The GlarnerlandPass combines the registration system, guest card and travel guide in an integrated system and links tourism, culture and trade on a common platform. It is being implemented as part of the realignment of tourism, which began with the merger of all organisations in 2024. Under the new umbrella brand “Glarnerland”, an overall Alpine experience with a strong regional identity is being created just outside Zurich, which will be digitally visible, combinable and bookable.
Guest centricity and digital proximity The application accompanies the guest along the entire customer journey and enables interactive communication in real time. Not only overnight guests are taken into account, but also day guests, second home owners and locals. For guests staying overnight, public transport throughout the canton is included in the pass. A strong signal for sustainable mobility.
Added value through local networking Tourism companies, businesses and cultural institutions are actively involved. A common understanding of digital processes is created in workshops and focus groups, new products are developed and additional sales channels are opened up. This close collaboration strengthens the regional economy and creates real added value in the Glarus region.
Sustainable management and modern technology The platform allows flexible management of visitor flows and provides valuable impetus for sustainable destination development through the data collected. Technologically, the system is based on proven, modular solutions from leading destinations and utilises the connection to discover.swiss.
Visibility through ESAF 2025 The Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival 2025 offers an ideal opportunity to present the pass to a wide audience. The combination of Alpine authenticity, digital innovation and an integrative location strategy makes the project a showcase for the future of tourism.
From mid-July 2025, iNovitas from Baden will be mapping the streets in the district of Horgen. The company is creating a three-dimensional digital image of the public road network, according to a press release. The data obtained from the model is intended to form a basis for the areas of administration, utilities management and planning. The digital image reduces the time and effort required for inspection trips and inspections and should therefore provide an efficient organisation for maintenance and planning directly from the office.
The municipal and cantonal roads of Adliswil, Kilchberg, Langnau am Albis, Rüschlikon, Thalwil and Oberrieden will be digitised. The municipality of Horgen had already commissioned iNovitas to carry out this work at an earlier stage. The data is recorded exclusively on public roads. According to the press release, people and number plates are anonymised, thereby protecting personal rights. The captured image and geodata is provided via the web-based infra3D platform and is only available to authorised specialists or administrative bodies with the appropriate authorisation.
With the handover of the chairmanship from Andreas Ingold to Michel Molinari, SVIT Switzerland has completed a significant generational change. Molinari, previously Vice President and CEO of BLKB Fund Management AG, is thus assuming responsibility for an association with over 2,600 members. At the same time, Cécile Berger-Meyer and David Zumsteg were elected to the presidency. Their predecessors, Andreas Ingold and Jean-Jacques Morard, were made honorary members for their many years of commitment.
An association on the move 2024 was an intensive year, with targeted political positioning, strategic projects such as the DACH cooperation and the tenancy law commentary. The successful new edition of “SVITPedia” and a high demand for training have made SVIT Switzerland a dynamic and adaptable organisation. The “eduQua” certification was renewed and training courses and examinations were successfully organised in all parts of the country.
Strategic clarity and strong operational The positive development of the association over the past eight years is due to clear strategic decisions and the professionalisation of structures. The separation of strategy and operations, the introduction of a CEO model and the reorganisation of the Forum, Campus and Summit platforms have created a stable foundation. A strategic action plan for positioning has been developed and is currently being implemented. The aim is to further increase the visibility and effectiveness of the association.
Political relevance strengthened The 2025 Delegates’ Meeting once again demonstrated the growing political relevance of SVIT Switzerland. The delegates approved a motion to no longer conclude sponsorship agreements with Swiss Marketplace Group AG in future. Current contracts will also be cancelled until they expire. The association is thus sending out a signal in favour of independence and clear representation of the industry’s interests.
Visible, present, consistent With its new leadership and strengthened position, SVIT Switzerland aims to further expand its role as a leading professional and industry association. The three strategic pillars of training, politics and networking form the stable foundation for a future-orientated commitment. The Assembly of Delegates as part of the Swiss Real Estate Forum also provided the right stage for this in 2025, with inspiring impulses from personalities from politics, sport and business.
The Digital Real Estate Summit is the platform for all players in the property industry who see the digital world as an opportunity and want to tap into new business opportunities or further develop existing ones. An exhibition of digital products and systems that anticipate the future of the property industry will show what is already in practice today. Because many things are possible if you have the right information!
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The varied programme offers something for everyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the digitalisation of the real estate industry. Be impressed by inspiring keynotes in which renowned personalities share their visions and experiences. Gain new perspectives through practice-orientated workshops that will give you insights into current topics and best practices.
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The 13th edition of the Swiss real estate trade fair for investors, which took place on 15 and 16 January 2025 in Hall 622 in Zurich Oerlikon, exceeded all expectations. With a record attendance of 5,167 trade visitors and 154 exhibitors, IMMO25 confirmed its leading role as the most important trade fair for the property and finance sector in Switzerland.
Focus on forward-looking topics The trade fair offered a wide range of specialist topics along the entire value chain of the property industry. The focus was on current challenges and trends such as
The future of construction: innovative building concepts and sustainable architecture
The tenant of tomorrow: New demands and changing living concepts
Falling interest rates: effects on the property market and investment strategies
Sustainability: energy-efficient buildings and climate-friendly developments
The motto “Growth through creativity” was reflected in the numerous innovative solutions that were presented and discussed at the trade fair.
