The Limmat Valley is becoming a city. Thomas Sevcik, urbanist and forward thinker, has developed a strategic idea for a future Limmat Valley city. He presented it for the first time at the general assembly of the Limmatstadt regional location promotion organisation, together with the publication

Über die drohende Wohnungsnot wird in der Schweiz viel und kontrovers diskutiert. Kaum jemand spricht jedoch in diesem Zusammenhang von Stadtplanung. Dabei hätte sie insbesondere in der Agglomeration das Potenzial, das Gebot der Siedlungsentwicklung nach innen zu befördern, an bereits gut

From 1 to 10 September 2023, Schlieren will host the traditional Schlierefäscht - a festival that delights young and old alike and fills the town with life. According to the motto "Schliere lacht", the programme includes a colourful mix of live concerts, culinary delights, fun and the best

The Swiss Association of Master Builders (SBC) is launching the campaign and election platform "For a constructive Switzerland". Together with candidates, the industry association is highlighting the opportunities and possibilities that lie in construction and modernisation in order to master

There is a threat of further strong price increases on the tight rental market. High demand, declining new construction and, above all, further expected increases in the reference interest rate are driving the

In many construction projects today, project data is digitally collected, managed and automatically exchanged between all participants. Central to this process is the Common Data Environment (CDE), a cloud-based environment in which information from construction projects is accessible to all

The publishing house Hochparterre launches a new issue of its architecture magazine. Among other things, the August issue is about the photographic long-term observation of the city of Schlieren over 15 years. In the new Hochparterre podcast, the makers of the large-scale project also have their

Sika acquires Chema, a manufacturer of tiling products from Peru. With this acquisition, the specialty chemicals company expands its distribution channels in the Peruvian mortar market and also significantly expands its production

Die SBB hat der Arbeitsgemeinschaft IBD den Auftrag für den Bau des Tunnels Ligerz erteilt. Die Federführung innerhalb der Arbeitsgemeinschaft obliegt Implenia. Die Bau- und Immobilienfirma hat einen Anteil von 150 Millionen am Auftragsvolumen von 220 Millionen

The technology is revolutionising real estate investment by opening up investment opportunities to private individuals that were previously denied to them. In real estate crowdlending, private individuals can join together to lend money to real estate companies to finance development projects or

The Swiss Residential Property Price Index (IMPI) rose by 1.2% in Q2 2023 compared to the previous quarter and stands at 115.9 points (Q4 2019 = 100). Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, inflation was 2.4%. This is shown by the figures of the Federal Statistical Office

If you sell a property, there are a number of tax aspects to consider. This applies above all to the real estate gains tax, the amount of which depends on the sales price, the length of ownership and the tariff models of the respective canton. In this article by the real estate specialists at

Der KOF Geschäftslageindikator für die Schweizer Wirtschaft, der aus den KOF Konjunkturumfragen berechnet wird, gibt im Juli deutlich nach. Die Geschäftslage ist so ungünstig wie seit zwei Jahren nicht mehr. Der Preisauftrieb nimmt dagegen in nahezu allen Wirtschaftsbereichen ab. Auch der

At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's

The company dormakaba, which specialises in access management for buildings, is the only practical partner participating in the openDBL research project funded by the European Union. The aim is to develop a so-called digital

Energiedienst Holding AG increased its operating income to 973 million euros in the first half of 2023. The adjusted operating result increased disproportionately to 77 million euros. The target for the year as a whole is 100 million

Holcim reports organic growth in sales and operating result for the first half of 2023. Earnings per share posted a record high of CHF 2.19. In the half year under review, Holcim also invested CHF 1.8 billion in 18

The Canton of Zurich wants to continue the promotion of the Zurich mountain region and the wine country within the framework of the New Regional Policy. The focus is on sustainable tourism, marketing regional products and promoting innovation for

At the end of 2021, around 12,600 photovoltaic systems in the canton of Zurich will have produced around 0.3 terawatt hours of electricity. This is the result of an analysis by the cantonal statistical office. It locates great untapped potential for the further expansion of solar

Vrbn studios, a business unit of vrbn, has set up an online shop. High-quality architectural 3D environments and 3D buildings are available there. They are used in gaming, but also in advertising, film and television as well as in simulations for autonomous driving, for

Exhibition builder Nüssli has been awarded the general contract for the construction of the Austrian pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. The company is contributing its 23 years of experience in the construction of national pavilions for world

Urbanistica advocates for needs-based urban planning and affordable housing. The new association for good urban planning has launched a manifesto for sustainable urban planning. The manifesto aims to stimulate a discourse on urban planning and urban

The municipality and civic community of Scuol and the two electricity suppliers EE Energia Engiadina and Engadiner Kraftwerke are jointly planning an alpine photovoltaic plant in the Scuol Motta Naluns ski area. The plant is to be used in particular for the production of renewable winter

In consultation with the Association of Cantonal Fire Insurers, Swissolar wants to create planning security for solar façades. To this end, the Swiss Solar Energy Association will develop a guideline together with experts in photovoltaics and fire

The timber construction company Strüby has provided the two roundabouts at the new connection to the H8 bypass in Seewen with sculptures. The carpenter's knot depicted there refers to the traditional craft, but also to the local coat of arms and the Mythen

The Bernese start-up Neustark has built its ninth and so far largest facility for storing CO2 in demolition concrete on a demolition site in Biberist. With its technology and partners Alluvia and Vigier Beton, granulate is enriched with CO2 there and can be

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

Holcim invests in the venture capital fund Suffolk Technologies. The fund, which belongs to the construction company Suffolk, promotes start-ups that advance innovative construction solutions. It now has 110 million dollars at its disposal for this

In future, Lindner Suisse will use a thread made of cellulose twine instead of jute threads for the production of erosion control fleeces. Historical weaving crafts from the textile industry are used in the processing of the new

The Federal Council wants to accelerate the expansion of large-scale power plants for renewable energies. To this end, the procedures for planning and construction are to be streamlined and the appeal process shortened. A corresponding decree will now go to