Construction of the ALL laboratory building on the Main Campus of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil has begun. The modern new building will provide the Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering with a sustainable research environment and will further promote the exchange of

The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech

Steel system supplier Jansen is investing several million Swiss francs in the expansion of its production site in Oberriet. New production halls and a modern coating facility will increase capacity and strengthen competitiveness. The logistics area is also being comprehensively

Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic

The Metro Shop in Baden was connected to the district heating and cooling network, which enables an annual CO₂ reduction of 50 tons. The city of Baden is thus committed to renewable energies and a sustainable future. The network is being continuously expanded in collaboration with Regionalwerke

Bühler has expanded its network in Uzwil with the Grain Innovation Center. Here, customers can develop and test innovative processes for grains and pulses. The modern infrastructure offers detailed monitoring options for food

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are working on optimising salt batteries. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, these are non-flammable and can therefore be used in hazardous locations in mining or tunnelling as well as on oil and gas

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green

The canton of Lucerne wants to promote the expansion of renewable energies. To this end, the planning and building law is to be amended. The electorate will decide on this amendment on 24

The UBS Residential Attractiveness Indicator 2024 assesses 13 Swiss regions in terms of their quality of life. According to the report, cities such as Aarau, Lucerne and Solothurn offer ideal conditions for families. Factors such as infrastructure and housing costs play a decisive

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

Residenture AG is working with onOffice GmbH to integrate the digital auction platform into the CRM system. This enables easier and more efficient real estate marketing for brokers, prospective buyers and

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing

Zaugg Schlieren AG commissioned the first third of its second solar plant in mid-October. The installed capacity is 98.28 kilowatts peak, which means that around 95 megawatt hours of solar power can be produced annually. The company plans to install solar systems with a total output of 271.47

The nexture association has drawn a clear picture in a comprehensive survey of students and career starters in the architecture and planning sector in Germany. Starting a career is often more difficult than expected. A toxic work culture, unpaid overtime and a lack of promotion opportunities

The Wesemlin neighbourhood in Lucerne is setting an example for a collective energy transition: Instead of individual solutions, the neighbourhood is focusing on a collective energy strategy. With the support of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), residents are working together

The Real Estate Award 2024 ceremony took place on 24 October in the stylish ambience of the Trafo Baden. Around 220 guests from the real estate industry were present to honour this year's award winners and enjoy the evening in an exclusive atmosphere. The award ceremony, which took place for the

Swiss construction companies are increasingly focussing on the topic of carbon footprints. With the amendment of the CO₂ Act, the pressure to measure and verify emissions is increasing. A decisive step for competitiveness and participation in major

The Mukaab, a monumental building 400 metres high and wide, is being built in Riyadh and is planned to be the largest building in the world. The project is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 to prepare Saudi Arabia for the post-oil era. However, the history of other mega

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

A new metamaterial with exceptional sensitivity to tensile and compressive forces could significantly improve the monitoring and stability of structures. Researchers at KIT have developed a technology that enables precise measurements and thus raises structural safety to a new

With the help of Groupe E Greenwatt, Nexans has put 4000 solar modules with an output of 1.7 megawatts into operation on ten roofs at its site in Cortaillod. With a system installed in 2015, the cable manufacturer now covers over 90 per cent of its own

The AS Chur Süd consortium has commissioned STRABAG to replace the bridge edge beams of the Sommerau subway in Chur. The timber construction team from the Schlieren-based construction company developed a customised solution for the tight space

The Lagmatt Museum in Baden is being completely renovated this year and next. The construction company ERNE from Laufenburg is responsible for part of the renovation

The Sursee municipal council has adopted a counter-proposal to the municipal initiative in favour of an independent and ecological energy supply by a large majority. This will make a combination of greenery and solar panels standard on flat

Joseph's House will reopen its doors on 26 December. Owner Davos Klosters Mountains has turned the former nunnery and sanatorium into a three-star superior hotel. CHF 20 million was invested in the

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

Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG acquired the Zurich-based company Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. Mohn Bürokultur will be retained as a brand and will operate as a branch office in Winterthur in future. With this takeover, Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG is continuing its growth strategy in the

Two graduates of the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule have developed an innovative tool that provides precise energy forecasts for photovoltaic systems and increases the efficiency of the

The electricity utility of the city of Zurich (ewz), Energie 360° and the Zurich water utility (WWZ) are increasingly relying on smart meters. This makes consumption more transparent and troubleshooting