Tensol Rail SA has commissioned a photovoltaic system with 3082.18 kilowatt peak. The system was installed by the Swiss company Helion and is one of the largest projects in the region. The electricity generated is used for internal

The Staatstheater Kassel will be renovated from the 2025/26 season. A versatile interim venue will be built for the transitional period. The client is the Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Kassel mbH

From autumn 2025, Fernwärme Wetzikon AG will purchase heat from the KEZO waste incineration plant in Hinwil. Two contracts regulate the heat supply for the next 50

The Halter subsidiary Integral design-build has completed the Halter Group's new offices in Bern. The remodelling took around six months. The number of Halter workstations was increased from 40 to

Implenia is in first place in a swissreputation ranking of the most important construction and property companies in Switzerland in terms of media reputation. Swiss Prime Site is at the top of the list of

Schindler generated revenue of CHF 5.59 billion in the first half of 2024, which corresponds to a decline of 2.3 percent. Despite negative currency effects, the operating result

Construction expenditure in Switzerland rose slightly by 0.2 per cent in 2023. Investments in building construction fell by 0.3 per cent. Investments in civil engineering increased by 2.7 per

Revizto has secured a minority stake from investor Summit Partners. The capital will be invested in expanding the team, product development and international

Apartment blocks belonging to the property fund Akara Swiss Diversity Property PK (ADPK) are to be equipped with new charging stations for electromobility. AEW Energie AG is responsible for planning and operating the charging

Swiss Life Asset Managers has completed a capital increase for its property fund. Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties raised CHF 610 million in the process. This puts the fund among the five largest listed property funds in

Cement recycling is a cost-effective and efficient way to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 in recycled cement paste. A study shows that this could reduce emissions from cement production by around 15

Punkt Rufer is creating a program for the Bern Civil Engineering Office to strengthen the circular economy in construction projects and existing infrastructure. The focus is on knowledge transfer, innovation and pilot

The IT rockt! association and collektiv AG have signed a cooperation agreement. Both organisations want to strengthen regional

In 2023, the expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland grew by over 40% for the fourth year in a row, reaching a record figure of 1641 megawatts. Growth was particularly strong in industry, commerce and apartment

Implenia has been commissioned by the Swedish infrastructure authority Trafikverket to execute a construction phase of the Haga project in Gothenburg. This includes a railway tunnel and an underground

maison (Schweiz) AG has raised a six-figure sum in a financing round. According to the company, this secures the financing of maison.work. The new funds are intended to help accelerate the growth of the marketplace for office and commercial

Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien

Swisspower AG launches a platform for local electricity communities to simplify administrative processes. Automation significantly reduces the burden on energy

BAU 2025, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025, will present innovative solutions and new ways of tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges posed by increasing urbanisation. By 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities, which will

The University of St. Gallen will install another photovoltaic system on the roofs of the Alumni House and the Hans-Ulrich Auditorium. This supports the HSG's goal of achieving net-zero carbon neutrality by

Switzerland is experiencing a sharp decline in birth rates. This demographic change has far-reaching economic and social consequences. In this article, we shed light on the causes and possible consequences of this

Fabian Maag and Marc Willi win the regional Siemens Excellence Award 2024 for their innovative bachelor thesis on maximising winter electricity through snow-free PVT modules. Their findings show considerable potential for increasing the electricity yield by melting

Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the Manor department stores' group for the Jelmoli building. Manor's move into the Jelmoli building near Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is a central component of the building's sustainable

On 15 July 2024, construction work began on the new school building and the triple sports hall at Hofwil High School in Münchenbuchsee. The new buildings are intended to solve the current space problems and provide room for up to 600 pupils. Completion is planned for summer 2026, while the

The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and finding joint

The state and the city of Neuchâtel, together with institutional partners, have acquired an industrial complex in Serrières to expand the Swiss Innovation Park in Neuchâtel. The new innovation centre offers 7,000 m² of space for high-tech light industry and will create almost 400 new

The 32nd edition of ÖGA, the most important Swiss trade fair for the green sector, ended on June 28, 2024 with great success. Trade visitors and exhibitors were delighted with the quality, willingness to buy and organization of the trade

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and 26%. This analysis sheds light on the influencing factors and provides

With retroactive effect from 1 July 2024, Privera AG has fully taken over the business activities of VERIT Immobilien AG, a subsidiary of Avobis Group AG. All VERIT locations and employees will be integrated so that customers will continue to receive the same level of support as

In future, Zurich's lake water will heat and cool the city centre. To this end, ewz is realising the CoolCity energy network - one of the largest lake water networks in Switzerland. Operated with 100 per cent renewable energy, it is an important milestone for the city of Zurich on the way to the