Localnet AG and Axpo subsidiary CKW want to investigate the utilisation of geothermal energy in the Burgdorf area. If they come to a positive conclusion, they want to inform the population about the next steps before the end of

EBP Schweiz AG from Zurich is investing in Nullpunkt AG via EBP Ventures. The young company from Oberengstringen has developed a heat pump with ice storage that scores points for its compact design, efficiency and attractive

The globally active hotel group Accor has commissioned Schindler to supply and maintain lifts and escalators in nine Asian markets. Schindler will customise the lifts and escalators to Accor's specific

Readers of the online travel magazine TRAVELBOOK voted Lucerne the most beautiful old town in Switzerland, and the corresponding prize was awarded in Berlin. Bad Wimpfen won for Germany and Salzburg for Austria.

The Zurich School of Business (HWZ) is entering into partnerships with the Swiss Association of Industrial Engineers (VWI Switzerland) and the Swiss Chamber of Experts STV. One aim is to link science and practice in engineering more

Massimo Paoletti will take over the position of Head of Sales and Partnerships for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino on June 1, 2025. He has already been working in sales at SwissCaution for some time and has extensive experience in customer and partner

Switzerland can reduce its CO₂ emissions to net zero by 2050 if key steps are taken over the next ten years. The final report of the POLIZERO project led by the Paul Scherrer Institute and the University of Piraeus makes this clear. The analysis recommends a combination of subsidies, regulatory

Earth as a modern building material? What sounds like the past is in fact the future. Rammed earth is making a remarkable comeback in architecture and research. Now supported by robotics and new design concepts. The combination of ancient knowledge, sustainability and high-tech makes clay a symbol

The EXPO REAL Trend Index 2025 signals a spirit of optimism. After years of uncertainty, the real estate industry is once again looking to the future with confidence. Despite high interest rates, regulatory burdens and economic weakness, many market players see signs of stabilization. Housing in

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. The decision on the takeover should be made by the end of

Switzerland has abolished the imputed rental value. A historic turning point in real estate taxation. While private homeowners will benefit directly, the impact on real estate funds will only become apparent at second glance. The market could shift noticeably, with consequences for prices, yields

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 Councillor André Odermatt, Head of the Building Department, and City Councillor Simone Brander, Head of the Civil

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 targeted support for the needs and expectations of trainees and young

With LessTech, AFC AG presents a proprietary concept for reducing oversized technical solutions in building planning. The company uses digital simulation tools to check the impact of measures at an early stage and create a basis for decision-making for construction

The Real Estate Award 2025 took place on October 2 at the stylish Trafo Baden and brought together around 250 guests from the Swiss real estate, construction and finance world. The event provided an exclusive platform for discussing current trends, innovations and sustainable developments in the

Mondaic is testing the stability of bridges in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Roads Office Astra. It uses software from the field of wave physics, which was also intended to investigate the structure of

Lista Office LO introduces an office furniture rental model. With Furniture as a Service, the office outfitter from Degersheim aims to strengthen the circular economy. The new offer is intended for short-term or changing office furnishing

A STRABAG team led by site manager Carina Bessel has completely renovated the Stgegia bridge on the Lukmanierstrasse. Specialist civil engineering, timber construction and civil engineering from STRABAG worked together on the construction site at an altitude of 1900

The energy supplier BKW is testing new solutions for supplying electricity from renewable energies. To this end, the Bern-based company is conducting a pilot project in the Mittelhäusern district of the municipality of Köniz. The project will provide real-time data over three

Housing construction in the Zurich conurbation is lagging behind population growth. This is shown by a study carried out by the Sotomo research institute for Fürschi Züri. It is mainly young people and families, locals and people from the neighbourhood who are moving into the new

BRUGG Pipes has installed a sustainable heat supply system at the Clinique Valmont. It consists of an air heat pump with a pipe to the clinic. Due to the space available, both had to be delivered by

The CircularHub platform invites interested parties to the Circularity MasterClass in the construction and property sector. The aim is to contribute to achieving Switzerland's net-zero targets and to establish a networking platform for

Walo Bertschinger AG is involved in the ongoing renovation of the Pérolles Bridge in Fribourg. The family-run construction company from Dietikon is renewing the carriageway joints and asphalt. The bridge will remain in operation during the

While the vacancy rate for traditional apartments in Switzerland is falling to historic lows, many small storage spaces remain unused. Inefficient administrative processes and high costs are blocking their letting. A digital solution could unlock this

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 climate of innovation and the intelligent use of scarce resources for residential and settlement areas.

More and more pilot projects and research initiatives are showing that the construction industry can significantly reduce its climate impact by increasing the use of natural, locally available building materials. At the same time, there are design, economic and health benefits. Switzerland is at

Swissbau 2026 offers the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects the opportunity to analyze developments in procurement since 2024. The focus is on successes, new opportunities and existing challenges. These include project alliances, quality discussions, market observation and the integration of

Switzerland urgently needs housing and progress in the energy transition. To ensure that approval procedures are no longer slowed down by restrictive regulations for the protection of the townscape, new federal measures are providing more planning freedom and relief for the cantons and

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 promote the maximum utilization of land. The aim is to make better use of ecological, social and cultural benefits in

The danger posed by PFAS, so-called "perpetual chemicals", has arrived in the Swiss construction industry. New studies confirm the spread of these pollutants in demolition materials and groundwater. The federal government and the industry are looking for solutions, but the road to a pollutant-free