In order to strengthen its market presence and fund strategies, Helvetica has expanded its management team in a targeted manner. New key positions in the areas of asset management, sales and finance have been filled with experienced industry experts to ensure the sustainable development and

The latest report from the Zurich Cantonal Monument Preservation Office presents comprehensive restorations and preserves the region's architectural heritage. The 24th volume covers a wide range of monuments from different eras and architectural styles that were successfully restored between 2017

The "Fischermätteli" property project in Burgdorf BE, which was completed in 2023, is once again attracting positive attention. For the first time, a project has been awarded the prestigious Minergie site

Small CO2 footprint, lowest grey energy value of all Swiss cements and 100% Swiss Made - the JURA ECO3 with local, calcined clay also sets a visual example for sustainable building thanks to its warm earthy colour.

Dormakaba has developed a fire-tested battery backup for automatic doors. It acts as an emergency power supply for locking systems in the event of a power failure. The systems are to go into operation for the first time in four Scandinavian countries in April and

The trade association arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and the FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie have merged to form the Fachverband Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz. Its aim is to ensure circularity and security of supply for building

Over the next few years, NextGen CDR will purchase CO2 removed from the air and permanently stored in building materials (carbon dioxide removal, CDR) from the Bern-based company Neustark at 18 locations. The CDR alliance includes Mitsubishi, South Pole, UBS and

There is huge potential in the Swiss building stock. With the right optimisations, energy consumption, CO2 emissions and costs can be reduced. At the same time, the market value of the property can be increased. Migros Bank supports its corporate customers in identifying and exploiting the

St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer innovative energy solutions and supports SAK's goal of achieving net-zero

The SV Group is setting up a restaurant with 300 seats and a terrace in the Konnex building complex in the center of Baden, covering an area of 1,000 square meters. Additionally, SV offers event catering

In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The project sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness and quality of

The federal mandate to capture planning gains has long been neglected by cantons and municipalities. With the introduction of the land value capture tax, municipalities now benefit from the appreciation of

The EU project HEATWISE, supported by a consortium of European companies and research institutions, aims to fully integrate the waste heat from IT infrastructures into the heating systems of buildings. This approach pursues the ambitious goal of establishing a zero-waste principle in the energy

Single-family homes cost 3.9 per cent more and owner-occupied flats 3.1 per cent more in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, prices for single-family homes rose by 1.4 per cent, while those for condominiums stagnated.

Adding up to two storeys to residential buildings should increase the number of flats in cities. This is what the FDP is proposing together with FDP Urban. The maximum height should be raised by at least three metres in all residential areas, except in the case of townscape and monument

Ina Invest Holding Ltd. has completed the merger with its subsidiary Ina Invest Ltd. The property company now operates under the name Ina Invest Ltd. The merger is associated with an increase in market capitalisation to around CHF 280

The Admicasa Group, known for its holistic consulting approach in the areas of construction, capital and pensions, is adding a key figure in the construction industry to its Executive Board. Markus von Gunten, a renowned figure with four decades of experience in the property sector, is joining the

Prices for luxury real estate increased by only 2 percent in 2023. This is shown by a survey conducted by UBS. Experts at the major bank expect a slight decline in prices this year. The reasons are the weak economy and the strong

Fabian Linke will take on the position of Head of Real Estate Business Development in Switzerland starting April 2, 2024. In this role, he will be responsible for the expansion and further development of real estate activities in the investment business for third-party clients in

CES Bauingenieur AG, werkunion, and Orfida Treuhand + Revisions AG moved into QUBO in March. The Obwalden workspace aims to provide a space for startups and established companies for meetings and interactive

The Urdorf municipal council has approved the framework conditions for the Energie 360° energy network. The aim is to switch from fossil fuels to CO2-free energy sources. The first properties could be connected in

The popular Selnau power station could be used by hundreds of thousands of people in future instead of just serving as an energy centre: A study by respected experts shows that there are sensible alternative underground locations to place the energy centre in Zurich. If the energy centre were built

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) is introducing a degree program for executives in the real estate industry. It aims to provide part-time education focused on data-driven value creation. This is intended to help the sector catch up in terms of digitization

The Real Estate Award has been honouring outstanding projects in the Swiss real estate and construction industry for more than a decade. Its expert jury plays a central role in

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

Diener & Diener Architects have won the competition of the CSS Group. The Basel-based architectural firm will expand the headquarters of the Lucerne insurance company, integrating an existing commercial building. The project, named Lambris, is expected to be ready for occupancy by

The construction of a new school on the site of the former barracks of Les Vernets marks a significant step in the transformation of this neighbourhood. The project, which is part of the PAV project, aims to create almost 1,500 homes and build high-quality public facilities to promote social

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

Chur - The Cantonal University Office has submitted the building application for the Pulvermühle campus of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons to the city of Chur. The new building will also be constructed using local

Swiss Prime Site is acquiring Fundamenta Group (Schweiz) AG and Fundamenta Group Deutschland AG. This increases the property assets managed by the Zug-based real estate company to around CHF 13