The Innovation Foundation of Schwyzer Kantonalbank has participated as lead investor in the seed financing of Sintio AG. The start-up from Freienbach has developed software for the intelligent operation of charging stations for electric

Romande Energie invests in yord. Thanks to sensors and artificial intelligence, the application from the Fribourg-based start-up optimises heat consumption in buildings. It reduces heating-related energy consumption by up to 40 per cent without intervening in the heating

SIX Group is investing in the Spanish company OpenBrick. It is developing a digital platform for the issuance, management, trading and settlement of tokenised securities linked to real estate projects. It is due to receive its EU licence via the Spanish stock exchange in

Madrisa Solar AG has given the go-ahead for the preliminary work on the solar installation at the Klosters-Madrisa mountain railway. The plant will generate 17 gigawatt hours of electricity at 2000 metres above sea level. Klosters, EKZ and Repower each hold a one-third stake in the

Rhenus Logistics AG is opening its Swiss logistics centre in Möhlin in January 2025. Around 80 employees will be supported there by 30 robots and seven RoboShuttles. The photovoltaic system on the roof will generate 1 million kilowatt hours of electricity per

Halter Group AG is to become the majority shareholder of the Pilatus Arena in Kriens, which is currently under construction. The 4,500-seat arena is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. Halter holds 70 per cent and Caranto AG from Lucerne 30 per

The jury of the Prix SVC Zurich Economic Area 2024 has decided in favour of Hawa Sliding Solutions AG. Four other companies from the region were selected for the final. The SME award is based on innovative strength and

The majority of the population of the municipality of Pratteln has approved the construction plans for the Bredella West neighbourhood. Building owner Ina Invest from Opfikon can now begin the transformation of the industrial site into a living, working and residential

Halter AG can begin planning for the construction project on Bogenstrasse in St. Gallen. The project for a new high-rise building has been approved for special utilisation

Neustark has been awarded a long-term contract by AXA Switzerland to reduce CO2 emissions. The company is to use innovative technologies to capture and mineralize around 1800 tonnes of CO2 by 2030. This supports AXA Switzerland's climate

The 103rd immoTable Zug brought together leading minds to discuss economic growth, sustainable urban development and innovative projects. Visionary approaches and concrete solutions demonstrated the diverse opportunities and challenges that characterise the Zug region.

TIMBERHAUS is the start of an EU-funded research project aimed at advancing timber construction in Europe. Over the course of four years, innovative technologies will be developed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector and use wood more

AEW Energie AG has opened its first ground-mounted photovoltaic system in Spreitenbach. The 1414 modules generate electricity for around 140 households per year and temporarily use a pre-polluted area for the Energy Strategy

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is part of the European research project TIMBERHAUS. A total of 19 partners from ten countries want to promote timber construction in

Griesser has fitted the Dorint Resort & Spa in Locarno/Riazzino with awnings. The architectural firm responsible, TIGESTIM, selected the Solozip and Soloscreen products from Griesser for their elegance, reliability and low

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000 megawatt hours of heat per year. It will be fed 90 per cent with wood

Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a lack of suitable properties for second purchases. These are the findings of a study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug at Lucerne

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

Lynus has founded Enerfin AG, which develops and operates tenant electricity systems for residential properties. With intelligent software for optimizing energy flows, the company offers benefits for tenants, landlords and the electricity

Primeo Energie founds Primeo Battery AG to develop and operate large-scale batteries for renewable energies throughout Switzerland. The batteries are intended to compensate for weather-related fluctuations and promote the energy

Dormakaba is realigning its "Shape to Growth" strategy and focusing on innovation and efficiency. With reduced complexity and increased performance, the company aims to become the leading provider of access

The new DroneHub at Empa and Eawag's NEST enables innovative drone and robotics technologies to be tested. Researchers can test repairs using drones, environmental interactions and building protection using robotics under real

A 47-storey high-rise building is being built in Vienna's Donaustadt district as part of the VIENNA TWENTYTWO project. KONE JumpLifts are being used to make the construction process more efficient. After completion, modern elevator solutions will be

Energie Ausserschwyz AG has completed the expansion of the district heating network in Lachen. With a length of over 26 kilometers, the network will supply around 40 customers with sustainable heat from the wood-fired power plant in Galgenen from

The members of the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents (SMK) are cautiously optimistic about the year 2025. 57 per cent of all members in a recent survey expect the property market to move sideways, while 38 per cent even expect the market to expand. Despite the positive mood, the sector remains

Silvia Thalmann-Gut has been the mayor of the Canton of Zug since 2023 and heads the Department of Economic Affairs, which comprises ten offices in the areas of business, education and social insurance. The canton of Zug remains an attractive location for companies and a highly qualified workforce,

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is increasing the dividend by 10 centimes to CHF 2.70 per

Neustark has realised a second plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete in Kirchheim unter Teck near Stuttgart. Construction waste recycler Heinrich Feess GmbH & Co. KG can now mineralise 1000 tonnes of CO2 per

In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

STRABAG is expanding the heating supply in Münchenbuchsee. Around three kilometres of new district heating pipes are being laid. The work will be divided into 15 stages and should be completed by December