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75 years of Swiss sustainability

The event is organised in close cooperation with Strüby Unternehmungen, which is the main sponsor of this event. The focus will be on sustainable development in Switzerland, an area in which Strüby Unternehmungen excels as they work with Swiss wood, one of the most sustainable building materials available. FIABCI-SUISSE and the Strüby companies are delighted to be celebrating their 75th anniversary together!

The FIABCI-SUISSE association acts as a hub and information service provider for the Swiss property industry in predominantly international matters. FIABCI-SUISSE is an umbrella for all Swiss organisations with an international real estate focus. The international association is thematically unbound and economically independent

As a full-service provider specialising in timber, Strüby Unternehmungen combines development, planning and timber construction under one roof. This is an important prerequisite for the efficient and precise realisation of multi-storey buildings and large-scale projects. Strüby is Switzerland’s leading full-service provider specialising in Swiss timber.

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

10:15 a.m	Meeting point in front of the KKL in Lucerne and welcome by FIABCI-SUISSE Bus transfer to Zug with delivery of “Strüby’s small snack”
11:00 a.m	Arrival in Zug Tour of Zephyr V-Zug and Herti retirement centre
11:30 a.m	Bus transfer to Seewen SZ to the headquarters of Strüby Unternehmungen
12:00 pm	Lunch on the premises of the Urmiberg business centre (GZU)
13:30 hrs	Guided tour of the Urmiberg Business Centre (GZU), a Strüby construction
14:00 hrs	Specialist conference: The Strüby companies – Pius Kneubühler Modern timber construction architecture – Didier Pichonnaz Timber input with a view to NetZero – Andreas Binkert Panel, questions and answers – All
15:00 hrs	Bus transfer to Root LU
15:30 hrs	Guided tour of the Strüby Holzbau AG production centre in Root LU
16:00 hrs	Aperitif
16:30 hrs	Return journey by bus to Lucerne

For further information : www.fiabci.ch

March 2025

Trafo Baden shines under the sign of the Real Estate Award 2024

Mara Schlumpf, Managing Director and organiser of the awards ceremony: “I was delighted to honour the best in the construction and real estate industry with the numerous guests from business, politics and society. It was an unforgettable occasion.”

The winners of the coveted crystal glass trophies were honoured in five categories:
– Marketing: emonitor AG
– Digital: Novalytica AG
– Sustainability: Zurich Airport
– Project development and innovation: Cham Group
– Real Estate Personality of the Year: Dr Hans-Peter Bauer

Another highlight of the evening was the impact speech by Patrizia Laeri, women’s promoter and fintech founder, who drew attention to the gender property gap. The inspiring speech impressively demonstrated the importance of equal rights in the property sector. Moderator Annina Campell led a sofa discussion with Councillor of States and FDP President Thierry Burkart, which also highlighted the political perspectives on the sector and its potential.

Meanwhile, comedian Joël von Mutzenbecher provided plenty of laughs, while the band “The B-Shakers” rounded off the evening with their rockabilly sound.

Real Estate Award AG would like to thank all participants and guests for the successful evening and looks forward to further innovative impulses for the future of the property sector.

October 2024
102. immoTable Schaffhausen on the road to the future

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Councillor Daniel Preisig gave an overview of Schaffhausen’s economic development in recent decades. After the industrial crisis and stagnation in the 1990s, Schaffhausen has recovered thanks to targeted economic development. in 2023, the population record of 1969 was reached again for the first time. Preisig emphasised how projects such as the conversion of the old steel foundry and the relocation of roads to create traffic-free promenades along the banks of the Rhine contributed to the city’s attractiveness. Schaffhausen is continuously investing in smart, future-orientated urban development and digital administration.

Dino Tamagni highlighted the impressive economic development of the canton of Schaffhausen. The region’s industrial success story began with the construction of the Moser Dam in the 19th century. The hydroelectric power plant, once the largest of its kind in Switzerland, laid the foundations for the establishment of important industrial pioneers such as Georg Fischer, SIG and IWC, which turned Schaffhausen into a central industrial centre.
In the 1990s, globalisation led to plant closures, job losses and emigration, resulting in the loss of 11% of jobs. However, targeted economic measures, such as the creation of an economic development agency, enabled Schaffhausen to overcome the challenges and regain its competitiveness.
Today, the canton has one of the strongest economies in Switzerland, with the highest GDP per capita. Thanks to the promotion of innovation projects and the continuous expansion of the infrastructure, Schaffhausen remains an attractive and future-orientated business location.

