Diener & Diener Architects have won the competition of the CSS Group. The Basel-based architectural firm will expand the headquarters of the Lucerne insurance company, integrating an existing commercial building. The project, named Lambris, is expected to be ready for occupancy by

A recent survey shows that 78% of Swiss people support a faster expansion of green electricity production. This comes in the run-up to the vote on the new Electricity Act, which is intended to significantly drive forward the energy transition in

In the March 2024 session, the Solothurn Cantonal Council, under the leadership of Marco Lupi, President of the Cantonal Council, will focus on eight key topics that will set the course for the

In the course of a pioneering co-creation workshop, representatives of the city of Aarau and various companies and organisations took the first steps towards transforming Aarau into a leading cleantech location. This workshop, which took place on 18 March 2024, aimed to explore innovative and

In 2023, the Basel Area economic region once again demonstrated high attractiveness for foreign companies and startups, with a remarkable number of 34 new establishments, predominantly in the life sciences sector. Additionally, Basel Area Business & Innovation recorded nearly a record high with 86

The digitalisation of the Swiss real estate industry, in particular the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), is at the centre of current discussions. However, the latest "Digital Real Estate" study shows that the full potential of digital innovations has yet to be utilised, leading to a

The housing market in the canton of Zurich presents a picture of scarcity. Despite continuous construction activity, the proportion of vacant flats remains at a historically low level, with noticeable regional

In a strategic reorganisation of the management levels, Helvetica Property Investors AG (Helvetica) is making an early change to its top management. Peter E. Bodmer will take over as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, while Marc Giraudon will be the sole CEO from 2 April

In the midst of a declining European construction industry and a shift in the demand structure, the Geberit Group mastered the 2023 financial year with adaptability and strategic price

The Board of Directors of SBB will propose Clara Millard Dereudre as a new member of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2024. She will replace Alexandra Post, who is not standing for re-election due to the term limit. The Federal Council approved this proposal

Conspark and madaster switzerland are joining forces for a circular construction industry. They offer manufacturers of construction products, architecture and planning offices as well as building owners and the public sector a specific course on putting circularity into

In 2023, be-advanced AG recorded successes in its three programmes for SMEs, start-ups and company founders. A total of 421 companies were supported. In addition, be-advanced was involved in 90 events and wrote 23 inspirational or knowledge

Swiss Prime Site is acquiring Fundamenta Group (Schweiz) AG and Fundamenta Group Deutschland AG. This increases the property assets managed by the Zug-based real estate company to around CHF 13

Zindel United has won first place in this year's Prix SVC Ostschweiz. Märchenhotel AG and Huber Fenster complete the podium of innovative SMEs in the region honoured for outstanding

The municipality of Horw wants to reduce the CO2 emissions of its municipal properties. By 2036, 17 properties are to be optimised in terms of energy technology. Horw plans to invest 16 million francs in this

Locatee is acquired by the Texan company Tango, a leading provider of cloud-based property software. Locatee has developed a solution for analysing the use of workspaces. Its Zurich location becomes the European headquarters of

The report analyzes current research on the potential health risks of 5G and highlights public concerns about the effects of electromagnetic

The Zurich Cantonal Council has decided that the airport communities of Oberglatt, Niederglatt and Niederhasli may densify despite noise pollution, which has met with a mixed

Der Nationalrat hat sich für eine ausgewogene Lösung zwischen innerer Verdichtung und Lärmschutz bei der Schaffung neuer Wohnungen in lärmbelasteten Gebieten ausgesprochen. Diese Änderungen im Umweltschutzgesetz eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Immobilienentwickler, ohne die Anforderungen an den

The Administrative Court cancels the municipal and cantonal building permit for the Brunaupark development due to serious procedural deficiencies, which has significant legal and planning

Zehnder Group acquires the remaining 25 per cent stake in Caladair International SAS. Zehnder had already acquired 75 per cent of the French ventilation company in

The Dietiker construction company Walo Bertschinger is equipping the workshop for apprentices at the Grisons trade association suissetec grischun in Chur with a floor covering. FAMA hardwood flooring is being

Die Universität Zürich (UZH) hat den Startschuss für die Planung der ersten Energiezentrale des Anergienetzes auf dem Campus Irchel gegeben. Diese erste Phase soll in Zusammenarbeit mit der Ingenieurfirma Willers auch konzeptionelle Grundlagen für künftige Energiezentralen

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

Tanja Zimmermann and Martin Ackermann, Directors of Empa and Eawag, are researching ambitious projects to find solutions to the climate crisis. At the centre of their efforts is the vision of extracting CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it into valuable materials in order to counteract climate

Die Berner Fachhochschule stellt ihr Departement Architektur, Holz und Bau neu auf. Fünf neue Institute sollen die ganzheitliche Betrachtung der Planungs- und Bauwirtschaft fördern und den Wandel zum nachhaltigen Bauen

In den letzten Jahren hat sich der Weg zur Erlangung einer Baugenehmigung zunehmend zu einer kostspieligen und zeitaufwändigen Herausforderung entwickelt. Laut einer UBS-Studie benötigt der Bewilligungsprozess für neue Wohnprojekte nun durchschnittlich 230 Tage – eine signifikante Zunahme im

A major change is on the horizon at the House of Winterthur location marketing organisation. Samuel Roth, who was the driving force behind the realignment and upswing of the organisation, will be leaving his position as Managing Director on 1 August 2024 to pursue new professional

In a recent study commissioned by the Federal Council, the Council for Spatial Planning (ROR) analysed the future prospects of peripheral regions in Switzerland. The results call for a broader view of peripheral areas - in both rural and urban contexts. The report offers innovative approaches to

The SVIT Zurich real estate association is committed to more precise management and evaluation of property management tasks aimed at promoting community. In collaboration with the Age Foundation, the association has launched a project to support the realisation of residential concepts that