Inventx was awarded as Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)
Inventx AG, digitalisation and IT partner of leading Swiss banks and insurance companies, achieves the status of Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure). The award is an important milestone for Inventx in empowering its customers to drive digital transformation and unlock the full
HRS strengthens regional development competence
As part of its strategy to ensure the greatest possible consistency in planning and realisation in site and real estate development for its customers, HRS has adapted its organisational structures as of 1 May. The organisational structure of the development division is now aligned with the four
Yes to the partial revision of the Environmental Protection Act gives additional impetus to the circular economy
The Swiss Association of Master Builders (SBC) is in favour of the adoption of the partial revision of the Environmental Protection Act, which will be dealt with by the National Council in the special session on 3 May 2023. The chosen regulatory approach consisting of a mixture of incentives,
BAU celebrates a successful comeback
After a break of more than four years, BAU - the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems - is back with an excellent result. Between 17 and 22 April, around 190,000 visitors came to the Messe München exhibition centre to find out about innovations and trends from the 2,260
Five technologies on the way to net zero
If Switzerland wants to achieve its target of zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it will have to rely on the use of negative emission technologies (NET), i.e. processes that remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in the long term. Although NETs can in principle help to achieve the
Plans for “Unbundling Gümligen South” are on the table
On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, SBB is planning to build a railway tunnel underneath the existing tracks at Gümligen in order to increase the capacity and timetable stability of rail traffic. The project will be open to the public from 1 May to 30 May
Implenia strengthens its position as industry leader for sustainability
Implenia is an industry leader in sustainability, as demonstrated by its new sustainability report, which complies with the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). All twelve of Implenia's ambitious sustainability targets for 2025 are well on
Building insulation – Light masonry
Glass blocks have long been popular in architecture to bring more light into buildings. Until now, however, they have not been suitable for load-bearing walls and have not insulated well. An Empa team has now developed a translucent glass block with good insulation properties thanks to aerogel,
Annual General Meeting approves a distribution of CHF 7.00 per share
At the 24th Annual General Meeting of Allreal Holding AG, the shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors with the exception of agenda item 6.2. A total of 10,627,026 shares were represented, corresponding to 64.0 percent of the share capital and 81.1 percent of the registered
One subway, and 600 tonnes moved
As part of the excavation work for the new subway in the Besso district at Lugano railway station, an unusual operation took place: the displacement of a historic building, weighing 600 tonnes, 25 metres wide, 10 metres long and 9 metres high. A spectacular event with rarity
New double kindergartens made from re-use components
The ideas of the circular economy pose new challenges for architecture: How can a stringent design be realised if as many building parts of a deconstruction as possible are reused for this purpose? Students of Bachelor Architecture at the Bern University of Applied Sciences are investigating this
Miele builds a plant in the USA
To continue and further strengthen its growth course, the Miele Group continues to expand its production capacities. The next milestone is the Gütersloh family-owned group's first plant on the American continent, where cookers and ovens will be manufactured for the USA, Canada and Mexico. For the
Renggli AG realises Germany’s largest wood module plant
Renggli Deutschland GmbH is a joint venture of the four shareholders Renggli AG, Saxovent Smart Eco Investments GmbH, Sächsische Ärzteversorgung (SAEV) and MQ Real Estate GmbH. Renggli AG is involved as a know-how and competence provider. The new plant is being built in Eberswalde (state of
The future of Berne railway station: traffic measures are launched
The municipal construction and traffic measures planned in connection with the "Zukunft Bahnhof Bern" (ZBB) project will be put on public display from 26 April 2023. The project approved by the voters in March 2021 has been revised in the Hirschengraben area based on several expert
Apleona takes over technical facility management for Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food in Bonn
The Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks (BImA) has commissioned Apleona with the technical facility management, including the assumption of operator duties, for the headquarters of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) in Bonn-Mehlem. The contract was concluded on 1 October 2023 and
Urban Manufacturing!
In an increasingly digital economy, the place of residence no longer plays such a big role. In addition, there is a steadily growing shortage of skilled workers, so that companies are now considering locating where there is the highest availability of skilled workers. This is likely to remain urban
The balance between realistic analyses and visionary creations
On behalf of the client, real estate developers evaluate plots of land or properties, analyse the market situation and integrate them into the portfolio. The realisation of real estate projects is a complex process. The task of real estate developers is to organise this process professionally in
Smart Living for thousands of residents where paper used to be made
Where paper was manufactured for 300 years, 1,200 smart, sustainable flats and office buildings are being built in Cham on Lake Zug. "Smart Living", a standard of the future, refers to the use of digital technology, networking of intelligent devices and functions to provide a variety of
BFH-AHB launches minor for a specialisation in studies
Study architecture and specialise in digital building? Become a civil or timber engineer with an understanding of circular and sustainable construction? The new minor offered by BFH-AHB makes it possible. With the two minors "Circular and Sustainable Construction" and "Integral Digital
Crisis of the brokers
A look across the pond shows: American real estate agents are in crisis. In America, 18 % fewer housing transactions were processed in 2022. Industry experts speak of a veritable market crisis. Mike DelPrete, a profound expert on the scene, said: A rising tide may lift all boats, but a receding