The consortium of Implenia and Frutiger has been awarded the contract to build the Sisikon Tunnel. The tunnel construction is part of the Neue Axenstrasse project and includes extensive underground engineering works. Construction will start in mid-2025 and is expected to be completed by

The Future Perfect association, together with various professional associations and an educational publisher, is launching a project to integrate circular building into vocational training. The goal is to teach skills for the reuse and recycling of building

A study reveals that deep geothermal energy in the Basel-Landschaft canton could provide between 200 and 1800 gigawatt-hours of heat per year. This corresponds to 10 to 100 percent of the future energy demand for space heating and hot

P.A.W. Hub AG plans a new business and educational center in Luzern Nord. The project, combining creative business solutions, educational institutions, and residential and commercial buildings, has received building permits and is now seeking

A steel hall in Bern, no longer needed by the Beachcenter Bern, is offered for free pickup. The hall at Goumoënsstrasse 50 can be relocated to a new

Construction of the new University of Applied Sciences Center in Chur is set to begin in spring 2025. The city of Chur has granted the building permit for the project just three months after the application was

On June 12, the Economic and Location Promotion Airport Region Zurich hosted its tenth Real Estate Summit in Dübendorf. 650 guests gained insights into current trends, digital technologies, and the future of

The Linth waste incineration plant has been awarded a special prize by InfraWatt for its CO2 capture and storage project. By 2029, a facility is to be built that captures and stores 120,000 tons of CO2

GFMA has recertified Planon's building management software according to Directive 444. The new criteria for IoT data management were also considered. Additionally, the software received new certification according to GEFMA

The Schlieren-based real estate developer Halter AG has acquired the Waldstadt residential area in Pantli. Over 200 condominiums will be built on 47,600 square meters. The first construction phase is expected to be completed in

The Ch. Gerster AG gravel and concrete plant in Liechtenstein is the first company to use Neustark's CO2 storage process. This process helps to permanently bind CO2, thus reducing emissions in the construction

The Rhaetian Railway has officially opened the new Albula Tunnel. The 5860-meter long tunnel replaces the old 1903 tunnel. Over 300 guests attended the

The Zürioberland Regional Development has a new president: Andreas Bühler was recently elected as the successor to Ruedi Rüfenacht at the general assembly. The Zürioberland Forum provided exciting insights into the transformation of the Maggi area into a research and service

The high-performance modules from Meyer Burger have been placed in the top category of PVEL's current Top Performer list. This award, given after extensive testing in seven different categories, underscores the quality and reliability of Meyer Burger's

The construction company Walo Bertschinger has enhanced the recreation area at Lancy-Bachet station in Geneva with a unique fountain. With a harmonious combination of stainless steel, flowing water, and the innovative BituTerrazzo surface, the fountain provides a perfect oasis of

The Lausanne-based company Insolight, specializing in agri-photovoltaic solutions, has launched an innovative agri-photovoltaic plant in France. The facility on a farm in Sames combines strawberry production with semi-transparent photovoltaic panels and generates clean energy for about 50

State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda has appointed Martin Saladin as the new Head of the Directorate for Location Promotion and Martin Godel as the Head of the Labour Market and Unemployment Insurance Division. Both will assume their new positions on September 1, 2024, and will become members of

The reference interest rate remains unchanged at 1.75 percent in June, as announced by the Federal Housing Office. Rent adjustments based on this rate are currently not possible. The next review will take place in

The company Energy Vault from Lugano and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) from Chicago are collaborating to integrate gravity energy storage systems into building design. This technology enables faster carbon amortization during the construction and operation of

The Hamburg-based software company BID Equity is acquiring Zurich-based Realview AG, a provider of modern software solutions for construction project management. Together, they plan to build a leading software group for the building sector to enable seamless communication and resource utilization

The construction company Implenia, together with its partner Stangeland Maskin, has won a second contract in the Rogfast tunnel project. The 8.8-kilometer-long E02 Kvitsøy tunnel will be built under the sea surface in southern Norway and includes a contract volume of 420 million Swiss francs for

The Limmattal regional utility Limeco has inaugurated a photovoltaic system with 624 solar panels on the roof of the wastewater treatment plant. This generates 252,000 kilowatt-hours of green electricity, primarily for the plant's own use and surpluses for the public

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is using CPC concrete panels in high-rise construction for the first time. These innovative carbon-reinforced concrete panels significantly reduce the carbon footprint and are recyclable. An innovation lab in Winterthur serves as the first

The city of Zurich's energy provider ewz is expanding its solar installations and offering citizens the opportunity to participate in new locations. With a total of 55 installations, solar power in Zurich is set to increase

The Science Based Targets Initiative has validated Sika's emission reduction targets. Sika plans to reduce emissions by 30.4% by 2032 and by 90% by 2050. Simultaneously, the company continues to promote sustainable solutions and

The new Polybau education center in Grenchen will be the company's third vocational school center. It aims to strengthen the educational landscape in Solothurn and foster collaboration with local businesses and

Green Spin has received approval to build a sustainable office complex. In three years, companies focusing on sustainability will move in. The complex offers modular rental spaces and is certified to international sustainability

Die Universität Bern startete 2023 das Projekt „Die grünste Gasse der Welt“ mit einer Begrünungsaktion in der Postgasse. Ziel ist es, die biologische Vielfalt zu erhöhen, das Stadtklima zu verbessern und die Lebensqualität der Bewohner zu steigern. Am 25. Mai fand ein zweiter Pflanztag

Stephanie Kiener will take over the operational management of Limmatstadt AG in August. She succeeds Jasmina Ritz, who will withdraw from operational activities at the end of the year. Kiener looks forward to shaping regional development with innovative

Houzy from Zurich and Devis.ch from the Canton of Vaud have decided to merge their companies. This merger aims to reach a wider audience and further strengthen the real estate ecosystem. The locations in Zurich and Nyon will work together