Zurich convinces as a business location
The majority of Zurich companies are satisfied with the business location. A recent survey shows that transport links, quality of life and a qualified workforce are clear plus points. However,…
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Parliament approves new IOM headquarters in Geneva
Despite the announced job cuts, the Swiss parliament is supporting the demolition and new construction of the IOM headquarters in Geneva with an interest-free loan of CHF 44.7 million. The…
World record solar fence realized in Basel
The world's longest solar fence with a length of over one kilometer is being built along the Reinach - Münchenstein streetcar line. The lighthouse project combines renewable energy generation with…
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Voters stop Locarno railroad station project
The Ticino electorate rejected the planned redesign of Locarno-Muralto railroad station by just 102 votes to one. Despite its regional importance and planned improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, the 16…
Condominiums are more expensive than single-family homes
Condominiums were 0.8 per cent more expensive across Switzerland in May than in April. At the same time, prices for single-family homes rose by 0.3 per cent. However, there are…
Pioneering project: Greenhouse solar system utilises light twice
Eine auf Filtertechnologie basierte Solaranlage von Voltiris ist auf einem Gewächshaus der Meier Gemüse AG installiert worden. Die rund ein Hektar grosse Anlage ermöglicht die Stromerzeugung ohne Einbussen beim landwirtschaftlichen…
Construction of a solar plant at 2000 metres
EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will…
Lift refurbishment with a focus on comfort and safety
KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning…
How Glarus became an architectural jewel
The Kunsthaus Glarus is one of the most outstanding exhibition centres in Switzerland. However, its creation is far more than just a building project. It is a piece of contemporary…
Profit increase thanks to favorable procurement and fewer reserve requirements
Stadtwerk Winterthur generated sales of CHF 311 million and a profit of CHF 26 million in the past financial year. Lower costs for energy procurement and in other business areas…
Monument becomes a home with history
Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that…
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New court building for St.Gallen district court
The move to Schützengasse 1 will not only put an end to many years of provisional status, but will also modernise operating processes and improve security. The government has applied…
Design guidelines for historic residential quarter
Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is…
Monument protection and technology in harmony
STRABAG AG is supporting the renovation of the Landhaus Solothurn. In addition to renewing the building services, the renovation plan includes a sustainable heat pump system. The location between the…
Protect property more effectively against squatters
In Switzerland, property owners will be able to take faster and more effective action against squatters in future. Following the National Council, the Council of States has also approved an…
Clean energy from the summer for the winter
A pioneering project in Bassersdorf ZH shows how green methanol can be used as seasonal energy storage. Thanks to innovative technologies, surplus summer electricity is efficiently stored and used in…
Insight into building permits and renovation dynamics
The new white paper from the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne reveals the hidden trends in the Swiss real estate sector. With more than 45,000 building permits from…
ProKilowatt 2025 tenders set new standards
30 projects that save electricity with innovative efficiency measures have already been approved. Simplified application procedures and a high degree of flexibility provide companies with attractive funding opportunities and make…