Known the world over for its economic vitality and excellent living environment, Geneva constantly attracts highly qualified workers from all over the world. The city offers an ideal combination of professional opportunities and a first-class environment for a fulfilling

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Holcim will expand AI-based machine intelligence to over 100 plants worldwide over the next four years. The AI will predict disruptions and avoid failures to increase operational efficiency and capacity for

The real estate company HIAG has gained the cleantech company Grensol AG as a tenant for the Papieri-Areal in Biberist. Grensol recycles low-emission resources from old cars and will set up its first pilot plant in Switzerland on an area of 860 square

The consortium of Implenia and Frutiger has been awarded the contract to build the Sisikon Tunnel. The tunnel construction is part of the Neue Axenstrasse project and includes extensive underground engineering works. Construction will start in mid-2025 and is expected to be completed by

The Future Perfect association, together with various professional associations and an educational publisher, is launching a project to integrate circular building into vocational training. The goal is to teach skills for the reuse and recycling of building

A study reveals that deep geothermal energy in the Basel-Landschaft canton could provide between 200 and 1800 gigawatt-hours of heat per year. This corresponds to 10 to 100 percent of the future energy demand for space heating and hot

Freesuns is installing 33,300 solar roof tiles on three landmark buildings in the city of Neuchâtel. The renovation project is supported by the CSEM and could serve as a model for other cities and

Die Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne (EPFL) bietet mit Beginn des akademischen Jahres 2025 einen Master-Abschluss in Urbanen Systemen an. Einer der Schwerpunkte bezieht sich auf Mobilität und Transport in einem sich verändernden

The federal government wants to stabilise development outside of building zones with a partial revision of the Spatial Planning Act. The Federal Council has submitted a draft for consultation. The draft will allow new buildings up to a maximum of 1 per cent of the 2023

The concept of the circular economy is gaining in importance in the construction sector as a way of tackling climate and resource challenges. A study by the Bern University of Applied Sciences analyses the current state of the sector and highlights the

With a particularly strong dynamic of economic growth, inherent to a cross-border metropolitan area and supported by the aura of international Geneva, the main challenge today is to accommodate this induced growth in a qualitative way in an increasingly confined and restricted territory, while

The Botnar Foundation is investing one billion Swiss francs in the establishment of the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Basel. Together with the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich, the institute will develop new immune-based diagnostics and

P.A.W. Hub AG plans a new business and educational center in Luzern Nord. The project, combining creative business solutions, educational institutions, and residential and commercial buildings, has received building permits and is now seeking

A steel hall in Bern, no longer needed by the Beachcenter Bern, is offered for free pickup. The hall at Goumoënsstrasse 50 can be relocated to a new

Construction of the new University of Applied Sciences Center in Chur is set to begin in spring 2025. The city of Chur has granted the building permit for the project just three months after the application was

On June 12, the Economic and Location Promotion Airport Region Zurich hosted its tenth Real Estate Summit in Dübendorf. 650 guests gained insights into current trends, digital technologies, and the future of

The Linth waste incineration plant has been awarded a special prize by InfraWatt for its CO2 capture and storage project. By 2029, a facility is to be built that captures and stores 120,000 tons of CO2

GFMA has recertified Planon's building management software according to Directive 444. The new criteria for IoT data management were also considered. Additionally, the software received new certification according to GEFMA

The Schlieren-based real estate developer Halter AG has acquired the Waldstadt residential area in Pantli. Over 200 condominiums will be built on 47,600 square meters. The first construction phase is expected to be completed in

The Ch. Gerster AG gravel and concrete plant in Liechtenstein is the first company to use Neustark's CO2 storage process. This process helps to permanently bind CO2, thus reducing emissions in the construction

The climatic and social challenges of our time require a rethink in land use planning beyond national borders. The Canton of Geneva, the Nyon region and the Pôle métropolitain du Genevois français have joined forces to develop a common vision for the future development of the greater Geneva

The Canton of Zurich has launched the new GIS browser at geo.zh.ch/maps. The popular tool, which displays geographical information on interactive maps, has been completely revamped. Modern, user-friendly and with extended functions, it fulfils the needs of professionals and private individuals.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has inaugurated its new laboratory and research building. The Gloria Cube houses 16 research groups for health and biomedical

Sika has inaugurated a new plant in Liaoning, China, creating a site for the manufacture of mortar products. With this production facility, the company aims to optimally fulfil market demand and reduce logistics

Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) will move into its new building in February 2025. With a usable area of 76,215 square metres, it will offer around 30 percent more space than the old building from

The Rhaetian Railway has officially opened the new Albula Tunnel. The 5860-meter long tunnel replaces the old 1903 tunnel. Over 300 guests attended the

The Zürioberland Regional Development has a new president: Andreas Bühler was recently elected as the successor to Ruedi Rüfenacht at the general assembly. The Zürioberland Forum provided exciting insights into the transformation of the Maggi area into a research and service

Most Swiss people do not want to reduce their living space if they have an excess of rooms. This was revealed by a study conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. According to the study, only 42 per cent of respondents willing to move are planning to

The high-performance modules from Meyer Burger have been placed in the top category of PVEL's current Top Performer list. This award, given after extensive testing in seven different categories, underscores the quality and reliability of Meyer Burger's