The company conspark is taking part in the Carbon Removal Booster, the first innovation program for CO2 storage in Switzerland. The project aims to clarify CO2 credits in the construction industry and relies on strong partnerships along the value

Agile Wind Power is testing a new version of its vertical wind turbine in Brütten. The innovative Vertical Sky design promises lower noise levels, simplified logistics and lower operating costs. The field test marks an important step in the further development of the

With the StEnSea project, the Fraunhofer Institute IEE has developed an innovative technology that transfers the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed. Following successful tests in Lake Constance, a test run off the Californian coast at a depth of 500 metres will follow. A

The partial overpasses of the A2 motorway in the Lucerne South area could reduce noise, create green spaces and connect neighbourhoods. At an event on 16 November 2024, the planning teams presented the current status and discussed prospects with the population and other interest

In the canton of Aargau, prices for residential property have risen by 4.6 per cent year-on-year and asking rents by 4.7 per cent. According to the latest property barometer from Aargauische Kantonalbank, population growth and stagnating construction activity are the main drivers of this

The SIA 451 standard, an indispensable tool for the construction and planning industry, has undergone a comprehensive revision. With the new title "Provision and utilisation of data in the construction process", it has been adapted to modern requirements and remains a central basis for data

The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT have developed a technology that can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from wood combustion by up to 80 %. The principle of fuel staging improves air quality and enables more environmentally friendly utilisation of wood waste.

Following the successful decision for the Kaltbach administration and security centre, the canton and municipality of Schwyz are focusing on the future of the previous administration site at Bahnhofstrasse 15. The aim is to find a subsequent use that promotes the centre and optimally integrates the

From 1 January 2025, most of the legislative amendments to strengthen the circular economy in Switzerland will come into force. These amendments, which are based on parliamentary initiative 20.433, create a clear legal framework for resource-conserving construction, recycling and sustainable

Rents and prices for flats and houses in the canton of Bern are currently around 3.3 per cent higher than in the previous year. This is due to population growth and low new construction activity. These are the findings of the Berner Kantonalbank's property

Real estate agent Betterhomes makes completion of SAQ certification compulsory for all agents working in the company. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed through regular further

The cantons of Uri and Ticino will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the Lucendro power plant in future. Ticino will be responsible for technical operation and maintenance, while Uri will be responsible for commercial management. The agreement was reached thanks to federal

Benetics is expanding its digital application for the coordination of construction projects. Construction reports, protocols and measurements can now be created using free voice input. The assistant is based on ChatGPT and can be used in over 30 languages and

BKW wants to increase its earnings before interest and taxes from the current CHF 620 million to CHF 1 billion by 2030. To achieve this, the Bern-based energy supplier plans to invest CHF 4 billion, at least half of it in Switzerland. The investments are to be financed from free cash

Graubünden-based Repower AG now owns all the shares in the Italian wind, solar and hydropower company Repower Renewable. To this end, it has purchased the 35 per cent stake previously held by Omnes

The business location of Aargau now has its own website. Aargau.swiss is intended to provide resident companies and companies interested in setting up a branch with an overview of what the business location has to

Sika has acquired the mortar company Chema in Peru. With this acquisition, Sika is aiming for growth in the dynamic market for mortar products and is creating new opportunities for cross-selling with related products from its

The city of Zurich has been awarded the Energy City Gold label for the sixth time. In the current assessment, the city has achieved its best result to date. For the first time, the re-audit also included the area of climate

For the first time, the Federal Office for Housing and the Federal Statistical Office have compiled data and information on non-profit housing construction. Non-profit housing construction plays a decisive role in the supply of affordable housing in Switzerland. The brochure "Statistics on

With the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the European Space Agency (ESA) is opening a new centre for space innovation in Switzerland. In close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), disruptive technologies in the fields of quantum research, materials research and

Companies are placing increasingly high and differentiated demands on their office space. Today, the focus is on flexible space concepts that promote communication and collaboration without restricting the opportunity for retreat and concentrated work. High-quality and sustainable solutions in both

The Hausbau Energie trade fair and the Energy Future Days will combine their strengths to form the largest platform for construction, renovation and sustainable energy solutions in Switzerland from 14 to 17 November 2024 at Bernexpo. A highlight is the Thursday as a specialist day for

The construction industry is faced with the urgent task of conserving natural resources and minimising emissions. The 2024 autumn event provided valuable insights into the practical implementation of sustainability

The real estate sector is taking the path of decarbonisation, but implementation remains challenging. A recent survey by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) shows that climate-related risks are increasingly being factored into investment decisions. However, there is often a lack of knowledge, data and

With the laying of the foundation stone for the ALL laboratory building, the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil is sending a strong signal for the future of life sciences. The new building, developed by Senn and Herzog & de Meuron, will house the Botnar Institute for Immune

The AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is set to become a modern and vibrant neighbourhood by 2040, harmoniously combining working and living. With 250 planned flats and the retention of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable neighbourhood

The visionary RhyTech-Areal project in Neuhausen, which combines tourism, living and neighbourhoods. The project sets standards in site development and shows how neighbourhood development can create added

A double kindergarten is being built in Neuhausen am Rheinfall that offers future-orientated solutions not only architecturally but also

The Kammgarn site in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated by 2026. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create space for events and improve the connection to the