Products in the USA, a company specialising in insulation systems. Its annual net sales total 136 million

Lista Office LO is expanding its LO Education table system with the mobile LO Solo table now also available in a lower adjustment range. This means that it can also be used in the primary school

At the Capital Markets Day in Zurich, Sika presented the company's growth plans, which are focused on sustainability and the circular economy. Sika aims to meet the construction industry's requirements for ecological and durable construction projects with innovative

SVIT Zurich has been conducting a survey and several workshops since autumn 2023 to find answers to the shortage of skilled workers in property management. Based on the findings, initial measures are currently being defined and will be presented in the coming months. We were able to accompany the

Location promotion Limmatstadt AG welcomes three new members to its community. SEQUOIA Legal & Advisory, Hotel harry's home Zürich-Limmattal and Acasa Immobilien GmbH contribute to economic diversity in the Limmat Valley with their

Susanne Seitz is the new Head of the Siemens Buildings Division. The aim is to expand Siemens' leading position in the buildings market and promote intelligent and sustainable buildings through digital

Cilander sells its properties in Herisau, with the western part of the site being taken over by Herold Taxi AG. After Cilander ceases production in Herisau, Herold Taxi AG will relocate its operations to the new

Employee or staff appraisals are a widely established and "indispensable instrument of modern personnel management" in companies. Employees are not only given the opportunity to formulate their own feedback. Above all, the joint discussion with the manager should be an opportunity to openly reflect

Mauderli AG has won this year's Innovation Award from the Central Switzerland Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHZ). The company from Schachen was honoured for its special ultra-high-strength fibre composite building material