Commercial use and solar energy: development of the Papieri site is progressing
The site owner HIAG is upgrading a further 6000 square metres of the Papieri site for temporary commercial use by the end of the year. Padelta AG will be operating padel courts in a paper machine hall from 2025. A Jump Factory site is also planned. Librec will prepare the recycling of car batteries
Baden Cantonal Hospital focusses on local companies and sustainability
The Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) has finalised the construction contracts. The new building, which costs CHF 580 million, generates a high level of local added value. 97 per cent of the companies come from Switzerland, mostly from the cantons of Aargau and
New Managing Director and change of Board of Directors at the location promotion organisation
The Board of Directors of Greater Zurich Area AG has appointed Lukas Huber as the new Managing Director. The relocation expert follows in the footsteps of Sonja Wollkopf Walt. Huber joined the location marketing organisation as an analyst in
Bernex major project – an urban crossroads with housing and jobs
The vast urban project at Bernex in the Lake Geneva region involves the creation of 1,600 housing units and as many jobs in the first phase. The aim is to create a total of 5,700 new housing units and 5,700 new jobs by 2030, while preserving the region's agricultural
Winner of the architectural competition for the Confignon school
The "Cé Qu'É Lainô" project has been chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the construction of the new secondary school in Confignon. The jury highlighted the remarkable balance and flexibility of the project, which is both architecturally convincing and meets the various
The Geneva Natural History Museum unveils its energy vision
Geneva's Natural History Museum closed its doors on 1 January 2024 for a year to undergo major renovation work. The transformation will involve not only the exhibition rooms, but also the extension of the building to accommodate the collection and research facilities. The aim is to create a modern,
Green Village Geneva: a model of sustainable urban development
At the heart of Geneva's international community, the Green Village is a forward-looking project that promotes sustainable ways of living and working. This innovative concept includes residential buildings, offices, a hotel and a conference centre, all integrated into a green and technologically
The Quai Vernets project in Geneva with 12,400 homes
The innovative Quai Vernets project represents a major step forward in Geneva's urban development, with sustainability, diversity and social inclusion at its heart. In collaboration with the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the City of Geneva, the new district is becoming a model of sustainable
Zehnder strengthens ventilation business in Spain and Portugal
The Zehnder Group is expanding its residential ventilation business in Spain and Portugal. By acquiring the Spanish company Siber, with locations in Les Franqueses del Vallès and Madrid, Zehnder strengthens its market position in Southern
Ariane Widmer Pham talks about architectural culture and sustainable urban development in Geneva
Ariane Widmer Pham, winner of the Brandenberger Foundation prize, shares her vision, role and views as a member of the foundation's board and as an architect. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of building culture in dense urban areas, particularly in Geneva, and stresses the importance
Building cooperatives should act more confidently
At the 13th delegates' meeting of Wohnen Schweiz on June 20 in Solothurn, association president Daniel Burri emphasized the need for cooperative housing. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin praised the non-profit developers and called for concrete measures to create affordable
Geneva Economic Area – A dynamic centre for international cooperation and a high quality of life
Known the world over for its economic vitality and excellent living environment, Geneva constantly attracts highly qualified workers from all over the world. The city offers an ideal combination of professional opportunities and a first-class environment for a fulfilling
Implenia and Frutiger win construction contract for Sisikon tunnel
The consortium of Implenia and Frutiger has been awarded the contract to build the Sisikon Tunnel. The tunnel construction is part of the Neue Axenstrasse project and includes extensive underground engineering works. Construction will start in mid-2025 and is expected to be completed by
Future Perfect launches project for circular construction
The Future Perfect association, together with various professional associations and an educational publisher, is launching a project to integrate circular building into vocational training. The goal is to teach skills for the reuse and recycling of building
Laurent Decrue new member of the Board of Directors of newhome.ch AG
newhome.ch AG has appointed Laurent Decrue, an important figure in the Swiss start-up scene, to its Board of Directors. With his appointment, Newhome is pursuing the goal of further developing itself as an industry-friendly property
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group takes over moneyland.ch
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has acquired the online comparison service moneyland.ch. Founded in 2013, the service will continue to operate as an independent brand within SMG's "Finance & Insurance" business unit, as the company announced on Tuesday. The takeover includes 100 per cent of the shares
New career opportunities for career changers in the property industry
Many people think about switching to a completely new career field. For Claudio Kuhn, the conditions in his current professional life have changed, which is why he is looking for a new and exciting challenge that involves customer contact and marketing activities. He has been toying with the idea
Intergenerational living as a challenge and an opportunity
Angesichts des demografischen Wandels und der alternden Bevölkerung steht die Gesellschaft vor der Herausforderung, geeignete Wohnformen zu finden. Eine vom Bundesamt für Wohnungswesen unterstützte Studie zeigt, dass gemeinschaftliche Wohnformen wie das Generationenwohnen vielversprechende
How a Switzerland of 10 million can succeed
Am 28. Juni 2024 versammelten sich über 700 Fachleute der Schweizer Baubranche zum «Tag der Bauwirtschaft» in Zürich-Oerlikon. Gian-Luca Lardi, Präsident des Schweizerischen Baumeisterverbands, skizzierte die Herausforderungen einer 10-Millionen-Schweiz und präsentierte Lösungsansätze zur
Meier Tobler Group AG sells Lüftungshygiene AG to Hälg Group
Die Meier Tobler Group AG gibt bekannt, dass sie die Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG an die Hälg Group verkauft hat. Mit dieser Transaktion fokussiert sich Meier Tobler stärker auf ihre Kernbereiche Handel, Wärmeerzeugung, Klimasysteme und Service. Die Hälg Group wiederum nutzt diese
New strength in Swiss Equans Switzerland
Bouygues Energies & Services und Equans firmieren ab dem 1. Juli 2024 offiziell als «Equans Switzerland». Dieser Zusammenschluss, der Ende 2022 initiiert wurde, bringt ein starkes Unternehmen hervor, das den Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung und Dekarbonisierung gewachsen ist und diese
CDE market analysis 2024 with a focus on BIM functionalities
The consulting firm pom+, which specialises in the real estate industry, has published its latest market analysis on Common Data Environments (CDE) for 2024. The analysis shows that many CDE solutions have made significant progress in terms of BIM