Sika increased its sales in the first quarter by double digits compared to the previous year. This resulted in a record sales of 2.65 billion Swiss francs for the specialty chemicals group. The acquisition of MBCC last year significantly contributed to this positive

Im Zentrum Zürichs entsteht mit CoolCity ein innovatives Projekt für nachhaltige Energieversorgung. Durch die Kombination von Wärme- und Kältetechnologien wird ein zukunftsweisender Schritt zur ökologischen Stadtentwicklung

Tamedia announced the creation of a Digital Hub, which is intended to drive the company's digital transformation as a central element. Led by Patrick Rexroth as Chief Digital Officer, the hub aims to strengthen Tamedia's digital capabilities and accelerate its growth in the digital

ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the shortage of skilled workers. The occasion also served to introduce a new job platform

A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This approach could significantly reduce the use of fossil

The new "IK-Report-App" represents a significant innovation in building contaminant assessment, particularly in dealing with asbestos. Developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the app enables efficient and accurate recording and analysis of asbestos contamination, making it an

In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims to sustainably revolutionize cement production and capture around

The cantonal development plan for the planned expansion of the inert material landfill Chalberhau in Rümlang, developed with broad participation of relevant stakeholders, is available for public review. This provides citizens and interest groups with the opportunity to actively participate in the

Medusoil has been commissioned by the Canton of Vaud for a cooperative project to utilize demolition and excavation waste. Partners are Texum SA and Agramat SA in Payerne

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 were 41.6 million tons, 3.5 million tons lower than in 2021. Emissions decreased significantly, especially in the building sector. This is shown by surveys conducted by the Federal Office for the Environment. The development is attributed to the mild

Dormakaba has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This recognizes the Rümlang-based locking technology company's commitment to sustainability. Dormakaba also scores high on sustainability with Institutional Shareholder Services and Morgan Stanley Capital

The real estate company RTAG is constructing its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is intended to be not only an attractive feature of the city but also a model for environmentally friendly and sustainable

The real estate experts at UBS expect that prices for condominiums and single-family homes will only rise slightly in 2024. A stronger price dynamic is forecasted from 2025 onwards. The prices for office spaces are expected to stabilize at a low

Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in

The fourth touristic experience meeting ERFA was held under the direction of the project developer Gutundgut in Nendaz VS. The gathering of touristic destinations focused on

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy

Alternative living concepts for the 55+ age group are gaining popularity. Projects such as the "zusammenhalt" cooperative in Winterthur and Winkelhalden AG in Oberrieden demonstrate that an engaged community is key to success. Developers and investors can benefit from these concepts while

The unique structure of Zurich, with its 12 districts and 34 neighborhoods nestled between the Limmat River and Uetliberg, provides a picturesque setting for over 428,700 residents and 1.4 million people in the metropolitan area. Zurich's economic diversity and strength, combined with its high

Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of

The State Council has approved the communal structure plan and the structure plan for Corsier's pedestrian routes. Both are aimed at preserving the municipality's identity as a rural community while at the same time meeting the challenges of the canton's urban development and the new legal

As part of the efforts towards a circular economy, the amount of waste disposed of in landfills in the canton of Zurich has been significantly reduced. For the waste that cannot be recycled, careful planning and selection of new landfill sites ensures long-term disposal

The EU project HEATWISE, supported by a consortium of European companies and research institutions, aims to fully integrate the waste heat from IT infrastructures into the heating systems of buildings. This approach pursues the ambitious goal of establishing a zero-waste principle in the energy

The first Swiss Hydrogen Congress took place in Yverdon-les-Bains on 28 March. Participants from the worlds of science, business and politics came together to examine the topic from various angles. The event was a success and was organised in cooperation with Planair, CleanTech Alps and the Western

The software companies Axept and PropBase have agreed on a strategic collaboration. The aim is to digitalise the property sector in its entirety. Axept will take over PropBase software solutions and supply its own commercial

Single-family homes cost 3.9 per cent more and owner-occupied flats 3.1 per cent more in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, prices for single-family homes rose by 1.4 per cent, while those for condominiums stagnated.

Adding up to two storeys to residential buildings should increase the number of flats in cities. This is what the FDP is proposing together with FDP Urban. The maximum height should be raised by at least three metres in all residential areas, except in the case of townscape and monument

Ina Invest Holding Ltd. has completed the merger with its subsidiary Ina Invest Ltd. The property company now operates under the name Ina Invest Ltd. The merger is associated with an increase in market capitalisation to around CHF 280

Baden is reviewing the current development master plan for the Galgenbuck area in Baden-Dättwil. With an area of 15 hectares, it is the city's last large and contiguous settlement

For the third time, the Glarner Kantonalbank is awarding a sustainability prize to promote forward-looking projects in the canton. Ideas in the fields of environment, society, and economy can now be submitted. The prize money is 10,000