The Centre for Innovation and Digitalisation (ZID) is transforming from a source of inspiration for early-stage start-ups to a facilitator for SMEs and start-ups. The focus is on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and succession

Under the leadership of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, representatives of the cantons, cities and municipalities as well as the construction and property industry and civil society have agreed on over 30 measures in the housing shortage action plan. The aim is to increase the supply of housing

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) supports sustainable renovation with mortgages at preferential conditions. To this end, BEKB has teamed up with the Bernese online platform myky. The mortgages are based on the myky renovation

Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) is examining the establishment of a heating network in the north-east of Bern. Ewb also wants to utilise the heat from the River Aare as an energy source. Water is to be drawn from the river at Engehalde for this purpose. An application to this effect has already been

Implenia has won tenders for major contracts in Switzerland and Germany. The construction contracts have a total volume of CHF 160

Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken und ein Jahr Nutzung eines VW

Rents and prices for flats and houses in the canton of Bern are currently around 3.3 per cent higher than in the previous year. This is due to population growth and low new construction activity. These are the findings of the Berner Kantonalbank's property

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

Cilander sells its properties in Herisau, with the western part of the site being taken over by Herold Taxi AG. After Cilander ceases production in Herisau, Herold Taxi AG will relocate its operations to the new

The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide around 500 flats and 3,000 jobs by 2029. The mix of living, working and leisure will revitalise the

Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) has acquired enersis Suisse AG and enersis Europe GmbH in order to strengthen its expertise in the area of digitalized distribution grids and smart grids. Enersis will continue to operate as an independent

Boum, a spin-off from the University of Bern, has launched its smart plant care system for indoor use. The system enables the autonomous care of plants in living spaces and offices and is controlled via an

CKW has taken over the Uettligen heating network. With this acquisition, the Central Swiss energy supplier intends to continue its decarbonisation

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

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

Jerylee Wilkes-Allemann from Bern University of Applied Sciences advocates paying more attention to urban forests in urban planning. These urban forests are central to the future cityscape and contribute to cooling, air purification and

The Halter subsidiary Integral design-build has completed the Halter Group's new offices in Bern. The remodelling took around six months. The number of Halter workstations was increased from 40 to

Punkt Rufer is creating a program for the Bern Civil Engineering Office to strengthen the circular economy in construction projects and existing infrastructure. The focus is on knowledge transfer, innovation and pilot

Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the thermal network in Köniz and Bern to provide climate-friendly heat. The final implementation decision is expected next

The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund was successfully listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 25. The fund achieved a total capitalization of around 890 million francs and was included in the SXI Real Estate Broad and SXI Real Estate Funds Broad

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

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 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

The reference interest rate remains unchanged at 1.75 percent in June, as announced by the Federal Housing Office. Rent adjustments based on this rate are currently not possible. The next review will take place in

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

From the end of 2030, a direct suburban railway will connect north-west Switzerland and Alsace. By ordering 33 Flirt Evo France trains from Stadler, SBB is preparing the infrastructure for a modern, cross-border railway

The Federal Office for Housing highlights the high economic significance of the real estate sector in Switzerland. With a share of 11 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 16 percent including rental income and imputed rents, the sector is an important economic factor. Approximately

Green-Y Energy AG has successfully completed a financing round of 3 million Swiss francs, led by Swiss Capital Global Impact Fund AG. The company from Hasle near Burgdorf plans to use the funds to optimize and market its innovative compressed air energy storage technology. This technology stores

The "Fischermätteli" property project in Burgdorf BE, which was completed in 2023, is once again attracting positive attention. For the first time, a project has been awarded the prestigious Minergie site

Over the next few years, NextGen CDR will purchase CO2 removed from the air and permanently stored in building materials (carbon dioxide removal, CDR) from the Bern-based company Neustark at 18 locations. The CDR alliance includes Mitsubishi, South Pole, UBS and