At the beginning of March 2023, the Schützengütli site in Bischofszell (TG) was transferred to Halter AG in St. Gallen. In a two-stage study contract, the new owner intends to achieve a high-quality site development that offers future residents maximum living and quality of life and fits in

Digitisation index with slight increase at 4.7 out of 10 (previous year: 4.5), but heterogeneous environment slows and complicates progress. This is shown by the results of this year's edition of the Digital Real Estate Survey by pom+. For the fourth time in a row, around 180 managers and real

What actually is a "chalet"? What characteristics make a wooden house a chalet? Or is the chalet simply a symbol of the longing for alpine nature, in other words a myth? In its exhibition "Chalet. Sehnsucht, Kitsch und Baukultur" (10 March to 30 June 2023), the Swiss National Library takes a look

The development, trading and consulting company Energie Zukunft Schweiz AG is merging its subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Spain and Romania into a strong group of companies under the new name "Renera". The name Renera embodies the idea of a turning point, the transition to the era of renewable

36 teams with 92 apprentices and FH students from all three parts of the country presented their constructions at the 3rd National Bridge Construction Competition of the Swiss Association of Road and Transport Professionals (VSS) at the Kongresshaus in Biel. The students and apprentices in the

Halter AG is developing a residential project on the Schützengütli site in Bischofszell. An urban development concept is being developed in a two-stage study contract. Around 50 condominiums are

In future, the town of Wallisellen will light its streets and squares exclusively with energy-saving LED lamps. The electrical energy required for this will come from locally generated solar

The Bossard Arena is to be expanded on a tenant model. The project partners, the City of Zug, Kunsteisbahn Zug AG and the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ) have agreed on this. The EVZ is to realise and finance the expansion as the main user of the arena. The city of Zug will remain the

Veriset has been able to win Mujinga Kambundji as a brand ambassador. The European and world sprint champion is to give the products of the Lucerne-based kitchen manufacturer an emotional

After 16 months of construction, the topping-out ceremony for the QUBO building shell was celebrated in Sarnen North. The workspace for established companies, innovative start-ups and co-workers is to be officially opened in March 2024. The Startup Pilatus association will also have its

The first building to the Minergie-P standard in the Urser Valley is located in the village of Andermatt Reuss. The Frame flat house was built by Andermatt Swiss Alps AG as the client and S+B Baumanagement AG as the total

The spring fair for living, house and garden, WOHGA, opens its doors in the Eulachhallen in Winterthur. From 9 to 12 March 2023, visitors will find inspiration and expert advice on how to realise planned living projects. New features include a craftsmen's market, a whisky presentation and live

AEW Energie is building a heating centre for the Mutschellen heating network on the grounds of Sika Switzerland. The properties are to be heated with sustainable district heating from local wood. The population will be involved in the planning by means of a

Dormakaba increased its sales to CHF 1.4 billion in the first half of the 2022/23 financial year. The growth was mainly generated by price increases. Profit and profitability fell year-on-year. The company is responding with cost

In an Innosuisse project, researchers from the Institute of Materials and Wood Technology IWH at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH are developing a new mineral binder for the production of wood-based materials. This should make them more sustainable.

Patrick Berger has been at the helm of DBU Facility Services AG since 1 January 2023. The 31-year-old takes over the reins from his father Daniel Berger. We are extremely pleased that the succession in our family business has been secured. Today, DBU is backed by a young, competent team.

The Global Real Estate Run mobilises tenants, owners and real estate professionals to get moving for a more generation-friendly real estate and construction

The situation in the real estate market for residential property was exceptional in 2022 due to the strongest interest rate increase in 30 years. Nevertheless, it was robust overall with prices rising again, although the price momentum slowed down compared to the previous year. The number of

Credit Suisse expects the net asset value of its real estate fund CS REF International to fall by around 10 percent. The distribution is therefore to be reduced from 40 francs in the previous year to 35 to 38 francs for

Angst+Pfister joins the Zurich Innovation Park as an investor. The globally active manufacturer of technical components is the first major industrial partner in the project. This will enter the first development phase after the political process has been

Nach mehr als 10 Jahren übergeben die Gründer des Real Estate Awards das Zepter an die SJA-Holding. Diese wollen den bedeutendsten Anlass der Schweizer Bau- und Immobilienbranche in seiner Unabhängigkeit und Relevanz weiter stärken. Neu übernimmt Mara Schlumpf die Geschäftsleitung.

SVIT Zurich already informed us a few months ago that we would refrain from organising any further "SVIT Real Estate Fair Zurich", as the association would in future focus its development on digital vessels. This is based on a member survey already launched in 2022, which shows that there is a

How do we have to build today so that buildings can cope with the climate of the future? The new white paper "Climate-friendly building" from ewz shows what to look out for in planning and what a renewable energy supply can look

Transparency is an effective means of preventing greenwashing. The trend in the real estate sector is therefore towards the disclosure of important environmental indicators. REIDA, a non-profit association supported by the industry, supports this trend and has developed a standard for calculating

The Energy Committee of the National Council (UREK-N) has pushed ahead with the consultations on the Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply with Renewable Energies with a high degree of time commitment. This will make it possible to discuss this urgent business in the National Council as early

The next unit in NEST, the research and innovation building of Empa and Eawag, is called "STEP2". For around two years, partners from research and industry have been working on various innovations in the areas of circular economy, digital and industrial fabrication, building envelope and energy

The SBB is looking for suppliers for a new customer frequency measurement system in the stations with a public tender. The media have taken up the topic, and false statements are circulating. Alexis Leuthold, Head of Management at Real Estate, answers the most important questions

The "Papieri" paper mill was located here for 150 years. With the sale of the site to HIAG, the industrial area is developing into a multifunctional quarter that combines work, art, culture, living and leisure.

Basel is getting a new, diverse district: Dreispitz Nord -three tram stops from SBB station- will offer 800 flats, office space, two public parks, a secondary school, a shopping centre and a colourful mix of cafés, restaurants and small

Just under half of ETH members currently study and work at the Hönggerberg campus in Zurich. This campus is to be continuously developed and densified internally. The vision includes an attractive site with the character of a city quarter, which combines buildings for teaching and research with