In the dynamic city of Zurich, there is a pursuit of balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial spaces, and public facilities. The Office of Urban Development plays a central role in coordinating the interests of various stakeholders and

Ein Online-Händler aus der St.GallenBodenseeArea revolutioniert den Markt für Büromöbel durch digitalen Direktvertrieb, der es ermöglicht, hochwertige und ergonomische Produkte zu günstigeren Preisen

Legartis and Implenia aim to accelerate the review time of comprehensive contracts in the construction industry. To achieve this, the contract review specialist using artificial intelligence (AI) and the internationally active construction company will develop an AI

Medusoil has been commissioned by the Canton of Vaud for a cooperative project to utilize demolition and excavation waste. Partners are Texum SA and Agramat SA in Payerne

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 were 41.6 million tons, 3.5 million tons lower than in 2021. Emissions decreased significantly, especially in the building sector. This is shown by surveys conducted by the Federal Office for the Environment. The development is attributed to the mild

Dormakaba has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This recognizes the Rümlang-based locking technology company's commitment to sustainability. Dormakaba also scores high on sustainability with Institutional Shareholder Services and Morgan Stanley Capital

The Stadion St. Jakob cooperative informs about its financial situation. The stadium, opened in 2001 and home to FC Basel, is in urgent need of renovation. The necessary funds are to be raised by the stadium cooperative through equity, debt, sponsorship, and

The real estate company RTAG is constructing its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is intended to be not only an attractive feature of the city but also a model for environmentally friendly and sustainable

The real estate experts at UBS expect that prices for condominiums and single-family homes will only rise slightly in 2024. A stronger price dynamic is forecasted from 2025 onwards. The prices for office spaces are expected to stabilize at a low

Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in

The fourth touristic experience meeting ERFA was held under the direction of the project developer Gutundgut in Nendaz VS. The gathering of touristic destinations focused on

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection for renewable energy. Until now, technical and economic factors have been

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy

UBS and Wincasa have introduced a new advisory solution for owners of investment properties. This service aims to support renovation and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable thinking in the real estate

Baden is reviewing the current development master plan for the Galgenbuck area in Baden-Dättwil. With an area of 15 hectares, it is the city's last large and contiguous settlement

For the third time, the Glarner Kantonalbank is awarding a sustainability prize to promote forward-looking projects in the canton. Ideas in the fields of environment, society, and economy can now be submitted. The prize money is 10,000

Mischa Bosshard has been the managing director of Haupt + Studer AG since April 1st. The previous project manager replaces René Hasler. The company, active in electrical installation, building technology, and telematics, celebrated its 100th anniversary at the end of

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

A consortium involving the PHIDA Group is investing 1 million francs in the start-up Freesuns. The young company has developed innovative solar tiles. These tiles are discreetly integrated into the architecture of representative

According to the Urbanistica Association, Switzerland has sufficient transportation infrastructure for a population of 10 million people. Small and medium-sized cities should be upgraded as places to live and work. The transportation fund should contribute 500 million francs per year for this

Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of intelligent solar

Infomaniak aims to cover half of its electricity consumption from its own renewable energy installations by 2030. For the expansion of photovoltaics, the Geneva-based web technology developer relies on Meyer Burger. This ensures that the carbon footprint of the solar installations is kept as small

Home prices hardly increased in March. At the same time, rental prices varied across cantons. This is shown by the current Swiss Real Estate Offer Index from the SMG Swiss Marketplace

Sika is acquiring Kwik Bond Polymers. The polymer technologies of the California-based company, which specializes in the repair of bridge decks, are expected to complement Sika's offerings for the rehabilitation of concrete

The General Assembly of Limmatstadt AG has appointed Lara Albanesi as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Managing Director Jasmina Ritz was elected

The Energy Science Center of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) has examined the potential role of hydrogen or e-methane for the Swiss power system. Using the modeling platform Nexus-e, three main scenarios for 2050 were

A total of 206 foreign companies settled in Switzerland in 2023. As in previous years, most of the new establishments are active in the life sciences or ICT sectors. Geographically, companies from the USA, Germany, and France

WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of the Ennetsee heating network, which aims to supply the communities on the western shore of Lake Zug with heat from waste incineration in