
Scandens is successful with software for refurbishments
Scandens verzeichnet Erfolge mit ihrer Software für die Sanierungsplanung. Seit der Markteinführung im Juni 2023 konnten bei 274 Liegenschaften Kosten und CO2-Verbrauch optimiert werden. Das Einsparpotenzial über die nächsten 25 Jahre wird auf 42 Millionen Franken und 116’500 Tonnen CO2

Nationwide high-speed internet for Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a decisive initiative to provide very fast internet throughout the country. As part of its gigabit strategy, a funding programme is being proposed to support the expansion of the broadband network in rural and remote



Innovatives ESG-Datenmanagement für die Immobilienbranche
Die Immobilienbranche steht vor der Herausforderung, einen erheblichen Anteil der globalen Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren. Wincasa geht aktiv auf diese Herausforderung ein, indem es seine Kunden auf dem Weg zu Netto-Null unterstützt. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Data Science

Huber+Suhner presents innovation for fast internet
Huber+Suhner is expanding its Resa product family, which brings fibre access to rural areas. With RESA CC, households can get access to the fast network faster than before. Network operators save time and money. In addition, the expenditure for civil engineering works can be

Who is a PropTech?
Who is a PropTech? Of course, there are a wide variety of opinions here as well. That's why I asked ChatGPT for the definition. Here is the result: PropTech, an abbreviation for "property technology", refers to innovative technologies and digital solutions used in the real estate industry to make


Lack of understanding of project data
In many construction projects today, project data is digitally collected, managed and automatically exchanged between all participants. Central to this process is the Common Data Environment (CDE), a cloud-based environment in which information from construction projects is accessible to all

Until the chemistry is right
At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's


Modulare Einbauten für Zwischennutzungen: Erste Prototypen erstellt
Das Projekt «àDisposition» verfolgt das Ziel, dank modularen Einbauten Zwischennutzungen einfach und nachhaltig zu ermöglichen. Vier Prototypen haben die Forschenden der BFH gemeinsam mit den Projektpartnern produziert und im DISPO in Nidau

PropTech investors score with quality and industry know-how
Despite numerous macroeconomic challenges, PropTechs in the DACH region are seeing considerable financial inflows. A recent survey conducted by pom+Deutschland on the awareness of PropTech investors shows that money alone is not enough to establish oneself as an investor in the

Buildup and Smartconext together for digitalisation in the construction industry
Buildup and smartconext have agreed on a strategic cooperation. They want to contribute to the digitalisation of the construction industry with a joint offer. In the process, product information from buildup will be integrated into smartconext's automated order

Build faster – thanks to virtual reality
Building flats has become almost impossible in many regions of Switzerland for a variety of reasons. The demand for flats is increasing, while construction activity is decreasing. Ursina Kubli, Head of Real Estate Research at ZKB, explains: "If we don't build more flats, we're visibly running into

Artificial intelligence makes its way into caretaking
Since ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has been on everyone's lips. Increasingly, entire industries are affected by the introduction of artificial intelligence. This also applies to an industry that has hardly been taken into account until now, namely caretaking, which will be subject to major

ZHAW researchers successfully apply quantum computers in practice
Compared to classical computers, quantum computers can solve complex problems in parallel and thus faster, but they are also more prone to errors. ZHAW researchers are showing how the strengths of quantum computers can be used in a targeted manner with the aid of a hybrid approach.

Inventx was awarded as Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)
Inventx AG, digitalisation and IT partner of leading Swiss banks and insurance companies, achieves the status of Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure). The award is an important milestone for Inventx in empowering its customers to drive digital transformation and unlock the full

BAU celebrates a successful comeback
After a break of more than four years, BAU - the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems - is back with an excellent result. Between 17 and 22 April, around 190,000 visitors came to the Messe München exhibition centre to find out about innovations and trends from the 2,260

The balance between realistic analyses and visionary creations
On behalf of the client, real estate developers evaluate plots of land or properties, analyse the market situation and integrate them into the portfolio. The realisation of real estate projects is a complex process. The task of real estate developers is to organise this process professionally in