Andreas Campi, Head of Development, Halter AG, presented the “Im Pantli” residential project in the Waldquartier Schaffhausen. A modern residential neighbourhood is being built on the site, which was once used as a workers’ housing estate by Georg Fischer AG. The buildings are arranged around a neighbourhood centre to create urban alleyways and meeting spaces. The car-free development offers spacious, family-friendly flats with private outdoor areas. Childcare facilities and a dedicated bus stop enhance the quality of the location. The project not only promotes modern living, but also a lively community life.

Pascal Stutz, CEO of SVIT Zurich, Joëlle Zimmerli, Managing Director of Zimraum GmbH and Christian Brütsch, Owner and Managing Director of Stratcraft GmbH, presented solutions to the shortage of skilled labour. A key challenge facing the property sector is the shortage of skilled workers and dissatisfaction among experienced professionals. Around 60 % of the senior professionals surveyed feel that their workload is too high, and over 50 % see large portfolios as problematic. The study presented highlighted the need for action and suggested solutions such as the standardisation of processes, intelligent digitalisation and the promotion of leadership skills in order to better overcome the challenges.

Tindaro Milone presented a comparison of energy sources for heat pumps at the immoTable. EKZ operates over 1,200 energy systems across Switzerland and favours sustainable solutions. Air is cost-effective, but less powerful. Geothermal energy offers stable energy, but is expensive and location-dependent. Groundwater is efficient, but requires strict authorisations. Waste water provides a lot of energy, but is irregularly available. Seawater is particularly efficient, but expensive and tied to bodies of water. The choice of energy source depends on the project requirements, with EKZ offering customised solutions. We look forward to welcoming you to the next immoTable in Zug, where the focus will once again be on exciting topics and pioneering developments in the property sector. Join us as experts discuss the future of Zug as a property location and the latest innovations in the sector.

Further information on the event and future dates can be found at www.immotable.ch

October 2024
101. immoTable – Geneva economic area

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The 101st immoTable, the renowned event for the property industry at Signatur Rhône in Geneva, focused on important topics that will have a significant impact on the future of the property world. From sustainable spatial development and geothermal energy as part of the energy transition to health risks in water and legal issues relating to renovations in Geneva, the event provided a comprehensive platform for dialogue on current challenges and innovations in the sector.

The Director of the Department of Territory of the Canton of Geneva, Marta Alonso, presented pioneering urban development and spatial planning projects. By 2060, over 12,000 new residential units, 6,000 workplaces, schools, a large park and revitalised river areas are to be built on an area of 230 hectares. Modern visualisation techniques and 3D models enable a transparent presentation of the development scenarios.

David Faehndrich, Head of the Western Switzerland division at EKZ Contracting SA, emphasised the role of sustainable and economical energy supply systems. Several important projects have already been realised, such as the geothermal energy supply for the new flats in the “Jardins du Bourg” in Châtel-St-Denis. These measures reduce CO₂ emissions and promote the energy transition.

In his presentation, Pierre Descloux, CEO of Dipan SA, emphasised the importance of treating hydraulic systems, particularly with regard to rust, limescale and legionella. He emphasised the importance of ensuring the hygiene and efficiency of these systems.

Cosima Trabichet-Castan, a specialist in property law at MLL Legal, spoke about the challenges of obtaining planning permission and complying with local building regulations. She also spoke about the complex regulatory requirements in Geneva, which according to a recent UBS study has the longest waiting times for building permits in Switzerland. Her presentation highlighted the importance of integrating sustainable practices in this context-rich regulatory environment.

Fabio Nairi from IWG Switzerland spoke about measures to reduce commuting times and CO₂ emissions as well as the transition to hybrid working models.

The 101st immoTable once again proved why the event is one of the top platforms for the property industry. The topics discussed are of key importance for the future development of the industry and offer valuable solutions for current challenges.

Further information on the event and future dates can be found at www.immotable.ch

July 2024
Innovativer Akkuspeicher

Die Firma ist ein Spezialist für mobile Batteriespeicher, hat bekannt gegeben, dass sie in das Bürgschaftsprogramm des Schweizer Technologiefonds aufgenommen wurde. Dieser Fonds, der dem Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU), Abteilung Klima, angegliedert ist, unterstützt innovative Unternehmen, die wegweisende Technologien zur Reduzierung von CO2-Emissionen entwickeln und zur Förderung der Schweizer Wirtschaft beitragen.

