Small cities drive smart transformation
The new ZHAW Smart City Survey illustrates how Swiss cities, especially smaller municipalities, are recognizing the potential of intelligent solutions and implementing more and more projects in the field of…
The new ZHAW Smart City Survey illustrates how Swiss cities, especially smaller municipalities, are recognizing the potential of intelligent solutions and implementing more and more projects in the field of…
For older people in particular, finding a home is often an ambitious challenge. They need affordable, age-appropriate and well-connected accommodation. At the same time, they often lack an overview of…
Modern buildings are far more than just static shells. The new white paper from Drees & Sommer and Siemens Switzerland shows how intelligent building automation optimizes the life cycle of…
With a pioneering technology, 4QT shows how fuel consumption and emissions of heavy construction machinery can be massively reduced. The ETH spin-off focuses on sustainable innovation and proves in practice…
The Swiss export industry generates more than a quarter of total value added, but serious tariffs and global uncertainties are calling the tried-and-tested model into question. It is time for…
A development on and above railroad tracks could create urgently needed space for new apartments in Swiss cities without disrupting the flow of public transport. Josef Dittli's proposal opens up…
The increase in heavy rainfall poses new challenges for Switzerland. Surface runoff already causes the majority of flood damage today. The Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks advocates an active role…
Swiss Prime Site Solutions (SPSS) is planning to list the SPSS Investment Fund Commercial on the SIX Swiss Exchange. With implementation planned by the end of 2025, this should strengthen…
The Gösgen nuclear power plant is expected to remain shut down until the end of February 2026. The ongoing modernization of the water supply system requires additional measures and evidence.…
CREABETON and the Dietiker start-up Oxara are launching a new series of low-CO2 paving stones. The stones are made with the cement-free binder Oulesse developed by Oxara. They are available…
The Grisons University of Applied Sciences is opening the Grischa Energy Park at the Kuhrerhof in Chur on August 30. The park is intended to attract a wide audience as…
Fatzer from Romanshorn has supplied two new hauling ropes for the Rigiblick funicular in Zurich. Following its modernization, the funicular will resume operations in the autumn.
Switzerland's energy supply should be climate-neutral and nuclear-free by 2050. A new research report shows that photovoltaics and wind power must be massively expanded. At the same time, access to…
The Federal Council wants to secure Switzerland's competitiveness in the long term. In view of global uncertainties, it is focusing on regulatory relief, lower production costs and new international sales…
The shortage of skilled workers remains the biggest challenge for Swiss SMEs. In addition to competition from large companies and the state, the increased bargaining power of employees is increasing…
In Switzerland, "simple building" is not failing because of the law, but because of uncertainty, overregulation and a lack of trust. SIA legal advisor and National Councillor Beat Flach calls…
The federal government has approved the construction of the new tower at Zurich Airport. The control tower is to be built from 2027 and will later become part of the…
Researchers at Empa have achieved a breakthrough. They have coupled porphyrin molecules to graphene nanoribbons with atomic precision. The result is a hybrid system that combines electronic, magnetic and optical…