New indoor swimming pool for theKSS approved
With an overwhelming majority of 77.5 per cent, the Schaffhausen electorate has approved the construction of the new indoor swimming pool on the KSS site. This CHF 80 million project marks the beginning of a new era for the KSS leisure centre, which will further increase the attractiveness of the
Opportunities and risks of property crowdfunding in Switzerland
Property crowdfunding offers an alternative way to invest in the property market - even with small amounts of capital. But how lucrative and safe is this form of investment? We shed light on the advantages, challenges and important selection criteria for a successful
Investment in low-CO2 cement promotes market launch
Sublime Systems is also able to build its first commercial production plant for low-CO2 cement in the US state of Massachusetts with the help of an investment from Holcim. The start-up has developed a CO2-free electrochemical process for this purpose. Holcim will purchase the
Roche opens new centre for pharmaceutical research
With a total investment of 1.2 billion Swiss francs, Roche has opened a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Basel. The new centre brings together researchers from various disciplines and strengthens the global innovative power of the pharmaceutical company. Further investments
First stage Attisholz with UBS investment
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
Foundation stone laid for the modern swimming centre in Tenero
The imminent laying of the foundation stone for the new swimming centre at the Centro Sportivo Tenero marks the start of an important chapter for Swiss swimming. The project, supported by the Federal Office of Sport and the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics, promises state-of-the-art
Continuation of the Basel region’s energy package planned until 2025
The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is in favour of continuing the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until the end of 2025. In view of the ongoing successes and the current financial challenges, it is proposing adjustments to the contribution rates and additional
Ground-breaking ceremony for Bern’s first PlusEnergy neighbourhood
Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of
Swiss location strengthened by sustainable investments
The traditional Swiss company 4B is making a clear statement for the future of its Hochdorf location in the canton of Lucerne with an investment of around 35 million francs. With new production facilities and renewable energy supply, the company is preparing for successful further
Hamilton Bonaduz AG is making targeted investments in its future development
To further expand its flourishing medical technology division, Hamilton Bonaduz AG is realising its expansion plans on a former sawmill site in Domat/Ems. A new production and logistics building, which bears the name "Hamilton 2.0", is taking
Lake Thun WWTP clarifier gets solar roof
ARA Thunersee is installing a folding roof from Graubünden-based manufacturer dhp technology on its wastewater treatment tank. This was decided by the delegates of the municipal association. With a solar surface area of 23,000 square metres, it will be the largest system of its kind in
dhp brings its largest folding solar roof to Stuttgart
The Grisons-based company dhp Technology is building its largest folding solar roof to date in Stuttgart. By spring 2026, the main sewage treatment plant will be equipped with 5280 modules on an area of almost two football fields. With the electricity from renewable energies, the sewage treatment
Schlieren concludes planning contract for new retirement centre
The Schlierem City Council has awarded Liechti Graf Zumsteg Architekten the contract for the architectural work for the new retirement centre Wohnen am Stadtpark. The volume of the planning contract is 3.7 million Swiss francs. A total of around CHF 44 million will be invested in the retirement
Pension funds: Out of bounds with real estate
A la fin de l'année dernière, une caisse de pension suisse sur trois détenait plus de placements immobiliers que ne l'autorisent les prescriptions. C'est ce que montrent les données dont finews.ch a eu connaissance en exclusivité. Les caisses de prévoyance veulent maintenant corriger le tir -
“Buy-to-let” A model calculation from the perspective of private investors
What are the main risks of a buy-to-let investment and how does this type of investment compare to alternative capital market investments? The author investigated these overarching questions as part of her thesis at the Center for Urban & Real Estate Management (CUREM) at the University of
Window manufacturer 4B achieves highest net sales in its history
The window manufacturer 4B increased its net sales by 14.7 percent to 204.2 million Swiss francs in the past business year. This is the highest value in the company's 127-year history. Investments also increased by 45.5 percent to 4.8 million Swiss
Voters approve credit for district heating in Chur
The majority of Chur's voters voted in favour of an investment contribution of 80 million Swiss francs by the city to the district heating network. The total costs for the expansion by the electricity, water and heat supplier IBC amount to over 300 million Swiss