Implenia builds large hotel complex in Andermatt
Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings
New ultra-thin film for interference-free 5G and 6G
A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultra-thin film that absorbs 99% of electromagnetic waves. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of modern communication and radar systems and ensure interference-free
The fireproof future of energy storage
The innovative salt battery, originally developed for electric cars, is now a safe solution for supplying energy to critical infrastructures such as mobile phone antennas. Thanks to its longevity and safety, it is considered a pioneering solution - with the potential to one day supply entire
Residential and commercial complex with 272 flats and hotel being built in Opfikon
Implenia submitted the building application for the Rocket & Tigerli project in Winterthur's Lokstadt on 26 September. Construction work on the Rocket high-rise and the three Tigerli buildings is due to start in autumn
A new standard in the canton of Zurich
There will soon be a decisive change in property planning in the canton of Zurich. New buildings must be designed to be "bird-friendly" in future. The Zurich Cantonal Council has decided by an overwhelming majority to amend the Planning and Building Act accordingly. This is a significant step
Future-oriented urban development in Bern
The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide around 500 flats and 3,000 jobs by 2029. The mix of living, working and leisure will revitalise the
Apartments in Locle presented for older people
On October 3, 2024, the open day was held at Avenue Technicum 11 in Locle, where specially adapted apartments for older people and people with reduced mobility were presented. The apartments meet the criteria of the AE label and offer affordable living space with supervision
Building authorities conference Appenzell Ausserrhoden
End of September 2024, the building authorities conference took place in Walzenhausen, focusing on the topic of "Diverse habitats in settlements". Around 50 representatives from municipal authorities, building authorities and companies discussed the importance of biodiversity in residential areas
Energy City Association focuses on net zero
Cities and municipalities are working towards the goal of climate neutrality with the Energy City label. Certification and strategies are increasingly being adapted to the net-zero target in order to promote sustainable energy policies. There is a particular focus on supporting smaller
Rhine bank development as a project for the future
Schaffhausen is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Rhine embankment promenade to make the town more attractive and liveable. A new connecting road will make it possible to divert motorised traffic so that the banks of the Rhine can be used for leisure, living and tourism. The project is a
Zurich University of the Arts honours ten years of the Toni-Areal
At the start of the winter semester, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is looking back on ten years of the Toni-Areal. The website set up for this purpose provides an insight into the past and present of the campus. The ZHdK also welcomes 711 new students for the winter
Outstanding projects at the Real Estate Award 2024
On 24 October 2024, the Real Estate Awards ceremony will take place at Trafo Baden, where outstanding companies and projects from the real estate and construction industry will be honoured. The evening offers a platform for dialogue between leading players in the Swiss economy and politics as well