The construction industry is faced with the urgent task of conserving natural resources and minimising emissions. The 2024 autumn event provided valuable insights into the practical implementation of sustainability

The real estate sector is taking the path of decarbonisation, but implementation remains challenging. A recent survey by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) shows that climate-related risks are increasingly being factored into investment decisions. However, there is often a lack of knowledge, data and

With the laying of the foundation stone for the ALL laboratory building, the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil is sending a strong signal for the future of life sciences. The new building, developed by Senn and Herzog & de Meuron, will house the Botnar Institute for Immune

Strabag is supplementing the listed Hirschenbrücke bridge from Lachen to Altendorf with a new bridge for non-motorised traffic. The construction work should be completed by the end of

The AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is set to become a modern and vibrant neighbourhood by 2040, harmoniously combining working and living. With 250 planned flats and the retention of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable neighbourhood

The visionary RhyTech-Areal project in Neuhausen, which combines tourism, living and neighbourhoods. The project sets standards in site development and shows how neighbourhood development can create added

A double kindergarten is being built in Neuhausen am Rheinfall that offers future-orientated solutions not only architecturally but also

The Kammgarn site in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated by 2026. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create space for events and improve the connection to the

The town of Dietikon has presented the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations (BZO) to the public at a public event. The public is invited to submit written comments and suggestions by 23

The canton of Schaffhausen has a large number of ISOS inventory areas. The town of Schaffhausen and municipalities such as Hallau and Neuenkirch are listed. For landowners, this can lead to restrictions on future building

Energy supplier AEW begins construction work on the expansion of the Kaiseraugst heating network on 4 November. The first phase of the "Ast Dorf" project should be completed by Christmas, with the second phase starting in

The construction company Hächler has built the "Gedankenspeicher" designed by Paul Takács in front of the new district building in Lenzburg. The seven-metre-high object made of 35 tonnes of stone was erected in one

Lake Biel supplies energy to customers in Nidau and Biel for the first time. The necessary intermediate circuit between the pumping station and the energy centre has been completed. In future, the network will also be extended in the direction of

Schaffhausen is driving forward its future as a smart city. Mayor Peter Neukomm emphasises the importance of digitalisation and sustainability. The new "Schallhausen" platform combines the city's musical diversity with its digital transformation in order to position Schaffhausen as a liveable and

Dimanor adds Leica Geosystems' machine control and construction surveying solutions to its portfolio. This gives customers in the heavy industry from numerous states in Mexico access to the latest construction

The St.Gallen Cantonal Hospital has opted for lighting from the Schwyz-based company Tulux for its recently opened Building 7 A. The new spatial and lighting design should have a positive effect on the recovery of

The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech

Steel system supplier Jansen is investing several million Swiss francs in the expansion of its production site in Oberriet. New production halls and a modern coating facility will increase capacity and strengthen competitiveness. The logistics area is also being comprehensively

The new building for the Winterthur Vocational College creates space for future-oriented training. With innovative architecture and sustainable concepts, the new campus sets standards in education and environmental awareness. By 2027, a modern place of learning will be created that meets both

The exact replication of the Heisenberg model by Empa researchers marks a significant advance in quantum research. Using innovative nanographenes, complex quantum interactions could be precisely investigated, opening up new possibilities for quantum

Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic

The Metro Shop in Baden was connected to the district heating and cooling network, which enables an annual CO₂ reduction of 50 tons. The city of Baden is thus committed to renewable energies and a sustainable future. The network is being continuously expanded in collaboration with Regionalwerke

Bühler has expanded its network in Uzwil with the Grain Innovation Center. Here, customers can develop and test innovative processes for grains and pulses. The modern infrastructure offers detailed monitoring options for food

As part of a groundbreaking seminar organised by SVIT Zurich, property management specialists will have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge about the connection to self-consumption (ZEV). This knowledge is not only crucial for the ecological challenges of our time, but also offers

The Zurich cantonal government has rejected the cantonal housing protection initiative as it considers it to be counterproductive and bureaucratic. Instead, it is focusing on its own measures to promote construction activity and create affordable living space. A planned framework credit upgrade and

A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that increasing regulation is hampering investments in sustainability. Although many investors are prepared to forego returns in the short term, increasing bureaucracy in the property sector is making refurbishments and new builds

Suissetec announces the reopening of its expanded campus in Lostorf. The new building aims to set standards in education and sustainability. An open day will be held on 16

Strabag has almost completed the renovation of the historic pedestrian subway on Mythenquai in Zurich by working through the night. The construction site is due to reopen to passenger and road traffic at the end of

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are working on optimising salt batteries. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, these are non-flammable and can therefore be used in hazardous locations in mining or tunnelling as well as on oil and gas

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green