
How the Federal Government Failed Because of Its Own Lease Agreement
A red-and-white flag, a view of the harbor, direct access to the water. For years, the “Swiss House” at Pier 17 in San Francisco served as Switzerland’s calling card in Silicon Valley. Now it’s over. The federal government had to vacate the site and is leaving behind nearly nine million


Lenzburg Strengthens Hitachi’s Position as a Semiconductor Hub
In Lenzburg, Hitachi Energy broke ground on a new six-story building. Approximately 200 additional jobs, new logistics space, and more room for manufacturing demonstrate the extent to which the site is being expanded as a Swiss semiconductor

Lerchenfeld Plans to Build Denser and Taller
In St. Gallen’s Lerchenfeld district, the city is establishing the framework for an increase in gross floor area from 65,000 to approximately 185,000 square meters. In certain areas, buildings up to 85 meters tall would be possible, supported by job creation, new green spaces, and the momentum

New building marks the completion of the long-term site development
Zephyr West marks the start of the final major construction phase of the industrial transformation at the company’s main site in Zug. The new headquarters brings together development, training and administration, and signals the transition from the vertical factory to the next phase of the tech

Zurich and Lausanne are strengthening their tech profiles
According to the Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026, 63 per cent of Swiss venture capital is channelled into deep tech. For Zurich, Lausanne and Basel, this reinforces their role as centres for research and business and increases the pressure on space, talent and growth

A sale sharpens the focus on Zurich’s prime locations
With the sale of Richtipark in Wallisellen for 150 million Swiss francs, PSP Swiss Property is visibly reallocating capital. Part of the proceeds will go toward debt reduction, and part has already been invested in a Zurich property on Schützengasse. At the same time, the group has secured Google

From a railway carriage factory to a research centre
With the acquisition of GHZ Gewerbe- und Handelszentrum Schlieren AG at the end of 2025, Swiss Life Asset Managers has added one of Switzerland’s most significant life sciences hubs to its portfolio. This move follows a clearly defined investment strategy and also represents a commitment to a

Lucerne is incorporating housing into the town hall
Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke is not only the site of the new administrative headquarters for the Canton of Lucerne. The 192-million-franc development will also bring 17 rental flats onto the market. This demonstrates how new public buildings in the Lucerne North area are increasingly incorporating

Zurich’s economy relies on a handful of major companies
In the canton of Zurich, just over 600 large enterprises account for 42 per cent of value added and 39 per cent of full-time jobs. The new monitoring study thus reveals a high degree of concentration in terms of office space, commercial premises and supplier networks, alongside close links with

Klybeck is being marketed even before residents move in
Rhystadt is consolidating its current and future properties in Basel’s Klybeck district under the new brand “Neues Klybeck.” This move comes at a time when the master plan is in place, the zoning plan is expected in early 2027, and the first commercial offerings, such as FLOW, are shaping the

Residential and commercial development revitalises the centre of Oberdorf
Halter AG has handed over the modern ZenO residential complex in the centre of Oberdorf to its residents. The complex comprises 50 new flats as well as commercial premises. The project was commissioned by the Nidwalden Cantonal Pension Fund. The first residents have already moved

“New Zurich”: The Zurich Airport Region Seeks Its Next Step in Development
FRZ (Zurich Airport Region) is launching “New Zurich,” a development strategy for one of Switzerland’s most dynamic economic and living environments. The approach is ambitious: The airport region should no longer be viewed merely as a metropolitan area, a source of jobs, or an extension of

An expansion project strengthens Switzerland’s presence in the European market
The Westfalen Group is starting work on the expansion of its filling plant in Eiken, in the canton of Aargau. This is expected to double capacity in the industrial gases business. The investment amounts to tens of millions of Swiss

New production facility strengthens market presence in the north-east of the USA
Sika has opened a production facility for mortar products in the US state of New Jersey. According to the speciality chemicals company, the plant is the largest of its kind in the USA and serves to supply important metropolitan regions in the north-east of the

New location combines logistics and production in one place
The Léguriviera Group is to consolidate its activities in the canton of Vaud at a new site in Vernand above Lausanne. The food logistics company aims to make its processes more efficient and reduce the number of transports. The 18,000 square metre site is scheduled to open in

Switzerland regulates data centers
Data centers are the invisible infrastructure of the digital economy. They are booming in Switzerland, but their hunger for electricity, water and building land is growing faster than regulation. Schaffhausen is now one of the first cantons to draw clear boundaries. And it is unlikely to be the

Partnership strengthens multifunctional innovation centre with leisure facilities
Halter and Padelta are entering into a long-term partnership as part of the FUTURAMA project. As part of this, two padel courts will be built on the ground floor of FUTURAMA in Lupfig, a centre for innovation and collaboration, by

Acquisition strengthens building technology expertise in the infrastructure sector
The Burkhalter Group has announced the acquisition of Progressio Holding GmbH from Tamins and its subsidiary anplaq ag. The aim of the acquisition is to further develop anplaq, which specialises in energy and water infrastructure, within a larger

Planned technology centre could create thousands of jobs
The canton of Aargau wants to create the conditions to make the Tägerhardächer area in Wettingen available to Hitachi Energy as a site. According to the cantonal government, this could secure 1000 existing jobs in Aargau and attract up to 2000 new

Subscription model provides flexible set-up solutions for companies
The Bern-based creative network Skollektiv is launching circular furniture on the market with Settility. The high-quality pieces of furniture, which are available on a subscription model, are designed to meet the needs of companies and organisations that do not want to furnish their premises in a

Regional butcher’s shop focuses on sustainability and short transport routes
Less than a year after it opened, Metzgerhuus is already processing around 30 cattle, 30 calves, 70 pigs and 20 sheep per week. This means that the small butcher's shop has almost reached its full capacity. The animals come from over 300 farms in the Basel


Investments strengthen production capacities in the medical technology sector
Ypsomed has opened a new toolmaking facility in Solothurn. With the investment of 25 million Swiss francs, the medical technology company is expanding its capacity to design and manufacture tools for the plastic injection moulding required for pens and

Modernization of operations center secures long-term capacity
Migros Eastern Switzerland has begun modernising its operations centre in Eastern Switzerland. The sustainable remodelling of the building, which was constructed in 1979, is intended to meet business developments for the next 40 years. The modernisation is scheduled for completion in

Dormakaba expands in the healthcare sector
Dormakaba is further expanding its market position in the healthcare sector with new projects in Norway, Germany and the USA. The company, which specialises in locking technology, is focusing on access systems that can be integrated into building ecosystems. The number of orders increased in the

Zurich Soft Robotics installs a Solskin façade on the KELLER Diamant building
Zurich Soft Robotics GmbH is carrying out its largest project to date using its Solskin façade technology. An adaptive building envelope comprising 3,500 modules covering 1,300 square metres has been installed on the KELLER Diamant building in Winterthur. The façade combines dynamic shading with

New production facility strengthens international industrial location
President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Economic Affairs Guy Parmelin officially inaugurated the new Toblerone production line at Mondelez Schweiz Production GmbH in Bern on March 10, 2026. The Chicago-based parent company invested CHF 65 million in this new global competence

Industrial firm stabilises turnover and invests in new sites
The Kistler Group achieved a turnover of 424 million Swiss francs in 2025, representing a currency-adjusted decline of 1 per cent. The number of orders fell by 2 per cent. In 2026, the measurement technology specialist aims to focus on growth in Asia. In addition, the smart factory planned for
