Zurich once again the smartest city in the global IMD Smart City Index
For the fifth time in a row, Zurich was ranked as the smartest city in the world in the global IMD Smart City Index. Geneva and Lausanne also achieved strong…
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Growth 2050″ project of the Canton of Zurich
The cantonal government of Zurich has launched the ‘Growth 2050’ project in order to be specifically prepared for the expected population growth of 450,000 people by 2050 and to develop…
Site development – strategies for a vibrant city
In the dynamic city of Zurich, the aim is to achieve balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial space and public facilities. The…
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CHF 2 million for the development of energy-saving lighting
LEDCity has received 2 million Swiss francs in an additional financing round. The company intends to use the newly acquired capital totalling CHF 5 million to drive forward the development…
Maaglive a green heart for Zurich West
In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The…
Site development – strategies for a vibrant city
In the dynamic city of Zurich, there is a pursuit of balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial spaces, and public facilities. The…
Automation of contract review in the construction industry through the use of AI technology
Legartis and Implenia aim to accelerate the review time of comprehensive contracts in the construction industry. To achieve this, the contract review specialist using artificial intelligence (AI) and the internationally…
Strategische Entwicklung des Papierwerd-Areals
The Papierwerd area in Zurich, characterized by the Globus temporary structure since the 1960s, is set for a comprehensive transformation. The city council's decision on September 20, 2023, has set…
Ein neues Kapitel des Jelmoli-Warenhauses beginnt
A new era begins for the Jelmoli department store in Zurich at the end of 2024. Extensive renovation work will modernize the historic building to create high-quality retail and office…
Sika presents a strong start to the year
Sika increased its sales in the first quarter by double digits compared to the previous year. This resulted in a record sales of 2.65 billion Swiss francs for the specialty…
TX Group strengthens digital strategy with new digital hub
Tamedia announced the creation of a Digital Hub, which is intended to drive the company's digital transformation as a central element. Led by Patrick Rexroth as Chief Digital Officer, the…
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Successes, prospects and highlights of the 100th immoTable in Zurich
ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the…
App revolutionises asbestos control in buildings
The new "IK-Report-App" represents a significant innovation in building contaminant assessment, particularly in dealing with asbestos. Developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the app enables efficient and accurate recording…
Chalberhau inert material landfill site in Rümlang to be expanded
The cantonal development plan for the planned expansion of the inert material landfill Chalberhau in Rümlang, developed with broad participation of relevant stakeholders, is available for public review. This provides…
Dormakaba scores with sustainability
Dormakaba has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This recognizes the Rümlang-based locking technology company's commitment to sustainability. Dormakaba also scores high on sustainability with Institutional Shareholder Services and…
UBS does not expect a seller’s market for property
The real estate experts at UBS expect that prices for condominiums and single-family homes will only rise slightly in 2024. A stronger price dynamic is forecasted from 2025 onwards. The…
Halter establishes competence centre for urban development and architecture
Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in April.
WSL takes social factors into account when choosing a location for renewables
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection…