The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is part of the European research project TIMBERHAUS. A total of 19 partners from ten countries want to promote timber construction in

Griesser has fitted the Dorint Resort & Spa in Locarno/Riazzino with awnings. The architectural firm responsible, TIGESTIM, selected the Solozip and Soloscreen products from Griesser for their elegance, reliability and low

With an overwhelming majority of 77.5 per cent, the Schaffhausen electorate has approved the construction of the new indoor swimming pool on the KSS site. This CHF 80 million project marks the beginning of a new era for the KSS leisure centre, which will further increase the attractiveness of the

The Steig school complex in Schaffhausen is about to undergo extensive renovation and expansion, for which an investment credit of CHF 21.7 million has been proposed. The local population has already given the green light for this ambitious project.

The settlement development strategy for Hofen marks the beginning of a comprehensive local planning revision in the municipality of Thayngen. As a pilot project, it serves the future-oriented utilisation and further development of existing structures. Through in-depth analysis and innovative

Bahnhofstrasse in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated and upgraded by May 2025. The aim is to transform the city's central transport hub into a safe, barrier-free and attractive

According to the target vision, the AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is to become a modern and lively neighbourhood by 2040, in which working and living are harmoniously combined. With 250 planned flats and the preservation of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable

With the "Smetterling" project, the Heimstätten-Genossenschaft Winterthur (HGW) is realising a cooperative housing project in the Alpenblick area. The project strengthens the Niklausen neighbourhood and focuses on communal spaces, sustainable construction and harmonious urban integration. The

The visionary RhyTech-Areal project in Neuhausen, which combines tourism, living and neighbourhoods. The project sets standards in site development and shows how neighbourhood development can create added

The Kammgarn site in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated by 2026. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create space for events and improve the connection to the

The canton of Schaffhausen has a large number of ISOS inventory areas. The town of Schaffhausen and municipalities such as Hallau and Neuenkirch are listed in the ISOS. For landowners, this can lead to restrictions on future building

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000 megawatt hours of heat per year. It will be fed 90 per cent with wood

Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a lack of suitable properties for second purchases. These are the findings of a study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug at Lucerne

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

Lynus has founded Enerfin AG, which develops and operates tenant electricity systems for residential properties. With intelligent software for optimizing energy flows, the company offers benefits for tenants, landlords and the electricity

Primeo Energie founds Primeo Battery AG to develop and operate large-scale batteries for renewable energies throughout Switzerland. The batteries are intended to compensate for weather-related fluctuations and promote the energy

Dormakaba is realigning its "Shape to Growth" strategy and focusing on innovation and efficiency. With reduced complexity and increased performance, the company aims to become the leading provider of access

The new DroneHub at Empa and Eawag's NEST enables innovative drone and robotics technologies to be tested. Researchers can test repairs using drones, environmental interactions and building protection using robotics under real

A 47-storey high-rise building is being built in Vienna's Donaustadt district as part of the VIENNA TWENTYTWO project. KONE JumpLifts are being used to make the construction process more efficient. After completion, modern elevator solutions will be

Energie Ausserschwyz AG has completed the expansion of the district heating network in Lachen. With a length of over 26 kilometers, the network will supply around 40 customers with sustainable heat from the wood-fired power plant in Galgenen from

The members of the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents (SMK) are cautiously optimistic about the year 2025. 57 per cent of all members in a recent survey expect the property market to move sideways, while 38 per cent even expect the market to expand. Despite the positive mood, the sector remains

The Zurich Innovation Park is progressing to the next stage with the approval of the cantonal design plan for sub-area B. With this basis, the development of a unique research and development site at Dübendorf Airfield will be further

The opening of the "DroneHub" in Empa's NEST research building marks the start of a new era for autonomous robotics. Next-generation drones and robots are being developed here to repair damage to buildings, monitor ecosystems and advance sustainable

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is increasing the dividend by 10 centimes to CHF 2.70 per

Neustark has realised a second plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete in Kirchheim unter Teck near Stuttgart. Construction waste recycler Heinrich Feess GmbH & Co. KG can now mineralise 1000 tonnes of CO2 per

In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

STRABAG is expanding the heating supply in Münchenbuchsee. Around three kilometres of new district heating pipes are being laid. The work will be divided into 15 stages and should be completed by December

Hawa Sliding Solutions has launched a new generation of hardware for hinged and folding sliding doors. The company also recently acquired the internationally active Klein Group from Barcelona. Hawa Sliding Solutions has been nominated for the Prix SVC Wirtschaftsraum

With its Strategy 2027, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference (MKZ) has developed a vision for innovation, economic strength, resource utilisation and social cohesion in the Zurich metropolitan area. With four strategic goals and three roles, it sets the framework for its future

On 1 November 2024, the delegation of authorities for the overall transport concept (GVK) for the Baden area unanimously approved the 2040 package of measures. The comprehensive concept comprises around 50 coordinated individual measures to optimise rail, bus, road, pedestrian and bicycle