There is still considerable potential for sustainable wood utilisation in Switzerland. This is the conclusion of a joint analysis by researchers from various

The Smart City Hub Switzerland association has presented its first awards for intelligent and sustainable urban solutions. The Smart Appenzellerland, Generative AI Assistance for Winterthur and Zuri Accessible CiTy (ZuriACT) projects came out on top among 20

Claudius Moor will become CEO of the Arbonia Group on 1 January. He will take the place of Alexander von Witzleben, who will focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Moor has been CEO of the Doors Division at Arbonia since

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and Gaznat are expanding their collaboration. They are planning three calls for tenders for research and development projects in the field of clean gas supply. Gaznat is providing CHF 5 million over seven

Burkhalter Holding AG is taking over the employees and business of Etablissements Techniques Fragnière (ETF). Two new companies founded by the Zurich-based building technology specialist will continue ETF's activities in Bulle and Givisiez

The abolition of the imputed rental value remains an unresolved ongoing issue. The National Council and the Council of States disagree on key points. While the Council of States insists on a compromise for primary residences, the National Council wants a complete change of system. A solution does

UBS presents its "Downhill Climb" study at the Building Bridges Conference 2024. The analysis shows that Switzerland has a strong starting position for the transition to net zero, but challenges such as electricity capacity, energy storage and negative emissions must be

Real Estate Award AG can look back on a successful 2024 and is setting the course for further growth. From January 2025, Tim Caspar will join the team as Deputy Managing Director to further develop the award and create new

The "Think Earth - Regenerative Building" flagship project, which is funded by Innosuisse, is researching innovative construction methods using wood and clay. The aim is to develop efficient, scalable methods for climate-neutral construction and to strengthen the circular

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

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

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

On 21 and 22 November 2024, the EFTA/EU delegation from Switzerland will take part in the 62nd meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the European Economic Area (EEA) in Oslo. The focus will be on European competitiveness, the EEA Agreement and relations between Switzerland and the

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,

Lisa Pantenburg, a graduate of the MAS Real Estate programme at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), received the prestigious "Best of Research 2024" award from the Swiss Real Estate Institute. Her work highlights innovative approaches to decarbonising the Swiss building stock and offers

The nexture association has drawn a clear picture in a comprehensive survey of students and career starters in the architecture and planning sector in Germany. Starting a career is often more difficult than expected. A toxic work culture, unpaid overtime and a lack of promotion opportunities

The Real Estate Award 2024 ceremony took place on 24 October in the stylish ambience of the Trafo Baden. Around 220 guests from the real estate industry were present to honour this year's award winners and enjoy the evening in an exclusive atmosphere. The award ceremony, which took place for the

Swiss construction companies are increasingly focussing on the topic of carbon footprints. With the amendment of the CO₂ Act, the pressure to measure and verify emissions is increasing. A decisive step for competitiveness and participation in major

The 2024 autumn event organised by Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz will shed light on the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy in the construction industry. The focus will be on approaches to decarbonisation, optimisation of concrete, pollutant control and the use of durable materials.

Property prices in Switzerland continued to rise in the third quarter of 2024, driven by a combination of falling interest rates and sustained demand. While prices for flats rose significantly, single-family homes showed more moderate growth. However, transaction volumes remained at their lowest

Prices for residential property rose in the third quarter of 2024 Prices for single-family homes in Central Switzerland rose the most year-on-year at 13.7 per cent. These are the findings of a recent survey by Raiffeisen

The Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024 emphasises the urgent need to put health, sustainability and resilience at the heart of construction and renovation projects. The study shows that only a holistic approach can future-proof the building sector - with clear recommendations for policymakers and

The Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation invites applications for the prestigious Binding Prize for Biodiversity 2025. For the fifth time, we are looking for innovative and pioneering projects that set new standards in the context of the annual theme "Biodiversity and Health". Take the opportunity

In future, the Energy City Association wants to support its 644 member municipalities above all in achieving net zero. Certification will be reorganised accordingly. In future, Gold cities will have to prove that their strategies and measures are compatible with achieving the

A new CO2 removal product, launched by Energie 360°, which helps companies and individuals to offset their unavoidable emissions and permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is done entirely in Switzerland and contributes to the achievement of national climate

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

The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) is supporting the further development of electromobility in Switzerland by expanding fast-charging stations along the national roads. Five companies have been awarded the contract for the construction of charging hubs, which should significantly increase the density

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

Switzerland Innovation announces the launch of the new Innovation Community Platform - a digital tool to strengthen collaboration between companies, researchers, start-ups and industries in the Switzerland Innovation Parks at 16 locations across the country.

In a study, Sascha Nick from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne recommends reducing the amount of living space available for each person, tighter neighbourhoods and renovating existing buildings instead of building new ones. This should improve the quality of