Leica Geosystems has joined the global RICS partner programme for the development and management of land, property, construction and infrastructure. Leica Geosystems makes its geospatial technology available to the 130,000 members of this

Die Zukunft des Bevölkerungsschutzes in Luzern nimmt Gestalt an: Der Regierungsrat und der Kantonsrat empfehlen nachdrücklich die Zustimmung zum Sonderkredit von 30,3 Millionen Franken für die umfassende Sanierung und Erweiterung des Ausbildungszentrums Sempach. Am 3. März 2024 wird das

The Education Committee unanimously approves a project planning credit of CHF 2.5 million for the necessary renovation and planned expansion of the Bernisches Historisches Museum in order to equip the historical institution for future requirements. The Canton of Bern, the City of Bern and the

The prestigious "Gardens & Public Spaces Valais" award, organised by JardinSuisse-Wallis in cooperation with the canton of Valais, is entering its fourth round. With a funding pot of CHF 25,000, this prize is awarded every two years in recognition of outstanding landscaping projects that enrich the

The Dubai-based property developer MAG is expanding its luxury concept Keturah into Switzerland: in collaboration with the Ticino-based A++ Group, MAG is currently developing the CHF 185 million Stabio Garden Living by Keturah project with 180 flats in 14

Three years after its opening, The Circle at Zurich Airport is almost fully let. The business centre offers a new catering format. The Leon's Loft restaurant is being expanded to include a bodega with a wine

Miljan Gutovic has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new CEO of building materials producer Holcim. He will succeed the current CEO Jan Jenisch on 1 May 2024. He will remain Chairman of the Board of

The Canton of Zurich organised the "Location Day" for the first time to discuss the further development of Zurich as a business location in cooperation with representatives from business and science. The aim of this initiative was to develop concrete strategies for the sustainable promotion of the

Die Lista Office Group hat ihren Umsatz im Geschäftsjahr 2023 um 14 Prozent auf 137 Millionen Franken gesteigert. Der Büroausstatter aus St.Gallen konnte vor allem auf dem Schweizer Markt Wachstum

Die Gemeinde Tujetsch hat die Baubewilligung für das Resort Dieni erteilt. Damit kann Andermatt Swiss Alps das Bauprojekt auf der Bündner Seite des Skigebiets Andermat-Sedrun angehen. In 13 Gebäuden sollen 410 Hotelzimmer und 119 Wohneinheiten

Irmos Technologies, Rematter und Oxara haben bei der zweiten Swissbau Startup Challenge Preise bekommen. Die drei Jungfirmen überzeugten mit Ideen für nachhaltiges Bauen. Oxara erhält zusätzlich den Green

3S Swiss Solar Solutions has commissioned its second production plant in Worb near Bern. The first TeraSlate solar modules manufactured there are due to be delivered at the end of January 2024. The Thun-based manufacturer has invested over 10 million Swiss francs in order to expand

Timber Finance is working on establishing timber construction as a market for CO2 certificates. The company's CO2 methodology has now been recognised for the first time. Timber Finance is offering an online information event on 8 February for anyone interested in timber

The Smart Living Lab at the Fribourg branch of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has a new head. Corentin Fivet specialises in the reuse of load-bearing

Dr Peter Hilfiker, the former CEO of Schwyzer Kantonalbank, is turning the traditional handling of commercial rental deposits on its head. The aim of the company is to transform rental deposits into profitable investments without compromising security for

The traditional Bauen+Wohnen Lucerne trade fair is undergoing a significant transformation and will present itself with an innovative concept from 23 to 25 February 2024. This is specifically geared towards the requirements of private and commercial property owners, with a focus on current

ETH Zurich has taken a significant step in the innovative construction of the "White Tower" in Mulegns - a project that is recognised as the world's tallest digitally printed structure. This pioneering construction combines art, technology and tradition to save the village of Mulegns from

In a significant step towards reforming Swiss environmental and building legislation, the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) has approved an amendment to the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA). This amendment aims

A recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows that heat pumps and district heating are not only more environmentally friendly as heating systems, but also more cost-efficient than gas heating in the long term. The analysis, which covers a period of 20 years, takes

Romande Energie investiert in das auf Grundstücks- und Immobilienakquise spezialisierte Start-up Popety.io. Dieses bietet eine grosse Datenbank für Immobilien an. Die Datenverarbeitung soll verstärkt

The prestigious "Aerogel Architecture Award" opened its doors once again on 20 January 2024 for innovative and energy-efficient architectural projects. Architects, civil engineers and students of these disciplines are invited to submit their projects using aerogel materials by 14 June 2024. The

The SVIT five Real Estate Symposium 2024, under the motto "Who are our specialists of tomorrow?", will take place on 26 March at the Zurich Kongresshaus. High-calibre speakers such as Jan-Egbert Sturm, Markus Steckeisen and Yannick Blättler will provide insights into the future of the real estate

Planet Horizons Technologies presents the seventh generation of its AQUA4D water management system. More than 100 public buildings have been equipped with it since its launch in

Circular Hub und Partner haben den Verein Circular Construction Catalyst 2033 gegründet. Er soll allen Akteuren in Hoch- und Tiefbau als neutrale Koordinationsstelle für zirkuläres Bauen dienen. Ziel ist es, zirkuläres Bauen bis 2033 zu

Andermatt Swiss Alps AG is planning to further boost tourism in the Andermatt-Sedrun region with the construction of a new resort in Dieni/Sedrun. The plan is to build a modern holiday centre with 13 buildings and a total of 1,800 beds in various categories, including direct access to the ski

The National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) has set a decisive course in the environmental and energy sector. The focus was on adapting the right of appeal for smaller residential construction projects in order to enable a fair balance between the

Die Steiner AG schliesst den Verkauf ihrer Tochter Steiner Construction an die französische Bau- und Immobiliengruppe Demathieu Bard ab. Damit will Steiner die Konzentration der Firmenaktivität auf die Entwicklung von Immobilien

Die Röfix Academy lädt zu einem Nachmittag mit Informationen zu Bauthemen wie Kellersanierung, Oberflächengestaltung und Fassadensanierung ein. Die Veranstaltung findet am 29. Februar in der Umwelt Arena

Holcim wird mit Greentown Labs, dem grössten Gründerzentrum für Klimatechnologien in Nordamerika, Innovationen für die Dekarbonisierung der bebauten Umwelt befördern. Dadurch will der Baustoffkonzern zu einem frühen Anwender neuer Spitzentechnologien

Die bevorstehende Eröffnung des Innovationslabors Grüze im Frühjahr 2024 markiert in Winterthur einen Wendepunkt im nachhaltigen Bauen. Dieses Projekt, eine Zusammenarbeit der Stadt Winterthur, ZHAW und Holcim, verfolgt einen innovativen Ansatz durch die Wiederverwendung von Bauteilen und den