AXA expands property commitment at Newhome
AXA, one of the leading insurers, has acquired a 20 per cent stake in the established real estate platform Newhome to strengthen its presence in the residential sector. This step, which is still subject to FINMA approval, will enable AXA to consolidate its position in the residential and property
Holcim co-founds Circularity Task Force at COP28
Holcim ist bei der Weltklimakonferenz in Dubai (COP28) eines der Gründungsmitglieder der Circularity Task Force. Mit ihrer internationalen Arbeitsgruppe will die Londoner Sustainable Markets Initiative weltweit den Übergang zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft im Bauwesen
AEW Energie takes over 50 per cent of GA-Werkstatt.ch
The two Aarau-based companies AEW Energie and GA-Werkstatt.ch are joining forces to become a general and total energy management company for buildings. AEW Energie is therefore acquiring a half share in GA-Werkstatt.ch, a subsidiary of Herzog Kull Group
Thun’s step into the vibrant future
Thun is further developing its urban potential with the creation of the mixed-use and sustainable Tryber district along the River Aare. This development symbolises a significant step in the "STEK 2035 urban development concept" and represents a variety of uses as well as a lively sub-centre that
Implenia wins two building construction projects in Germany
Implenia has been awarded two building construction projects in Germany. The construction and real estate company will realise two construction phases of an urban campus in Berlin and an office building in Essen. The contracts have a total volume of 100 million
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
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
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
Ecospeed simplifies energy accounting for buildings
Ecospeed is expanding its software for creating CO2 balances. With new functions, companies, municipalities and building operators can calculate their actual energy consumption more easily. Among other things, this allows the effectiveness of improvements to be determined
Cantonal location promotion launches platform for business model innovations
The Canton of Aargau Location Promotion Agency wants to support Aargau companies in the introduction of resource-saving innovations. To this end, it has launched a free platform with examples, tools and checklists. Webinars and workshops are also
Winterthur: The location for innovation and entrepreneurship
Winterthur used to be considered an industrial stronghold. In the meantime, the city has become known for its successful structural transformation into a technology city. Companies choose a location primarily for its innovation potential and their ecosystems. This is precisely why Switzerland's
AEW Energie produces solar power on the Isemeyer site
AEW Energie has installed one of its largest photovoltaic systems on the roof of the Isemeyer site in Rheinfelden. It measures 13,000 square metres and generates 1.9 gigawatt hours of solar energy annually. Around a third of this is consumed by the companies on the
Lucerne Economic Development Agency assists 25 companies in settling in Lucerne
In 2022, the Lucerne Economic Development Agency assisted a total of 25 companies in establishing themselves in the canton, four each from the USA and Germany. As a result, 338 new jobs were created. At the end of 2022, a new record was set with 32,600 companies in the
A solid 2022 for the Fribourg Cantonal Economic Development Agency
Even though the past year was associated with many uncertainties due to the outbreak of the Ukraine war and the associated energy crisis, the Economic Development Agency of the Canton of Fribourg (WIF) presented a solid result for 2022. After two record years, no fewer than 41 projects were
Energie 360° increases share of renewable energy to 23.4 percent
With a net profit of 54.1 million Swiss francs last year, the energy provider Energie 360° generated significantly less than in the previous year. However, the company increased its sales of renewable energy and is approaching its interim target of 30 per cent by
The future of the construction and real estate industry is called the circular economy
Although the word is on everyone's lips, only about 10 per cent of Swiss companies are involved in the circular economy. But this holds huge potential - especially for Switzerland's largest waste producer, the construction and real estate