Researchers from Empa, the University of Bristol and TNO investigated emissions of the extremely climate-damaging gas HFC-23 from Teflon and coolant production. Despite positive developments, their results show that global reduction measures are not yet being implemented across the

Neur.on AI Solutions from Fribourg, led by founder and CEO Paula Reichenberg, wins the “Early-Stage Start-up of the Year” category at the Swiss Fintech Awards 2024 and receives prize money of CHF 36,000. GenTwo and Johannes “Johs” Höhener were also honored at the award ceremony in

The Basel-Stadt government council has presented a comprehensive concept for expanding the district heating network. In addition to the renovation of roads and streetcar tracks, large inner-city areas are to be greened and unsealed in order to improve the urban

The RECIPE consortium was selected as part of the SWEET funding program to strengthen the resilience of the Swiss energy infrastructure. The project aims to analyze the risks posed by climate change and the energy transition and to develop measures for

Sika has more than doubled its production capacity in Bekasi, Indonesia. The company is thus responding to the strong growth in the construction sector and at the same time expanding its sales network in the

Schindler hat einen Großauftrag für The Avenues – Riyadh gewonnen. Insgesamt 293 Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige werden für das riesige Mehrzweckprojekt geliefert und installiert, das ein Einkaufszentrum, Hotels, Wohnungen und Büros

The Federal Council has confirmed the election of André Wyss to the SBB Board of Directors. The experienced CEO of Implenia is expected to take over the chairmanship of SBB from Monika Ribar in 2026, having been elected to the Board of Directors in

In collaboration with Marti Construction, the start-up Oxara from Dietikon has realized the interior fit-out of a school building in Confignon using sustainable clay concrete. The material reduces CO2 emissions and creates a unique

Procimmo is planning a capital increase to expand the Residential Lemanic Fund. With investments in Lausanne and Geneva, the company is aiming for further growth while maintaining the quality of its

46 Swiss architecture firms were honored at the best architects awards 2025, including four with gold. The annual awards honor the best architectural projects in Europe and are presented by an international

Implenia is preparing for a significant change in leadership. CEO André Wyss will leave the company at the end of March 2025 to focus on new mandates. His successor will be Jens Vollmar, the current Head of the Buildings Division. There will also be changes in the management of the Civil

With the start of construction of the "FORUM UZH", the University of Zurich is marking a milestone in the further development of Zurich as a university location. The innovative new building will provide urgently needed space for teaching and research from 2030 and expand the university

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has appointed Dr Sandro Principe as the new Director Business Customers for SMG Real Estate. Principe succeeds Marcel Meier, who has successfully built up the B2B business and will be focussing on his doctoral studies in the future.

A recent study by Flinders University in Australia shows that sinks in private households and hospitals harbour dangerous microbes that can lead to serious infections such as pneumonia and Legionnaires' disease. What is particularly alarming is that the diversity of bacteria in private households

Empa researchers are using innovative sensor technology and mathematical models to investigate smart solutions for optimising the indoor climate. The aim is to improve well-being in the workplace and at the same time utilise energy more

SVIT Zurich offers property professionals a practical solution for safety when working alone. With the new "e-mergency" app, employees can effectively protect themselves from emergencies and call for help during external

The National Council's Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of two bills concerning changes to tenancy law. The amendments are intended to restrict the contestation of initial rents and make it easier to prove local and neighbourhood

The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September

Swiss Life Asset Managers is acquiring Condecta AG from Winterthur. The asset manager specialising in real estate and infrastructure wants to expand the presence and product portfolio of the modular construction

ERNE AG is renovating the Bad Zurzach AG northern bypass. The construction company is using innovative solutions such as composite to cover cable shafts. The small workplace in the tunnel poses a

Gira is now also represented in Switzerland with its own sales company. The building technology specialist has chosen Feusisberg as its headquarters. To ensure a successful market entry, the German company initially wants to focus on the field of building

Pforzheim-based ease GmbH has acquired the Munich-based subsidiary of Helvengo AG. The acquisition of the Zurich-based insurance company's German business is intended to complement ease's range of services. The two companies have already worked together in the

Prices for condominiums were slightly higher in July than in June. By contrast, prices for single-family homes fell at the same time. Asking rents also fell. These are the findings of the latest Swiss Real Estate Offer Index published by the SMG Swiss Marketplace

HighStep Systems AG has joined the Swiss industry association for personal protective equipment. The company develops innovative fall protection systems that are used in various industries

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) wants to reduce emissions in its operations to net zero by 2030. The bank is focussing on sustainability and climate protection with technologies such as CO2 capture, pyrolysis and storage in

Mobimo Holding AG achieved strong growth in its operating result in the first half of 2024. A significant sales profit and successes in the rental and development area contributed to a substantial increase in net

Sika has acquired the construction chemicals manufacturer Vinaldom in the Dominican Republic. This acquisition strengthens Sika's position in the fast-growing market and opens up new cross-selling opportunities through expanded production capacity and a wider product

The University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is introducing a four-day course on construction organization from 24 September. The course is aimed at construction professionals and offers practical exercises and theoretical principles to deepen specialist knowledge in

The Department of Construction and Environment of the Canton of Glarus has anchored the settlement and extraction areas of the municipality of Glarus North in the cantonal structure plan. These stipulations follow the approval of the communal utilisation plan and provide planning and legal

Plants use the sun's energy to produce sugar, which trees can convert into wood. Wood is an environmentally friendly building material that has been used by people for a long time. Today, the entire wood value chain provides around 80,000 jobs in Switzerland, which corresponds to approximately 2%