First-hand expert knowledge A highlight of the event was the IMMO Forum, which offered expertise and inspiration over two days with 35 panel discussions and 150 renowned experts. The debates were not only followed by trade fair visitors, but also by over 1,900 online viewers who followed the forum live.
Review and outlook The organisers MV Invest and Swiss Circle were delighted with the great success of the trade fair and thanked all exhibitors, visitors, speakers and partners for their support. IMMO25 has once again proven that it is a leading platform for the property industry, providing impetus and promoting exchange between investors, developers and experts.
The next edition of IMMO26 will take place for the first time on 14 and 15 January 2026 in Hall 550 in Zurich Oerlikon.
2024 was a milestone for Real Estate Award AG. A successful rebranding, the newly formed jury and strong event partnerships ensured a positive response. The Real Estate Award in October 2024 was very well received and underlines the platform’s strong position within the construction and property industry.
Mara Schlumpf, Managing Director of Real Estate Award AG, is satisfied: “It was a fast and great year in which we were able to substantially develop the award. I am proud of this achievement.”
Tim Caspar brings a breath of fresh air to the team In order to continue on this successful path, Tim Caspar will join Real Estate Award AG as Deputy Managing Director from January 2025. Tim Caspar currently works as a freelance videographer and has already realised several projects for the award in the past.
“We are delighted to have Tim Caspar on board as a team player who, with his background in social media marketing and videography, will open up many new opportunities for the Real Estate Award in terms of visibility. Not least our applicants and event partners will benefit from this,” says Mara Schlumpf. “The fact that Tim already knows the processes and values of the award from our previous collaboration is a big bonus.”
Real Estate Award 2025 The next Real Estate Award will take place on 2 October 2025 at Trafo Baden. The application phase is already open. Companies from the Swiss construction and property industry can now submit their projects for the next edition. With Tim Caspar as Deputy Managing Director, Real Estate Award AG is sending a clear signal in favour of innovation and growth. The award remains an important platform for recognising and highlighting outstanding achievements in the sector.
According to a press release,Evaarist is launching a grid platform “for the democratisation of energy self-sufficiency”. The Sion-based start-up wants to enable more owners of existing solar installations to consume more of their solar production themselves. In addition to the autarcie.ch platform for controlling solar power from the roof, Evaarist also offers easy-to-install battery packs.
“Energy self-sufficiency is something that is close to our hearts,” says Loïc Viret. He founded Evaarist 2023 with Julien Morard and Stéphane Curchod. The engineering firm specialises in renewable energies and energy self-sufficiency and launched the autarcie.ch platform as part of the Espace Innothèque at the Foire du Valais 2024, according to the press release.
Evaarist’s considerations were based on the observation that almost 98 per cent of the 240,000 or so existing solar installations in Switzerland are not equipped with batteries. Evaarist offers universal battery systems for solar roofs. A battery pack is installed in parallel with the electricity grid, the solar modules and the existing inverters. “This will make it possible to store and work with additional energy. And above all, the degree of self-sufficiency can be increased to 65 to 85 per cent, compared to 20 to 30 per cent without batteries,” Viret is quoted as saying.
Furthermore, Evaarist wants to bring the material directly from the manufacturer to the customer and the installation will largely be carried out as a “do it yourself” project. Thanks to an agreement with a German importer, autarcie.ch offers battery packs from CHF 5800 for 10 kilowatt hours.
Autarcie.ch is not an anti-blackout system. “But our systems can be equipped to work if the grid fails,” Viret is quoted as saying.
With the new platform, Switzerland Innovation aims to strengthen connections and collaboration within its network. Developed in collaboration with jointcreate.com, the platform offers users a simple and customised way to connect, communicate and explore new opportunities within Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem.
Promoting innovation through collaboration Switzerland Innovation’s mission is to connect research and industry to develop ideas into marketable products. With over 650 resident companies as well as research and external partners, the platform enables seamless interactions and opens up new opportunities for collaboration.
Complementing face-to-face interaction Although the platform promotes digital exchange, the importance of face-to-face interaction remains undisputed. It complements physical meetings and enables users to continue conversations beyond face-to-face exchanges to accelerate projects and promote innovation.
Key features of the platform Inspiring events: Participate in digital and hybrid events around research and innovation.
Share and benefit from exclusive content and research results.
Network with researchers and companies across Switzerland.
The success of the platform depends on the engagement of the community, and Switzerland Innovation supports users in exploring the platform and contributing to the growth of the innovation community.
Laurent Decrue brings extensive entrepreneurial experience and digital expertise to the Board of Directors. As founder of the moving company Movu, former CEO of Bexio and co-founder and CEO of Holycode, he is a valuable asset to Newhome. Decrue succeeds Prof Dr Dr Christian Wunderlin.
Digital expertise for future direction Dr Roman Timm, CEO of Newhome, is delighted with the new addition: “With Laurent, we have been able to gain one of the most influential figures in the Swiss start-up landscape. He brings with him important entrepreneurial expertise as well as in-depth digital knowledge. This supports our strategy towards a customer-centric, transparent and industry-friendly platform.”
Laurent Decrue is pursuing ambitious goals: “My aim is to make the property market as open and transparent as possible to ensure that pricing in the Swiss property landscape is not distorted by a monopoly position. I am convinced that Newhome can help to improve the property search in Switzerland.”
In February 2024, Manuel Bächi and Andreas Schiller joined the Board of Directors as part of AXA’s investment in Newhome.
The newly launched ineltec 2024 offers a platform for over 140 exhibitors to showcase their latest products and services in the fields of electrical engineering, building automation, e-mobility and more across 11,000 square metres of exhibition space. The trade fair not only attracts a large number of experts, but also decision-makers from the entire industry who are looking for innovative solutions and sustainable technologies. The topics of e-mobility and smart building technologies are a particular focus, as these areas are expected to undergo decisive developments in the coming years.
Interactive platforms for professional dialogue In addition to the traditional trade fair experience, ineltec reloaded also offers digital access via its content platform ineltec.ch, where exhibitors and visitors can network and gather information in advance. In addition, the two marketplaces with bistros and an interaction zone ensure a lively exchange and offer space for daily events such as innovation pitches and moderated discussions. These formats are designed to provide participants with new ideas and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work.
Focus on young talent and networking Another focus of ineltec 2024 is the promotion of young talent and networking among industry participants. The events, such as the start-up pitches and after-work events, not only provide a platform for new ideas, but also offer valuable networking opportunities. The aim is to build a bridge between established companies and innovative start-ups and at the same time actively involve young talent in the industry.
Future-oriented discussions and further training ineltec 2024 also places a strong focus on further training and discussions on key industry topics such as the integration of AI in building automation and the impact of ESG directives on electrical engineering. By participating in these round tables and presentations, trade visitors will gain valuable insights into the future development of the electrical industry and can thus prepare themselves for the challenges ahead.
Ineltec 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for all electrical industry professionals, providing not only a showcase for technological innovations, but also a central platform for professional exchange and training.
Mit dem Ziel, die Wohnungsknappheit in Zürich zu bekämpfen, hat Foxstone kürzlich ein neues Crowdlending-Angebot vorgestellt. Das Projekt, mit einer Laufzeit von 24 Monaten, wird die Entwicklung von über 90 neuen Studios im Zentrum von Zürich unterstützen. Diese Initiative soll bis zu hundert Mietern hochwertigen Wohnraum bieten und stellt eine direkte Reaktion auf die niedrige Leerstandsquote in der Region dar.
Das Unternehmen, das bereits eine Community von über 21.000 Mitgliedern versammelt, bietet Investitionsmöglichkeiten ab CHF 10.000 an. Die Plattform, ursprünglich in der Westschweiz etabliert, hat ihre Aktivitäten in der Deutschschweiz ausgebaut und im Jahr 2023 60% ihrer Crowdlending-Projekte in diesem Teil des Landes abgeschlossen.
Das aktuelle Crowdlending-Angebot umfasst ein Gesamtvolumen von CHF 7,9 Millionen und verspricht eine jährliche Rendite von 6%. Die Mittel aus diesem Angebot werden für den Umbau eines Bürogebäudes in Seefeld in 29 Studios und den Neubau eines Gebäudes mit 62 Studios in Oerlikon verwendet. Beide Projekte, für die Baugenehmigungen vorliegen, sollen Anfang 2024 starten.
Die Projekte, geführt von einem erfahrenen Immobilienentwickler mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung, werden nicht nur dringend benötigten Wohnraum schaffen, sondern auch attraktive Mietobjekte an erstklassigen Standorten bieten.
Dan Amar, CEO, hebt die Doppelrolle des Projekts hervor, indem es sowohl wertvollen Wohnraum schafft als auch stabile, attraktive Renditen für die Investorengemeinschaft generiert. Der Beginn der Bauarbeiten markiert einen entscheidenden Schritt zur Verbesserung der Wohnsituation in einer der am stärksten von Wohnungsmangel betroffenen Regionen der Schweiz.
Swissbau will take place from 16 to 19 January 2024 in the halls of Messe Basel, which will offer 85,000 square metres of exhibition space this year. In contrast to the special edition in 2022, which was restricted due to the pandemic, the 2024 trade fair will be presented in its entirety. With comprehensive subject areas such as shell construction, building envelopes, building technology and interior fittings, the extensive expertise of the Swiss planning, construction and property industry will be brought together in one place.
The trade fair offers a unique platform for personal dialogue and experiencing products and solutions. Events such as Swissbau Focus, Swissbau Lab, Trendworld Bathroom and Swissbau Inside take centre stage and enable participants to obtain information efficiently and holistically. Swissbau 2024 emphasises the importance of personal exchange, with Rudolf Pfander, Brand Director Swissbau, highlighting the trade fair as a central location for gathering knowledge and exchanging ideas.
