After three years of construction, the Klanghaus on Lake Schwendi will open in May 2025. The visionary timber construction combines music, landscape and society and brings new impetus to

The planned cantonal housing protection initiative in Zurich could substantially change the business model of institutional investors. An early risk analysis creates clarity and room for

A Europe-wide field study by ETH Zurich reveals significant differences in the efficiency of heat pumps. Many systems do not run optimally - often due to incorrect settings. Digital control systems should provide a

Cyber attacks have long been a global phenomenon. The new report from the Federal Office for Cyber Security highlights the international dimension of the threat situation and shows how Switzerland is responding with a new reporting

With the Strategic Grid 2040, Swissgrid is setting the course for a secure, efficient and climate-friendly electricity supply in Switzerland. Central projects are intended to make the transmission grid fit for the energy

Acquiring mandates and positioning in the desired region are key success factors in the real estate industry - even in times of advancing digitalization, when visibility and proximity are still crucial for successful collaboration. This is precisely where SMG Real Estate's Visibility service comes

Switzerland is one of the most attractive countries in the world in terms of taxation. Thanks to moderate corporate and income taxes, low VAT and stable framework conditions, it attracts companies and skilled workers alike.

The energy transition places high demands on the Swiss electricity grid. The expansion of renewable energies such as photovoltaics and wind power not only requires more grid capacity, but also intelligent control systems. Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing innovative solutions to make the

Solothurn Weitblick is a forward-looking urban quarter that harmoniously combines living, working and recreation. The area in the west of the city offers a unique opportunity to redesign urban life and shape Solothurn's development in the long term. Forward-looking planning will create attractive

BRUGG Pipes AG has laid a district heating pipeline in Vaduz Castle in Liechtenstein. The particular logistical challenge is laying the pipe system on steep

PriceHubble is expanding its offering with three specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Companion, Copilot and Analyst are designed to help financial and real estate professionals improve customer loyalty and increase

AVIA VOLT buys Plug N'Roll from Repower AG. The service provider for electromobility expands by 2345 charging points in Switzerland. In future, Plug'N Roll customers will benefit from a Europe-wide network with over 850,000 charging

Holcim kept its sales stable year-on-year at around CHF 5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Recurring operating profit increased by 1.7 percent in local currencies. The Zug-based building materials group is sticking to its targets for

Venturelab and Swiss Prime Site have selected start-ups with solutions for the real estate industry in the 25th Start-up Accelerator program. Four out of 70 applicants were invited to participate in the

Zurich Airport wants to complete its photovoltaic system with solar fences. By expanding its use of renewable energy, the airport aims to reduce its own emissions and achieve its net-zero target by

Bergdietikon has granted the Oase Group permission to build a senior citizens' centre in the Hintermatt area. The new retirement and care centre is scheduled to open in the 4th quarter of

Freiburg's economy is defying global uncertainties with stable development, growing innovative strength and a strategic focus on key sectors such as life sciences, the bioeconomy and digital

The construction industry is opening up new dimensions with autonomous flying robots. In future, drones could process building materials in hard-to-reach areas with precision, flexibility and scalability. An innovation with great potential for disaster prevention, repairs and the urban development

At the 76th Planners' Meeting in Rapperswil-Jona, 150 students from Germany, Austria and Switzerland networked to develop new approaches to sustainable mobility and integrated urban

A new algorithm from ETH Zurich is revolutionizing the use of large language models. With specifically selected data, AI answers become more reliable and the computing effort is significantly

Urban green spaces not only have a relaxing effect in the short term, but also reduce the physical and mental stress of the urban population in the long term. A decisive factor for the future of healthy

Swissbau Lab opens up new horizons for the industry. From 6 May 2025, the program design for Swissbau 2026 will start, with a focus on innovation, cooperation and sustainable

The Greater Zurich Area combines economic dynamism with a high quality of life. Companies rely on flexible working models, innovation and an ideal environment for skilled workers. But what factors make the region particularly attractive for a good work-life

Where locomotives were once built, a new, innovative and sustainable district is being created. Lokstadt combines the 19th with the 21st century: The industrial heritage of the area is being carefully combined with

The Greater Zurich Area is one of the strongest economic regions in Europe. Technological innovation, international networking and a high quality of life make it a preferred location for companies, talent and investors

The fintech companies homie and arvy are strengthening Hypothekarbank Lenzburg's banking-as-a-service business. Homie uses Hypothekarbank's solutions for rental deposit accounts. Arvy uses them for digital asset management

The canton of Lucerne plans to increase the contribution of photovoltaics as an energy source. To this end, areas of road infrastructure are to be utilised as solar power plants. The photovoltaic potential is now being tested on the noise protection gallery in Knutwil and at the Rontal bridge near

Nestermind AG has secured further funding. The PropTech start-up specialises in artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for automation in the real estate industry. The funds will be used for the further technological development of Agentic

The development of asking rents varied from canton to canton in April. The monthly comparison ranges from an increase of 2.1 per cent in Glarus to a decrease of 1.7 per cent in Nidwalden. This is shown by the current Homegate rental

Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir to cover the heating and cooling requirements of the airport building. A first test well has delivered positive