The Zurich Investment Foundation plans to raise around CHF 300 million in new capital in October. The funds are to be used for the acquisition of 19 new properties in the ZAST Real Estate Residential Switzerland investment

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have investigated the areas in which hydrogen can be produced effectively and cost-effectively. Hydrogen is seen as an important future energy supplier for the aviation, agriculture and steel

The Graubünden government has authorised the construction of Madrisa Solar AG's alpine photovoltaic plant. The plant will have a total output of 10.8 megawatt peak at an altitude of around 2000 metres. The voters of the municipality of Klosters gave the green light in October

With a photovoltaic system at its St.Gallen site, the ESA cooperative has commissioned its third system for its own power supply. Previously, systems were installed in Burgdorf and Giubiasco

The Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is taking over the borehole in Trüllikon from the National Co-operative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra). As part of a pilot project, swisstopo wants to clarify whether CO2 can be injected into the ground

Anyone who wants to experience an exciting and top-class industry event in late autumn should accept the invitation to the 17th Swiss Finance and Real Estate Congress 2024. Zurich will be the "place to be" for decision-makers from the worlds of business, finance and property.

The EKT Energy Foundation has pledged financial support to four projects in the second funding round. The projects deal with the dual use of agricultural land, energy storage and the fundamentals of geothermal

The back to the roots project has won the competition to redesign the Kronenareal site in Dietikon. The offices of Skala Landschaft Stadt Raum GmbH and S2 Architekten GmbH interpret the Kronenareal as part of a network of open spaces. Back to the roots will be presented on 23

Demand for residential property is currently rising again following a slump caused by the rise in interest rates. Most of the supply is being met by existing buildings. These are the findings of a study by Raiffeisen Switzerland. Prices are expected to rise in the medium

A study by CRIF AG shows that more new stores have opened than closed in the last ten years. Online retail in particular has recorded strong growth, while bricks-and-mortar retail has

The Basel-Stadt government council has presented a comprehensive concept for expanding the district heating network. In addition to the renovation of roads and streetcar tracks, large inner-city areas are to be greened and unsealed in order to improve the urban

The RECIPE consortium was selected as part of the SWEET funding program to strengthen the resilience of the Swiss energy infrastructure. The project aims to analyze the risks posed by climate change and the energy transition and to develop measures for

Sika has more than doubled its production capacity in Bekasi, Indonesia. The company is thus responding to the strong growth in the construction sector and at the same time expanding its sales network in the

Schindler hat einen Großauftrag für The Avenues – Riyadh gewonnen. Insgesamt 293 Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige werden für das riesige Mehrzweckprojekt geliefert und installiert, das ein Einkaufszentrum, Hotels, Wohnungen und Büros

In collaboration with Marti Construction, the start-up Oxara from Dietikon has realized the interior fit-out of a school building in Confignon using sustainable clay concrete. The material reduces CO2 emissions and creates a unique

Procimmo is planning a capital increase to expand the Residential Lemanic Fund. With investments in Lausanne and Geneva, the company is aiming for further growth while maintaining the quality of its

46 Swiss architecture firms were honored at the best architects awards 2025, including four with gold. The annual awards honor the best architectural projects in Europe and are presented by an international

Implenia is preparing for a significant change in leadership. CEO André Wyss will leave the company at the end of March 2025 to focus on new mandates. His successor will be Jens Vollmar, the current Head of the Buildings Division. There will also be changes in the management of the Civil

The Lucerne cantonal government is applying for an additional loan of CHF 14.25 million for the cantonal administration building on Seetalplatz. This is necessary due to increased personnel requirements and additional structural

An important milestone has been reached in the "Future Kunstmuseum Bern" construction project: the architectural firm Schmidlin Architekten (Zurich and Engadin) has won the international competition for the renovation and extension of the Kunstmuseum Bern. Their winning project, "Eiger", envisages

The National Council's Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of two bills concerning changes to tenancy law. The amendments are intended to restrict the contestation of initial rents and make it easier to prove local and neighbourhood

The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September

Swiss Life Asset Managers is acquiring Condecta AG from Winterthur. The asset manager specialising in real estate and infrastructure wants to expand the presence and product portfolio of the modular construction

ERNE AG is renovating the Bad Zurzach AG northern bypass. The construction company is using innovative solutions such as composite to cover cable shafts. The small workplace in the tunnel poses a

Gira is now also represented in Switzerland with its own sales company. The building technology specialist has chosen Feusisberg as its headquarters. To ensure a successful market entry, the German company initially wants to focus on the field of building

Pforzheim-based ease GmbH has acquired the Munich-based subsidiary of Helvengo AG. The acquisition of the Zurich-based insurance company's German business is intended to complement ease's range of services. The two companies have already worked together in the

Prices for condominiums were slightly higher in July than in June. By contrast, prices for single-family homes fell at the same time. Asking rents also fell. These are the findings of the latest Swiss Real Estate Offer Index published by the SMG Swiss Marketplace

The FlexBase Group is withdrawing its request for a preliminary decision on the construction of a new technology centre in Laufenburg. In order not to jeopardise the start of construction, an updated planning application respects the maximum height. However, FlexBase is demanding a

HighStep Systems AG has joined the Swiss industry association for personal protective equipment. The company develops innovative fall protection systems that are used in various industries

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) wants to reduce emissions in its operations to net zero by 2030. The bank is focussing on sustainability and climate protection with technologies such as CO2 capture, pyrolysis and storage in