The Swissbau City concept divides the trade fair into various neighbourhoods and central marketplaces that focus on the main thematic areas. The Bathroom Trend World, an integral part of the trade fair, presents the latest products and designs for bathrooms in Hall 2.2. Swissbau Inside provides a platform for interior design products, while the special show “Handwerk live” in Hall 1.0 offers insights into the everyday work of craftsmen and women.
In addition, the Security Congress, which focuses on security endeavours in the professional environment, will take place in the Congress Center Basel at the same time as the trade fair. Overall, Swissbau 2024 promises to be a holistic trade fair experience and a central platform for professionals from the construction and real estate sectors to jointly tackle the current challenges facing the industry, such as the circular economy, digitalisation and climate change.
Many companies in Lucerne are suffering from a shortage of labour and skilled workers. The Lucerne Economic Development Agency expects competition between locations to further fuel this shortage due to demographic change. It has therefore launched the platform workinlucerne.com, according to a press release. Its aim is to recruit labour and skilled workers for companies in the economic area both in Switzerland and abroad.
The platform lists reasons that speak in favour of the canton of Lucerne as a place to work and live. These include the high quality of life, security and stability, but also the dynamism of the economic area. Unemployment is low and job prospects are high. The platform also provides practical information on what interested parties need to work in the region, from diploma recognition to access to the labour market, from the cost of living to social security.
Workinlucerne.com can be used as a complementary tool by all Lucerne companies. “In addition to marketing Lucerne as a business location, we believe it is important to specifically emphasise Lucerne as an attractive place to live and work,” Ivan Buck, Director of Lucerne Economic Development, is quoted as saying in the press release. “We are happy about every position that can be filled.”
The tourism and catering industries are particularly aware of the labour shortage. “Work in Lucerne will bring new employees to the Lucerne region,” Raymond Hunziker is quoted as saying. “This will enable us to continue to welcome and inspire many guests in the future,” says the Head of Catering at SGV subsidiaryTavolago and co-initiator of the project.
Credit Exchange AG has gained two new shareholders, PostFinance and GLKB, according to a press release. The two banks will also sit on the company’s board of directors. Mobiliar and Swisscom from Berne, Vaudoise Insurance from Lausanne and Bank Avera from Wetzikon ZH are already represented on the board. Mobiliar and Vaudoise Versicherungen will also participate in the current capital increase.
The new shareholders want to help expand the mortgage marketplace CredEx. To this end, PostFinance will also contribute its comparison and closing platform Valuu to CredEx. Specifically, Valuu is to be transferred to the joint venture CredEx, as PostFinance explains in a statement. CredEx will then bundle the brokerage business under the Valuu brand and continue to operate the brokerage business.
GLKB is already a long-standing partner of CredEx. “Over the years, a unique settlement ecosystem has been developed together with GLKB, which has greatly contributed to CredEx’s success,” Andrea Canonica, CXO of Credit Exchange AG, was quoted as saying in the statement. “With GLKB’s rich experience in the fintech sector, I am convinced that we will also achieve similar milestones together on the financing side,” Canonica added.
Die Arealentwicklung «Pra Roman» der Genossenschaft Codha und des Vereins «Sur le Pra» hat den Binding Preis für Biodiversität 2023 gewonnen, weil die Überbauung die ökologischen wie sozialen Vernetzungsfunktionen für das Quartier und die Stadt äusserst vorbildhaft übernimmt und das Projekt von Anfang an partizipativ angegangen wurde. Der Preis 2023 war zum Jahresthema «wegweisende Arealentwicklungen» ausgeschrieben worden.
Die Formulierung von Absenkungszielen und die nachvollziehbare Berichterstattung über deren Erreichung wird von Investoren und Politik gefordert. Wincasa begleitet seine Kundinnen und Kunden proaktiv auf dem Weg hin zu Netto-Null. Als Immobiliendienstleister verfügt Wincasa über viele Daten aus dem Betrieb von Immobilien und dank einem dedizierten Team über sehr viel Know-how im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit. Die Quantifizierung und das Reporting von Nachhaltigkeitsthemen ist aufgrund der Vielzahl an unterschiedlichen Datenquellen komplex. Eine weitere grosse Herausforderung ist zudem die Qualität der Daten und der manuelle Aufwand, der zu ihrer Überprüfung und Verbesserung erforderlich ist. Zudem existieren verschiedene ESG-Frameworks und Berichtstandards, wie z.B. die Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), deren Messkriterien und Anforderungen sich voneinander unterscheiden. Diese Herausforderungen machen es für die Kundinnen und Kunden von Wincasa schwierig, die gestiegenen Anforderungen an die Nachhaltigkeit und deren transparente Berichterstattung zu erfüllen.
