
Stephanie Kiener succeeds Jasmina Ritz at Limmatstadt AG
Stephanie Kiener will take over the operational management of Limmatstadt AG in August. She succeeds Jasmina Ritz, who will withdraw from operational activities at the end of the year. Kiener looks forward to shaping regional development with innovative

Impulses for Zurich’s future: The first day of the location
With the first "Location Day", the canton of Zurich has taken an important step towards discussing and promoting the development of the business location. Under the patronage of the Department of Economic Affairs, representatives from business, science and administration met to jointly forge

Influential voice in the property industry
After his studies, Stefan Fahrländer worked at renowned institutions and research facilities in the field of economic research and real estate analysis. His career took him from Berlin via Zurich to the Middle East. Today, as a lecturer at universities and with his expertise, he is a significant

The art of interior design – Zurich’s path to the future
In an interview, Katrin Gügler, Director of Spatial Planning for the City of Zurich, provides a comprehensive insight into her diverse tasks. Together with her interdisciplinary team, she works on Zurich's development with the aim of maintaining a high quality of life despite urban growth and

Stefan Kölliker, President of the Government of St. Gallen, is a strategic new member of the Board of Directors
After a comprehensive realignment, Admicasa welcomes the former St. Gallen district president Stefan Kölliker as a new board member. Kölliker, who recently retired from active politics, brings extensive experience to the strategic leadership and further development of the

Losinger Marazzi implements climate strategy in its projects
Property developer and total contractor Losinger Marazzi has been positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainability in the property and construction industry for almost 20 years. In 2021, the company created the position of Chief Climate Officer. Losinger Marazzi is systematically implementing its


Historic election at the Swiss Association of Engineers and Architects
Susanne Zenker has been elected as the first female president of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA). This marks a historic moment in the nearly two-hundred-year history of the association. Zenker, a trained architect from EPFL and currently a manager at SBB Immobilien, will assume

Helvetica strengthens management team to realise strategic goals
In order to strengthen its market presence and fund strategies, Helvetica has expanded its management team in a targeted manner. New key positions in the areas of asset management, sales and finance have been filled with experienced industry experts to ensure the sustainable development and

Successes, prospects and highlights of the 100th immoTable in Zurich
ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the shortage of skilled workers. The occasion also served to introduce a new job platform

App revolutionises asbestos control in buildings
The new "IK-Report-App" represents a significant innovation in building contaminant assessment, particularly in dealing with asbestos. Developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the app enables efficient and accurate recording and analysis of asbestos contamination, making it an


Mischa Bosshard manages Haupt + Studer AG
Mischa Bosshard has been the managing director of Haupt + Studer AG since April 1st. The previous project manager replaces René Hasler. The company, active in electrical installation, building technology, and telematics, celebrated its 100th anniversary at the end of

Stefan Walter new Director of FINMA
On 24 January 2024, the Federal Council confirmed Stefan Walter, currently Director General Horizontal Supervision at the European Central Bank, as the new Director of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). He will take up this position from 1 April 2024 and brings with him

Dr. Tanja Pohle tritt als neue Partnerin in die Geschäftsleitung von pom+Consulting AG ein
Im Zuge der stetigen Veränderungen in der Immobilienbranche und der zunehmenden Bedeutung moderner Arbeitsplatzkonzepte, tratt Dr. Tanja Pohle ab dem 1. Januar 2024 als neue Partnerin in die Geschäftsleitung von pom+Consulting AG ein. Dieser Schritt unterstreicht die strategische Ausrichtung des

Susanne Szentkuti, urban planner
Together with Florian Kühne, city architect, she is the architect of Thun's urban development as co-head of the planning department. In her endeavour to find a harmonious balance between preservation and innovation, she focuses on high-quality inner city development that strengthens Thun's
“Thun should develop without losing the city’s identity”
For over a decade, Mayor Raphael Lanz has steered the fortunes of Thun and shaped the development of this idyllic Swiss town. In this interview, he reflects on the highs and lows of his time in office, the economic drivers and his vision for the future of Thun. Lanz openly discusses successes,

Erfolgreiche Bilanz trotz herausforderndem Markt
Trotz eines schwierigen Umfelds und einer rückläufigen Bauindustrie in Europa präsentiert die Geberit Unternehmensgruppe überzeugende Ergebnisse für die ersten drei Quartale 2023. Die Gruppe konnte ihre Profitabilität steigern und in lokalen Währungen ein Gewinnwachstum pro Aktie

Beatrice Bichsel becomes new Head of SBB Real Estate
Beatrice Bichsel will take over as Head of SBB Real Estate and become a member of the Management Board on 1 September 2023. She succeeds Alexander Muhm as a former member of the Management Board of SBB Real Estate. Alexander Muhm took over as Head of SBB Freight Traffic at the end of June

Energy Cluster invites to one-day course on photovoltaic façades
Energy Cluster invites interested parties to a one-day course on photovoltaic façades. At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts on 12 September, the focus will be on the role of photovoltaic façades in the energy system of the

Until the chemistry is right
At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's

Fabian Streiff becomes Head of the Office for Economic Affairs – Hans Rupp Head of the Office for Employment
The Office of Economic Affairs and Employment will be transferred into two independent organisational units as of 1 January 2024. The Government Council has now chosen the heads of the two new offices. Hans Rupp will be head of the Office of Labour, Dr Fabian Streiff head of the Office of

Andrea Wegmüller appointed new Head of Property Management at Zug Estates
The Board of Directors and the Executive Board of Zug Estates Holding AG have elected Andrea Wegmüller (38) as Head of Property Management and Member of the Executive Board of Zug Estates AG. He will take up his position on 1 August

Relevance of social sustainability in institutional real estate portfolios
Joëlle Zimmerli has been working on the interface between society and the real estate industry for over ten years. Her field of activity covers all phases of the real estate cycle, from basic research to project development and management. Zimmerli is a member of the SSREI audit committee and, as





