Synhelion and the Mexican cement producer Cemex are recording further progress in the development of fully solar-powered cement plants. After a pilot project, they raised the production of clinker to an industrially usable

Sika acquires Chema, a manufacturer of tiling products from Peru. With this acquisition, the specialty chemicals company expands its distribution channels in the Peruvian mortar market and also significantly expands its production

Die SBB hat der Arbeitsgemeinschaft IBD den Auftrag für den Bau des Tunnels Ligerz erteilt. Die Federführung innerhalb der Arbeitsgemeinschaft obliegt Implenia. Die Bau- und Immobilienfirma hat einen Anteil von 150 Millionen am Auftragsvolumen von 220 Millionen

Called the Urbanbox, iWorks' flexible photovoltaic solution has received scientific proof from a team at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences that it meets practical requirements. The foldable system is scheduled to go on sale at the end of

Wüest Partner has been awarded Great Place to Work certification for both Germany and Switzerland. With this certification, the international research and consulting institute Great Place to Work® recognises Wüest Partner's special commitment to shaping workplace

Sika übernimmt einen führenden Hersteller von Produkten für die Fliesenverlegung, der unter der Dachmarke Chema in Peru tätig ist. Mit der Akquisition baut Sika ihre Position im schnell wachsenden Markt für Mörtelprodukte aus und nutzt wichtige Cross-Selling-Möglichkeiten durch die

Zug-based building materials producer Holcim has acquired Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH, based in Mannheim. Its highly durable technical rubber products are expected to drive further growth of Holcim's roofing business in

Innovation does not just happen, but is the result of optimal corporate development that takes into account the three components of people, technology and

At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's

ARGE IBD, consisting of the partners Implenia (lead), Bernasconi and De Luca, was awarded the contract for Lot 2 "Ligerz Tunnel" by SBB. The total contract volume amounts to CHF 220 million, with Implenia's share at around CHF 150

AMAG has installed the second photovoltaic system in Cham on the roof of the public AMAG car park. As with the AMAG Zug site, which will open in June 2023, the electricity is to be produced for the company's own use or fed into the public

The company dormakaba, which specialises in access management for buildings, is the only practical partner participating in the openDBL research project funded by the European Union. The aim is to develop a so-called digital

Urban and neighbourhood planning takes on a new dimension in times of climate change. A question that urgently arises: How do you prevent heat build-up through buildings? The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed a tool that can calculate the microclimate in existing and

A la fin de l'année dernière, une caisse de pension suisse sur trois détenait plus de placements immobiliers que ne l'autorisent les prescriptions. C'est ce que montrent les données dont finews.ch a eu connaissance en exclusivité. Les caisses de prévoyance veulent maintenant corriger le tir -

The connection of BIM and SAP enables a seamless integration of data from the construction project and its efficient use in operations. The 'Data2Target' approach plays a central role here to ensure careful transfer and structuring of the data.

Reuse material instead of throwing it away - this is the principle of the circular economy. The construction industry is particularly material-intensive. That's why a lot of waste can be reduced and energy saved here. HSLU expert Stephen Wittkopf knows how this can be done and also where potential

The future campus of Empa and Eawag is nearing completion; it is intended to become an inspiring space for new ideas and innovations, also with a view to environmentally and climate-friendly construction of the future. The buildings and facilities are full of ideas for saving or generating energy

The Day of the Construction Industry, the traditional networking event of the Swiss Association of Master Builders SBC, took place in Lugano. Over 550 representatives from the construction industry and politics attended the event at the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura cultural centre. The main topic was

Das Projekt «àDisposition» verfolgt das Ziel, dank modularen Einbauten Zwischennutzungen einfach und nachhaltig zu ermöglichen. Vier Prototypen haben die Forschenden der BFH gemeinsam mit den Projektpartnern produziert und im DISPO in Nidau

Construction investments increased by 1.8% in nominal terms in 2022 compared to the previous year. Private renovation investments increased in particular. Investments in building construction increased by 2.3% and those in civil engineering fell by 0.1%. This is shown by the provisional results of

Independent analyst firm Verdantix ranks Siemens Smart Infrastructure as a leading provider of integrated security software for smart buildings. The software is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The global activities of Siemens Smart Infrastructure are managed from the headquarters in

Despite numerous macroeconomic challenges, PropTechs in the DACH region are seeing considerable financial inflows. A recent survey conducted by pom+Deutschland on the awareness of PropTech investors shows that money alone is not enough to establish oneself as an investor in the

EKZ, ewz and Stadtwerk Winterthur are planning a joint cooperation for the use of wind energy in the canton of Zurich. The three partners want to jointly realise wind energy projects in the potential areas to be examined by the canton of Zurich. With this cooperation, the three energy utilities are

ewz is pushing ahead with the expansion of solar power production: the city council has approved one-off expenditure for the development of a preliminary and construction project near the Savognin ski resort in Graubünden. Solar power is also to be produced in the Splügen-Tambo area in

As of 1 July 2023, Wüest Partner has incorporated QualiCasa AG into its Group. The aim of this step is to further expand the range of services along the entire real estate value chain and to strengthen its positioning as a first-class centre for construction

A new mobility app brings together public transport, micromobility solutions and private carpooling. It was developed by a consortium with ZHAW participation and can be

With an extensive computer simulation of the climate, global economy and global energy system, PSI researchers, together with colleagues from the USA, China, Ireland, Finland and Sweden, have analysed different possibilities for a climate

Allreal is acquiring a 75 000 square metre plot of land on Klosterstrasse in Winterthur ZH from Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG. The sale will be notarised in the next few days. The transfer of ownership is expected to take place in autumn 2023. The purchase price is CHF 96

With this building project, Swiss Prime Site wants to break new ground. With the 2226 building concept and the circular construction method, the company wants to move towards simplicity and more sustainability in its real estate developments. The JED (Join Explore Dare), a centre for innovation,

Buildup and smartconext have agreed on a strategic cooperation. They want to contribute to the digitalisation of the construction industry with a joint offer. In the process, product information from buildup will be integrated into smartconext's automated order