Integrierte Aufbereitung von ESG-Daten Als führender Schweizer Immobiliendienstleister möchte Wincasa gemeinsam mit dem Data Science PropTech-Unternehmen Novalytica Nachhaltigkeits-Reportings einfacher und transparenter machen – so die Vision. Zu diesem Zweck wurde eine Plattform zum Management von ESG-Daten entwickelt. Mit dieser wird unter anderem die Erstellung eines GRESB-Reportings deutlich erleichtert. Dr. Niklas Naehrig, Leiter Strategie & Nachhaltigkeit Wincasa sagt dazu: «Unsere Plattform erlaubt es, unterschiedlichste Datenquellen zu integrieren und Daten nach internationalen Reporting-Standards auszuwerten. Neben der Nutzung von Datenquellen aus der Bewirtschaftung ermöglicht die ESG-Plattform auch die Einbindung von öffentlich verfügbaren Daten und die automatisierte Prüfung der Datenqualität mit einer smarten Verbindung aus künstlicher und menschlicher Intelligenz.»
Automatisierte Prüfung der Datenqualität Derzeit wird die von Wincasa und Novalytica entwickelte Lösung als Pilotprojekt im Portfolio eines namhaften Schweizer Immobilieneigentümers erprobt. Für den Eigentümer ist Nachhaltigkeit ein bedeutender Bestandteil der Unternehmensstrategie. Der Einsatz der Plattform wird den Aufwand zur Erhebung und Auswertung der Nachhaltigkeitsdaten für die verschiedenen Benchmarks und Standards beträchtlich verringern und die Datenqualität signifikant erhöhen. Zugleich ermöglicht die Plattform detailliertere Einblicke in das Nachhaltigkeits-Potenzial des Portfolios.
Zug-based building materials giant Holcim has launched an internal digital platform for recycling construction waste. According to a media release, this is intended to efficiently distribute, process, shred and assemble demolition materials into new construction solutions. The platform, called ECOCycle, is designed to help in the transition of construction to circularity.
This will reportedly allow Holcim to recycle 100 per cent of its construction waste. For example, decarbonised raw materials are reused in low-carbon cement formulations. Aggregates can be reused in concrete and fillers in road construction.
“With our ECOCycle technology, we can build cities from cities by recycling 100 per cent of demolition materials for new solutions, so everything is reused and nothing is lost,” Holcim CEO Jan Jenisch is quoted as saying in the media release. Recyclable construction is imperative in the face of a growing world population and urbanisation.
Holcim is currently building a residential complex in the UK that is half made of ECOCycle granulate. This granulate in turn consists entirely of recycled demolition material. In France, a residential complex is being built for which Holcim is using exclusively recycled concrete. And in Switzerland, the company offers a cement that consists of one-fifth old construction waste.
Luucy AG, with locations in Lucerne and Schlieren, has launched a new generation of its platform of the same name. Luucy 2.6 is now also available in French, the young company informs in a corresponding press release. In addition, the new version features expanded keyboard navigation and simpler control. In addition, relevant data sets for spatial and real estate development are made available. Luucy kicks off with relevant data sets from the Canton of Lucerne.
With the Luucy platform, real estate developments can be modelled, analysed, visualised and communicated by means of a digital twin. In version 2.6, the roof pitch can now be freely set. A new function also makes navigation possible in the underground levels of buildings.
The 3D models created with the help of Luucy are used to make development plans clear for experts and the interested public. They go into such detail that the shadows cast by the buildings can be depicted. Location promoter Limmatstadt AG has also already presented such a digital 3D model of the Limmat Valley. This makes it possible to experience the region and its urban development projects virtually.
Zühlke, the innovation service provider from Schlierem, is working with experts from Gebäudeversicherung Bern(GVB Group) to further develop digital processes within the company. According to the media release, GVB already has a digital claims process co-developed by Zühlke, the processing of claims. Now, further customer interfaces and processes are to be digitized, such as damage inspection, it continues. In addition, the functions of the existing platform are to be expanded and increasingly integrated.
Digital damage inspection decisively reduces the manual effort, according to the press release. The majority of cases are now handled via the enhanced platform, he said. This leads to increased satisfaction on the part of the end customer. The app will be continuously improved step by step after the first launch. Customer suggestions serve as a central guideline in this process.
The joint team of specialists from the GVB Group and Zühlke first conducts a preliminary technology evaluation study and develops prototypes using Flutter, a development kit from Google. A Flutter program should be able to run on different target platforms without major adaptations.
An initial MVP, the first stage of a development for practical use, will be implemented as quickly as possible, step by step and close to the target group, Zühlke says. Regular interviews with GVB Group valuation experts then provide valuable feedback. Subsequently, the MVP is developed into a widely used app with a larger range of functions.
The start-up smino based in Jona takes over the software manufacturer Bimspot based in Vienna. According to a press release , smino wants to become the standard solution for project management and collaboration in the construction industry in the DACH region.
The start-up from the St.GallenBodenseeArea offers a digital platform for planning and construction projects in Switzerland. 8,000 companies are already using the smino application, which acts as a data hub for construction projects.
Bimspot's technology, with which building information from models for digital construction planning (Building Information Modeling/BIM) is brought together, structured and automatically checked for errors and completeness, is to be integrated into the smino platform after the takeover.
This is intended to expand the range of functions for users in the area of BIM process handling. The Bimspot employees should complement the smino team. From a new location in Vienna, the BIM experts and software developers will promote the further development of the technology and its sale.
“With this acquisition, we will take over the market leadership in the field of BIM. I am firmly convinced that our two offers complement each other ideally and that we can offer customers further real added value," says Silvio Bee, co-founder and managing partner of smino AG, as quoted in the media release.
