Buildup and Smartconext together for digitalisation in the construction industry
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
Uri wants to strengthen its business location in the long term
The previously applicable economic development strategy dates back to 2016. Since then, Uri as a business location has developed positively. The opening of the new cantonal railway station in Altdorf, the valorisation of Werkmatt Uri, the development of tourism in Andermatt and the establishment of
Raegipark topping-out ceremony: work progressing according to plan
The ambitious "Rägipark" construction project at Althardstrasse 30 in Regensdorf is taking more and more shape despite numerous challenges. And is on schedule despite challenges such as the corona pandemic, the Ukraine war and supply chain interruptions. The building owners Allianz
Transformation programme to strengthen the Dormakaba company
Dormakaba is launching a transformation programme to further drive customer focus and strengthen the company for the future to achieve its medium-term goals. As a result, the company expects to achieve cost savings of approximately CHF 170 million and a net reduction of up to 800 full-time
Former Steghof substation in Lucerne with protected status
The former electricity substation at Sternmattstrasse 3 was partially destroyed with a conversion in the late sixties. As the owner of the building, ewl energie wasser luzern is taking up the request of various interest groups to examine the value of the remaining building
Lasers enable internet backbone via satellite
Optical data communication lasers can transmit several dozen terabits per second despite many disturbing air turbulences. This has been demonstrated by scientists from ETH Zurich together with European partners between the Jungfraujoch and Bern. This should soon make the costly construction of
“Charter for Circular Building” twelve big ones make headway
When twelve of the biggest construction companies in Switzerland commit to the circular economy, it has an impact. Today, too many raw materials are still irretrievably lost in construction. If fewer non-renewable raw materials and energies are used, the construction industry will become much more
Alpine solar plant planned at the Madrisa mountain railway
Repower, together with the municipality of Klosters and Klosters-Madrisa Bergbahnen AG, is planning to build an alpine solar plant at the Madrisa mountain railway. With an installed capacity of 12 MW, the plant in the "Züg" area could fully supply both the mountain railway and a large number of
Johannes Hoehener becomes new Chairman of the Board of Directors of newhome
The newhome.ch AG has appointed Johannes Hoehener, a digital thought leader, to the top of the board of directors. The current president Jan Werkman will take over the role of vice president from him. With the castling at the top of the board of directors, the real estate portal is supporting its
The Swiss are in favour of the rapid expansion of renewable energies
87 percent of the Swiss want to further expand renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydropower. To achieve this, the majority (52 percent) are also prepared to dig deeper into their pockets. These are the results of the Energy Trend Monitor 2023, which was commissioned by STIEBEL ELTRON and
Use of stationary hydrogen fuel cells to support the energy transition
The increasing use of photovoltaic and wind energy in the future, which depends on the time of day and weather conditions, poses risks for the Swiss electricity grid. One solution is the use of hydrogen as an energy storage medium, which can be used for environmentally friendly electricity and heat
The Swisscanto Collective Foundation and Supra Collective Foundation return to the name Servisa
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Swisscanto Collective Foundation, together with the Swisscanto Supra Collective Foundation, is returning to its original names: "Servisa Collective Foundation" and "Servisa Supra Collective Foundation". In this way, the foundations are reaffirming their
Global Survey Results on Office Use: “What Tenants Want Worldwide”
International real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), in collaboration with CoreNet Global, the global professional network of corporate real estate managers, conducted a survey in February and March 2023 on tenant behaviour in the changed working environment following the Corona
“NEST provides the ideal environment to further develop our innovation”
Building façades hold great potential for producing and saving energy. Today, however, this potential is still too little used. As part of the NEST HiLo unit, researchers from the Architecture and Building Systems Group at ETH Zurich have developed an innovative adaptive solar façade that
AEW Energie AG receives Energy Transition Award in the area of mobility
AEW Energie AG has once again been recognised for its leading role in the energy transition. The energy company received the coveted award from EUPD Research for the third time. The award underlines AEW's outstanding achievements, this time in the area of
Höhn + Partner AG moves into the future: Newly founded Hoehnpartner AG
The renowned architectural office and total company Höhn + Partner AG from Dübendorf announces a significant step towards the future. After more than 30 successful years in residential construction, especially in the area of home ownership, a milestone is
Three-storey timber construction for new training centre in Meiersboda
The general planning team with the architects atelier tsu GmbH from Chur and studiospazio/bersa inc. from Zurich won the open project competition for the new civil defence training centre in Meiersboda with the "ZicZAC" project. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring
Build faster – thanks to virtual reality
Building flats has become almost impossible in many regions of Switzerland for a variety of reasons. The demand for flats is increasing, while construction activity is decreasing. Ursina Kubli, Head of Real Estate Research at ZKB, explains: "If we don't build more flats, we're visibly running into
Plant-based insulation as a CO2 sink?
Empa researchers want to develop a new type of insulating material from plant-based raw materials from waste, WHICH permanently binds the CO2 it contains by means of a special heat treatment - and thus acts as a CO2 sink. After the buildings have been deconstructed, this "plant carbon" together
Collaborative project delivery models (IPA, Design Build, etc.)
Large construction projects pose numerous challenges that can impair the success of the project. These include too many participants, complex requirements, unclear specifications from the client, separation of planning and execution, and silo thinking among the
Change of baton at the SVSM
At the general assembly of the Swiss Association for Site Management SVSM, Beny Ruhstaller handed over the presidency after eight years. He not only shaped the association, but also made a name for himself over the past 20 years as "Mister Glattpark" and ensured that marketing also became a topic
ETH Zurich and EPFL launch green energy coalition
Together with partners from politics, science and industry, ETH Zurich and EPFL want to advance solutions for the storage and transport of renewable energy sources. The goal: a climate-neutral and flexible energy system for Switzerland. Around 20 partners and industrial companies have already
Public sector in Uri acquires majority shareholding in EWA-energieUri, Altdorf
The Canton of Uri and the Corporation of Uri will in future hold the majority of shares in the electricity company EWA-energieUri with 51 percent. In this way, the cantonal government is fulfilling the mandate of the cantonal council and the cantonal parliament of Uri the mandate of the corporation