Today, digital technologies accompany properties through all phases of their life cycle. From the initial investment idea through construction and operation to refurbishment, decarbonisation and demolition. Proptech solutions make data usable, reduce costs and emissions and open up new services for

The Zurich-based proptech start-up OPTIML is combining its decision intelligence platform with the sustainability data infrastructure of Scaler, a New York-based company that also operates in Europe. This is intended to make it easier for institutional property investors to manage their assets in a

Blockstrom AG, based in Bern, has been part of ista swiss ag since 4 March 2026. The Swiss subsidiary of ista, a pan-European energy services provider based in Oftringen, is thus expanding its range of services to include Blockstrom’s billing solutions for groups of customers for

Schoop has split its website across four domains. From now on, the horticulture, roofing and photovoltaic divisions, as well as the company’s own careers portal, can be accessed via separate websites. This is intended to expand the company’s

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The Swiss PropTech scene is growing rapidly and combines traditional real estate expertise with cutting-edge technology. From digital brokerage platforms and AI-supported valuations to sustainable BIM solutions, these ten companies have transformed the industry over the past five years. They show

The real estate industry is at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence is not a dream of the future, but has already arrived in everyday management, analysis and control with the first tools and solutions. However, there are major differences in the degree of maturity of the tools already

The regional location promotion agency Limmatstadt AG is strengthening regional cooperation with a joint digital event calendar. Events in the Limmat Valley are now recorded centrally and can be accessed in one place on the Limmatstadt

Sika AG, a company operating in the specialty chemicals sector, has entered into a commercial partnership with Canadian company Giatec Scientific Inc. Giatec's digital technologies are to become part of Sika's global product range. The aim is to strengthen its digital market position in the

EKT Holding AG has acquired Datapark AG as part of a succession plan. The Thurgau-based energy supplier will initially continue to operate the cable network service provider under its holding company umbrella. The eleven jobs in Wil will be

The digital transformation of the construction and real estate industry is currently less like a sprint than a marathon. Progress is being made, but not at the pace hoped

Data and AI, decarbonization and ESG, user experience and flexibility as well as platform ecosystems are currently shaping the digital transformation of the real estate industry. From land acquisition, development and construction to ongoing operations. Along the entire life cycle, these four axes

Fixposition, based in Schlieren, is collaborating with Topcon on its next generation of satellite-based positioning systems. The Californian company will equip drones with Fixposition's visually assisted technologies for high-precision

In the canton of Valais, the first communal service has been launched via the online.vs.ch portal. In the pilot municipalities of Monthey, Val de Bagnes, Conthey and Visp, the confirmation of residence can now be ordered completely online. The canton and municipalities are thus implementing an

Fainite AG has received CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to develop a physics-based AI engine that significantly accelerates engineering simulations. The aim is to automate complex, computationally intensive analyses, thereby reducing development costs and bringing products to market

The Swiss property industry has been investing in digital solutions for years, but is still disillusioned. It is not technology that is slowing down progress, but false expectations, a lack of data expertise and cultural hurdles. A conversation about reality instead of digitalisation

Small, highly specialised and fast-growing. The Swiss PropTech scene is one of the most innovative technology fields in the property industry in Europe. With strong roots at ETH and EPFL, a growing volume of funding and clear sustainability goals, an ecosystem is developing here that is

Revizto has announced its membership of buildingSmart. The software provider for the construction industry aims to expand its portfolio in the DACH

Houzy AG has launched its Building Permits Pro service. This service bundles information from official gazettes and municipal websites to inform users about new building permit applications. The aim is to increase transparency in the respective

Efficiency, visibility and security are driving digital marketing in today's real estate industry. Agents and property managers rely on partners who anticipate technological developments and customer requirements and translate them into profitable solutions. SMG Real Estate offers cost-efficient

For a project run by Innovation Zurich's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Sandbox, Swiss railway company Südostbahn and irmos technologies used sensors to collect information about an old bridge. This demonstrates the huge potential of data-based infrastructure

Pom+ is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The consulting firm, which specialises in real estate, infrastructure and construction, plans to focus on the further development of digital services, the automation of customer processes and the expansion of its team in the

LIVIT launches a chatbot supported by artificial intelligence. With this new service, the real estate service provider aims to expand its digital offerings for

The location promoter Basel Area Business & Innovation is stepping up its activities in the canton of Jura with the InnoJura programme. It creates a direct link between start-ups and SMEs to drive forward cutting-edge technologies and industrial

The trading company Pestalozzi makes its steel profiles available on LogiKal. The planning software facilitates the construction of

The technology fund has provided a guarantee for the Zurich-based start-up Scandens. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich offers software solutions for energy-related property analyses. These show which renovations are worthwhile in terms of returns and the

Zirkular GmbH has launched its new platform for online trading in reusable components. With its offering called rematerial, the Basel-based company aims to make a further contribution to the circular

The start-up Under Industries is receiving 150,000 Swiss francs in funding from Venture Kick. The company develops microtunnelling systems to reduce road closures, noise emissions and surface disruption in densely populated urban

The Swiss Marketplace Group is launching options for private providers of residential space via its ImmoScout24 and Homegate platforms. Advertising is supported by artificial intelligence, making it easier to offer flats on the

Sky-Frame AG has published a digital product passport with a cradle-to-cradle compass. Developed by epeaswitzerland, this tool provides information on the window manufacturer's supply chains and the returnability of its products, among other