Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new layered material that is both rigid and load-bearing as well as highly damping. This composite material could be used in many areas, including construction, mechanical engineering and

The 2024 autumn event organised by Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz will shed light on the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy in the construction industry. The focus will be on approaches to decarbonisation, optimisation of concrete, pollutant control and the use of durable materials.

With its new energy and climate strategy, the cantonal government of Zug is focussing on innovation and cooperation. The aim is to reduce energy requirements, promote renewable energies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, all stakeholders, from the economy to

A centuries-old Japanese technique could revolutionise wireless communication. The combination of Kirigami and MXene nanomaterials enables the development of flexible, reconfigurable antennas - a major step for the future of telecommunications and numerous innovative

With Peter Baumgartner, former CEO of Etihad Airways, Admicasa Fondsleitung AG has gained an experienced and internationally networked management expert as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his extensive expertise, he will play a decisive role in shaping the future of the fund

There will soon be a decisive change in property planning in the canton of Zurich. New buildings must be designed to be "bird-friendly" in future. The Zurich Cantonal Council has decided by an overwhelming majority to amend the Planning and Building Act accordingly. This is a significant step

Property prices in Switzerland continued to rise in the third quarter of 2024, driven by a combination of falling interest rates and sustained demand. While prices for flats rose significantly, single-family homes showed more moderate growth. However, transaction volumes remained at their lowest

In an era of constant change in the property industry, SVIT Zurich has created a practical training course that specifically addresses new challenges and opportunities in the sector. This full-day event is aimed specifically at executives in the property segment and provides valuable insights into

The Valais start-up Evaarist is launching the autarcie.ch network platform for more self-sufficiency in your own solar power production. Battery packs are designed to improve the self-consumption of electricity from rooftop solar

The prices of owner-occupied flats in the canton of Glarus have continued to rise this year. Asking rents also increased year-on-year. These are the findings of a report by Glarner Kantonalbank and Wüest Partner AG. It assumes that the upward trend will

Building materials producer Holcim acquires OX Engineered Products in the USA, a company specialising in insulation systems. Its annual net sales total 136 million

Prices for residential property rose in the third quarter of 2024 Prices for single-family homes in Central Switzerland rose the most year-on-year at 13.7 per cent. These are the findings of a recent survey by Raiffeisen

Lista Office LO is expanding its LO Education table system with the mobile LO Solo table now also available in a lower adjustment range. This means that it can also be used in the primary school

Energy supplier IBW launches a new offer to promote solar energy. In the clever4all project, IBW installs the photovoltaic system. Customers pay a monthly fee for a certain period and then become the owner.

Prices for single-family homes rose by 1.5 per cent month-on-month in September. At the same time, prices for condominiums fell slightly. These are the findings of the latest Swiss Real Estate Offer Index published by the SMG Swiss Marketplace

Forces Motrices de Martigny-Bourg (FMMB) has commissioned the first Swiss low-pressure turbine. It can generate 850,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in the existing run-of-river power plant in addition to the three existing production

Limeco is having the Hasler site in Dietikon demolished to make room for the Limmattal Energy Center generation project. The old buildings will be demolished and the floors renovated between October 2024 and April

At the Capital Markets Day in Zurich, Sika presented the company's growth plans, which are focused on sustainability and the circular economy. Sika aims to meet the construction industry's requirements for ecological and durable construction projects with innovative

SVIT Zurich has been conducting a survey and several workshops since autumn 2023 to find answers to the shortage of skilled workers in property management. Based on the findings, initial measures are currently being defined and will be presented in the coming months. We were able to accompany the

The city of Schaffhausen is using predictive heating measurement systems to manage its buildings more efficiently. The technology, which is based on machine learning and building physics, promises considerable energy savings and improved comfort. A pilot project in the Bach school building

With the "Development Strategy 2030", the canton of Schaffhausen is setting the course for a future-oriented, attractive and liveable region. In a participatory process, visions, fields of action and concrete projects were developed to sustainably strengthen Schaffhausen as a business and living

Location promotion Limmatstadt AG welcomes three new members to its community. SEQUOIA Legal & Advisory, Hotel harry's home Zürich-Limmattal and Acasa Immobilien GmbH contribute to economic diversity in the Limmat Valley with their

Susanne Seitz is the new Head of the Siemens Buildings Division. The aim is to expand Siemens' leading position in the buildings market and promote intelligent and sustainable buildings through digital

The canton of Schaffhausen takes stock of the progress of the climate strategy it has introduced. The "climate figures" provide valuable insights into the measures that have been implemented, but also into the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to achieve the ambitious

The final audit report from the Federal Office for Spatial Development on the "Schaffhausen 4th Generation Agglomeration Programme" confirms that the Schaffhausen region has significantly improved its overall transport system, with a focus on the modernisation of public transport and the promotion

Sun-Ways gets the green light for the first pilot project to install solar modules on tracks. The start-up, founded in 2023, will test the modules on a 100-metre-long track near Buttes station from spring

Cilander sells its properties in Herisau, with the western part of the site being taken over by Herold Taxi AG. After Cilander ceases production in Herisau, Herold Taxi AG will relocate its operations to the new

KPMG's Swiss Real Estate Sentiment Index shows a positive trend in the Swiss real estate sector. Prices for residential real estate in particular are expected to rise, while prices for commercial and specialist real estate are set to fall

Energie 360° opens up the market for CO2 removal and offers certificates for negative emissions to interested companies and private individuals. With the help of Bioenergie Frauenfeld's pyrolysis plant, CO2 is extracted from waste wood and stored

Employee or staff appraisals are a widely established and "indispensable instrument of modern personnel management" in companies. Employees are not only given the opportunity to formulate their own feedback. Above all, the joint discussion with the manager should be an opportunity to openly reflect