Switzerland is building too few apartments. Instead of the required 50,000, only around 42,000 are expected to be built in 2025. A new study by the Federal Office for Housing shows where the causes lie and provides possible solutions. The Swiss Association of Master Builders is now calling for

Restemöbel has completed its first major interior fit-out project at the solar technology company Planeco with the Basel-based construction company in situ. The two partners of restemöbel have been producing furniture from regional material leftovers from joineries for several

The Baden Cantonal Hospital is using the Greenpower crane as a world first for renovation work in the decommissioned old building. According to manufacturer rollende Werkstatt Kran AG, it is the first tower crane that can generate electricity using energy recovery. This reduces the energy

Bieri Tenta AG has installed a new awning at the Solothurn outdoor pool. The awning is a mechanically tensioned membrane roof designed to provide permanent shade for the

In future, Energy Vault will handle project planning, construction, commissioning and service contracts via the new subsidiary Asset Vault. This is to receive an investment of USD 300 million from an infrastructure fund and place all orders with Energy

As part of the European Heritage Days 2025 on 11 and 13 September, the Zurich Department of Monument Preservation and City Archaeology will be presenting the architectural heritage of the city of Zurich. Numerous free guided tours will be offered for interested visitors under the theme of

Halter is realising a new construction project at Leimbachstrasse 28 to 32 with a total of 43 condominiums and around 80 square metres of commercial space. Nature-loving city dwellers will be able to find their ideal home

Construction work has begun on the InnHub La Punt. The new coworking space in La Punt was designed by architect Norman Foster. When it opens at the end of 2028, it will offer companies a place of retreat and inspiration in the

A wooden masterpiece towers over the festival grounds at the 2025 Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival (ESAF) in Mollis GL. The 21-metre-high, 36-metre-long and almost 10-metre-wide Muni "Max" weighs 182 tons. Made from 437 prefabricated elements, it is the largest symbolic project of the Swiss

City com baden is handing over operational management to TourismusRegion Baden AG. The association of tradespeople and retailers in the city of Baden wants to make better use of the increasing overlap in urban development, marketing and business

Greece's Ellinikon megaproject is setting new standards in urban development. With smart buildings, a huge coastal park and a network of cycle paths instead of

Procimmo SA plans to increase three sub-funds of its Real Estate SICAV in the fourth quarter. The Industrial sub-fund will be increased by CHF 100 million. Increases of CHF 30 million and CHF 40 million respectively are planned for the Residential and Residential PK

Schindler is the sole supplier of lifts and escalators for Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro in Colombia. From 2028, the metro line will transport over 1 million passengers a day using fully automated railway

The Canton of Bern has commissioned Implenia to build a new centre for medicine at the University of Bern. In the Zurich Oberland, the construction and property company from Opfikon will realise eight apartment buildings. Implenia has acquired contracts worth a total of CHF 400

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has entrusted outsec AG with the security for the construction of Campus T. The security company from Dietikon was already involved in the planning of the major project. The security company from Dietikon was already involved in the planning of the

STRABAG is realising the NalpSolar project in Graubünden for Axpo. An alpine solar plant with a technology centre is being built here next to the Lai da Nalps reservoir above Serdun. The first electricity is expected to flow as early as December

On October 2, 2025, the Real Estate Award will celebrate its 14th edition at Trafo Baden. With prominent guests, visionary projects and the start of public voting, the industry event will once again shine a spotlight on forward-looking developments. Tickets are now on sale - if you want to be

The Green Spin construction project in Winterthur has started with the dismantling of the former Stewi headquarters in Winterthur-Grüze with a focus on recycling. The fully sustainable service building was initiated and planned by Felix Partner Architektur

The cycling team Tudor Pro Cycling is about to relocate from Schenkon to Sursee, where a new headquarters is also to be built. The new building is expected to cost CHF 18 million and be completed by

Aircraft manufacturer Pilatus wants to comprehensively modernise its headquarters in Stans. The new buildings are designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind and the site is not to be extended. The population of Stans will be able to decide on the land use planning on 26

The Möbeliareal area between Kirchweg South and Abläschstrasse in Glarus is set to remain a vibrant part of the cantonal capital. Since its acquisition by möbeliareal ag in 2016, a gradual transformation process has been underway that deliberately references the site's industrial

As total contractor, ERNE AG Bauunternehmung is realising a new triple sports hall for the Dorf primary school in Sissach. Work has been in full swing since the start of construction in April

Flughafen Zürich AG is building an underground energy centre to reduce the company's own emissions. A seasonal energy storage facility in an ice-age glacier channel and a low-temperature network are also

On the northern edge of Glarus, the Buchholz neighbourhood is a pioneering district. Once a fragmented commercial area, it is now developing into a mixed neighbourhood with a green heart, clear design intent and urban quality. The planning emphasises architectural independence, functional diversity

Chur is preparing for a new chapter in its urban development. The Chur West area, strategically located to the south of the railway station currently under construction, will become the city's second urban centre in the coming decades. The so-called sub-area E, designed as a future gateway, will

On 25 June 2025, the Federal Council took a decisive step for the future of Swiss freight transport. It approved the Sectoral Transport Plan, Part Underground Freight Transport (SUG). This creates the spatial planning basis for the ambitious Cargo sous terrain (CST) project, which could

The major Trèfle-Blanc project in Geneva, which is one of the most ambitious projects in the region with an investment volume of CHF 400 million, is taking shape. After initial confusion about the exact costs, the government is now presenting a transparent investment law that breaks down the

The city of Zurich is planning to replace the disused Hagenholz recycling centre with a new recycling centre. The building is designed as a pilot project for circular construction. The city intends to invest 33.1 million Swiss francs in the project. The voters will decide on the

Ladina Esslinger took over the management of Geistlich Immobilia AG at the beginning of July. She follows in the footsteps of Martin Geistlich, who will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Geistlich Immobilia AG is part of the Geistlich Group based in

The official start of construction marks the beginning of the transformation of a Zurich landmark: the former military barracks on the Sihl will be converted into a modern education centre for adults by 2029. This will not only create learning spaces for around 1,600 students, but also publicly