Legal need for action in the event of construction defects
Der Nationalrat und der Ständerat erkennen den dringenden Bedarf zur Verbesserung der Gewährleistungsrechte bei Baumängeln. Trotz der erzielten Fortschritte bleibt die Problematik für private Bauherren und Immobilienkäufer bestehen, da der Ständerat weiterhin eine Rügefrist zur Anzeige von
New cooperation between SVIT Zurich and “immobilienjobs.ch”
The new job platform "immobilienjobs.ch", together with SVIT Zurich, is giving new impetus to the property market. This strategic partnership aims to offer long-term benefits to both companies and jobseekers in a dynamic sector such as the property
New player in the UK recycling market
Holcim has acquired the British company Land Recovery. This supplier of recycled rail ballast and demolition material for the production of ready-mix concrete, precast elements and asphalt brings Holcim closer to its goal of recycling 10 million tonnes of building materials this
Swiss Climate Foundation supports ten projects
The Swiss Climate Foundation has approved a total of around CHF 1.3 million for ten innovative climate-related projects in its first funding round in 2024. The projects being funded include a mini wind turbine, a robot for geothermal drilling and a lightweight
New wooden apartment blocks with innovative TS3 technology
In Zollikerberg, two apartment buildings in timber construction were recently built, creating a link between Zurich city centre and idyllic nature. Thanks to an innovative connection technology called TS3, the timber construction was also able to bridge larger spans. The decision in favour of
Location promotion and labour market
State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda has appointed Martin Saladin as the new Head of the Directorate for Location Promotion and Martin Godel as the Head of the Labour Market and Unemployment Insurance Division. Both will assume their new positions on September 1, 2024, and will become members of
BID Equity takes over Zurich-based company
The Hamburg-based software company BID Equity is acquiring Zurich-based Realview AG, a provider of modern software solutions for construction project management. Together, they plan to build a leading software group for the building sector to enable seamless communication and resource utilization
Application deadline extended until the end of June
The Real Estate Award is the most important award in the Swiss construction and real estate industry. Companies in the Swiss construction and real estate industry had until the end of May to submit their projects for this year's edition of the Real Estate Award. This deadline has now been extended
Professionalisation of the management of residential and commercial properties
Wincasa is setting up two different business units for the management of commercial and residential property. In addition, physical contact points are planned throughout Switzerland to support tenants. Both tenants and landlords should benefit from the new
Stephanie Kiener succeeds Jasmina Ritz at Limmatstadt AG
Stephanie Kiener will take over the operational management of Limmatstadt AG in August. She succeeds Jasmina Ritz, who will withdraw from operational activities at the end of the year. Kiener looks forward to shaping regional development with innovative
Merger of two platforms for residential property and tradesman agencies
Houzy from Zurich and Devis.ch from the Canton of Vaud have decided to merge their companies. This merger aims to reach a wider audience and further strengthen the real estate ecosystem. The locations in Zurich and Nyon will work together
Competition launched to promote circular solutions in building construction
The Innovation Booster Circular Building Industry invites Swiss companies, non-profit organisations and research groups to submit their radical ideas for circular building solutions for the interior of buildings. They are to be realised in the Humanitas Living
Focus on sustainability: company achieves Gold status
The construction and property company Implenia AG has further improved its sustainability rating from EcoVadis and has maintained its Gold status. EcoVadis evaluates companies worldwide according to the aspects of environment, labour & human rights, ethics and sustainable
Further development of the YOND Campus on the Albis site
The Albis site, with its future-orientated use by production companies and creative industries, is about to be expanded. The new YOND.02/03 buildings and the renovation of the historic YOND.04 buildings will create a future-orientated campus that combines flexible working space and a lively sense
Another stage victory for Quatre Bornes wind farm
The initiators of the Quatre Bornes wind farm have achieved an important victory as the Federal Court rejected the complaint against a new vote. The municipality of Sonvilier will now vote on the district plan on September 22, equivalent to a building permit. The wind farm will include a total of
Expertise and strategic partnerships in hotel development
The hotel property sector in Switzerland, Austria and Germany is facing growing challenges and profound structural change. Industry experts Patrick Vogler and Professor Norbert Hörburger rely on sustainable solutions and strategic advice to strengthen the hotel landscape in the long
IFJ develops new offer for municipalities with start.swiss
The IFJ Institute for Young Enterprises has launched start.swiss to promote economic development in all Swiss regions. The service targets municipalities, cities, and economic regions, offering up-to-date data, automated processes, and local
Innovation and networking in the Swiss electrical industry
Ineltec 2024 returns as the leading meeting place for the Swiss electrical industry to present the latest trends and technologies at Messe Zürich on 11 and 12 September. With a newly designed format and an almost fully booked participation, the trade fair will become a centre for inspiration,
A new vision for the Zurich metropolitan area
In November 2023, the cantonal planners from Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug and Zurich presented the innovative Metro-ROK 2050 spatial planning concept, which sets the course for the sustainable development of the Zurich metropolitan area in order to effectively
Zug sets standards in global blockchain research
The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of