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

The Swiss PropTech company Optiml has won the PropTech Innovation Challenge 2024. The ETH spin-off impressed the jury with an AI-supported solution for the decarbonisation of buildings. The solution offers scalable, efficient strategies for meeting net-zero targets and sets new standards in

Lisa Pantenburg, a graduate of the MAS Real Estate programme at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), received the prestigious "Best of Research 2024" award from the Swiss Real Estate Institute. Her work highlights innovative approaches to decarbonising the Swiss building stock and offers

fsp Architekten in Spreitenbach has won first place in the competition for the study contract for the Eichmatt Villmergen project. The jury recommends the Janus project for further development and

The SMG Swiss Marketplace Group launches its new sustainability manifesto. The document sets out four pillars that are intended to clarify the company's future sustainability strategy in all business

Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from the Aargauische Kantonalbank. The background to this is population growth and faltering construction

Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken und ein Jahr Nutzung eines VW

Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss francs and one year's use of a VW

The Hälg Group is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik, thereby expanding its presence in Toggenburg. The takeover secures the continuation of all jobs and promotes cooperation in the area of air conditioning and

At the Power-to-X Days in Schlieren, experts from business, science and politics discussed the future of renewable fuels in Switzerland. The development of Power-to-X requires close cooperation and suitable framework conditions. Regional and national initiatives are driving development

The company conspark is taking part in the Carbon Removal Booster, the first innovation program for CO2 storage in Switzerland. The project aims to clarify CO2 credits in the construction industry and relies on strong partnerships along the value

Agile Wind Power is testing a new version of its vertical wind turbine in Brütten. The innovative Vertical Sky design promises lower noise levels, simplified logistics and lower operating costs. The field test marks an important step in the further development of the

With the StEnSea project, the Fraunhofer Institute IEE has developed an innovative technology that transfers the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed. Following successful tests in Lake Constance, a test run off the Californian coast at a depth of 500 metres will follow. A

Our cities and homes are often designed in such a way that they push people into dependencies and create barriers. A new perspective in architecture shows how spaces can be designed to be inclusive, supportive and socially

The partial overpasses of the A2 motorway in the Lucerne South area could reduce noise, create green spaces and connect neighbourhoods. At an event on 16 November 2024, the planning teams presented the current status and discussed prospects with the population and other interest

In the canton of Aargau, prices for residential property have risen by 4.6 per cent year-on-year and asking rents by 4.7 per cent. According to the latest property barometer from Aargauische Kantonalbank, population growth and stagnating construction activity are the main drivers of this

The SIA 451 standard, an indispensable tool for the construction and planning industry, has undergone a comprehensive revision. With the new title "Provision and utilisation of data in the construction process", it has been adapted to modern requirements and remains a central basis for data

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT have developed a technology that can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from wood combustion by up to 80 %. The principle of fuel staging improves air quality and enables more environmentally friendly utilisation of wood waste.

Following the successful decision for the Kaltbach administration and security centre, the canton and municipality of Schwyz are focusing on the future of the previous administration site at Bahnhofstrasse 15. The aim is to find a subsequent use that promotes the centre and optimally integrates the

From 1 January 2025, most of the legislative amendments to strengthen the circular economy in Switzerland will come into force. These amendments, which are based on parliamentary initiative 20.433, create a clear legal framework for resource-conserving construction, recycling and sustainable

Real estate agent Betterhomes makes completion of SAQ certification compulsory for all agents working in the company. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed through regular further

Benetics is expanding its digital application for the coordination of construction projects. Construction reports, protocols and measurements can now be created using free voice input. The assistant is based on ChatGPT and can be used in over 30 languages and

BKW wants to increase its earnings before interest and taxes from the current CHF 620 million to CHF 1 billion by 2030. To achieve this, the Bern-based energy supplier plans to invest CHF 4 billion, at least half of it in Switzerland. The investments are to be financed from free cash

Graubünden-based Repower AG now owns all the shares in the Italian wind, solar and hydropower company Repower Renewable. To this end, it has purchased the 35 per cent stake previously held by Omnes

The frameless sliding window from swissFineLine has won 1st prize in the Architect's Choice competition. With this award, Callwey Verlag recognises pioneering products from the fields of construction and

The aviationsuisse association welcomes the inclusion of the guaranteed flight times in the Federal Council's draft of the revised Aviation Act. The association, which represents the interests of users in the industry, emphasises its importance for the location. It is in favour of alternative fuels

The business location of Aargau now has its own website. Aargau.swiss is intended to provide resident companies and companies interested in setting up a branch with an overview of what the business location has to

Researchers at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are looking for ways to increase the number of electric vehicles and machines on urban construction sites. Pilot construction sites in three cities are intended to show the extent to which the switch to a lower-emission construction

Sika has acquired the mortar company Chema in Peru. With this acquisition, Sika is aiming for growth in the dynamic market for mortar products and is creating new opportunities for cross-selling with related products from its

The city of Zurich has been awarded the Energy City Gold label for the sixth time. In the current assessment, the city has achieved its best result to date. For the first time, the re-audit also included the area of climate