Ineltec 2024 returns as the leading meeting place for the Swiss electrical industry to present the latest trends and technologies at Messe Zürich on 11 and 12 September. With a newly designed format and an almost fully booked participation, the trade fair will become a centre for inspiration,

In November 2023, the cantonal planners from Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug and Zurich presented the innovative Metro-ROK 2050 spatial planning concept, which sets the course for the sustainable development of the Zurich metropolitan area in order to effectively

On 17 May 2024, the groundbreaking Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was adopted by the Council of Europe with the participation of Switzerland. This event marks a decisive step towards ensuring that AI technologies are developed and used in accordance with the principles of human rights,

With the introduction of the design plan obligation in the Lengg area, the city of Zurich is taking a decisive step towards ensuring high-quality development that is compatible with the neighbourhood. This measure, based on the "Lengg Masterplan" and the cantonal structure plan, reflects the public

Next Property AG is committed to fair competition in the digital property industry, promotes alliances and supports the newhome marketplace. It recommends collaboration to overcome digital

On the western edge of Zurich's Seebach district, the "Rolf-Liebermann-Weg" project is creating a modern residential estate that combines closeness to nature with urban living. With a selection of 211 rental flats, a diverse range of housing is being created that meets the needs of a broad target

The alto building project at Freihofstrasse 23 in Zurich Altstetten is an architectural highlight: an 80 metre high residential building that combines living space, public areas and green oases in an innovative way. This project, on the former site of the Fiat garage, represents a milestone in the

The newly founded investment company buildify.earth, initiated by Switzerland Innovation Park Central in collaboration with private investors and Zuger Kantonalbank, focuses on promoting start-ups that specialise in the circular economy and CO2 reduction in the construction

In the dynamic city of Zurich, the aim is to achieve balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial space and public facilities. The Office for Urban Development plays a central role in this by coordinating the interests of various stakeholders

Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of

The State Council has approved the communal structure plan and the structure plan for Corsier's pedestrian routes. Both are aimed at preserving the municipality's identity as a rural community while at the same time meeting the challenges of the canton's urban development and the new legal

Innovation Park Zurich is setting a milestone in its development: construction work on seven innovative new buildings on the apron of the site in Dübendorf will begin this year. The projects were selected following a global architectural competition and are intended to pave the way for

Energie Ausserschwyz has presented an expansion plan for district heating. Specifically, the networks in the districts of March and Höfe are to be densified. The company has invested 15 million francs for this

Researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences have developed proposals for the transformation of the soon-to-be-vacated hospital site in the Beaumont district of Biel. With these proposals, they aim to demonstrate the architectural, urban planning, and socio-cultural opportunities that

BKW AG reports total revenue of just under CHF 4.6 billion and a net profit of CHF 432 million for the 2023 financial year. The Bern-based energy supplier has thus achieved the second-best result in its history. The energy business in particular contributed to

The city of Lausanne is handing over its cable network in ten neighbouring municipalities to Sunrise. Switzerland's largest private telecommunications company wants to modernise this digital infrastructure in the Lake Geneva region and make it

Fundamenta Real Estate reported a significantly lower net profit of 8.3 million francs in 2023 compared to the previous year. The background to this is impairments in the portfolio. Without these, net profit increased by 2.3 percent to 20.3 million

In the course of a pioneering co-creation workshop, representatives of the city of Aarau and various companies and organisations took the first steps towards transforming Aarau into a leading cleantech location. This workshop, which took place on 18 March 2024, aimed to explore innovative and

The digitalisation of the Swiss real estate industry, in particular the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), is at the centre of current discussions. However, the latest "Digital Real Estate" study shows that the full potential of digital innovations has yet to be utilised, leading to a

In a strategic reorganisation of the management levels, Helvetica Property Investors AG (Helvetica) is making an early change to its top management. Peter E. Bodmer will take over as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, while Marc Giraudon will be the sole CEO from 2 April

In 2023, be-advanced AG recorded successes in its three programmes for SMEs, start-ups and company founders. A total of 421 companies were supported. In addition, be-advanced was involved in 90 events and wrote 23 inspirational or knowledge

Die Nutzung von Abwärme unter 100 Grad Celsius galt bisher als ineffizient. Doch dank Nanotechnik und Verwendung von Salzlösungen könnte sich dies bald ändern. Ein Forschungsteam der TU Darmstadt beschreibt die vielversprechenden Möglichkeiten, Abwärme von Fassadenverkleidungen in

The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in employment, the report documents important steps towards more sustainable mobility, more

The listed property company Ina Invest Holding Ltd. will merge with its subsidiary Ina Invest Ltd. The Annual General Meeting will vote on the Board of Directors' proposal on 3 April 2024. The merger is intended to simplify the corporate structure, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Ina Invest's

Im Jahr 2023 erreichten die wettbewerblichen Ausschreibungen zur Förderung von Stromsparprojekten in der Schweiz einen neuen Höhepunkt. Eine historisch hohe Anzahl von Projektanträgen im Bereich der Industrie, Dienstleistungen und privaten Haushalte wurde eingereicht und genehmigt, unterstützt

The Canton of Zurich is introducing a fully digital building permit procedure, which will come into force on 1 April 2024. This innovation enables building applications to be submitted and processed via the online platform "eBaugesucheZH", which will establish a more efficient, paperless

Following intensive revision, Isen AG, in close consultation with the canton of Uri and the municipalities of Seedorf and Isenthal, presents the latest developments for the revitalisation of the site of the former Cheddite explosives factory. The updated concept, which includes improvements in

Oiken and Studer Innotec are developing a project to improve the control and use of photovoltaic systems and battery storage in private homes and neighbourhoods for the entire electricity grid. The Ark Foundation is providing financial

Romande Energie investiert in das auf Grundstücks- und Immobilienakquise spezialisierte Start-up Popety.io. Dieses bietet eine grosse Datenbank für Immobilien an. Die Datenverarbeitung soll verstärkt

Die bevorstehende Eröffnung des Innovationslabors Grüze im Frühjahr 2024 markiert in Winterthur einen Wendepunkt im nachhaltigen Bauen. Dieses Projekt, eine Zusammenarbeit der Stadt Winterthur, ZHAW und Holcim, verfolgt einen innovativen Ansatz durch die Wiederverwendung von Bauteilen und den