Neustark has realised a system for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete at the joint venture RECULAR of the Oettinger Group and peterbeton. It can store 10 kilograms of CO2 per tonne of demolition concrete. The plant is the third of its kind from Neustark in

Energie 360° has put the Tiefenbrunnen energy network into operation. In the first stage, 80 properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood of Zurich will be heated using water from Lake Zurich. This figure is set to rise to around 400 properties in the final

The tithe barn in Dietikon has been remodelled and extensively renovated to become a house for the public. It will be inaugurated on 8 March and open its doors to the general

IWB has put the Frick heating network into operation. The demand for sustainably produced heat is high. Extensions are already being

The historic San Agustín monastery in Badajoz, Spain, is being converted into a school of arts and crafts. Griesser was commissioned to fit the glazing of the cloister arcades with solar

The Zug Estates Group increased its net profit excluding revaluations by 9 percent to just under CHF 37 million in 2024. This is due to increased income from the properties. Their vacancy rate fell from 3.9 to 0.7 percent compared to the end of

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible locations for the lake energy centres have now been

The municipality of Spreitenbach has received approval from the canton of Aargau to realise the Vinea design plan. This means that a development with 37 flats can be built on the previously commercially used site at the entrance to the village.

Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By dispensing with fossil fuels, the company is further expanding its commitment to

Asking rents barely moved month-on-month at the start of the year. Year-on-year, however, rents in most cantons rose significantly once again. This is shown by the latest Homegate rent

Obrist interior AG can look back on 130 years of history this year. With the celebrations, the specialist for high-quality interiors in shop fitting and interior design wants to honour its employees in particular. Obrist interior is currently in the final of the Prix SVC

The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning process to an abrupt end. The city council is disappointed and wants to analyse the reasons for the

Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will not be joining the association for the time

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours? These and other questions are the focus of six innovative projects that Winterthur 2025 is funding with the

Private equity and venture capital companies, family offices and foundations play a central role in the financing of start-ups in the canton of Zurich. A new study shows that private equity investors make a decisive contribution to the region's innovative strength. Nevertheless, growth financing

Swissbau 2026 brings a breath of fresh air to the construction and property industry. From 20 to 23 January 2026, Messe Basel will become the central meeting place for the industry and will provide clear impetus for the future with new specialist areas, interactive formats and an expanded concept.

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is planning to extend the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until 2030. With a new spending authorisation of CHF 51.25 million, the funding programme for energy-efficient renovations and renewable energies is to be continued and further

Groupe E wants to utilise the water of the Saane to generate renewable heat for the greater Fribourg area. The PLACAD project provides for the expansion of an existing heating centre, a pumping station and two 1.2-kilometre-long parallel

Energie 360° and the city of Wädenswil want to utilise the energy from Lake Zurich to generate renewable heat for Wädenswil. To this end, they are founding Energieverbund Wädenswil AG. The voters of Wädenswil have approved the

Prices for condominiums and single-family homes fell in January compared to the previous month. At the same time, however, asking rents rose. This is shown by the current Swiss Real Estate Offer Index of the SMG Swiss Marketplace

Procimmo and Electra want to jointly expand the charging infrastructure in western Switzerland. This will begin with two fast-charging stations at the Aubonne outlet and the Gland Backstage

The gradual reduction in key interest rates has led to a revival in the property market. This is the result of surveys by CSL Immobilien. Rents and prices for flats remain on the rise. In the office market, demand is primarily for ESG-compliant space and flexible utilisation

Work on the extension to Baden Cantonal School begins with preparatory work such as removing shrubbery and felling trees. It will last until 14 February. The actual start of construction is planned for the

Energie 360° and the town of Bülach want to establish an energy network from 2026. From autumn 2028, waste heat from the Furt cleaning plant will supply energy for heating and hot water. The energy company is currently examining the availability of other energy sources to build a district heating

The high-precision manufacturing industry in the Rhine Valley needs state-of-the-art research infrastructure in order to remain competitive. OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, RhySearch and Switzerland Innovation Park Ost are therefore planning to expand the clean room in Buchs in order to tap into

Construction sites are among the most dangerous working environments in Europe. With the development of the CONCERT modular robot platform, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) is setting a milestone in construction automation. The reconfigurable solution can take on heavy, dangerous and

On 1 February 2025, the revised ordinance of the Federal Office for Housing (BWO) will come into force, setting new cost limits and loan amounts for rental and owner-occupied properties. This takes into account the increased land and construction costs and improves the funding opportunities for

Winterthur's main railway station is about to undergo a comprehensive redesign. Up to 180,000 travellers a day are expected by 2050, which is why not only the station itself but also its surroundings need to be further developed. Test planning is now to clarify how public spaces, traffic routing

The Zurich property market remains on course for growth, but while owners are benefiting, the situation for tenants continues to worsen. Residential property prices rose by 3.3% in 2024, while the shortage of rental flats intensified. Particularly noteworthy rents were increased not only for new

Older people in Switzerland often live in central, spacious and affordable flats, but there is often a lack of accessibility and age-appropriate furnishings. The "Housing in old age" study carried out by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts on behalf of the Federal Office for Housing