Reinforcement for the jury of the Real Estate Awards
The Real Estate Award has been honouring outstanding projects in the Swiss real estate and construction industry for more than a decade. Its expert jury plays a central role in…
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Agenda for the canton of Solothurn March session 2024
In the March 2024 session, the Solothurn Cantonal Council, under the leadership of Marco Lupi, President of the Cantonal Council, will focus on eight key topics that will set the…
Basel Area a magnet for life sciences and start-ups
In 2023, the Basel Area economic region once again demonstrated high attractiveness for foreign companies and startups, with a remarkable number of 34 new establishments, predominantly in the life sciences…
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Digital standstill in the property industry
The digitalisation of the Swiss real estate industry, in particular the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), is at the centre of current discussions. However, the latest "Digital Real Estate" study…
Geberit Group navigates through difficult financial year 2023
In the midst of a declining European construction industry and a shift in the demand structure, the Geberit Group mastered the 2023 financial year with adaptability and strategic price management.
Horw optimises properties in terms of energy technology
The municipality of Horw wants to reduce the CO2 emissions of its municipal properties. By 2036, 17 properties are to be optimised in terms of energy technology. Horw plans to…
Densification despite noise pollution in the airport communities
The Zurich Cantonal Council has decided that the airport municipalities of Oberglatt, Niederglatt, and Niederhasli may densify despite noise pollution, a decision that has met with mixed reactions.
Neue Bauvorschriften zur Lärmbelastung: Chancen für Immobilienentwicklung
Der Nationalrat hat sich für eine ausgewogene Lösung zwischen innerer Verdichtung und Lärmschutz bei der Schaffung neuer Wohnungen in lärmbelasteten Gebieten ausgesprochen. Diese Änderungen im Umweltschutzgesetz eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Immobilienentwickler,…
Cancellation of the building permit for the Brunaupark housing estate
The Administrative Court cancels the municipal and cantonal building permit for the Brunaupark development due to serious procedural deficiencies, which has significant legal and planning consequences.
Nüssli celebrates topping-out ceremony for eight-court sports hall
Nüssli feiert Richtfest bei der ersten von dem Unternehmen in Europa errichteten Achtfachsporthalle. Die mit innovativer Bauleistung auf zwei Ebenen errichtete Halle soll im Herbst 2024 dem Sportbetrieb übergeben werden.
Bern University of Applied Sciences reorganizes the Department of Architecture
Die Berner Fachhochschule stellt ihr Departement Architektur, Holz und Bau neu auf. Fünf neue Institute sollen die ganzheitliche Betrachtung der Planungs- und Bauwirtschaft fördern und den Wandel zum nachhaltigen Bauen…
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Beschleunigung der Baubewilligungsprozesse dringend erforderlich
In den letzten Jahren hat sich der Weg zur Erlangung einer Baugenehmigung zunehmend zu einer kostspieligen und zeitaufwändigen Herausforderung entwickelt. Laut einer UBS-Studie benötigt der Bewilligungsprozess für neue Wohnprojekte nun…
Increased efficiency in property management
The SVIT Zurich real estate association is committed to more precise management and evaluation of property management tasks aimed at promoting community. In collaboration with the Age Foundation, the association…
Arbon as a pioneer in location promotion
At the first network event of the "Initiative Zukunft Arbon", leading minds gathered at the innovation centre of Insel auf Rädern GmbH to discuss the progress and prospects of regional…
Guidelines to strengthen the circularity of construction projects
The Madaster Switzerland association and partners have developed a guideline that can be used to measure circularity in construction projects. It is intended to help turn the building stock in…
HSLU launches Master in Collaborative Spatial Development
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is introducing a new Master's degree course in Collaborative Spatial Development in the autumn semester of 2024. It aims to give…
Successful spatial development in the canton of Neuchâtel
The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in…
Introduction of the Swiss circularity indicator for sustainable construction projects
In a significant step towards promoting the circular economy in the Swiss construction and property industry, leading players have presented the guide "Making circularity measurable: a Swiss circularity indicator". This…