Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in

The fourth touristic experience meeting ERFA was held under the direction of the project developer Gutundgut in Nendaz VS. The gathering of touristic destinations focused on

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection for renewable energy. Until now, technical and economic factors have been

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy

UBS and Wincasa have introduced a new advisory solution for owners of investment properties. This service aims to support renovation and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable thinking in the real estate

Baden is reviewing the current development master plan for the Galgenbuck area in Baden-Dättwil. With an area of 15 hectares, it is the city's last large and contiguous settlement

For the third time, the Glarner Kantonalbank is awarding a sustainability prize to promote forward-looking projects in the canton. Ideas in the fields of environment, society, and economy can now be submitted. The prize money is 10,000

Mischa Bosshard has been the managing director of Haupt + Studer AG since April 1st. The previous project manager replaces René Hasler. The company, active in electrical installation, building technology, and telematics, celebrated its 100th anniversary at the end of

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

A consortium involving the PHIDA Group is investing 1 million francs in the start-up Freesuns. The young company has developed innovative solar tiles. These tiles are discreetly integrated into the architecture of representative

According to the Urbanistica Association, Switzerland has sufficient transportation infrastructure for a population of 10 million people. Small and medium-sized cities should be upgraded as places to live and work. The transportation fund should contribute 500 million francs per year for this

Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of intelligent solar

Infomaniak aims to cover half of its electricity consumption from its own renewable energy installations by 2030. For the expansion of photovoltaics, the Geneva-based web technology developer relies on Meyer Burger. This ensures that the carbon footprint of the solar installations is kept as small

Home prices hardly increased in March. At the same time, rental prices varied across cantons. This is shown by the current Swiss Real Estate Offer Index from the SMG Swiss Marketplace

Sika is acquiring Kwik Bond Polymers. The polymer technologies of the California-based company, which specializes in the repair of bridge decks, are expected to complement Sika's offerings for the rehabilitation of concrete

The General Assembly of Limmatstadt AG has appointed Lara Albanesi as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Managing Director Jasmina Ritz was elected

The Energy Science Center of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) has examined the potential role of hydrogen or e-methane for the Swiss power system. Using the modeling platform Nexus-e, three main scenarios for 2050 were

A total of 206 foreign companies settled in Switzerland in 2023. As in previous years, most of the new establishments are active in the life sciences or ICT sectors. Geographically, companies from the USA, Germany, and France

WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of the Ennetsee heating network, which aims to supply the communities on the western shore of Lake Zug with heat from waste incineration in

4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window and facade manufacturer is investing around 35 million francs for this

Partino Mobile Energie AG and ecocoach AG have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies aim to offer their customers complex solutions in the field of sustainable energy generation and

The Zurich Innovation Park will begin construction on its first seven new buildings later this year. They will be built on the apron in the northern part of the site. The seven projects were selected in a globally advertised

The city of Illnau-Effretikon has signed a 50-year concession contract with Energie 360°. The Zurich energy supplier will provide district heating from its energy center in Volketswil to 3,000 households. Construction of the pipeline has already

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

Hanmin Cai from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is working on repurposing old smartphones for controlling building systems. This approach eliminates the need for CO2-intensive production of new computer chips for these

Nüssli, together with its partners, presented the Kuwait country pavilion for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. As the general contractor, the internationally active temporary builder from Thurgau is responsible for the pavilion of the Arab country for the second time since

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland with food and goods for gastronomy, bakeries, and hospitals. Pistor is investing 18.5 million

Greater Zurich Area AG and its partners were able to attract a total of 89 companies to settle in the Zurich economic region in 2023. Nearly two-thirds of these are active in the organization's focus industries for location