The construction company Implenia, together with its partner Stangeland Maskin, has won a second contract in the Rogfast tunnel project. The 8.8-kilometer-long E02 Kvitsøy tunnel will be built under the sea surface in southern Norway and includes a contract volume of 420 million Swiss francs for

The new Polybau education center in Grenchen will be the company's third vocational school center. It aims to strengthen the educational landscape in Solothurn and foster collaboration with local businesses and

The Real Estate Award is the most important award in the Swiss construction and real estate industry. Companies in the Swiss construction and real estate industry had until the end of May to submit their projects for this year's edition of the Real Estate Award. This deadline has now been extended

The leading property service provider is restructuring its management with an innovative target operating model in order to better meet the needs of tenants, owners and employees. By the end of 2025, 18 walk-in locations for residential tenants and eight specialised locations for commercial tenants

On 31 May 2024, the Swiss Federal Council approved significant amendments to four important environmental ordinances in order to strengthen environmental protection and improve the efficiency of remediation and recycling processes. The amendments concern the Contaminated Sites Ordinance, the

To achieve its climate targets, the city of Zurich is paving the way for an innovative, fossil-free heat supply in densely built-up neighbourhoods. A new study sheds light on efficient approaches and the infrastructure required to realise the ambitious net-zero target by

Green Spin has received approval to build a sustainable office complex. In three years, companies focusing on sustainability will move in. The complex offers modular rental spaces and is certified to international sustainability

Die Universität Bern startete 2023 das Projekt „Die grünste Gasse der Welt“ mit einer Begrünungsaktion in der Postgasse. Ziel ist es, die biologische Vielfalt zu erhöhen, das Stadtklima zu verbessern und die Lebensqualität der Bewohner zu steigern. Am 25. Mai fand ein zweiter Pflanztag

The liug.Innovation Center in Chur was officially opened, offering 11,200 square meters of space for work, research, and meetings. Planned and operated by ITW Ingenieurunternehmung AG, the center is expected to create up to 300 jobs and serves as a new landmark for

Empa is investigating the use of hydrogen and fuel cells to relieve the power grid on cold days on behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (BFE). The joint project H2 districts is being implemented on the Empa campus in Dübendorf and involves partners such as the Hälg Group, the Osterwalder

The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has received planning permission from the city of Aarau for the planned new Haus der Wirtschaft. The demolition of the existing building will begin in mid-August. The new building should be ready for occupation in spring

The development of the Papierwerd site in Zurich has begun. A new open space between the Globusprovisorium and the Mühlesteg offers the public a variety of uses and helps to reduce

Im September 2023 wurde der Baustart für den Neubau des kantonalen Verwaltungsgebäudes am Seetalplatz in Emmen (LU) gefeiert. Die Nachhaltigkeit und das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeitenden, Besucherinnen und Besucher sowie Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner Standen für den Kanton Luzern und Losinger Marazzi

The Albis site, with its future-orientated use by production companies and creative industries, is about to be expanded. The new YOND.02/03 buildings and the renovation of the historic YOND.04 buildings will create a future-orientated campus that combines flexible working space and a lively sense

The Zurich University Centre (HGZZ) is about to undergo a major transformation. In a joint project between the canton and city of Zurich, the University of Zurich (UZH), the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and ETH Zurich, investments totalling over CHF 4 billion will be made over the next few

The initiators of the Quatre Bornes wind farm have achieved an important victory as the Federal Court rejected the complaint against a new vote. The municipality of Sonvilier will now vote on the district plan on September 22, equivalent to a building permit. The wind farm will include a total of

The innovative project to extend the Luchswiese housing estate and the Luchswiesen school complex in Zurich sets new standards in urban spatial planning. The skilful combination of living space and educational infrastructure meets the need for both non-profit housing and modern learning

A recent study confirms the enormous potential of solar energy to cover the electricity needs of the Vaud cantonal administration's buildings until 2035. These measures are part of the canton's ambitious climate plan and meet the requirements of the Vaud Energy

The hotel property sector in Switzerland, Austria and Germany is facing growing challenges and profound structural change. Industry experts Patrick Vogler and Professor Norbert Hörburger rely on sustainable solutions and strategic advice to strengthen the hotel landscape in the long

CKW has begun constructing a measuring mast on Ruswilerberg to collect wind and weather data for a planned wind farm. The mast also monitors bat activity, temperatures, and humidity. The data aims to ensure the economic viability and environmental compatibility of the wind

The planning for the Grotwind wind farm in the municipality of Pfäfers is entering the next phase. A measurement mast equipped with wind meters and weather sensors is currently being erected to collect wind and weather data over twelve months. This data will help determine the optimal wind

In Zurich-Wiedikon, the housing project of the Im Gut building co-operative is taking shape, enabling the creation of 44 additional affordable flats through the early renewal of municipal building rights. This initiative marks a decisive step in the city's housing policy and represents a model for

After completing the slope stabilization in Land Rai, the municipality of Bergdietikon is conducting further measurements to ensure the buildability of the area. Due to heavy rainfall during the observation phase, geologists have decided to collect additional data. Six core drillings and six

UBS and Wincasa have introduced a new advisory solution for owners of investment properties. This service aims to support renovation and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable thinking in the real estate

The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of

The Paradies Foundation is planning a comprehensive upgrade of the Paradies Monastery estate in Schlatt, including the construction of a new hotel and the environmentally friendly renovation of the existing restaurant. GF is investing around 10 million Swiss francs in the project, which includes 34

The Fondation pour le Développement des Arts et de la Culture has commissioned HRS to build a cultural center and a student residence in Vernier. The project includes an event hall with 492 seats and 920 standing places, as well as 220 apartments for students. The complex is complemented by a

Erdgas AG Laufenstein-Thierstein (GASAG) is planning to build a biogas plant in the Münchenstein region. In a letter to farmers, the location issue was clarified and financing options were examined. The plant is to be located near a gas pipeline and operated by farmers, while GASAG guarantees the

In the autumn, AEW Immobilien AG is carrying out a test planning for the development of the AEW site together with the Aarau municipal building authority. The 60-year-old development comprises a high-rise building, the High Court and a restaurant. The aim of the planning is to clarify the framework

The barracks area in Zurich, an extensive site with an impressive history and central importance, is about to undergo a comprehensive transformation. This development offers a unique opportunity to rethink the use of the site and transform it into a vital public space for the city and its