In future, Zurich's lake water will heat and cool the city centre. To this end, ewz is realising the CoolCity energy network - one of the largest lake water networks in Switzerland. Operated with 100 per cent renewable energy, it is an important milestone for the city of Zurich on the way to the

The steering committee of the overall transport concept for the Zurzi area has defined the overarching objectives and strategic directions. The focus is on ensuring a reliable overall transport system and improving the quality of life in the Zurzi

The shareholder communities of GZO AG Spital Wetzikon have reaffirmed their support for the reorganisation of the hospital and defined the necessary conditions for financial participation. Despite the debt deferral, emergency and healthcare services will continue to be

CKW will apply the minimum remuneration for solar power decided by the federal government for the beginning of 2025 from the second quarter of 2024. This is intended to protect operators of small solar plants from very low market prices, particularly in

The Swiss Marketplace Group has introduced a new AI label that identifies all AI-generated visual content in advertising. The label is now available licence-free on the website. The first successful campaign is already running for

Most companies that move away from the canton of Zurich settle in neighbouring cantons. Aargau and Thurgau are an increasingly popular destination for industrial, construction and logistics companies relocating from Zurich. Fintech companies favour Zug and

With its majority stake in HelveticWind, BKW is strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and taking an important step towards CO2 neutrality by

In order to remedy the acute lack of space at Zurich Opera House, construction of a temporary bridging building will begin in July 2024. This step is part of the "Future Opera" project, which includes the long-term renovation and expansion of the historic

The recycling of cement paste offers a low-cost and effective method of reducing emissions in cement production, as a new study by Imperial College London shows. With a reduction of up to 15% in emissions, this technology opens up promising prospects for the construction

The introduction of the Information System Allianz Bau (ISAB) by a broad alliance of employers' organisations and trade unions has driven digital change on construction sites. Within five years, ISAB has become an important information platform for the enforcement of generally binding collective

CO2 emissions from fuels, i.e. primarily from heating oil and gas, fell by 8.8 per cent in Switzerland in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, emissions from petrol and diesel remained at the previous year's level. This is according to the latest CO2

The French architecture firm KOZ has commissioned Griesser to provide shade for part of the Olympic Village. The internationally active company from Aadorf is using two of its louvre blind models and one roller shutter

SBB has announced the winning project for a 40 metre high office building near the Regensberg Bridge in Zurich Oerlikon. The project by "Team Esch Sintzel" impressed with its innovative use of the shape of the site and high energy

The Zurich cantonal government considers 20 areas in the canton to be very suitable for large wind turbines and 15 others to be highly suitable. It has submitted the corresponding entries in the structure plan for consultation. It proposes voluntary payments by future operators to the local

The latest information event organised by VZI/SVIT Zurich brought an interesting finding to light. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction among seniors in the property sector. Around 60 % of those surveyed consider their workload to be unsatisfactory, while over 50 % categorise large portfolios

In autumn 2026, the sustainable Greencity district in Zurich South will be completed with the development on construction site B6. This innovative project, developed by Losinger Marazzi AG, comprises 179 age-appropriate flats and represents a significant step forward in urban housing

Mit der Pensionskasse der UBS als Investorin steht die Zukunft des Attisholz-Areals fest. Das historische Gebäude «Kocherei» wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der Halter AG zu einem modernen Wohn- und Geschäftsgebäude umgestaltet, ein entscheidender Schritt zur Entwicklung eines lebendigen und

The cantonal government of Zurich has rejected the popular initiative "More affordable housing in the canton of Zurich" and is instead backing a strong counter-proposal. The aim is to strengthen non-profit housing construction by doubling the framework credit for cantonal housing subsidies to CHF

In autumn 2026, the sustainable Greencity district in Zurich South will be completed with the development on construction site B6. This innovative project, developed by Losinger Marazzi AG, comprises 179 age-appropriate flats and represents a significant step forward in urban housing

SVIT Young Zurich's QV-Campus has been helping apprentices in the property sector prepare for their final apprenticeship exam since 2017. Once again this year, the participants achieved above-average results and gained valuable

The site owner HIAG is upgrading a further 6000 square metres of the Papieri site for temporary commercial use by the end of the year. Padelta AG will be operating padel courts in a paper machine hall from 2025. A Jump Factory site is also planned. Librec will prepare the recycling of car batteries

The Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) has finalised the construction contracts. The new building, which costs CHF 580 million, generates a high level of local added value. 97 per cent of the companies come from Switzerland, mostly from the cantons of Aargau and

The Board of Directors of Greater Zurich Area AG has appointed Lukas Huber as the new Managing Director. The relocation expert follows in the footsteps of Sonja Wollkopf Walt. Huber joined the location marketing organisation as an analyst in

Planning for the new Geneva-Cornavin underground station has reached a decisive stage. In a joint agreement, the Federal Office of Transport, the Canton of Geneva, the City of Geneva and SBB have confirmed the final design of the project, which provides for a considerable increase in capacity and

The vast urban project at Bernex in the Lake Geneva region involves the creation of 1,600 housing units and as many jobs in the first phase. The aim is to create a total of 5,700 new housing units and 5,700 new jobs by 2030, while preserving the region's agricultural

The "Cé Qu'É Lainô" project has been chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the construction of the new secondary school in Confignon. The jury highlighted the remarkable balance and flexibility of the project, which is both architecturally convincing and meets the various

The Grands Esserts project covers 12 hectares and is being developed by public and cooperative bodies such as the Caisse de prévoyance de l'Etat de Genève and the Fondation immobilière de la ville de Veyrier. Its aim is to create an urban model of living, working and ecological sustainability by

The impressive "Trèfle blanc" project for the Tréfle Blanc ice rink was designed by architects from the renowned Chabanne agency in Lyon. With its modern architecture, sustainable materials and emphasis on respect for the environment, this ice rink promises a unique and fascinating experience for

Geneva's paediatric hospital, originally built in 1957, will be replaced by a new, modern building that meets the latest medical standards and focuses on the needs of young patients and their families. It is scheduled to open in

The Belle-Terre district in Thônex, a major project of the Communaux d'Ambilly, plans to create 2,400 new homes by 2030. This urban development project is a benchmark for sustainable development and participatory