Digitisation index with slight increase at 4.7 out of 10 (previous year: 4.5), but heterogeneous environment slows and complicates progress. This is shown by the results of this year's edition of the Digital Real Estate Survey by pom+. For the fourth time in a row, around 180 managers and real

What actually is a "chalet"? What characteristics make a wooden house a chalet? Or is the chalet simply a symbol of the longing for alpine nature, in other words a myth? In its exhibition "Chalet. Sehnsucht, Kitsch und Baukultur" (10 March to 30 June 2023), the Swiss National Library takes a look

The development, trading and consulting company Energie Zukunft Schweiz AG is merging its subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Spain and Romania into a strong group of companies under the new name "Renera". The name Renera embodies the idea of a turning point, the transition to the era of renewable

36 teams with 92 apprentices and FH students from all three parts of the country presented their constructions at the 3rd National Bridge Construction Competition of the Swiss Association of Road and Transport Professionals (VSS) at the Kongresshaus in Biel. The students and apprentices in the

Halter AG is developing a residential project on the Schützengütli site in Bischofszell. An urban development concept is being developed in a two-stage study contract. Around 50 condominiums are

In future, the town of Wallisellen will light its streets and squares exclusively with energy-saving LED lamps. The electrical energy required for this will come from locally generated solar

The Bossard Arena is to be expanded on a tenant model. The project partners, the City of Zug, Kunsteisbahn Zug AG and the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ) have agreed on this. The EVZ is to realise and finance the expansion as the main user of the arena. The city of Zug will remain the

Veriset has been able to win Mujinga Kambundji as a brand ambassador. The European and world sprint champion is to give the products of the Lucerne-based kitchen manufacturer an emotional

After 16 months of construction, the topping-out ceremony for the QUBO building shell was celebrated in Sarnen North. The workspace for established companies, innovative start-ups and co-workers is to be officially opened in March 2024. The Startup Pilatus association will also have its

The spring fair for living, house and garden, WOHGA, opens its doors in the Eulachhallen in Winterthur. From 9 to 12 March 2023, visitors will find inspiration and expert advice on how to realise planned living projects. New features include a craftsmen's market, a whisky presentation and live

AEW Energie is building a heating centre for the Mutschellen heating network on the grounds of Sika Switzerland. The properties are to be heated with sustainable district heating from local wood. The population will be involved in the planning by means of a

Dormakaba increased its sales to CHF 1.4 billion in the first half of the 2022/23 financial year. The growth was mainly generated by price increases. Profit and profitability fell year-on-year. The company is responding with cost

In an Innosuisse project, researchers from the Institute of Materials and Wood Technology IWH at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH are developing a new mineral binder for the production of wood-based materials. This should make them more sustainable.

Patrick Berger has been at the helm of DBU Facility Services AG since 1 January 2023. The 31-year-old takes over the reins from his father Daniel Berger. We are extremely pleased that the succession in our family business has been secured. Today, DBU is backed by a young, competent team.

The SBB is looking for suppliers for a new customer frequency measurement system in the stations with a public tender. The media have taken up the topic, and false statements are circulating. Alexis Leuthold, Head of Management at Real Estate, answers the most important questions

The "Papieri" paper mill was located here for 150 years. With the sale of the site to HIAG, the industrial area is developing into a multifunctional quarter that combines work, art, culture, living and leisure.

Basel is getting a new, diverse district: Dreispitz Nord -three tram stops from SBB station- will offer 800 flats, office space, two public parks, a secondary school, a shopping centre and a colourful mix of cafés, restaurants and small

Just under half of ETH members currently study and work at the Hönggerberg campus in Zurich. This campus is to be continuously developed and densified internally. The vision includes an attractive site with the character of a city quarter, which combines buildings for teaching and research with

The Canton of Schwyz intends to build a new administration and security centre with 430 workplaces for its employees on the Kaltbach/Schwyz site. It is now clear what this will look

Das Dietiker Bauunternehmen Walo Bertschinger hat Schulungsräume für 1500 Lernende im Y-Parc in Yverdon-les-Bains gebaut. Dort nimmt ein neues Ausbildungszentrum für Berufe in der Automobilbranche den Betrieb auf.

Sphärische Kugeln werden auf der Expo 2025 den Schweizer Pavillon «LA SUISSE ENCHANTÉE» bilden und ein Beispiel nachhaltiger Architektur darstellen. Mit viel Expo-Erfahrung und innovativen Ideen realisiert NÜSSLI mit Manuel Herz Architekten und BELLPRAT PARTNER den geplant leichtesten Pavillon

Auf dem Dach des Pferdesportcenters in Matten entsteht die erste Solargemeinschaft auf dem Bödeli im Berner Oberland. Das Dach bietet Platz für 2390 Quadratmeter Solarpanels. An der Solargemeinschaft nehmen rund 220 Personen teil.

Auf dem ehemaligen Betriebsgelände der Luzerner Chemie- und Papier-Holding (CPH) in Full-Reuenthal soll ein Betrieb für Holzverarbeitung errichtet werden. Die CPH hat das entsprechende Land an die Full Property AG von Kuratle Group und Raurica Wald verkauft.

Zühlke and the GVB Group continue to develop the insurer's digital platform. For example, damage inspection is to be digitized and the functions of the existing system expanded and integrated to a greater extent.

Der Bundesrat wertet in seiner Botschaft zur Standortförderung für die Jahre 2024 bis 2027 die Bedeutung der nachhaltigen Entwicklung und der Digitalisierung auf. Insbesondere legt er den Fokus noch stärker auf KMU und die

Die Velux Gruppe ernennt Lars Petersson zum neuen CEO und ersetzt damit David Briggs. Dieser hat sich entschieden, in den Ruhestand zu gehen. Lars Petersson ist derzeit Präsident und CEO von Hempel und wird am 1. November 2022 zu Velux wechseln. Anders Götzsche, CFO, wird bis dahin als

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) könnte eine grundlegende Strategie für die EU-Mitgliedstaaten sein, um das freiwillige Gasreduktionsziel von 15 % zu erreichen, das der EU-Rat im Juli 2022 beschlossen hat. Arloid Automation aus London plädiert für den Einsatz von KI zur Steuerung von

Die Angebotsmieten in der Schweiz sind im August nach einem temporären Rückgang für Juli bereits wieder leicht gestiegen. Konkret haben sie um 0.3 Prozent zugelegt. Der Index steht neu bei 118.1 Punkten. Damit liegt er auch über der vorherigen Höchstmarke von Juni 2022. Dies zeigen die

CBRE Schweiz baut ihr Hotels & Operational Real Estate Team weiter aus und stellt Julia Wyss per 1. September 2022 als Co-Head of Hotels & Operational Real Estate ein. Julia Wyss war seit 2015 im Hotel Team von CBRE in London, Grossbritannien, tätig, wo sie Transaktions- und strategische

Die im Zuge der grassierenden Inflation in ganz Europa erfolgten Zinserhöhungen haben auch in der Schweiz zu erheblichen Auswirkungen auf den Immobilienmarkt geführt. Während Zins- und Tilgungsraten für Eigenheimkäufer*innen mehr und mehr steigen, sinken die Preise für Immobilien in manchen