Die mobilen Batteriespeicher finden insbesondere in Branchen wie Bauwesen, Veranstaltungen und Filmproduktion Anwendung. Benedikt Domke, CEO mit Sitz in Dietikon, äusserte sich zur Aufnahme in das Bürgschaftsprogramm: “Diese Anerkennung zeigt, dass unser Engagement für wirtschaftlich und ökologisch sinnvolle Alternativen zu Dieselgeneratoren anerkannt und geschätzt wird. Mit der Unterstützung des Technologiefonds können wir unsere Skalierung, Forschung und Entwicklung beschleunigen und unser europaweites Vertriebsnetzwerk für mobile Energiespeicher in den Bereichen Bauwesen, Veranstaltungen und Filmproduktion erweitern.”

Simone Riedel Riley, Leiterin der Geschäftsstelle des Technologiefonds, betont: “Die Produkte tragen durch den direkten Ersatz von Dieselgeneratoren zur erheblichen Reduzierung von CO2-Emissionen bei.” Das Unternehmen ist aus Axpo hervorgegangen. Ein Team von Axpo entwickelte über mehrere Jahre hinweg einen batteriebetriebenen Generator für Baustellen. Im November 2022 wurde die Technologie an ein Konsortium aus Management und Unternehmern verkauft, die das Unternehmen gründete.

October 2023
Swiss real estate fair for investors records new highs

With 3964 professional visitors at the Swiss real estate fair for investors IMMO23, the number of participants from the previous year could almost be doubled. The increased number of international participants was also particularly evident, which illustrates the relevance of the Swiss real estate industry in an international context.

This year, the IMMO Forum, the two-day accompanying congress with 126 top-class speakers at 33 panel discussions, was again able to inspire the audience with highly topical content. In addition to international players who shed light on the special features of the respective markets, the increasingly important topic of sustainability was also given a suitable stage. One of the highlights was the appearance of Dr. Martin Schlegel, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, who presented his views on the development of interest rates and inflation in a discussion with Andreas Loepfe, CEO INREIM.

The hybrid event format with public live broadcast of all panel discussions and simultaneous translation into French is now a fixed component of the concept and once again met with great interest with over 1700 online subscriptions. Furthermore, the start-up area was significantly expanded with 15 innovative young companies and an exciting pitch program. The education and career initiative recently launched by the organizers was supported by corresponding commitments from the University of Zurich – CUREM, the Bern University of Applied Sciences and other institutions.

In recent years, the Swiss real estate fair for investors has established itself as the largest domestic trade fair for the real estate industry. The participating companies are located along the entire value chain and represent both indirect and direct real estate investment perspectives.

The organizing duo, MV Invest and Swiss Circle, is delighted with this great success and would like to formally thank its contributors, exhibitors, presenters, speakers, partners and the public for their support and trust.

IMMO24 will take place on January 17-18, 2024 at Hall 622 in Zurich Oerlikon.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Source: www.swisspropertyfair.ch

January 2023
Kompotoi is a finalist in the Swiss Excellence Product Award

Kompotoi is among the six finalists for the Swiss Excellence Product Award 2021 . Swiss Excellence has now announced this. The Zurich start-up convinced the jury with its mobile and sustainability-focused composting toilets. The award ceremony will take place on September 16 in the Technopark Winterthur. With the Swiss Excellence Product Award, the Swiss Excellence Foundation claims to make a contribution to promoting entrepreneurship and Switzerland as a technology and innovation location.

Kompotoi says it offers a “beautiful, user-friendly and sustainable alternative” to conventional toilets. They are “absolutely odor-free” and are made from wood “by hand in Switzerland”. You can get by without plastic, chemicals, electricity and flushing water. “We have developed a better solution than the conventional one for the mobile toilet area. It’s simple and obvious. That is why customers are enthusiastic about our product, ”said Kompotoi in his presentation for the Green Business Award , for which the company has also been nominated.

Instead, the collected residues are converted into stable humus soil using a combined process technology of fermentation and composting. “One kilo of compost stores an average of 0.2 kg of CO2,” said Kompotoi when asked about the environmental benefits of their product. “Kompotoi produced around 100 tons of compost in 2019, that’s around 20,000 kilograms of stored CO2. If all mobile toilets in Switzerland were operated as compost toilets, 13,200 tons of CO2 could be sustainably stored in the soil. “

Kompotoi rents out its wooden toilets for larger festivals, for example. The company is also planning systems in the public sector or for single and multi-family houses. Kompotoi also sells toilet solutions for garden houses, hunting lodges and alpine huts.

With Kompotoi, two more start-ups are competing for the Swiss Excellence Product Award: Hivewatch and Smartbreed . Three companies have also been nominated in the SME category: Advanced Osteotomy Tools – AOT AG , Qumea and Rheonics . All start-up finalists are already supported with a three-year coaching from the start-up sponsor genisuisse .

August 2021