

Opening of the liug.innovation centre in Chur
The liug.Innovation Center in Chur was officially opened, offering 11,200 square meters of space for work, research, and meetings. Planned and operated by ITW Ingenieurunternehmung AG, the center is expected to create up to 300 jobs and serves as a new landmark for

Stefan Kölliker, President of the Government of St. Gallen, is a strategic new member of the Board of Directors
After a comprehensive realignment, Admicasa welcomes the former St. Gallen district president Stefan Kölliker as a new board member. Kölliker, who recently retired from active politics, brings extensive experience to the strategic leadership and further development of the

GF tackles expansion of Klostergut Paradies
The Paradies Foundation is planning a comprehensive upgrade of the Paradies Monastery estate in Schlatt, including the construction of a new hotel and the environmentally friendly renovation of the existing restaurant. GF is investing around 10 million Swiss francs in the project, which includes 34

Market presence expanded through takeover of a competitor
SFS, a manufacturer based in the St.Gallen-Lake Constance area, has acquired the Madrid-based company Etanco as of May 1, 2024. This acquisition strengthens SFS's market position in Spain and Portugal. Etanco, a specialist distributor of fasteners and fixings, also offers services such as

New smart antenna optimises construction processes
Leica Geosystems has introduced the new Leica iCON gps 120 smart antenna to precisely control construction processes and machine movements. The antenna is integrated into the Leica MC 1 machine control programme and enables efficient coordination between heavy construction machines. Customers

SAK and NORM work together for greater energy efficiency
St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer innovative energy solutions and supports SAK's goal of achieving net-zero

World’s largest electric melting furnace for stone wool in operation
The world's largest electric melting furnace for stone wool was commissioned in Flums. With this investment of over 100 million Swiss francs, Flumroc has taken a significant step towards decarbonization, reducing its CO2 emissions in stone melting by 80



Prices for residential property rise by over 3 per cent
Single-family homes cost 3.9 per cent more and owner-occupied flats 3.1 per cent more in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, prices for single-family homes rose by 1.4 per cent, while those for condominiums stagnated.


Bernapark and Winterthur present themselves to location promoters
Der Wandel von der Industrie- zur Dienstleistungsgesellschaft schafft Chancen für Quartiere und ganze Städte. Die Fachtagung Dialog Standortmanagement geht am 12. März auf die integrale Standortentwicklung Winterthurs und auf die Umnutzung der ehemaligen Kartonfabrik zum Bernapark

New 4-star resort “La Sassa” impresses in Münstertal
The architectural firm Domenig from Chur has received the support of the canton and the municipality of Val Müstair GR for the "La Sassa" construction project. The holiday village will be built in the Prà Chalchera area in Tschierv GR and is intended to attract tourists to the Val Müstair all

The next step towards realising the vision of the Davos medical campus
The Davos Medical Campus is an internationally renowned centre of excellence that combines three main elements: medical research, patient care and education. A new research building is planned for the extension. This project is part of a comprehensive development plan and the vision of an

Hamilton Bonaduz AG is making targeted investments in its future development
To further expand its flourishing medical technology division, Hamilton Bonaduz AG is realising its expansion plans on a former sawmill site in Domat/Ems. A new production and logistics building, which bears the name "Hamilton 2.0", is taking

New era of healthcare in architectural brilliance
The Graubünden Cantonal Hospital (KSGR) has heralded an exciting phase of expansion and modernisation by unveiling its impressive new building. These architectural masterpieces not only represent a new chapter for healthcare in Graubünden, but also set a new standard for first-class medical care,

Kengo Kuma in Vals more than architectural innovation
The new building in the idyllic village of Vals in Graubünden, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, represents a fascinating symbiosis of modern architecture and natural surroundings. In the midst of the impressive mountain landscape, he has created an architectural masterpiece that not only


OPENLY builds first house with its own net-zero construction system
In Widnau entsteht ein Mehrfamilienhaus, das nicht nur CO2-neutral gebaut wird, sondern im Betrieb auch klimapositiv ist. Möglich wird dies durch das OPENLY-Bausystem. Baumaterialien und Bauteile, die es am Markt noch nicht gab, wurden von OPENLY selbst

Das Bündner Solarfaltdach goes global
Unser Lebensraum verdichtet sich zunehmend, der Bau von Solar-Freiflächenanlagen ist in weiten Teilen Europas problematisch. Ein junges Unternehmen aus Zizers gibt eine Antwort darauf, wie nachhaltiger Solarstrom produziert werden kann, ohne Natur und Landschaft zusätzlich zu
Die clevere Alternative zu Erdgas und Heizöl in Ilanz
Nah- und Fernwärmenetze fördern die lokale Wertschöpfung, schonen die Umwelt und gewährleisten eine sichere Versorgung. Ilanz setzt auf erneuerbare Energien, indem es mit ewz das Holzheizkraftwerk und den Wärmeverbund Ilanz initiierte. Die Anlage beliefert die Bevölkerung mit Ökostrom und

Innovation campus in Zizers for 400 employees
INTEGRA Biosciences recorded a 73 per cent growth in turnover in 2020. The company, which manufactures robots, laboratory products and pipettes, has been growing by an average of 23 per cent annually for a decade. CEO Urs Hartmann emphasises: “Our capacity expansion in all areas is a response






