The Swiss parliament has decided to restrict the right of appeal of associations for smaller residential construction projects. This applies in particular to construction projects in water areas and areas of national

The ETH spin-off Synhelion has opened the first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels. With the help of an innovative high-temperature heat storage system, solar energy is used to produce climate-neutral fuels around the clock. This ground-breaking development could change the energy

Parliament agrees on a reform of noise protection requirements in residential construction and promotes the renovation of polluted children's playgrounds. The revision of the Environmental Protection Act brings compromises on noise limits and remediation

Wincasa's new, fully electric company fleet can also be used privately by employees and is available at 18 locations throughout

A new cement material, inspired by the structure of human bones, could change the construction industry forever. It offers up to six times more resistance than conventional cement and opens up completely new possibilities for future-orientated construction

FlexBase is planning to build a new technology centre in Laufenburg. This will also include the world's largest battery storage facility of its kind. The ERNE Group has been secured as general contractor for the

The Eulachhallen in Winterthur have been awarded Level II - engaged classification by Swisstainable. This is a distinction awarded by the Swiss Tourism sustainability programme to businesses that have recognised proof of their sustainable

Mobimo has laid the foundation stone for two further buildings in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier with project partners and members of the authorities. The property company will realise the courtyard and hall building with 126 rental flats on the southern part of the Rockwell site by

Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) has acquired enersis Suisse AG and enersis Europe GmbH in order to strengthen its expertise in the area of digitalized distribution grids and smart grids. Enersis will continue to operate as an independent

Schlieren City Council is requesting a loan of CHF 1,063,000 from the municipal parliament for the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations. The aim is to increase the quality of life and work and to further promote the attractiveness of the location for

Boum, a spin-off from the University of Bern, has launched its smart plant care system for indoor use. The system enables the autonomous care of plants in living spaces and offices and is controlled via an

Empa and EPFL will work together in future to develop robotics for sustainability and environmental monitoring. A drone aviary at NEST offers an ideal test environment in which innovative technologies can be tested under realistic

With the official start of construction work on two new laboratory buildings and a public park, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Winterthur is entering a new era. This expansion strengthens the university location and promotes innovative teaching and research facilities on

After a seven-year break, ineltec, Switzerland's leading electrical trade fair, returned with a new location and a modern concept. With over 162 exhibitors and more than 6,800 trade visitors, the trade fair proved to be a forward-looking meeting place for innovations in the fields of smart

Digitalisation and change in the energy sector are bringing exciting new developments. Three start-ups - cirQit, Yuon Control and SolarStream - are driving progress in their fields. With their innovative solutions for optimising electrical circuit diagrams, heating controls and solar projects, they

The joint laboratory of Empa and EPFL is creating a pioneering research platform that develops drones for building maintenance and environmental protection. This collaboration is exemplary for the future of robotics, which could have far-reaching effects both in the property industry and in site

Home buyers and builders should have more time to report construction defects in future. Parliament has agreed on a revision of the law on sales and contracts for work and labour, which in particular extends the deadlines for reporting defects and improves the protection of building

Helvetica Property Investors AG is pleased to announce the election of Philipp Good to the Board of Directors. With his extensive expertise in the areas of asset management and sustainable investment strategies, he brings a breath of fresh air to the Board of Directors. This reinforcement

With a total investment of 1.2 billion Swiss francs, Roche has opened a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Basel. The new centre brings together researchers from various disciplines and strengthens the global innovative power of the pharmaceutical company. Further investments

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) uses a so-called shaker to simulate the vibrations of earthquakes on structural models. This should lead to greater safety in buildings. The experiment will be presented at the open day on 14

With the construction of the MANAL pavilion in Horw LU, ERNE and Oxara want to prove the feasibility of CO2-reduced construction with clay. The construction company from Laufenburg is using Oxabrick technology products from Oxara for this

The two electricity utilities of the Canton of Zurich (EKZ) and the City of Zurich (ewz) want to jointly train grid electricians in future. Both are looking for skilled workers on the grid and at special events. Career changers are

XUND is building a new site on the Suurstoffi site in Rotkreuz. The new building there for the Central Switzerland Health Education Centre is being built by Zug Estates and is due to be ready for occupancy in 2028. The Alpnach training centre will then be

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund supports workshops on the circular economy organised by Roto Re-Use. Trinovent is also receiving CHF 20,000 for the further development of a heat pump with ice

Axpo is testing the conditions for the construction of a wind farm with up to six wind turbines on the Flumserberg. In this context, the energy company will collect wind and bat data over the course of a year. A 120 metre high wind measuring mast will be erected for this

Representatives of the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau and Zurich have made the case for wind energy as part of the future energy supply at a media conference. The cantons want to work together to promote the expansion of wind

The Urdorf municipal council presented the key points of the 2030 real estate strategy on August 29. The strategy covers renovations and new builds at ten locations and aims to create long-term planning security for the

WWZ from Zug is expanding the district heating pipeline in the Ennetsee region. In future, the pipeline will use waste heat from the Perlen waste incineration plant to supply the region with environmentally friendly heat. Construction should be completed by fall

Julius Baer has acquired the remaining shares of Kuoni Mueller & Partner Ltd. and renamed the real estate services company Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd. as of September 1. Thomas Hodel will take over as CEO in February

A new study by the WSL shows that Swiss cities, with over 1,300 tree species, have a higher species diversity than the surrounding forests. However, this diversity carries the risk of the introduction of invasive forest pests, which requires increased controls in urban