The construction company Strabag is carrying out work on roads, paths and utility lines in the future Weitblick district of Solothurn. The district will provide living space for around 1700 people and just as many jobs by

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

The IT rockt! association and collektiv AG have signed a cooperation agreement. Both organisations want to strengthen regional

Rising asking rents and fewer advertised properties are deterring tenants from changing their home. The supply of small and affordable flats in particular has fallen significantly. These are the findings of an analysis by the Swiss Real Estate Institute, SVIT Switzerland and

In 2023, the expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland grew by over 40% for the fourth year in a row, reaching a record figure of 1641 megawatts. Growth was particularly strong in industry, commerce and apartment

Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien

Swisspower AG launches a platform for local electricity communities to simplify administrative processes. Automation significantly reduces the burden on energy

The University of St. Gallen will install another photovoltaic system on the roofs of the Alumni House and the Hans-Ulrich Auditorium. This supports the HSG's goal of achieving net-zero carbon neutrality by

Switzerland is experiencing a sharp decline in birth rates. This demographic change has far-reaching economic and social consequences. In this article, we shed light on the causes and possible consequences of this

Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the Manor department stores' group for the Jelmoli building. Manor's move into the Jelmoli building near Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is a central component of the building's sustainable

The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and finding joint

The state and the city of Neuchâtel, together with institutional partners, have acquired an industrial complex in Serrières to expand the Swiss Innovation Park in Neuchâtel. The new innovation centre offers 7,000 m² of space for high-tech light industry and will create almost 400 new

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and 26%. This analysis sheds light on the influencing factors and provides

Most companies that move away from the canton of Zurich settle in neighbouring cantons. Aargau and Thurgau are an increasingly popular destination for industrial, construction and logistics companies relocating from Zurich. Fintech companies favour Zug and

The Ticino-based solar solutions company IngEne has joined the Swiss Solar Group. This enables the provision of sustainable energy throughout

Researchers at ZHAW have tested the accuracy of the PVSyst software for estimating the yield of alpine solar installations. The results show that the yields are generally

CO2 emissions from fuels, i.e. primarily from heating oil and gas, fell by 8.8 per cent in Switzerland in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, emissions from petrol and diesel remained at the previous year's level. This is according to the latest CO2

SBB has announced the winning project for a 40 metre high office building near the Regensberg Bridge in Zurich Oerlikon. The project by "Team Esch Sintzel" impressed with its innovative use of the shape of the site and high energy

The Zurich cantonal government considers 20 areas in the canton to be very suitable for large wind turbines and 15 others to be highly suitable. It has submitted the corresponding entries in the structure plan for consultation. It proposes voluntary payments by future operators to the local

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

Raiffeisen reports a slowdown in price dynamics in the second quarter of 2024. Prices for single-family homes increased by 1.3 percent, while condominium prices rose by 0.5 percent. A quick rebound in price dynamics is not expected due to high interest

In June, prices for single-family homes increased by 1.2 percent and for condominiums by 1.0 percent, according to the SMG Swiss Marketplace Group. Listing rents also saw a slight increase of 0.4 percent compared to the previous

The Schaffhausen cantonal government has once again awarded the mandate to manage economic development and the regional and location development office to Generis AG. Following a two-stage tendering process, Generis AG will continue to perform these tasks from 1 January 2025 until the end of 2032.

Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power

SVIT Young Zurich's QV-Campus has been helping apprentices in the property sector prepare for their final apprenticeship exam since 2017. Once again this year, the participants achieved above-average results and gained valuable

The Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) has finalised the construction contracts. The new building, which costs CHF 580 million, generates a high level of local added value. 97 per cent of the companies come from Switzerland, mostly from the cantons of Aargau and

The major ZIMEYSAVER project covers more than 380 hectares and links the industrial zones of the communes of Meyrin, Satigny and Vernier. The aim of the project is to create lively, competitive business zones offering a high quality of life for both employees and local residents, and to create

Planning for the new Geneva-Cornavin underground station has reached a decisive stage. In a joint agreement, the Federal Office of Transport, the Canton of Geneva, the City of Geneva and SBB have confirmed the final design of the project, which provides for a considerable increase in capacity and

The vast urban project at Bernex in the Lake Geneva region involves the creation of 1,600 housing units and as many jobs in the first phase. The aim is to create a total of 5,700 new housing units and 5,700 new jobs by 2030, while preserving the region's agricultural

The "Cé Qu'É Lainô" project has been chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the construction of the new secondary school in Confignon. The jury highlighted the remarkable balance and flexibility of the project, which is both architecturally convincing and meets the various