Das in der Spezialchemie angesiedelte Unternehmen Sika hat ein Fast-Forward-Programm für Wachstum und Stabilität vorgestellt. Vorgesehen sind einerseits Investitionen, zum Beispiel in die Digitalisierung, und andererseits Einsparungen in dreistelliger

The Carum Foundation has had the former nurses' tower block of the University Hospital Zurich extensively renovated and has now inaugurated it. It will continue to be used for educational and health purposes and offers space for 350 workstations on 17

As a long-term partner of Andermatt Swiss Alps, lift manufacturer KONE has already installed one hundred energy-efficient systems. More are to follow in the course of the development project in

Building objections delay housing projects in Switzerland and exacerbate the housing shortage. The federal government should now create a legal basis to sanction obviously abusive objections. However, without undermining the legitimate participation rights of the

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team from the Technical University of Munich has for the first time created an almost seamless, freely available 3D map of all buildings on Earth. It forms the basis for new applications in climate research, urban planning, from megacities to rural

On Lake Neusiedl, a detached house with a thatched roof shows how circular construction can be achieved with local, regenerative materials. The building combines architectural quality, ecological responsibility and pioneering work for natural building materials in new construction. With appeal far

Bassersdorf is getting serious about the development "along the tracks". At the consultation event on December 3, 2025, the municipality showed how a little-used commercial area south of the train station is to be transformed into a mixed-use district with housing, workplaces and plenty of green

Inductive charging makes electric cars automatic partners in the energy transition. Empa researchers, together with industry partners, have tested the wireless technology under real conditions for the first time with convincing results. The first converted vehicles are already registered on Swiss

The Swiss office market appears stable, but the figures tell a different story. Falling occupancy rates and a lack of employment momentum point to structural shifts. While centers continue to benefit, the risk of a rising vacancy rate in the coming year is

With BaselCircular, the Canton of Basel-Stadt and the Eckenstein-Geigy Foundation are forming a unique network. This supports companies in their transformation towards circular business models. The aim is to make Basel's economy fit for the circular

Digital city models and geodata offer the property industry new opportunities. Digital tools such as the 3D viewer MapBS 3D, the PLR cadastre and the property information of the canton of Basel-Stadt can help to make planning and investment in property more efficient and transparent - they have

Ticino's real estate market can play a strategic role in creating affordable and sustainable housing. Coordinated planning and solutions using surface rights could support both families and the canton, generating lasting social and economic

The Pian Faloppia business and development centre is establishing itself as an innovative hotspot in Mendrisiotto. Attractive location factors and targeted development strategies make the area a beacon for progressive companies and ambitious players from industry and

Ebs Wasserstoff AG is pausing its project to produce hydrogen in Seewen. The joint venture between ebs, A. Käppeli's Söhne and IWB justifies this with a lack of demand on the market. It intends to resume the project when demand

The listed real estate fund Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties reports total income of CHF 121.5 million for the 2024/2025 financial year. The net asset value per unit thus rose by 2.6 per cent to CHF 116.65, with a return on investment of 5.1 per

The town of Schlieren has once again been recognised as a Gold Energy Town. The second such award is valid for four years. This recognises the town's particularly ambitious energy and climate protection

Solarify has received a guarantee from the Technology Fund for the further development of its Digital Energy Hub. The Abendrot Foundation is also involved. The developer and operator of swarm-financed solar systems wants to use the platform to make the systems more efficient and

Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) and St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) are cancelling the Felsenstrom solar project above Lake Walen. Delays in the authorisation process and technical risks make completion by 2030

After two years of construction, the AEW Wärmeverbund Villmergen Industrie is supplying heat for the first time. With two waste wood boilers, heat pumps and a peak load boiler, the project has a total output of up to 10,000

A total of five winners were awarded prizes at the Energy Startup Day in Aarau. Borobotics, SmartHelio, Synergi Solutions, Voltiris and SensorX Solutions are the

Sika has acquired Awazil Al Khaleej Industrial Co (Gulf Seal). The manufacturer of bitumen membranes for waterproofing operates its plant in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It has established export channels to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation

According to a study, the Migros shopping center on the "Im Funken" site in Zofingen is to be replaced by a new building. The study is a step towards a new

MAULINI SA has completed the restoration of the Eaumorte Bridge. The mid-19th century bridge is one of the oldest in the canton of Geneva and was in need of renovation. It connects the municipalities of Avully and