
Basel receives multi-billion euro immune research institute
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

Building licence granted: Ground-breaking ceremony draws closer
The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has received planning permission from the city of Aarau for the planned new Haus der Wirtschaft. The demolition of the existing building will begin in mid-August. The new building should be ready for occupation in spring

Progress with slope stabilisation in Bergdietikon
After completing the slope stabilization in Land Rai, the municipality of Bergdietikon is conducting further measurements to ensure the buildability of the area. Due to heavy rainfall during the observation phase, geologists have decided to collect additional data. Six core drillings and six

Biogas production attracts interest in Laufental-Thierstein
Erdgas AG Laufenstein-Thierstein (GASAG) is planning to build a biogas plant in the Münchenstein region. In a letter to farmers, the location issue was clarified and financing options were examined. The plant is to be located near a gas pipeline and operated by farmers, while GASAG guarantees the

IWB leaves the energy crisis behind in terms of profit
The Basel energy provider IWB increased its revenue by 11 percent to 1,265 million Swiss francs in 2023, setting a new record. Higher revenues from electricity supply in the free market, the growing solar business, and increased gas tariffs contributed significantly to this achievement. The profit

Test planning for the development of the AEW site in Aarau
In the autumn, AEW Immobilien AG is carrying out a test planning for the development of the AEW site together with the Aarau municipal building authority. The 60-year-old development comprises a high-rise building, the High Court and a restaurant. The aim of the planning is to clarify the framework

Potential for transformation despite development delay in Basel
A new study by the Sotomo research institute, commissioned by the "Basel vorwärts" initiative, shows that Basel is lagging behind other major Swiss cities in terms of housing construction and population and job growth. Nevertheless, the city harbours considerable potential for urban transformation

Continuation of the Basel region’s energy package planned until 2025
The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is in favour of continuing the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until the end of 2025. In view of the ongoing successes and the current financial challenges, it is proposing adjustments to the contribution rates and additional


St.Jakob-Park stadium co-operative takes stock of its finances
The Stadion St. Jakob cooperative informs about its financial situation. The stadium, opened in 2001 and home to FC Basel, is in urgent need of renovation. The necessary funds are to be raised by the stadium cooperative through equity, debt, sponsorship, and

Basel Area a magnet for life sciences and start-ups
In 2023, the Basel Area economic region once again demonstrated high attractiveness for foreign companies and startups, with a remarkable number of 34 new establishments, predominantly in the life sciences sector. Additionally, Basel Area Business & Innovation recorded nearly a record high with 86

Steiner converts and expands Basel’s ex-UBS building
Die Immobilienfirma und Totalunternehmerin Steiner AG kündigt am Aeschenplatz 6 in Basel grosse Veränderungen an: Das ehemalige UBS-Gebäude soll ab 2028 zu einem vielseitigen Stadtbaustein zum Wohnen, Arbeiten und Entspannen für alle Alters- und Bevölkerungsgruppen

InCube Challenge comes to the FHNW in Aargau
Der Campus Brugg-Windisch der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) ist erstmals einer der fünf Standorte der InCube Challenge. Vom 9. bis 13. Oktober wird eine Gruppe Studierender in einem 25 Quadratmeter grossen Glaskubus auf dem Campus essen, schlafen und an einer Problemstellung

Basel residential building uses material from demolished buildings
Der Kanton Basel-Stadt will sechs Wohnungen und einen Kindergarten bauen. Das Planungsteam will Baumaterialien verwenden, die aus abgerissenen Bauten stammen. Der Kanton hat dafür einen Katalog vorhandener Materialien zur Verfügung gestellt. Damit wird der CO2-Ausstoss des Baus


FHNW inaugurates pavilion made from recycled components
Studierende der Hochschule für Architektur, Bau und Geomatik an der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) haben eine ehemalige Holzrampe für den Bau eines Pavillons genutzt. Er kann von Hochschule und Quartier in Muttenz genutzt werden. Am 27. September ist Einweihung.

IWB and Kiwigrid cooperate for decentralized energy supply
IWB und die deutsche Kiwigrid spannen für die Einrichtung von Zusammenschlüssen zum Eigenverbrauch von lokal erzeugter Energie aus erneuerbaren Quellen zusammen. Ein erstes Projekt wird im Areal Westfeld in Basel realisiert. Weitere Projekte sollen folgen.


Steiner enters into partnership with House of Lab Science
Die Steiner AG geht mit dem House of Lab Science, einem Schweizer Startup, das Innovationsparks für Life Sciences-Firmen anbietet und betreibt, eine Partnerschaft ein. Die beiden Unternehmen beabsichtigen, in einem ersten Schritt gemeinsam zwei attraktive Standorte in Basel und Winterthur zu