The Zug start-up Jarowa has secured 12.4 million francs in a Series A financing round, according to a press release . The round was led by London-based venture capital firm Eos Venture Partners. In addition, moyreal holding AG from Sarnen, Helvetic Trust AG from Zurich and a Zurich family office have invested.
Jarowa operates a platform with services for claims management. This is primarily aimed at insurance companies, real estate managers and leasing companies. The services listed cover the areas of mobility, buildings and trades, healthcare and legal advice. In the event of a claim, insurance coverage is automatically checked and a suitable service provider selected. The damage repair is processed digitally for all parties involved.
Jarowa intends to use the financing to expand its presence in Europe, explains CEO Andreas Akeret in the press release. The start-up's platform is currently accessible to companies from Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Great Britain.
Houzy is growing rapidly. Recently the 100’000. Apartment owners are registered on the platform of the same name from the young PropTech company from Zurich, writes Houzy in a statement . Just a year ago, the start-up founded in 2017 reported that its users had increased to 50,000. The number of houses and apartments digitally recorded on the platform increased from 70,000 to 144,000 in the same period.
Data is intelligently linked on the Houzy platform and recommendations for homeowners are derived from it. For example, it can be calculated there when the heating system should be renovated and how much money should be put aside for it. Houzy also offers a real estate appraisal. Free advice is also available to registered users.
In the past few weeks, the company has revised its platform and integrated new digital tools, explains Houzy. In concrete terms, homeowners can now check the demand for their property, optimize the corresponding sales price and calculate the real estate gains tax for all Swiss cantons. Houzy emphasizes the platform’s new property search function as the most important innovation. All major real estate platforms would be searched here and the advertisements would be supplemented with “valuable additional information”. As examples of such additional information, a neutral market value estimate as well as energy efficiency, energy saving and solar potential and the need for refurbishment of the property are given in the notification.
Condominiums in Switzerland: An industry that only gains from digitization Swiss real estate is feeling the direct effects of the turn to digitization, as the most important players in the industry have accelerated the pace of increasing efficiency every year. Switzerland, with its 1.4 million owners* (including more than 445,000** condominiums), ultimately represents an important market for Immowise.
Immowise's digital solution is easy to implement and adapts to any type of condominium. By connecting to the most important ERPs used in the industry, the platform is fully integrated into the digitization strategy initiated by the agencies. The lean cost management is also suitable for small structures and self-governing condominium associations.
An office in Zurich serving condominium owners' associations in German-speaking Switzerland With the office opening in Zurich, Immowise wants to offer administrations, self-managed condominium associations or independent local administrators a solution to simplify and reduce the workload with a platform that has already proven itself in western Switzerland. By 2022, around 20 general meetings for over 500 condominium owners had already been held. Immowise wants to cover all Swiss regions by 2023. In addition, the platform will be expanded with additional modules such as the internal news service for condominium owners, the comparison of cost estimates and budget management.
Immowise's development in German-speaking Switzerland is rounded off with the appointment of Teresa Astorina as Director, based in the Zurich region. As a recognized expert in the real estate sector, in which she has been active for over 25 years, she takes over the proptech leadership with the declared goal of converting the management of condominium associations throughout Switzerland using digital technology.
Sebastian Chiappero, Managing Director of Wise.swiss, Immowise's parent company, adds: "20 months after the founding of Immowise, the appointment of a director marks a further step towards ensuring the nationwide rollout of Immowise. I am very pleased that Teresa will be part of this Position has joined us. Her many years of experience in the real estate industry and her skills in the area of strategy development are all plus points for Immowise". Among other things, she was also active in the management or in leading positions in companies such as Credit Suisse, m3 Real Estate, Privera or EPM.
Teresa Astorina emphasizes: "The future of the real estate industry lies in digitization. I am very proud to be able to accompany the development of a "Swiss made" solution that offers a real service in the management of condominiums in Switzerland."
About Immowise Immowise was founded in 2021 and is the first Swiss solution for the digitization of condominium meetings. Developed and hosted in Switzerland, this application helps administrators and condominium owners prepare, manage and follow up on meetings. It complements the wise.swiss software from EPwise AG, which was launched in 2020 and offers public administrations and companies a range of digital communication and event organization tools (eventwise, partnerwise and fundwise). https://wise.swiss/de/immowise/ Immowise headquarters: Neuchâtel Offices: Geneva, Zurich
The Office for Spatial Development of the Canton of Zurich has developed a shop for geodata . According to a press release , users receive free access to spatial data in the canton of Zurich and can order them at the touch of a button.
With the new shop solution, use-restricted, i.e. non-open data is now also being added. Previously, cantonal geodata sets were available to users free of charge as open authority data via the GIS browser maps.zh.ch or a geoservice and could only be called up manually.
A total of over 500 products from the geographic information system can be viewed and ordered in the geodata shop, including data on buildings, air, noise and climate. Later, data on buildings and land, so-called object data from the ObjektwesenZH platform, will also be added.
