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Mobilization of Generation-Z to the ballot box for real estate-related votes by SVIT Young Zurich

SVIT Young Zurich is launching a series of formats in 2026 to raise young people's awareness of real estate policy issues and motivate them to vote. With events, games and…

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BusinessTrendsZurich

The big living showdown

One of the fiercest housing policy debates of recent years is raging in the canton of Zurich. On October 27, the cantonal council will decide on four popular initiatives, some…

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EnergypropTechZurich

Wooden computer mouse

Electronics on the compost heap. What sounds utopian has been pioneered by Empa researchers with their new, wood-based printed circuit board. As part of the HyPELignum project, they have created…

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Energie 360° and EKZ hold takeover talks

The City of Zurich is examining the sale of its energy company Energie 360° to Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich. The aim is to bundle the energy supply and accelerate decarbonization.…

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City of Zurich honors best construction projects 2025

On Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, the 19th award ceremony for good buildings in the city of Zurich took place in a festive setting. Mayor Corine Mauch, together with City…

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Learning and support passarelle for apprentices KV-Immobilien

The promotion of young talent in the real estate services sector is a key concern of SVIT Zurich. The SVIT Young Zurich Youth Commission was established in 2016 to provide…

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Zurich Metropolitan Area Cooperation Program 2025-2028

With the fourth call for proposals for the cooperation program, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference is once again calling for creative, practical project ideas. The aim is to promote a positive…

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ConstructionSustainabilityZurich

Adding storeys and extensions made easy

In Zurich, the consultation on the revision of the Planning and Building Act has begun. The aim is to make it easier to convert and extend existing buildings and to…

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ProjectsSustainabilityZurich

Architecture prize honours outstanding building projects in the canton of Zurich

The Foundation for the Honouring of Good Buildings in the Canton of Zurich has awarded the Canton of Zurich Architecture Prize. Four buildings were honoured in each of the award…

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New constructionSustainabilityZurich

Between innovation and reality

With the H1, the Zwhatt site in Regensdorf has become the tallest timber hybrid high-rise in Switzerland. The project by Boltshauser Architekten represents a paradigm shift in urban residential construction…

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Small cities are increasingly interested in the smart city

Small cities in Switzerland are increasingly interested in the topic of smart cities. This is the result of the new Swiss Smart City Survey conducted by the Zurich University of…

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Small cities drive smart transformation

The new ZHAW Smart City Survey illustrates how Swiss cities, especially smaller municipalities, are recognizing the potential of intelligent solutions and implementing more and more projects in the field of…

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Information event for senior citizens looking for accommodation – A cooperation project between SVIT Zurich and the city of Uster for residents of the city of Uster

For older people in particular, finding a home is often an ambitious challenge. They need affordable, age-appropriate and well-connected accommodation. At the same time, they often lack an overview of…

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ConstructionEnergySustainabilityZurich

ETH spin-off teaches the construction industry how to save money

With a pioneering technology, 4QT shows how fuel consumption and emissions of heavy construction machinery can be massively reduced. The ETH spin-off focuses on sustainable innovation and proves in practice…

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ConstructionMobilityZurich

Modernization boosts urban mobility in Zurich

Fatzer from Romanshorn has supplied two new hauling ropes for the Rigiblick funicular in Zurich. Following its modernization, the funicular will resume operations in the autumn.

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New tower approved for Zurich Airport

The federal government has approved the construction of the new tower at Zurich Airport. The control tower is to be built from 2027 and will later become part of the…

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ConstructionZurich

Lock-in effect blocks the housing market

The gap between asking rents and existing rents is growing. Many tenants are staying in apartments that no longer suit their living situation for fear of higher costs. The phenomenon…

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The profession of location promoter requires explanation

Location promotion: The interface between administration and the real estate industry.

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