Dormakaba has developed a fire-tested battery backup for automatic doors. It acts as an emergency power supply for locking systems in the event of a power failure. The systems are to go into operation for the first time in four Scandinavian countries in April and

An Open Innovation Challenge is being launched in Dietikon to promote innovative solutions for vertical greening of facades. The event is supported by several local organizations and companies and aims to advance the development of sustainable urban

The business and service center Circle at Zurich Airport continues to grow. With four new tenants, including a co-working space for emerging companies and an SAP Experience Center, the Circle strengthens its position as a versatile economic

Axon Active Holding AG has begun the expansion and renovation of its historic headquarters to transform it into a center for digital

Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) has launched a new service for industrial companies for effective CO₂ emissions management, using Siemens technology. The Sigreen software solution uses real data instead of industrial averages to calculate the CO₂

The cantonal government of Zurich has launched the ‘Growth 2050’ project in order to be specifically prepared for the expected population growth of 450,000 people by 2050 and to develop strategic

The Innovaare Innovation Park, directly adjacent to the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, was officially opened after four years of construction. With an area of 23,000 m², which includes clean rooms, laboratories, precision workshops, offices and conference rooms, this park marks a decisive

The SV Group is setting up a restaurant with 300 seats and a terrace in the Konnex building complex in the center of Baden, covering an area of 1,000 square meters. Additionally, SV offers event catering

Vienna is the first major city to use the construction software from smino. The digital tool has also gained a foothold in several German cities. It aims to save resources, time, and money in urban

In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The project sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness and quality of

The Papierwerd area in Zurich, characterized by the Globus temporary structure since the 1960s, is set for a comprehensive transformation. The city council's decision on September 20, 2023, has set forward-looking milestones for the

A new era begins for the Jelmoli department store in Zurich at the end of 2024. Extensive renovation work will modernize the historic building to create high-quality retail and office spaces, meeting the current needs of the

ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the shortage of skilled workers. The occasion also served to introduce a new job platform

The Stadion St. Jakob cooperative informs about its financial situation. The stadium, opened in 2001 and home to FC Basel, is in urgent need of renovation. The necessary funds are to be raised by the stadium cooperative through equity, debt, sponsorship, and

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection for renewable energy. Until now, technical and economic factors have been

Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of

The Herzogenmühle health centre in Schwamendingen, an established retirement home, is about to undergo an extensive renovation and refurbishment project. Between July 2024 and summer 2025, around CHF 5.9 million will be invested to adapt the centre to current operational requirements and the needs

Today's ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of the redevelopment of the "Müllerbräu-Areal". A modern, permeable neighbourhood will be created in a prime location in the heart of Baden by 2027. Under the motto "brew - live - enjoy", retail and office space as well as 136 flats are being

Nüssli, together with its partners, presented the Kuwait country pavilion for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. As the general contractor, the internationally active temporary builder from Thurgau is responsible for the pavilion of the Arab country for the second time since

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) have conducted a project on the use of straw and hemp for thermal insulation. The results show a significantly lower CO2 emission during the production of these insulating

The demolition of the old tennis hall in Schlieren's Rietpark neighbourhood has been completed, paving the way for the construction of the Lymhof. The start-up Yasai wanted to run a vertical farm in the hall, but has pulled

The Bühler Group's new Grain Technology Centre will be completed shortly. It is scheduled to go into operation in October 2024. It is intended as a multi-purpose centre for trials with new

The construction of a new school on the site of the former barracks of Les Vernets marks a significant step in the transformation of this neighbourhood. The project, which is part of the PAV project, aims to create almost 1,500 homes and build high-quality public facilities to promote social

Chur - The Cantonal University Office has submitted the building application for the Pulvermühle campus of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons to the city of Chur. The new building will also be constructed using local

Hilti Switzerland has used a new type of fastening concept for the first time for the new building of the Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB). This allows all companies involved in the construction to work together right from the

The extension of the rental agreement for the Aarau military base offers all parties involved planning security for the gradual transformation of the barracks site into a city quarter close to the centre by

HKG is remodelling the Aarhof Garage in Aarau. Modern offices and three loft flats are being created in the building, which was constructed in 1950. HKG will use the offices with 45 workstations itself. The conversion is scheduled for completion in September

Die Stadt Winterthur lässt drei Liegenschaften am Obertor sanieren und umnutzen. Zwei viergeschössige Gebäude bekommen Gewerbeflächen im Erdgeschoss und Wohnungen in den Obergeschossen. In der Rokokovilla am Obertor 17 bekommt der historische Innenraum

Nüssli feiert Richtfest bei der ersten von dem Unternehmen in Europa errichteten Achtfachsporthalle. Die mit innovativer Bauleistung auf zwei Ebenen errichtete Halle soll im Herbst 2024 dem Sportbetrieb übergeben

Mit einer überwältigenden Mehrheit hat die Luzerner Bevölkerung die Weichen für die Zukunft des Bevölkerungsschutzes gestellt, indem sie der Sanierung und dem Neubau des Ausbildungszentrums Sempach zugestimmt hat. Ein Sonderkredit in Höhe von 30,3 Millionen Franken erhielt eine Zustimmung von