Primeo Energie and Technic 360 are launching an offensive for decentralized renewable energy supply in the canton of Fribourg, the Basel-based energy supplier said in a statement . The two partners have developed a portal on which interested parties can calculate the potential and benefits of their own combination of photovoltaic system and heat pump. In addition, maison-intelligente.ch offers detailed advice and financing solutions.
“From a global perspective, climate-friendly energy and mobility solutions are among the most important drivers of a successful energy transition,” Conrad Ammann is quoted as saying in the press release. For the CEO of Primeo Energie, “intelligent solutions for the optimal implementation, use and financing” of solar systems and heat pumps “make an important contribution”.
With maison-intelligente.ch, the two partners have created the first offer of this type in French-speaking Switzerland, the press release explains further. You are planning information events in the canton of Friborg in the near future to make the platform better known. The project is supported by the Freiburger Kantonalbank . It offers preferential financing conditions for solutions implemented via maison-intelligente.ch.
“The energy transition can only succeed in cooperation with the population and thus our customers,” explains Alexandre Fragnière, Director Technic 360, in the communication. Maison-intelligente.ch should offer them “a simple and effective solution for the procurement of their solar system and heat pumps”.
The three Bern companies BEKB , ewb and GVB have launched the myky website. Its aim is to offer homeowners expert knowledge and services from a single source on the platform, according to a media release . Myky stand for my key, my key.
First of all, the platform offers an interactive renovation planner. This should help to find and implement meaningful renovation measures. “Customers have an overview of the energetic state of their home at all times and can plan the renovation measures holistically and in a way that optimizes costs,” says the press release.
The initiators hope that users will be actively involved in the further development of the platform. It is desirable that homeowners, investors and companies network with one another and “actively participate in the development of the home universe with their own inputs, questions and requests”.
For companies, myky should offer the opportunity to maintain customer relationships. “The myky project helps us, for example, to support the owners on their way to sustainably refurbished homes in all financial matters and beyond,” said Armin Brun, CEO of BEKB, in the media release.
The solution was developed to meet market expectations and to facilitate the preparation, implementation and follow-up of general meetings of condominiums in Switzerland. It takes into account the specifics of each condominium and thus offers a digital tool that is suitable for both the administrators and the co-owners. All steps are optimized, regardless of whether the general assembly is being held in person or remotely, so that during the meeting you can concentrate on the exchange, advice and decision-making.
A 100% Swiss platform, adapted to the specifics of Switzerland Immowise was developed by wise.swiss and is the first platform that was created for the digitization of general meetings of condominium owners on the Swiss real estate market. It is aimed at all institutions or persons entrusted with the administration and organization of owners’ meetings, regardless of whether they are real estate companies, independent administrators, self-governing owner associations or housing associations.
The digital tool adapts to the specifics of each co-ownership. It enables the administrator to manage all phases of general meetings on the platform: management of invitations, creation and updating of the agenda, calculation and determination of the quorum, recording of notes and comments, recording of voting results and surveys. It is also possible to create digital protocols that are directly accessible on the platform.
“Our solution aims to reduce the time required for the preparation, implementation and follow-up of general meetings by 20 to 30% while at the same time ensuring data security. The initial feedback from our customers has been very positive, both for remote use and for remote use on site confirms the usefulness of such a solution, “says Gilles von Burg, Director of Immowise.
Digitization of the processes so that the managing directors can concentrate on the advice and the exchange with the floor owners at the GV Digitization not only saves time, it also makes it possible to provide the co-owners with all the information they need to take decisions in the owners’ meeting.
Condominium owners can securely connect to the platform from their computer, tablet or smartphone and access all information about their building’s general meetings. This contributes to an optimal preparation of the general assembly for all participants.
The administrator can thus fully fulfill his role as chairman of the meeting, focus on communication between those involved and optimize decision-making.
“With the various solutions from wise.swiss, we are already supporting the digitization of companies and we have several real estate companies among our customers. The concept of a specific platform for managing general meetings was born in 2019 at your request, the pandemic drove the development forward, and so do we are pleased to be able to offer you a tailor-made, one hundred percent Swiss solution today, “adds Sebastian Chiappero, CEO of wise.swiss.
The Immowise Terms of Use Immowise is available in two different offers: one-time use of the platform for the organization of a general meeting or an annual subscription for the complete digital management of the real estate portfolio. Photos of the Immowise solution are available: https://bit.ly/3bdIF1y
About Immowise Immowise was founded in 2021 and is the first Swiss solution for the digitization of general meetings of joint owners. Developed and hosted in Switzerland, this application helps administrators and condominium owners prepare, manage and follow up on general meetings. It complements the wise.swiss software suite launched by EPwise AG in 2020, which offers public administrations and companies a range of digital communication and event organization tools (eventwise, partnerwise and fundwise).
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Houzy now also offers an energy calculator on its platform as a further aid for property owners. According to a press release , this can be used to determine the energy efficiency of a building. In this way, Houzy promotes sustainable renovation measures as well as transparency for property owners and prospective buyers.
In addition, the energy calculator simulates the influence of energetic measures on energy consumption, heating costs and CO2 emissions. He takes into account the investment costs and calculates both the funding and the long-term savings potential. In four steps you can find out how facade insulation, insulated windows or a heat pump influence energy efficiency.
