The FRZ Zurich Airport Region founded a Sustainability Advisory Board on 6 February. Its purpose is to support companies, cities and municipalities in the region with the introduction of sustainable business

The study contract for the urban development of the Dreispitz site in Dietikon has been finalised by Baloise. ARGE Penzel Valier and ROBERTNEUN are recommended for the realisation of the Westspitz

IWB has put the Frick heating network into operation. The demand for sustainably produced heat is high. Extensions are already being

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working with SBB to find out how the maintenance and construction of bridges can be optimised using artificial intelligence. The aim of the project is to extend the service life of the structures and save

The historic San Agustín monastery in Badajoz, Spain, is being converted into a school of arts and crafts. Griesser was commissioned to fit the glazing of the cloister arcades with solar

Walo Bertschinger is carrying out civil engineering work for the distribution network of the municipal electricity company ewz in Zurich-Stadelhofen. The Dietikon-based company has been awarded a contract for this work, which runs until

Dormakaba has sold dormakaba Kuwait to the local management as part of its focus on core markets. Under the new management, the company will operate as Dormatic Kuwait and act as a service

Zurich Soft Robotics has completed the first application of the Solskin system for a private customer. The adaptive solar façade from the Technopark Zurich-based start-up combines photovoltaics and dynamic solar shading on the outer skin of a former ski lift

The Zug Estates Group increased its net profit excluding revaluations by 9 percent to just under CHF 37 million in 2024. This is due to increased income from the properties. Their vacancy rate fell from 3.9 to 0.7 percent compared to the end of

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible locations for the lake energy centres have now been

The municipality of Spreitenbach has received approval from the canton of Aargau to realise the Vinea design plan. This means that a development with 37 flats can be built on the previously commercially used site at the entrance to the village.

Raumwerke manufaktur AG has moved from Frauenfeld to neighbouring Felben. At its new location, the specialist for interiors makes visible its ideas on how nature can be incorporated into living and working

Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By dispensing with fossil fuels, the company is further expanding its commitment to

HRS is building the new premises of Körber AG's Business Area Pharma in Grabs. With the expansion of the site, the company is focussing on growth and

According to an analysis by Raiffeisen, the abolition of the imputed rental value will benefit homeowners. The construction industry, on the other hand, would have to expect lower sales. Once the federal parliament has given its approval, the people will be asked to vote on the system change in the

Carbon Disclosure Project has awarded KONE the top grade A for environmental transparency and climate protection measures. The globally active manufacturer of lifts and escalators with its Swiss headquarters in Brüttisellen can demonstrate measurable success in achieving its climate

Pix4D and Topcon Positioning Systems have signed a strategic agreement in the fields of geopositioning and photogrammetry. Topcon will become a distribution partner for the Pix4D image measurement software

Asking rents barely moved month-on-month at the start of the year. Year-on-year, however, rents in most cantons rose significantly once again. This is shown by the latest Homegate rent

The Charta Kreislauforientiertes Bauen has published a guideline. This is intended to provide builders and investors with guidance on metrics and measures for circular

Obrist interior AG can look back on 130 years of history this year. With the celebrations, the specialist for high-quality interiors in shop fitting and interior design wants to honour its employees in particular. Obrist interior is currently in the final of the Prix SVC

The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning process to an abrupt end. The city council is disappointed and wants to analyse the reasons for the

Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will not be joining the association for the time

Eniwa starts construction of a heating network in Entfelden. Planning permission has been granted for the first stage. The first households are to be supplied with district heating from 2026. Further construction is planned from 2028 to ensure a high level of long-term supply

A new AI technology from EPFL provides deeper insights into neuronal dynamics. Geometric deep learning enables scientists to decode universal patterns of brain activity for the first time. This has far-reaching applications in neuroscience, robotics and other

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours? These and other questions are the focus of six innovative projects that Winterthur 2025 is funding with the

Private equity and venture capital companies, family offices and foundations play a central role in the financing of start-ups in the canton of Zurich. A new study shows that private equity investors make a decisive contribution to the region's innovative strength. Nevertheless, growth financing

Swissbau 2026 brings a breath of fresh air to the construction and property industry. From 20 to 23 January 2026, Messe Basel will become the central meeting place for the industry and will provide clear impetus for the future with new specialist areas, interactive formats and an expanded concept.

The European battery industry is facing unprecedented growth and considerable challenges at the same time. A current analysis sheds light on the developments and shows prospects for European

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a comprehensive study on the innovation ecosystem, which shows that funding gaps are hindering the growth of European start-ups. A new key figure, the Technology Investor Score, helps technology-orientated companies to identify suitable investors. In

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is planning to extend the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until 2030. With a new spending authorisation of CHF 51.25 million, the funding programme for energy-efficient renovations and renewable energies is to be continued and further