Basel is driving the scientific transformation of the European life sciences scene with the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus in Allschwil. Through a network of laboratories, iconic architecture and a kilometer-long campus park, future-oriented companies and top international

The precise management of real estate portfolios today requires an intelligent combination of data, technology and strategic thinking. Only those who digitally structure and network relevant information can create the basis for sustainable investment decisions and value

The Swiss construction industry is facing profound upheaval and is responding with remarkable flexibility. Rebecca Kull, COO and owner of HRS Real Estate and board member of Entwicklung Schweiz, talks about efficiency leaps through digitalization, the new role of general and total contractors and

From 2027, the digital product passport will be mandatory for energy-intensive industries in the European Union. What sounds like mere regulation at first glance is becoming a strategic factor for the European construction sector and also for Switzerland. For companies that export to the EU or

PLAN-B NET ZERO presented its battery storage system with green hydrogen for the first time at the D-A-CH Hydrogen Symposium. Combined, the two technologies should offer additional parameters in terms of control and

FenX has raised 8.2 million Swiss francs in a series A financing round. The cleantech start-up intends to use the funds to industrialise its sustainable and lightweight mineral foam insulation panels. Production by Turkish cement producer Çimsa is set to begin in

Viboo has received a total of 3.3 million euros in its second financing round. New investors in the start-up include Realyze Ventures and Zürcher Kantonalbank. Viboo intends to use the funds to expand into Germany with its building management

Halter AG is hosting the next Building Digital Switzerland / buildingSMART Switzerland forum. This will take place on 21 October at Halter's headquarters in

Digital parking systems, data-driven land use and artificial intelligence. After Expo Real 2025, it is clear that the mobility turnaround has long since arrived on the land of the real estate industry. Europe's leading free-flow provider Wemolo identifies five trends that are transforming parking

Electronics on the compost heap. What sounds utopian has been pioneered by Empa researchers with their new, wood-based printed circuit board. As part of the HyPELignum project, they have created the first functional electronic products that are not only powerful but also fully

With LessTech, AFC AG presents a proprietary concept for reducing oversized technical solutions in building planning. The company uses digital simulation tools to check the impact of measures at an early stage and create a basis for decision-making for construction

Mondaic is testing the stability of bridges in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Roads Office Astra. It uses software from the field of wave physics, which was also intended to investigate the structure of

While the vacancy rate for traditional apartments in Switzerland is falling to historic lows, many small storage spaces remain unused. Inefficient administrative processes and high costs are blocking their letting. A digital solution could unlock this

With the fourth call for proposals for the cooperation program, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference is once again calling for creative, practical project ideas. The aim is to promote a positive climate of innovation and the intelligent use of scarce resources for residential and settlement areas.

The EuroTube Foundation has put its Smart Mobile Factory into operation on the grounds of the Innovation Park Zurich. The container-based factory produces concrete components for the DemoTube research facility. Construction is controlled via a digital

Intep has launched an emissions tracker designed to make it easier for SMEs to get started with carbon accounting. The web-based tool provides comprehensive, scientifically sound results and offers SMEs practical tips for reducing their

The test of autonomous shuttle buses at Zurich Airport has reached automation level 3. With a safety driver on board, employees can use the buses within the

Today, AI chatbots almost always provide an answer. However, the majority of systems have serious quality problems. According to a recent study by Newsguard, they spread false information in around 35 per cent of cases, often based on dubious sources or manipulative media

Anyone who wants to market a property knows that visibility is the key to success. In an environment that is becoming increasingly digital with each new day, seconds can make the difference between attracting the attention of potential buyers and the success or failure of your business. With the

On 09.09.2025, the Swissbau Community Event took place at uptownBasel in Arlesheim - a highlight for the construction and real estate industry. Around 80 participants from the Swissbau Community were given exclusive insights into current topics such as steel re-use, CO₂-neutral energy supply and

With Andrea González, the ZHAW has gained an internationally recognized expert to head the new Smart Building Management competence group. From September 2025, she and her team will be working on making buildings and infrastructures smarter, more sustainable and more resilient. This will be based

Anna Maria Blengino, CIO of Sunrise, has won the Confare Swiss CIOAWARD 2025. She was honored for the successful digital modernization of the company. Three other IT executives received the "Top CIO of the Year"

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is sending a clear signal for the future. Two new universities are emerging from the former School of Engineering: the School of Computer Science and the School of Engineering and Environment. With this step, the FHNW aims to

Artificial intelligence is seen as the engine of the future. However, the enormous computing resources that large language and learning models require are increasingly raising questions about sustainability. In conversation with ETH computer science professor Ana Klimovic, it becomes clear that

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KONE is now rolling out its new remote service in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. This should enable passengers in its lifts to be freed digitally and remotely and repairs to be carried out in less than 60 seconds if

Exnaton is supporting SAP with its software solutions for energy sharing in setting up the SAP Energy Community in the SAP Energy Park. In future, the Zurich-based start-up will promote onboarding and engagement, the operation of energy trading and

The population of Zofingen will have 5000 fibre optic connections by the end of 2025. By the end of 2026, there should be 8000. StWZ Energie, Swiss Fibre Net, Salt and Sunrise are working together to provide services from various

Researchers from Eawag and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland are participating in the EU project UrbanM20. The aim of the project, which is led by the Danish Technical University, is to improve the monitoring and management of water management in

Small cities in Switzerland are increasingly interested in the topic of smart cities. This is the result of the new Swiss Smart City Survey conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Digitalization and the environment in particular are playing an increasingly important