Keller companies and researchers from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts have jointly developed a new process for manufacturing bricks. This allows the surface of the bricks to be designed individually and yet in series. The method goes back to a master's

The number of building permits and building applications for urgently needed new housing is declining nationwide. This is the finding of the Zürcher Kantonalbank in its real estate research. Many new construction projects are delayed as a result of general construction conditions and

Immoleo is expanding its offer to Spain. On the Mediterranean coast as well as on the Balearic and Canary Islands, around 600 houses, flats and plots of land are now offered for

In cooperation with Swiss Post, Tilbago is now offering the cheapest digitally signed debt collection statements in Switzerland. Due to the high degree of automation, the price can be reduced to CHF 22.90, according to

Trox Hesco invests in a new hall for production, logistics and offices in Rüti. The overall service provider is Strüby AG. The building will be of timber construction and meet environmental and sustainability

b_smart selection takes over the Hotel Müllers in Arbon on 1 May. In August 2023, another b_smart hotel will also open. The new building with 63 rooms and suites is located within walking distance of the Hotel Müllers. Thus, guests will be able to check into two hotels of the Liechtenstein

Sensors developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) to detect seating have proven themselves in a pilot project in the city of Zurich. In the future, they could enable better, needs-based planning in public spaces in the

The spring fair Bauen+Wohnen Aargau will take place from 20 to 23 April at the Tägi in Wettingen. Around 200 exhibitors will present their products and services in four halls and on the open-air

The window manufacturer 4B increased its net sales by 14.7 percent to 204.2 million Swiss francs in the past business year. This is the highest value in the company's 127-year history. Investments also increased by 45.5 percent to 4.8 million Swiss

Zurich is ranked number 1 in the global IMD Smart City Index 2023 for the fourth time in a row. It uses numerous criteria to measure how smart a population finds its city. Among the 141 cities surveyed, Lausanne is ranked 5th and Geneva

The Andermatt Swiss Alps Group and Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG were able to reduce emissions per guest year-on-year in 2022. In absolute terms, however, emissions were higher than in 2021. The target for the reduction of waste has already been

Halter AG has won the tender for the site of the energy supplier Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) in Bern-Aussenholligen. The real estate developer envisages three high-rise buildings and a sustainable mobility concept for the industrial

The Solothurn-based plant engineering company Infotech will start building its new site in Grenchen on 5 April. There, the high-tech company will more than double its office and assembly space. The sustainable building is being constructed by SSM Architects from

Gfeller & Käufeler is under new management following the departure of firm co-founder and senior partner Heinz Germann. The real estate firm is now a member of Standortförderung Limmatstadt

With a net profit of 54.1 million Swiss francs last year, the energy provider Energie 360° generated significantly less than in the previous year. However, the company increased its sales of renewable energy and is approaching its interim target of 30 per cent by

In future, real estate developer Steiner wants to realise large-scale projects by means of integrated project management. In doing so, all those involved in the project will be involved in decisions and success. A start is being made with the Zukunftspforte Menziken

Die SBB verwandelt das 42’000 m2 grosse Werkstadt-Areal in Zürich bis 2035 in einen belebten urbanen Stadtraum. Die historische Bausubstanz bleibt erhalten und wird künftig ein spannungsvolles Ensemble mit den Neubauten und Aufstockungen bilden. Die Transformation der ehemaligen

The energy provider Energie 360° will start renovating its headquarters in Altstetten at the end of March. In addition to a redesign of the offices, the building will receive additional photovoltaic systems. With this, the company intends to cover about half of its annual electricity needs itself

Large solar plants on open land can be approved more easily from 1 April. They can expect a one-time payment of up to 60 percent of the investment costs. The plants must already supply electricity by the end of 2025 and be fully commissioned by the end of

The building materials group Holcim acquires the Polish manufacturer of precast concrete elements, HM Factory. With this new acquisition, Holcim is expanding its market position in Poland as well as in

The city of Lucerne wants to convert its heat supply to 100 per cent renewable energies. Public buildings are to be completely supplied with new energy sources by

The majority of Chur's voters voted in favour of an investment contribution of 80 million Swiss francs by the city to the district heating network. The total costs for the expansion by the electricity, water and heat supplier IBC amount to over 300 million Swiss

A solar plant with around 440 megawatts peak is to be built on the southern slope of the Saflisch valley in the Valais. The project is being carried out by the municipality of Grengiols in cooperation with a number of energy companies. The first electricity is expected to flow as early as the end

Pilatus plans to start construction of a maintenance hangar in Buochs NW in mid-2023. A new building for the production of composite materials is to be constructed in Ennetbürgen NW. In the 2022 business year, the aircraft manufacturer delivered a total of 133

Innovation City opens its second location in Reinach. A campus for young companies from the life science sector is to be built in the Kägen industrial area. Laboratories, offices and coworking zones are planned on an area of around 7000 square

IKEA Switzerland has started construction work on a new store in Riddes in the canton of Valais with a groundbreaking ceremony. The opening of the tenth IKEA store in Switzerland is planned for spring

be built. The electorate approved the loan of CHF 44,317,000 for the new building with a vote of 76.59 per

The cement group Holcim has acquired Indar in Mexico, a wholesaler of hardware. With this acquisition, Holcim is expanding its retail network Disensa and extending its range of roofing supplies, tools and

The planned retirement centre Wohnen am Stadtpark in Schlieren can be built. The electorate approved the loan of CHF 44,317,000 for the new building with a vote of 76.59 per

The cement group Holcim has acquired Indar in Mexico, a wholesaler of hardware. With this acquisition, Holcim is expanding its retail network Disensa and extending its range of roofing supplies, tools and