Luucy AG, based in Lucerne, was founded in 2019 by the architect and entrepreneur Mark Imhof. He describes himself as a visionary who has been dealing with the complex issues of the internal development of villages and cities for a long time. It struck him that he was repeatedly reaching limits with the usual methods and procedures. Imhof decided to develop a solution that strengthens and simplifies communication and cooperation between all parties involved: “Luucy combines the relevant data for the spatial and real estate development of all Swiss municipalities in one central location. The planning platform also provides intelligent tools for development and supports the exchange with all stakeholders through the understandable 3D visualization, ”explains Mark Imhof, CEO of Luucy AG.
Data and information from all stakeholders could be easily found, further developed and made available via the comprehensive platform. To make this possible, Luucy was constructed as a digital twin of built Switzerland. Imhof: “The topography of the Swiss landscape with all existing buildings is available in 3D as a basis. Thanks to the web solution, no software needs to be installed to use it. Initial building volumes and variant studies can be modeled directly in Luucy and compared with one another. Additional apps from third-party providers, for example for calculating investment costs, provide valuable additional information for decision-making. “
The official survey data, maps and access to the building laws can also be called up directly on the platform. “Luucy enables all interested third-party providers to connect additional solutions and thus offers space for new business models and value chains,” says Imhof. The solution met with great interest in the real estate industry: “Having all the relevant data and tools for room and real estate development available online in one place increases efficiency considerably,” explains Imhof.
Make feasibility studies much easier Luucy isn’t the only platform that makes data accessible in a digital twin. «The specialty of our solution is the platform concept. We don’t work out everything ourselves – we integrate and work with the best. As a result, the platform is growing steadily, ”says Imhof, explaining the advantages. The interactive platform also differs from other solutions, because it acts as an intermediary builder of bridges between the authorities, which often do not know enough about the needs of the private sector, and the private sector, which the overarching goals of spatial development in the sense of a sustainable and holistically functioning organism Too little consideration of “living space”.
“Today, for example, many steps in different systems are necessary to create a feasibility study. The analysis of the legal basis in the building laws of the 2172 municipalities in Switzerland and their interpretation is often a challenge. A lot of time is lost here, ”says Imhof. Luucy has all of these basics ready in a single system. The platform would primarily be used by specialists from architecture or site development. In this way, they can check meaningful development scenarios in just a few hours. “Authorities and spatial planning offices can also use our solution to display local planning revisions and potential spatial developments over a large area. Investors can easily make their own initial potential assessments of properties and areas,” explains Imhof.
The modeling of own building volumes and the quick calculation of the corresponding rough costs are currently most in demand. “Here, the entire settlement context is taken into account, and the influence on neighboring buildings in terms of shadows and views can be quickly checked. In addition, Luucy is often used for digital competitions in which the different project ideas are simply evaluated and compared with one another, ”says Imhof.
In 10 years the most used planning and coordination platform for the space and real estate industry The main focus of Luucy AG is initially on Switzerland. “But it is quite conceivable that the solution will also be offered in the DACH region and Europe in the next few years,” says Imhof. The basic costs for the platform are CHF 3,000 per year. This means that three administrators can create any number of projects, and unlimited users can work in these projects.
In the coming months, the start-up plans to continuously expand its offerings: “In five years, Luucy will be so extensive that all room-relevant data and functions can be accessed via the platform. Simulations, for example on noise, mobility and climate, can be displayed », says Imhof. And he is convinced: “In ten years, our solution will be the planning and coordination platform for the space and real estate industry. And with Luucy, cooperation with the private sector will also be greatly simplified for the authorities. Planning applications can then be published in 3D format. “
In addition to a further developed geometer system, Luucy will one day ensure that an up-to-date digital twin is available to all planners on a daily basis. The spatial strategies and the associated development of the infrastructure of the cities and municipalities should be available. The solution is disruptive and is likely to play a key role in replacing complicated and less dynamic processes in the construction industry, as Imhof explains.
The canton of Solothurn supports the SoTech Network project, the network and training platform for MINT professions. The project was developed by the location promotion agency, the Solothurn Chamber of Commerce and sovision espace Solothurn and will enter the test phase at the beginning of 2022. (see standortsolothurn.so.ch )
Houzy continues to grow rapidly. As the PropTech start-up of the same name reports, the number of users of the platform has risen from 5,000 to 50,000 since the beginning of 2020. According to a press release, this growth is due to the strong need of homeowners for more transparency and well-founded information about their house or apartment.
Therefore, Houzy integrated a Switzerland-wide mortgage comparison in the first half of 2021. Other functions such as the plant manager, the neophyte checker and the solar calculator have been updated and expanded. At the same time, the development team has simplified and improved all tools, including the renewal fund analysis and the heating and renovation calculator.
From the available data and results, Houzy derives recommendations for planning any renovation work that is due or reminds them that it is time to change the windows. In addition, the Houzy network now has more than 700 craftsmen. To celebrate the milestone, the company is offering CHF 5,000 for a residential project as part of a competition.
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