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

The town of Dietikon has presented the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations (BZO) to the public at a public event. The public is invited to submit written comments and suggestions by 23

Energy supplier AEW begins construction work on the expansion of the Kaiseraugst heating network on 4 November. The first phase of the "Ast Dorf" project should be completed by Christmas, with the second phase starting in

The construction company Hächler has built the "Gedankenspeicher" designed by Paul Takács in front of the new district building in Lenzburg. The seven-metre-high object made of 35 tonnes of stone was erected in one

Lake Biel supplies energy to customers in Nidau and Biel for the first time. The necessary intermediate circuit between the pumping station and the energy centre has been completed. In future, the network will also be extended in the direction of

Schaffhausen is driving forward its future as a smart city. Mayor Peter Neukomm emphasises the importance of digitalisation and sustainability. The new "Schallhausen" platform combines the city's musical diversity with its digital transformation in order to position Schaffhausen as a liveable and

Dimanor adds Leica Geosystems' machine control and construction surveying solutions to its portfolio. This gives customers in the heavy industry from numerous states in Mexico access to the latest construction

The St.Gallen Cantonal Hospital has opted for lighting from the Schwyz-based company Tulux for its recently opened Building 7 A. The new spatial and lighting design should have a positive effect on the recovery of

Construction of the ALL laboratory building on the Main Campus of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil has begun. The modern new building will provide the Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering with a sustainable research environment and will further promote the exchange of

The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech

Steel system supplier Jansen is investing several million Swiss francs in the expansion of its production site in Oberriet. New production halls and a modern coating facility will increase capacity and strengthen competitiveness. The logistics area is also being comprehensively

The new building for the Winterthur Vocational College creates space for future-oriented training. With innovative architecture and sustainable concepts, the new campus sets standards in education and environmental awareness. By 2027, a modern place of learning will be created that meets both

The exact replication of the Heisenberg model by Empa researchers marks a significant advance in quantum research. Using innovative nanographenes, complex quantum interactions could be precisely investigated, opening up new possibilities for quantum

Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic

The Metro Shop in Baden was connected to the district heating and cooling network, which enables an annual CO₂ reduction of 50 tons. The city of Baden is thus committed to renewable energies and a sustainable future. The network is being continuously expanded in collaboration with Regionalwerke

Bühler has expanded its network in Uzwil with the Grain Innovation Center. Here, customers can develop and test innovative processes for grains and pulses. The modern infrastructure offers detailed monitoring options for food

ESG scoring, increasing legal obligations, financing returns and rising tenant expectations: Property owners are facing ever-increasing challenges. Against this backdrop, Romande Energie's solar contracting programme offers them the opportunity to equip their buildings with solar

The optimisation of marketing and management processes not only reduces costs, but also allows real estate professionals to focus even more decisively on their customer relationships. SMG Real Estate offers digital solutions that use automation and artificial intelligence to speed up the

As part of a groundbreaking seminar organised by SVIT Zurich, property management specialists will have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge about the connection to self-consumption (ZEV). This knowledge is not only crucial for the ecological challenges of our time, but also offers

The Zurich cantonal government has rejected the cantonal housing protection initiative as it considers it to be counterproductive and bureaucratic. Instead, it is focusing on its own measures to promote construction activity and create affordable living space. A planned framework credit upgrade and

A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that increasing regulation is hampering investments in sustainability. Although many investors are prepared to forego returns in the short term, increasing bureaucracy in the property sector is making refurbishments and new builds

Suissetec announces the reopening of its expanded campus in Lostorf. The new building aims to set standards in education and sustainability. An open day will be held on 16

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are working on optimising salt batteries. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, these are non-flammable and can therefore be used in hazardous locations in mining or tunnelling as well as on oil and gas

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green

The UBS Residential Attractiveness Indicator 2024 assesses 13 Swiss regions in terms of their quality of life. According to the report, cities such as Aarau, Lucerne and Solothurn offer ideal conditions for families. Factors such as infrastructure and housing costs play a decisive

Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings

The sun shading manufacturer Griesser will produce window shutters made of green aluminum at its Nenzing site in order to reduce its CO2 footprint. The material consists of 65 percent recycled aluminum and 35 percent renewable primary aluminum. The switch will reduce Griesser's emissions by 300

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing

Zaugg Schlieren AG commissioned the first third of its second solar plant in mid-October. The installed capacity is 98.28 kilowatts peak, which means that around 95 megawatt hours of solar power can be produced annually. The company plans to install solar systems with a total output of 271.47

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