

Analysis and outlook for construction prices
Im Jahr 2023 verzeichnete der Hochbau in der Schweiz einen moderaten Anstieg der Baupreise um 1.4 Prozent, wie aus dem vom Bundesamt für Statistik veröffentlichten Baupreisindex hervorgeht. Diese Entwicklung deutet auf eine Verlangsamung der zuvor beobachteten Preissteigerungen hin, obwohl die


Strategies against urban heat islands: The importance of green spaces and water
In view of increasing global warming, which is creating more heat islands in cities, Swiss cities are focussing on innovative measures to reduce temperatures. These are aimed at increasing the proportion of vegetation and reducing surface

Digitisation of building permit procedures in the canton of Zurich
The Canton of Zurich is introducing a fully digital building permit procedure, which will come into force on 1 April 2024. This innovation enables building applications to be submitted and processed via the online platform "eBaugesucheZH", which will establish a more efficient, paperless

New construction and renovation of the Sempach training centre
Die Zukunft des Bevölkerungsschutzes in Luzern nimmt Gestalt an: Der Regierungsrat und der Kantonsrat empfehlen nachdrücklich die Zustimmung zum Sonderkredit von 30,3 Millionen Franken für die umfassende Sanierung und Erweiterung des Ausbildungszentrums Sempach. Am 3. März 2024 wird das

Bern plans to revitalise the Historical Museum
The Education Committee unanimously approves a project planning credit of CHF 2.5 million for the necessary renovation and planned expansion of the Bernisches Historisches Museum in order to equip the historical institution for future requirements. The Canton of Bern, the City of Bern and the

4. Competition Gardens & Public Spaces Valais 2024
The prestigious "Gardens & Public Spaces Valais" award, organised by JardinSuisse-Wallis in cooperation with the canton of Valais, is entering its fourth round. With a funding pot of CHF 25,000, this prize is awarded every two years in recognition of outstanding landscaping projects that enrich the

Shaping Zurich’s future: First location day sets new accents
The Canton of Zurich organised the "Location Day" for the first time to discuss the further development of Zurich as a business location in cooperation with representatives from business and science. The aim of this initiative was to develop concrete strategies for the sustainable promotion of the

Timber Finance informs about CO2 methodology in timber construction
Timber Finance is working on establishing timber construction as a market for CO2 certificates. The company's CO2 methodology has now been recognised for the first time. Timber Finance is offering an online information event on 8 February for anyone interested in timber

Redesign of the Bauen+Wohnen trade fair in Lucerne for 2024
The traditional Bauen+Wohnen Lucerne trade fair is undergoing a significant transformation and will present itself with an innovative concept from 23 to 25 February 2024. This is specifically geared towards the requirements of private and commercial property owners, with a focus on current

ETH Zurich starts construction of the digitally printed “White Tower” in Mulegns
ETH Zurich has taken a significant step in the innovative construction of the "White Tower" in Mulegns - a project that is recognised as the world's tallest digitally printed structure. This pioneering construction combines art, technology and tradition to save the village of Mulegns from

New approaches in Swiss environmental and building legislation
In a significant step towards reforming Swiss environmental and building legislation, the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) has approved an amendment to the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA). This amendment aims

Long-term cost benefits and environmental friendliness of heat pumps
A recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows that heat pumps and district heating are not only more environmentally friendly as heating systems, but also more cost-efficient than gas heating in the long term. The analysis, which covers a period of 20 years, takes

Launch of the competition for the “Aerogel Architecture Award 2024”
The prestigious "Aerogel Architecture Award" opened its doors once again on 20 January 2024 for innovative and energy-efficient architectural projects. Architects, civil engineers and students of these disciplines are invited to submit their projects using aerogel materials by 14 June 2024. The

SVIT five Real Estate Symposium 2024: Innovative ways of recruiting skilled labour
The SVIT five Real Estate Symposium 2024, under the motto "Who are our specialists of tomorrow?", will take place on 26 March at the Zurich Kongresshaus. High-calibre speakers such as Jan-Egbert Sturm, Markus Steckeisen and Yannick Blättler will provide insights into the future of the real estate

National Council sets new priorities for the environment, spatial planning and energy
The National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) has set a decisive course in the environmental and energy sector. The focus was on adapting the right of appeal for smaller residential construction projects in order to enable a fair balance between the

Wingtra’s mapping drones support the French construction industry
Wingtra's mapping drones are now also providing the French construction industry with improved geodata for its construction sites and planning. This is made possible by Wingtra's new partnership with SITECH France, a company specialising in digital solutions for construction



Nationalrat setzt neue Akzente für Umwelt, Raumplanung und Energie
Die nationalrätliche Kommission für Umwelt, Raumplanung und Energie (UREK-N) hat entscheidende Weichenstellungen im Umwelt- und Energiebereich vorgenommen. Im Fokus stand die Anpassung des Beschwerderechts bei kleineren Wohnbauprojekten, um einen fairen Ausgleich zwischen den beteiligten Parteien

Winterthur’s Grüze innovation lab opens in May
The Grüze innovation laboratory is being built in Winterthur next to the Grüze crossing construction site. The modular, expandable, filigree building made of extra-thin and recyclable CPC concrete slabs is intended to be a field of experimentation and a place for discussions about urban planning

Crowdlending für mehr Wohnraum in Zürich
Ein neues Crowdlending-Projekt, das darauf abzielt, den Wohnungsmangel in Zürich zu bekämpfen, wurde kürzlich ins Leben gerufen. Mit einer Laufzeit von 24 Monaten soll dieses Projekt die Entwicklung von über 90 neuen Studio-Wohnungen im Herzen von Zürich finanzieren, um hochwertigen Wohnraum






