Regulations protect existing tenants from rent increases. As a result, flats are changed less frequently. In Zurich, the average length of stay is at least ten years. This is shown by surveys conducted by Zürcher

The winning project for the open space design in the Siegenthalergut is called "Plus de Jardins". The project marks a decisive step in the urban development of Thun. It envisages a sustainable and future-oriented residential neighbourhood with a public park for around 1,500

The Department of Building Technology and Construction at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and the Swiss Climate Foundation are jointly promoting climate-friendly building materials and methods. They also want to publicise these and establish them on the

Berner Kantonalbank is supporting the technology of the Bern-based start-up Neustark for the permanent binding of CO2 in demolition concrete with a ten-year collaboration. This will enable the bank to remove 100 of its approximately 1150 tonnes of CO2 emissions per

Die Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH) hat einen ultra-grünen, kostengünstigen Beton entwickelt, der auf CO2-armen Zement und eine Neuformulierung des Betons setzt. Damit gelingt die Reduktion der Emissionen um bis zu 75 Prozent. Die Produktion des Zements läuft bereits

In Widnau entsteht ein Mehrfamilienhaus, das nicht nur CO2-neutral gebaut wird, sondern im Betrieb auch klimapositiv ist. Möglich wird dies durch das OPENLY-Bausystem. Baumaterialien und Bauteile, die es am Markt noch nicht gab, wurden von OPENLY selbst

Trotz eines schwierigen Umfelds und einer rückläufigen Bauindustrie in Europa präsentiert die Geberit Unternehmensgruppe überzeugende Ergebnisse für die ersten drei Quartale 2023. Die Gruppe konnte ihre Profitabilität steigern und in lokalen Währungen ein Gewinnwachstum pro Aktie

Strabag wird die Instandsetzung der Brunaubrücke über die Sihl im November abschliessen. Die letzte Bauphase umfasst Abdichtungsarbeiten sowie die Belagsfinalisierung und eine Behandlungsanlage für

Die Green Datacenter AG nimmt die Bauarbeiten für zwei weitere Datenzentren auf dem Metro-Campus Zürich auf. Hier wird Platz für bis zu 160’000 IT-Systeme geschaffen. Die Abwärme der Zentren soll in im Bau befindliche Fernwärmenetze

The book "Stadtwerdung im Zeitraffer" about the photographic long-term observation of Schlieren has received an award. It was honoured at the Frankfurt Book Fair as one of the ten best architecture books of the year

ABB Robotics und Porsche Consulting treten an, die Bauindustrie zu revolutionieren. Ein neues Pilotprojekt soll den modularen Wohnungsbau mithilfe von Automatisierung und Robotik

Ariv hat von der HIAG Immobilien AG eine Fläche von 3550 Quadratmetern im Quartier CHAMA in Cham gemietet. Hier will der Coliving-Anbieter 71 moderne Apartments betreiben.

Steiner has submitted his plans for the Unter den Erlen residential development in Wollerau. There, 62 flats with a view of Lake Zurich are to be built in 13 buildings for Seraina Invest. The construction costs amount to 50 million Swiss francs. Construction is scheduled to begin in

Das NEST, das modulare Forschungs- und Innovationsgebäude von Eidgenössischer Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt und Eawag, erhält eine neue Einheit namens STEP2. Dort werden marktfähige Innovationen im Bausektor

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) wants to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere and use it as a raw material for building materials and petrochemicals. To this end, Empa has launched a research initiative. Two events will kick it

Die Immobilienfirma und Totalunternehmerin Steiner AG kündigt am Aeschenplatz 6 in Basel grosse Veränderungen an: Das ehemalige UBS-Gebäude soll ab 2028 zu einem vielseitigen Stadtbaustein zum Wohnen, Arbeiten und Entspannen für alle Alters- und Bevölkerungsgruppen

Empa researcher Ellina Bernard is working to establish clay as a sustainable alternative to concrete. To this end, additives are being sought and standards for composition and load-bearing capacity are being defined. The project is funded by the SNSF with an Ambizione

The Aargau Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new building project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work is expected to start at the beginning of

Implenia sold a well-located property in the Unterwetzikon urban area development area to SISKA Immobilien AG. Implenia's Real Estate Development department will be tasked with developing the project over the coming years. This collaboration builds on the success of the previous collaboration

The city council has decided to carefully transform the Papierwerd site. The aim is to upgrade and open up this central location and to increase the amount of open space. With immediate measures, the area should change as early as

Digital construction is about rethinking. Instead of solving problems reactively and at the last moment on the construction site, this is done proactively on the digital model. The 6-point plan by BFH lecturer Adrian Wildenauer helps with

Frischknecht Holzbau-Team AG from Kloten has won this year's Zürcher Unterland Innovation Award. It is awarded by Standort Zürcher Unterland. Frischknecht Holzbau-Team was awarded for the introduction of the four-day

In the modern real estate landscape, conventional management of residential and commercial properties is no longer sufficient. Experts in mixed-use site management are placing more and more emphasis on active community management. "The development of a community within a mixed-use neighbourhood

After six months, kitchen manufacturer Veriset has completed the construction of its new kitchen exhibition at its headquarters and production site in Root. The infrastructure was also renewed in the process. The employees were given new office

Das Forschungsprojekt „Green Hospital – Ressourceneffizienz bei Schweizer Spitälern“ füllt die Lücke ganzheitlicher Umweltbewertungen im Gesundheitssektor. Die Studie hat praxisnahe Maßnahmen identifiziert, die Spitäler effizienter und umweltfreundlicher gestalten können. Dabei stehen

The Council of States has approved the Confederation's Real Estate Dispatch 2023. The focus of this dispatch, with an expenditure volume of CHF 218.1 million, is on two extensions of federal buildings in Switzerland and a new construction project in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé.

The construction sector is a key component of Fribourg's economy and is characterised by a close-knit network of large companies, outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and specialised research centres and institutes. The 2023 edition of "Fribourg Network Fribourg", the official

Steiner is tackling the construction of the NIDO project. As part of the project, the Zurich-based real estate developer is building 17 condominiums in Ostermundigen using timber construction. The building will also have an arcade and outdoor

The municipality of Spreitenbach has published the results of the competition to convert the old community hall into a school. In October, the projects will be presented to the population in an

In the first quarter of 2023, new orders in the main construction sector had already fallen by around 8 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the second quarter of 2023, new orders fell again by the same amount. Almost all sectors and regions are affected. The reasons for