TIMBERHAUS is the start of an EU-funded research project aimed at advancing timber construction in Europe. Over the course of four years, innovative technologies will be developed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector and use wood more

Ina Invest is planning to transform the Bredella West site in Pratteln into a mixed-use district with green living and working spaces. Following the approval of the local population, the district, which is located directly next to the train station, is to be designed in a sustainable and connected

The Pilatus Arena in Kriens is to host sporting and cultural events for up to 4,500 spectators from 2025. With Halter as majority shareholder, an experienced developer and operator is assuming responsibility for the project. Work is currently underway on the interior

AEW Energie AG has opened its first ground-mounted photovoltaic system in Spreitenbach. The 1414 modules generate electricity for around 140 households per year and temporarily use a pre-polluted area for the Energy Strategy

Halter AG is planning a high-rise project on Bogenstrasse in St.Gallen with a broad mix of uses. The design by Herzog & de Meuron has been approved and the procedures for special use and zoning plan changes have been

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is part of the European research project TIMBERHAUS. A total of 19 partners from ten countries want to promote timber construction in

Griesser has fitted the Dorint Resort & Spa in Locarno/Riazzino with awnings. The architectural firm responsible, TIGESTIM, selected the Solozip and Soloscreen products from Griesser for their elegance, reliability and low

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000 megawatt hours of heat per year. It will be fed 90 per cent with wood

Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a lack of suitable properties for second purchases. These are the findings of a study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug at Lucerne

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

Lynus has founded Enerfin AG, which develops and operates tenant electricity systems for residential properties. With intelligent software for optimizing energy flows, the company offers benefits for tenants, landlords and the electricity

Primeo Energie founds Primeo Battery AG to develop and operate large-scale batteries for renewable energies throughout Switzerland. The batteries are intended to compensate for weather-related fluctuations and promote the energy

Dormakaba is realigning its "Shape to Growth" strategy and focusing on innovation and efficiency. With reduced complexity and increased performance, the company aims to become the leading provider of access

The new DroneHub at Empa and Eawag's NEST enables innovative drone and robotics technologies to be tested. Researchers can test repairs using drones, environmental interactions and building protection using robotics under real

A 47-storey high-rise building is being built in Vienna's Donaustadt district as part of the VIENNA TWENTYTWO project. KONE JumpLifts are being used to make the construction process more efficient. After completion, modern elevator solutions will be

Energie Ausserschwyz AG has completed the expansion of the district heating network in Lachen. With a length of over 26 kilometers, the network will supply around 40 customers with sustainable heat from the wood-fired power plant in Galgenen from

The members of the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents (SMK) are cautiously optimistic about the year 2025. 57 per cent of all members in a recent survey expect the property market to move sideways, while 38 per cent even expect the market to expand. Despite the positive mood, the sector remains

Silvia Thalmann-Gut has been the mayor of the Canton of Zug since 2023 and heads the Department of Economic Affairs, which comprises ten offices in the areas of business, education and social insurance. The canton of Zug remains an attractive location for companies and a highly qualified workforce,

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is increasing the dividend by 10 centimes to CHF 2.70 per

Neustark has realised a second plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete in Kirchheim unter Teck near Stuttgart. Construction waste recycler Heinrich Feess GmbH & Co. KG can now mineralise 1000 tonnes of CO2 per

In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

STRABAG is expanding the heating supply in Münchenbuchsee. Around three kilometres of new district heating pipes are being laid. The work will be divided into 15 stages and should be completed by December

Hawa Sliding Solutions has launched a new generation of hardware for hinged and folding sliding doors. The company also recently acquired the internationally active Klein Group from Barcelona. Hawa Sliding Solutions has been nominated for the Prix SVC Wirtschaftsraum

fsp Architekten in Spreitenbach has won first place in the competition for the study contract for the Eichmatt Villmergen project. The jury recommends the Janus project for further development and

The SMG Swiss Marketplace Group launches its new sustainability manifesto. The document sets out four pillars that are intended to clarify the company's future sustainability strategy in all business

Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from the Aargauische Kantonalbank. The background to this is population growth and faltering construction

Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken und ein Jahr Nutzung eines VW

Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss francs and one year's use of a VW

The Hälg Group is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik, thereby expanding its presence in Toggenburg. The takeover secures the continuation of all jobs and promotes cooperation in the area of air conditioning and

At the Power-to-X Days in Schlieren, experts from business, science and politics discussed the future of renewable fuels in Switzerland. The development of Power-to-X requires close cooperation and suitable framework conditions. Regional and national initiatives are driving development