After seven years, ineltec returns to Messe Zürich on 11 and 12 September. With a newly focussed concept, the leading electrical trade fair welcomes 162 exhibitors and numerous experts from the electrical trade and planning sector. Innovation, knowledge transfer and personal exchange will take

A group of experts is proposing savings measures for the Fonds de Roulement for non-profit housing developers in order to ease the burden on the federal budget. This proposal has been heavily criticised as it contradicts both a recent referendum and the constitutional mandate to promote non-profit

Google researchers have made significant progress in error correction in quantum computers. By generating a stable logical quantum bit from 97 error-prone quantum bits, they have come a big step closer to the goal of a fault-tolerant quantum computer - and are thus opening up new horizons for the

Swiss Post and the agricultural cooperative fenaco are planning to set up a fast-charging network for e-cars using renewable electricity with a joint venture. The first 50 should be ready to go by mid-2025. A total of 300 locations with 1500 charging stations are

Stadtwerke Gossau now has a battery storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts. It was supplied, installed and commissioned by Axpo. The large storage system is designed to compensate for fluctuations in demand and power peaks. Island operation is also

Regionalwerke AG Baden buys AEW Energie AG's shares in Fernwärme Siggenthal AG. RWB now holds a 27.3 per cent stake in

CKW has taken over the Uettligen heating network. With this acquisition, the Central Swiss energy supplier intends to continue its decarbonisation

Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich (GVZ) is launching a pilot project with alternative fuel. Five fire brigades are to refuel their vehicles with hydrogenated vegetable oil. The biofuel is produced from used cooking oils and

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has analysed the potential for greenery and solar panels on building facades. According to the corresponding study and statements by researcher Silvia Domingo, the two can be combined well. The reservations of building owners are also taken

The Alpnach military airfield is getting a new car park for vehicles and a multifunctional extension. The Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport is investing CHF 18 million in the project. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 21

The Swiss Timber Construction Association Bern Section and the Bernese Association of Master Carpenters will build a joint training centre in Lützelflüh. It should be completed by spring

TecLab invites you to a network meeting about the sponge city concept on October 28. Experts will talk about how the concept can be implemented in practice and the challenges

The STEP2 module in the NEST research and innovation building at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform for testing innovative, resource-saving construction technologies, including a 3D-printed concrete staircase and a sound-insulating filigree

Timber Finance is introducing a new instrument that enables building owners and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the process will soon start in Switzerland with around 20 timber construction

The electrical installations for the new offices of a household appliance supplier have been completed. The lighting installation in particular plays a central role and promotes flexibility and efficiency in the working

In Haute-Sorne, a borehole was successfully completed at a depth of 4000 meters as part of a pilot project for deep geothermal energy. The data obtained is intended to promote the use of geothermal energy for electricity and heat

Swiss Sustainable Finance has developed a standard questionnaire on the sustainability of real estate funds. This is intended to increase transparency in real estate trading and provide investors with a uniform basis for sustainable

The federal and cantonal building program had a record year in 2023: 528 million francs were paid out for energy-efficient renovations. The subsidized measures help to reduce CO₂ and energy consumption and promote the

Zug Estates has placed another green bond in the amount of CHF 100 million. The bond is aimed at institutional investors and is intended to further promote the sustainable development of real estate in the Zug

On 30 August 2024, 77 Bachelor's and 10 Master's graduates in Facility Management and Real Estate & Facility Management were ceremoniously graduated from the ZHAW at Technopark Zurich. The graduates thus embarked on a promising future as sought-after specialists and

In the first half of 2024, turnover in the main construction sector stagnated at CHF 11 billion, while incoming orders declined slightly. Residential construction in particular is struggling with considerable challenges, while public civil engineering is benefiting from rising demand. The industry

Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland have entered into a pioneering partnership to drive the market launch of Oxacrete Oulesse®, a cement-free binder. This collaboration aims to sustainably transform the construction industry through innovative, circular and decarbonised

The housing shortage in Swiss cities is worsening, and lengthy building permit procedures and a large number of unnecessary building regulations are contributing significantly to this. Experts from the construction and property industry are sounding the alarm and urgently calling for reforms to

A recent study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows how facade greening and solar panels on buildings can be effectively combined to meet the challenges of global warming. The results offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for building owners and

Empa has opened the latest extension to its NEST innovation building, the "STEP2" unit. The module brings together pioneering technologies and materials that pave the way for sustainable construction and provide marketable solutions for the construction

The property sector is facing growing challenges in terms of profitability, sustainability and regulatory requirements. A key question is how property owners can increase the efficiency of their buildings, achieve a good ESG rating and fulfil legal obligations at the same time. One promising

The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its economic viability. The final decision on realisation is expected to be made in

Meyer Burger will not completely relocate its production to the USA as announced in the spring: the establishment of solar module production in Colorado Springs has been stopped, as has the further expansion in Goodyear. Contrary to plans, Meyer Burger is maintaining production in

Securiton AG, which specialises in security solutions, has received the Red Dot Design Award 2024 for two of its products. Securiton is supported by the design company creative

Integrating electricity and heat storage into a storage solution increases its reliability and cost efficiency. Storage systems can also make a key contribution towards decarbonisation of properties, as a new white paper