
Generis AG continues business development
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.

Skilled labour shortage – an industry analysis by SVIT Zurich
The latest information event organised by VZI/SVIT Zurich brought an interesting finding to light. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction among seniors in the property sector. Around 60 % of those surveyed consider their workload to be unsatisfactory, while over 50 % categorise large portfolios

Solid-state batteries made of rock
In autumn 2026, the sustainable Greencity district in Zurich South will be completed with the development on construction site B6. This innovative project, developed by Losinger Marazzi AG, comprises 179 age-appropriate flats and represents a significant step forward in urban housing


New Managing Director and change of Board of Directors at the location promotion organisation
The Board of Directors of Greater Zurich Area AG has appointed Lukas Huber as the new Managing Director. The relocation expert follows in the footsteps of Sonja Wollkopf Walt. Huber joined the location marketing organisation as an analyst in

ZIMEYSAVER – a future for Meyrin, Satigny, Vernier
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

New underground station in Geneva – the biggest rail project of the 21st century
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

Tréfle Blanc ice rink by architects from the Chabanne agency
The impressive "Trèfle blanc" project for the Tréfle Blanc ice rink was designed by architects from the renowned Chabanne agency in Lyon. With its modern architecture, sustainable materials and emphasis on respect for the environment, this ice rink promises a unique and fascinating experience for

Zehnder strengthens ventilation business in Spain and Portugal
The Zehnder Group is expanding its residential ventilation business in Spain and Portugal. By acquiring the Spanish company Siber, with locations in Les Franqueses del Vallès and Madrid, Zehnder strengthens its market position in Southern

Ariane Widmer Pham talks about architectural culture and sustainable urban development in Geneva
Ariane Widmer Pham, winner of the Brandenberger Foundation prize, shares her vision, role and views as a member of the foundation's board and as an architect. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of building culture in dense urban areas, particularly in Geneva, and stresses the importance



Building cooperatives should act more confidently
At the 13th delegates' meeting of Wohnen Schweiz on June 20 in Solothurn, association president Daniel Burri emphasized the need for cooperative housing. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin praised the non-profit developers and called for concrete measures to create affordable


Laurent Decrue new member of the Board of Directors of newhome.ch AG
newhome.ch AG has appointed Laurent Decrue, an important figure in the Swiss start-up scene, to its Board of Directors. With his appointment, Newhome is pursuing the goal of further developing itself as an industry-friendly property

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group takes over moneyland.ch
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has acquired the online comparison service moneyland.ch. Founded in 2013, the service will continue to operate as an independent brand within SMG's "Finance & Insurance" business unit, as the company announced on Tuesday. The takeover includes 100 per cent of the shares

New career opportunities for career changers in the property industry
Many people think about switching to a completely new career field. For Claudio Kuhn, the conditions in his current professional life have changed, which is why he is looking for a new and exciting challenge that involves customer contact and marketing activities. He has been toying with the idea

Meier Tobler Group AG sells Lüftungshygiene AG to Hälg Group
Die Meier Tobler Group AG gibt bekannt, dass sie die Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG an die Hälg Group verkauft hat. Mit dieser Transaktion fokussiert sich Meier Tobler stärker auf ihre Kernbereiche Handel, Wärmeerzeugung, Klimasysteme und Service. Die Hälg Group wiederum nutzt diese

New strength in Swiss Equans Switzerland
Bouygues Energies & Services und Equans firmieren ab dem 1. Juli 2024 offiziell als «Equans Switzerland». Dieser Zusammenschluss, der Ende 2022 initiiert wurde, bringt ein starkes Unternehmen hervor, das den Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung und Dekarbonisierung gewachsen ist und diese

CDE market analysis 2024 with a focus on BIM functionalities
The consulting firm pom+, which specialises in the real estate industry, has published its latest market analysis on Common Data Environments (CDE) for 2024. The analysis shows that many CDE solutions have made significant progress in terms of BIM

New building at headquarters in Weggis officially opened
Thermoplan has inaugurated its new building at the company headquarters in Weggis. The global manufacturer of fully automatic coffee machines celebrated the opening with almost 5,000 visitors. Over 500 Thermoplan employees work at the headquarters in

Award for innovative circular economy in the construction industry
Forschende der Hochschule Luzern und der Technischen Universität München erzielen mit dem Forschungsprojekt circularWOOD den ersten Platz bei der Sustainability Challenge der Deutschen Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB). Der Preis wurde in der Kategorie Forschung für die Umsetzung

PropTech start-up secures three prizes in June 2024
Optiml has received three awards just over two months after entering the market. Optiml won the ZIA PropTech of the Year Award, a start-up award from the W.A. De Vigier Foundation and second place in the start-up competition venture for its B2B software for the refurbishment and decarbonisation of

Acquisition expands offering in construction and recycling
Holcim acquires the Cand-Landi Group. The French-speaking Swiss holding company is active in recycling and waste management and produces aggregates and ready-mixes. With this acquisition, the building materials trader Holcim aims to drive forward decarbonisation and circular construction in





