Majority wants less traffic in the city
Buchs ZH – Eine Mehrheit der Schweizer Bevölkerung ist für weniger Autos in den Städten, den Ausbau des öffentlichen Verkehrs, sie will mehr Grünflächen und mehr bezahlbaren Wohnraum, auch mithilfe staatlicher Eingriffe. Das zeigt eine Umfrage zum Zukunftsbild für nachhaltige
Market expansion in Europe: company strengthens position through acquisitions
The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new construction project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work is expected to start at the beginning of
Huber+Suhner presents innovation for fast internet
Huber+Suhner is expanding its Resa product family, which brings fibre access to rural areas. With RESA CC, households can get access to the fast network faster than before. Network operators save time and money. In addition, the expenditure for civil engineering works can be
New school toilets to transform Sri Lanka’s construction industry
With the construction of toilet facilities at a school in Sri Lanka, the Laboratory of Construction and Architecture at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) is demonstrating how the industrial restructuring of construction in the country can succeed. The prototype is based on
New, diverse urban quarter in Wetzikon
Implenia sold a well-located property in the Unterwetzikon urban area development area to SISKA Immobilien AG. Implenia's Real Estate Development department will be tasked with developing the project over the coming years. This collaboration builds on the success of the previous collaboration
Who is a PropTech?
Who is a PropTech? Of course, there are a wide variety of opinions here as well. That's why I asked ChatGPT for the definition. Here is the result: PropTech, an abbreviation for "property technology", refers to innovative technologies and digital solutions used in the real estate industry to make
Geilinger acquisisce la divisione facciate da Ernst Schweizer
Ernst Schweizer AG vende la sua divisione facciate a Geilinger AG. Geilinger AG continuerà l'attività nell'attuale sede di Hedingen con 40 dipendenti. In futuro le facciate saranno prodotte a Winterthur. Ernst Schweizer diventa azionista di minoranza di
Cantonal properties in Riehen win sustainability award
Properties of the Canton of Basel-Stadt have won the international prize for sustainable architecture awarded by the University of Ferrara and the Fassa Bortolo company. The buildings on Hirtenweg in Riehen scored points for their wooden construction and socially acceptable densification of living
Future-oriented neighbourhood management: cultivating an active living space
In the modern real estate landscape, conventional management of residential and commercial properties is no longer sufficient. Experts in mixed-use site management are placing more and more emphasis on active community management. "The development of a community within a mixed-use neighbourhood
Mobiliar invests in heat reduction in Bern neighbourhood
Mobiliar is paying 450,000 francs for measures to reduce heat in the Breitenrain district of Bern. The municipal council has approved 1.3 million francs for this. In the course of the renovation of the utility lines by Energie Wasser Bern, Optingenstrasse is to become greener, cooler and more
KONE makes new location a laboratory for New Work
Lift manufacturer KONE has opened a new location in Sion. With the expansion of its presence in western Switzerland, the company is introducing flexible workplace management. The principles of New York and sustainability are intended to promote inclusion and innovation in the
Holder companies increasingly act as a group
The companies of the Halter Group will increasingly act together in the future. Maik Neuhaus will take over as CEO of Halter AG from Markus Mettler on 1 January. The latter will become Chairman of the Board of Directors. Balz Halter remains Chairman of the Board of Directors of Halter
Zum umweltfreundlichen Spital mit «Best Practices»
Das Forschungsprojekt „Green Hospital – Ressourceneffizienz bei Schweizer Spitälern“ füllt die Lücke ganzheitlicher Umweltbewertungen im Gesundheitssektor. Die Studie hat praxisnahe Maßnahmen identifiziert, die Spitäler effizienter und umweltfreundlicher gestalten können. Dabei stehen
Orientation for real estate and utilities in the complex energy sector
The market overview provides property owners and energy supply companies with a comprehensive insight into the various EMS options and supports the selection of suitable solutions. Energie Zukunft Schweiz AG (EZS) publishes the Swiss Market Overview 2023 for Energy Management Systems (EMS). The
Council of States approves Real Estate Message 2023
The Council of States has approved the Confederation's Real Estate Dispatch 2023. The focus of this dispatch, with an expenditure volume of CHF 218.1 million, is on two extensions of federal buildings in Switzerland and a new construction project in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé.
Freiburg under the sign of the building sector and energy efficiency
The construction sector is a key component of Fribourg's economy and is characterised by a close-knit network of large companies, outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and specialised research centres and institutes. The 2023 edition of "Fribourg Network Fribourg", the official
Efficient asphalt recycling in Switzerland
Switzerland is built, at least as far as the road network is concerned. Therefore, despite recycling, significantly more asphalt is produced today than can be reinstalled in new roads. Empa researcher Martins Zaumanis has set himself the goal of increasing the recycled content of asphalt - with
Steiner initiates construction of wooden building in Ostermundingen
Steiner is tackling the construction of the NIDO project. As part of the project, the Zurich-based real estate developer is building 17 condominiums in Ostermundigen using timber construction. The building will also have an arcade and outdoor
Zurich cantonal parliament approves runway extension
The Zurich cantonal parliament has approved the extension of the runways at Zurich Airport with a narrow conservative majority. In doing so, the airport aims to increase the safety of air traffic. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision. The electorate is likely to have the final