
MFO-West becomes an urban neighbourhood
With the acquisition and strategic reorientation of the MFO West site in Neu-Oerlikon, the city of Zurich is transforming a former industrial site into a forward-looking neighbourhood. The plans include 220 flats, open spaces, cultural and commercial uses. The project is an example of how cities

Business opportunities in the Uri valley floor
Uri is tackling a generational project with the Urner Talboden development centre around the cantonal railway station in Altdorf. The Werkmatt area forms the central piece of the puzzle. With an area of 120,000 square metres, the site offers numerous opportunities for industry, commerce and service

Innovation campus in the heart of the Engadin
In the middle of the impressive Engadine landscape, the InnHub La Punt is a unique innovation centre that combines tradition and progress. The project, designed by star architect Norman Foster, offers a platform for companies, creative minds and educational institutions and is intended to act as a

New start-up centre promotes entrepreneurship in Uzwil
Uze AG is developing the Uzwil grinding plant on the Bühler site into its second startup space together with the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen. After the one in Schlieren, this innovation centre will also offer space for founders. The opening is planned for

LG site becomes an urban neighbourhood
A modern, vibrant neighbourhood with new living spaces and workplaces is being created on the former Landis & Gyr site, which will shape the city's identity and focus on social and ecological added value. The city of Zug is investing strategically in the site and is planning to acquire a central

City of Winterthur extends agreement with location promotion organisation
The House of Winterthur is to focus on marketing the location for business, education, culture and tourism. The service agreement provides for a total of CHF 3.04 million until 2029, CHF 400,000 less than before. The city will once again be responsible for promoting the

Expansion of the management team for data centre projects
Green Datacenter is strengthening its management team with Markus Meier. As Chief Construction Officer, the qualified construction manager will be responsible for the overall management of all construction projects for the Aargau-based data centre provider. Three data centres are currently being

New construction technology stores CO2 in buildings
Holcim and the ELEMENTAL architecture firm of the multi-award-winning Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena have developed a biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks. It will be presented at the Architecture Biennale in Venice from 10

Large-scale decarbonisation through district heating expansion in Zurich
The city of Zurich wants to achieve its net-zero target by 2040. To achieve this, the city council is pushing for the expansion of district heating under the umbrella of the city's electricity utility (ewz) and is applying for a framework credit of CHF 2.26

Construction of new soil treatment plant for more sustainable concrete
STRABAG has started a modernisation project in Bürglen with a ground-breaking ceremony. A plant for soil preparation for the production of recycled concrete is being built there. A new building for the subsidiary Beton AG is also being


Campus in Biel/Bienne celebrates laying of foundation stone
Construction work on the Biel/Bienne campus began with the laying of the foundation stone on 6 May. the new education and research centre of the Bern University of Applied Sciences is due to be completed in 2028. The federal government, canton and a private partner are investing CHF 400 million in

House of wood in Sursee shows the future
The Haus des Holzes in Sursee sets new standards in timber construction. It combines sustainable materials, digital planning and modular construction in one building. It is an exemplary combination of ecological responsibility and technological innovation and opens up new perspectives for the

Schwamendingen gets its Ueberlandpark
The Schwamendingen motorway enclosure and the new overland park mark a milestone in urban development. The successful covering of the motorway has succeeded in banishing noise, creating green space and sustainably upgrading the neighbourhood. The project is an example of future-orientated

How Lucerne is actively designing new workspaces
How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants discussed ways to actively develop land for existing

Quality label strengthens ceramics industry with 121 Platinium certifications
CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine of the award-winning companies are based in the canton of

Researcher investigates solar reflection for better yields
Researcher Anja Mödl from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has investigated how snow-covered terrain reflects sunlight near Davos. Her findings should make photovoltaic systems more efficient. Optimally positioned systems can also use light from opposite

Study shows potential for renewable energy in Frauenfeld
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research and Frauenfeld's public utility company, Thurplus, have presented the city's energy prospects for 2050. The conclusion is that a net-zero solution with district heating and heating replacement would be


More inflows to Valais, losses in Zurich and Vaud
Almost 38,000 companies relocated within Switzerland in 2024. In the cantonal competition, Valais recorded the largest net increase in companies, followed by Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Fribourg. Zurich, Vaud and Lucerne lost the most, according to a survey by CRIF

New course director for Real Estate Management at the HWZ – focus on digitalisation and AI
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ) has appointed a new head of the Real Estate Management - Major Digital & AI continuing education programme: Mario Facchinetti takes over from Peter Staub, who has played a key role in shaping the programme and digital education in the real estate


Swiss conveyor technology manufacturer increases earnings
Schindler increased revenue and profits in local currencies in the first quarter of 2025. The margin on operating profit also increased year-on-year. For the year as a whole, the global elevator manufacturer is aiming for single-digit revenue growth in local

More efficient cleaning solutions for construction and industry
Frutiger successfully participated in the Bauma trade fair in Munich. At the world's leading trade fair for the construction industry, the MobyDick One tire washing system in particular aroused the public's interest. Solutions for dust control were also





