
sustainable “Neue Freistatt” housing project takes shape
The indicative project for the "Neue Freistatt" sustainable housing project in Freistatt Thun is ready. The project was further developed under the leadership of the winning team of the architectural competition and construction is scheduled to begin in

Implenia wins two building construction projects in Germany
Implenia has been awarded two building construction projects in Germany. The construction and real estate company will realise two construction phases of an urban campus in Berlin and an office building in Essen. The contracts have a total volume of 100 million




Council of States approves Real Estate Message 2023
The Council of States has approved the Confederation's Real Estate Dispatch 2023. The focus of this dispatch, with an expenditure volume of CHF 218.1 million, is on two extensions of federal buildings in Switzerland and a new construction project in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé.

Megatrends strengthen demand for office real estate
Aktuelle Trends führen zu einer anhaltend starken Nachfrage nach Büroimmobilien. Das zeigt die Sommerumfrage von CSL Immobilien. Demgegenüber erlebe der Wohnungsmarkt einen Abwärtstrend. Immobilienexperten rechnen infolge der unsicheren Wirtschaftslage mit steigenden Preisen für


New Swiss solar cell production in the USA
Meyer Burger announces the opening of a high-performance solar cell plant in Colorado Springs. With an initial capacity of two gigawatts of solar cells per year, the new plant will exclusively supply Meyer Burger's solar module production in Goodyear for the North American market. To start

“co-operate” – a model for climate-friendly construction
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


Sustainability & profitability – achieving returns with climate-friendly, intelligent energy solutions.
Climate-friendly energy systems are becoming increasingly important to increase the sustainability of buildings or sites and to achieve climate goals. In addition, they can also help to increase economic efficiency and generate a higher return for real estate

FAHRWERK: Passable, sustainable and innovative new commercial building
In the up-and-coming Neuhegi district, a commercial building with driveable floors is being built by winter 2024 on an area of around 10,500 square metres, which meets today's sustainability requirements with photovoltaic systems and the Minergie-Eco

In the middle lies KIM
Neuhegi, Winterthur's second urban centre, is being built in the east of Winterthur - and KIM is right in the middle of it. In the coming years, the district is to become a hub for entrepreneurial spirit and innovation and at the same time create new living space with several hundred rental

Angular business park with industrial charm
At Manufakt8409 near Winterthur-Hegi station, a new work and business park is being built on five floors and 7100 square metres. The angular commercial property defines the arrival point in the KIM district with its presence. The premises are designed for office, commercial and industrial

Attractive residential and commercial mix with industrial charm
The well-developed Bühler site, with its long history as a cotton mill, will become a versatile living and working area. In addition to plenty of space for business and offices, loft-like flats of various sizes are planned with access to the

Tunnel instead of bottleneck: SBB upgrades line between Zurich and Winterthur
In order to eliminate the current bottleneck in rail traffic between Zurich and Winterthur, SBB is expanding the line on behalf of the federal government. The centrepiece of the project is the approximately 9-kilometre-long Brüttener tunnel. This will create an additional high-performance double

Tower complex on Sulzerallee: all of a piece
Two new buildings are to be constructed as a tower complex at Winterthur-Neuhegi railway station by the end of 2026. A 60-metre high-rise with around 145 flats and a multifunctional and flexible office building with a rental area of around 11,000 square metres are


Lucerne through station: major project reaches milestone
SBB has completed the preliminary project for the Lucerne through station in spring 2023. On the occasion of this milestone in the project process, SBB, together with the federal government, the canton and the city of Lucerne, is providing an insight into the planning work and informing about the

Implenia wins building construction contracts worth more than CHF 170 million in Germany and Switzerland
Total contractor contract for planning and new construction of the rehearsal and workshop centre of the Bavarian State Theatre in Munich | Partnership-based project management with integrated range of services | Two new replacement buildings for apartment blocks | Focus on sustainability | Contract

Federal Council requests 218.1 million for civil federal buildings
At its meeting on 17 May 2023, the Federal Council adopted the Real Estate Dispatch 2023. In it, it proposes commitment credits of CHF 218.1 million to parliament. The largest construction projects include two expansion projects and a new building for the Swiss representation in