Saane water to heat Freiburg
Groupe E wants to utilise the water of the Saane to generate renewable heat for the greater Fribourg area. The PLACAD project provides for the expansion of an existing heating…
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Prices for residential property down, rental prices continue to rise
Prices for condominiums and single-family homes fell in January compared to the previous month. At the same time, however, asking rents rose. This is shown by the current Swiss Real…
Key interest rate trend revives property market
The gradual reduction in key interest rates has led to a revival in the property market. This is the result of surveys by CSL Immobilien. Rents and prices for flats…
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Work begins on extension to Baden cantonal school
Work on the extension to Baden Cantonal School begins with preparatory work such as removing shrubbery and felling trees. It will last until 14 February. The actual start of construction…
Federal government adjusts cost limits for housing subsidies
On 1 February 2025, the revised ordinance of the Federal Office for Housing (BWO) will come into force, setting new cost limits and loan amounts for rental and owner-occupied properties.…
Rising prices and a tight rental market
The Zurich property market remains on course for growth, but while owners are benefiting, the situation for tenants continues to worsen. Residential property prices rose by 3.3% in 2024, while…
Housing situation of older people in Switzerland
Older people in Switzerland often live in central, spacious and affordable flats, but there is often a lack of accessibility and age-appropriate furnishings. The "Housing in old age" study carried…
Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated
The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…
Photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium to be enlarged
St.Galler Stadtwerke has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium. From February 2025, more than 1 million kilowatt hours of solar power will be produced annually,…
Reuse of blind actuators
Griesser is returning disused JAX actuators from the control system of its façade solutions for solar shading to the economic cycle. The actuators repaired by Griesser come with a one-year…
Disentis/Mustér gets large-scale photovoltaic system
Axpo Solutions and Bergbahnen Disentis want to realise a large-scale photovoltaic plant in Disentis/Mustér GR. It is expected to produce around 14.6 gigawatt hours of solar power per year. The…
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Switzerland reviews its alarm systems
The annual siren test will be carried out throughout Switzerland on 5 February 2025. Around 5000 sirens will be tested to ensure they are working properly. At the same time,…
Vaud economy between recovery and uncertainty
After two years of weak growth, economic experts are forecasting an economic recovery for the canton of Vaud. The Vaud Economic Commission expects gross domestic product to grow by 1.8%…
New standard at JVA Bostadel
The Bostadel prison in Menzingen is about to be renovated and extended. This project is not only necessary in order to fulfil the structural and operational requirements, but is also…
First construction phase in Unterfeld Süd in Baar starts in 2025
The realisation of the first stage of Unterfeld Süd in Baar begins with the construction of a residential high-rise and a commercial building. The clear approval of the people of…
Lighthouse Papieri Cham
Papieri in Cham is a beacon for a modern commercial and residential neighbourhood. A successful mix of historical substance and industrial heritage, architecturally high-quality new buildings and carefully designed, green…
Space for the future “An der Aa”
With the "An der Aa" project, a new urban quarter is being created on the former premises of Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe (ZVB), combining housing, infrastructure and public open spaces. With a…
Collateral in the construction and property sector – What to look out for?
Property projects are complex and large sums of money are at stake. The interests and therefore the need for security of the various parties involved differ. Of the various means…