Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings

The sustainable apartment buildings in Fischermätteli in Burgdorf BE, which will be realised by Strüby Unternehmungen in 2023, are the first project to be awarded the demanding Minergie site

A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultra-thin film that absorbs 99% of electromagnetic waves. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of modern communication and radar systems and ensure interference-free

The innovative salt battery, originally developed for electric cars, is now a safe solution for supplying energy to critical infrastructures such as mobile phone antennas. Thanks to its longevity and safety, it is considered a pioneering solution - with the potential to one day supply entire

The Lagmatt Museum in Baden is being completely renovated this year and next. The construction company ERNE from Laufenburg is responsible for part of the renovation

Joseph's House will reopen its doors on 26 December. Owner Davos Klosters Mountains has turned the former nunnery and sanatorium into a three-star superior hotel. CHF 20 million was invested in the

Implenia submitted the building application for the Rocket & Tigerli project in Winterthur's Lokstadt on 26 September. Construction work on the Rocket high-rise and the three Tigerli buildings is due to start in autumn

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new layered material that is both rigid and load-bearing as well as highly damping. This composite material could be used in many areas, including construction, mechanical engineering and

The start-up Padelta will be the anchor tenant in the Green Spin building in Winterthur. A modern sports center with five courts, a fitness facility and a café is being built on 3,200 square meters and will open in

There will soon be a decisive change in property planning in the canton of Zurich. New buildings must be designed to be "bird-friendly" in future. The Zurich Cantonal Council has decided by an overwhelming majority to amend the Planning and Building Act accordingly. This is a significant step

On an idyllic forest clearing near Schaffhausen, a development with over 200 condominiums is being built that blends harmoniously into the natural surroundings. Construction is scheduled to start at the end of

A double kindergarten is being built in Neuhausen am Rheinfall that offers future-orientated solutions not only architecturally but also

The Lycée Français de Zurich has laid the foundation stone for a new building. The expansion of the public school in Dübendorf is being managed by the Zurich branch of HRS and financed by Zürcher

Leica Geosystems has launched new AI-powered software for precise measurements and digital templates. Leica iCON trades enables accurate measurements and 3D models for interior construction, increasing efficiency and reducing

The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide around 500 flats and 3,000 jobs by 2029. The mix of living, working and leisure will revitalise the

On October 3, 2024, the open day was held at Avenue Technicum 11 in Locle, where specially adapted apartments for older people and people with reduced mobility were presented. The apartments meet the criteria of the AE label and offer affordable living space with supervision

End of September 2024, the building authorities conference took place in Walzenhausen, focusing on the topic of "Diverse habitats in settlements". Around 50 representatives from municipal authorities, building authorities and companies discussed the importance of biodiversity in residential areas

Altura RE AG, together with the municipality of Neuendorf and other owners of plots on the Webermühle site, wants to tackle the development of the Webermühle residential zone. The aim is to build a bridge to the Klosterrüti

Axpo subsidiary Urbasolar has commissioned the country's largest rooftop solar plant in France. With an output of 12.8 megawatts, the plant supports the energy transition and demonstrates Axpo's expertise in the expansion of solar energy in

Ina Invest and Cham Group are examining a merger that could lead to a leading real estate company in Switzerland. The merger is being pursued as a merger of equals. The shareholders are due to vote on this in spring

The city of Winterthur has decided to modernize its waste incineration plant. New technologies are to be used to increase efficiency, utilize waste heat and reduce emissions. A total investment of 293 million Swiss francs is

Cities and municipalities are working towards the goal of climate neutrality with the Energy City label. Certification and strategies are increasingly being adapted to the net-zero target in order to promote sustainable energy policies. There is a particular focus on supporting smaller

Schaffhausen is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Rhine embankment promenade to make the town more attractive and liveable. A new connecting road will make it possible to divert motorised traffic so that the banks of the Rhine can be used for leisure, living and tourism. The project is a

The National Council has approved CHF 277.8 million for the renovation and conversion of civilian federal buildings. The focus is on the Collection Centre in Affoltern am Albis and the Jubilee Hall in

Construction work has begun on the expansion and modernisation of the School of Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In the first construction phase, two new five-storey laboratory buildings are being

At the start of the winter semester, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is looking back on ten years of the Toni-Areal. The website set up for this purpose provides an insight into the past and present of the campus. The ZHdK also welcomes 711 new students for the winter

On 24 October 2024, the Real Estate Awards ceremony will take place at Trafo Baden, where outstanding companies and projects from the real estate and construction industry will be honoured. The evening offers a platform for dialogue between leading players in the Swiss economy and politics as well

FlexBase is planning to build a new technology centre in Laufenburg. This will also include the world's largest battery storage facility of its kind. The ERNE Group has been secured as general contractor for the

Mobimo has laid the foundation stone for two further buildings in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier with project partners and members of the authorities. The property company will realise the courtyard and hall building with 126 rental flats on the southern part of the Rockwell site by

Schlieren City Council is requesting a loan of CHF 1,063,000 from the municipal parliament for the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations. The aim is to increase the quality of life and work and to further promote the attractiveness of the location for