Zurich agglomeration needs new buildings
Housing construction in the Zurich conurbation is lagging behind population growth. This is shown by a study carried out by the Sotomo research institute for Fürschi Züri. It is mainly…
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Helicopter deployment for climate-friendly energy supply
BRUGG Pipes has installed a sustainable heat supply system at the Clinique Valmont. It consists of an air heat pump with a pipe to the clinic. Due to the space…
Circularity as the key to a climate-friendly building future
The CircularHub platform invites interested parties to the Circularity MasterClass in the construction and property sector. The aim is to contribute to achieving Switzerland's net-zero targets and to establish a…
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Nidwalden drives asking rents
Asking rents in the canton of Nidwalden were 1.5 per cent higher in August than in the previous month. In all other cantons, the changes were minor. Across Switzerland, asking…
Renovation of the Pérolles Bridge near Fribourg underway
Walo Bertschinger AG is involved in the ongoing renovation of the Pérolles Bridge in Fribourg. The family-run construction company from Dietikon is renewing the carriageway joints and asphalt. The bridge…
Schadenmühle Ost project invites public participation
A consortium of four private owners and the city of Baden wants to transform the Schadenmühle Ost site into a place to live, work and socialise. Following an information event…
New ways to combat stock shortages
While the vacancy rate for traditional apartments in Switzerland is falling to historic lows, many small storage spaces remain unused. Inefficient administrative processes and high costs are blocking their letting.…
Zurich Metropolitan Area Cooperation Program 2025-2028
With the fourth call for proposals for the cooperation program, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference is once again calling for creative, practical project ideas. The aim is to promote a positive…
Tried and tested building materials reinterpreted
More and more pilot projects and research initiatives are showing that the construction industry can significantly reduce its climate impact by increasing the use of natural, locally available building materials.…
Federal Council simplifies construction procedures
Switzerland urgently needs housing and progress in the energy transition. To ensure that approval procedures are no longer slowed down by restrictive regulations for the protection of the townscape, new…
Adding storeys and extensions made easy
In Zurich, the consultation on the revision of the Planning and Building Act has begun. The aim is to make it easier to convert and extend existing buildings and to…
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PFAS in construction waste
The danger posed by PFAS, so-called "perpetual chemicals", has arrived in the Swiss construction industry. New studies confirm the spread of these pollutants in demolition materials and groundwater. The federal…
Farewell to imputed rental value
Switzerland has set the course for a fundamental change in dealing with imputed rental value. Property owners, but also taxpayers without real estate, face new challenges and opportunities. What impact…
Wood takes centre stage: 1500 guests at event in Worb
OLWO welcomed around 1,500 guests to its sawmill in Worb to mark the Swiss Wood Days 2025. The company is active in sawing and planing as well as the sale…
Zurich invests in large-scale battery storage for greater security of supply
The electricity utility of the city of Zurich (ewz) is to receive CHF 20 million for the expansion of large battery storage facilities. The city council has requested a corresponding…
Mobile research factory optimises concrete construction for Hyperloop test facility
The EuroTube Foundation has put its Smart Mobile Factory into operation on the grounds of the Innovation Park Zurich. The container-based factory produces concrete components for the DemoTube research facility.…
Digital solution makes progress on greenhouse gases visible
Intep has launched an emissions tracker designed to make it easier for SMEs to get started with carbon accounting. The web-based tool provides comprehensive, scientifically sound results and offers SMEs…
Autonomous shuttle buses reach new test phase at the airport
The test of autonomous shuttle buses at Zurich Airport has reached automation level 3. With a safety driver on board, employees can use the buses within the premises.