The canton of Zurich wants to systematically embed circular construction in its processes and implement this step by step with the help of the Circular Hub platform. The internal network KreislaufLAB was established to develop expertise and exchange knowledge for this purpose.

The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has authorised the civilian conversion of the St. Stephan military airfield in the upper Simmental valley. Prospective Concepts Aeronautics AG has received the operating licence. The cantonal licence is still

From the historic Globus Basel to a showcase example of sustainable renovation: the opening ceremony of Swissbau 2026 shows how the finishing trade is shaping the Swiss construction turnaround with a spirit of innovation and expertise - and discusses what it takes in terms of talent and

Geneva's LDTR law is one of the strictest housing protection models in Switzerland. A new study shows that although the regulation safeguards existing rents, it exacerbates the housing shortage, with far-reaching consequences for investors and urban

At the twelfth 'Swiss Arc Award' in Baden, the focus was on wood as the material of the future. The 418 projects submitted included innovative and sustainable buildings that stand for a new architectural

SBB and its Thurgau subsidiary Thurbo open the new service facility in Weinfelden. SBB will service the existing fleet here on behalf of Thurbo and commission and maintain 329 new Flirt trains. Thurbo has invested CHF 18.4 million in the

In November, Zurich Invest carries out a capital increase of CHF 100 million for the ZIF Real Estate Direct Switzerland fund. The funds are to be used to finance ongoing construction projects and

Roche has celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for Building 12 at its headquarters in Basel. The new building will bring together research and development functions that were previously spread across the site. Roche is investing around 500 million Swiss francs in this

With the planned merger of the Bruggen and Haggen railway stations, the city and canton of St. Gallen, together with SBB and SOB, are providing significant impetus for the urban transformation on the western edge of the city. Around the future double station, a model is being created that is aimed

Roche has laid the foundation stone for the new research and development building, Building 12, at its headquarters in Basel. With an investment of 500 million Swiss francs, the company is strengthening its Swiss research capacities and accelerating drug

The renovated Kaiserhaus is set to become a meeting place. Catering, shopping, meeting and learning spaces will come together under one roof. The facility in Bern will open its doors on 10 April

With the Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino, a strategic innovation and development centre is being created in the canton of Ticino. The park combines university research, technology companies and start-ups, promotes cutting-edge technologies and makes Ticino a key hub on the Zurich-Milan

A showcase project for the future of electricity supply is being developed in Ticino. A general study by the canton, Swissgrid, AET and SBB shows how security of supply, landscape protection and urban development can be combined. The innovative approach makes it possible to dismantle 140 kilometres

The new Tivoli Garten residential neighbourhood in Spreitenbach is proving attractive in its first few months. Between mid-July and mid-September, more than 500 people have already moved

Pestalozzi has launched Pestalozzi Alutechnik AG. As the exclusive distribution partner of Aluprof in Switzerland, the company now offers a wide range of aluminium products and system solutions. The aluminium systems will be delivered from March

Swiss Life is buying the Bocken seminar hotel and country estate in Horgen from UBS. The property went to UBS as part of the takeover of Credit Suisse. However, the major bank has its own conference hotel, the UBS Center for Education and Dialogue

Holcim has reached an agreement to acquire Xella. The pan-European wall systems group is to complement the Zug-based building materials group's portfolio. The transaction value is 1.85 billion

The SIA Master Prize for Architecture 2025 showcases a new generation that not only reflects on social, ecological and cultural issues, but also translates them into concrete spatial strategies. The award ceremony took place in southern Switzerland for the first time and the Università della

The Sagrada Família has reached a historic milestone. At 162.91 meters, it has topped Ulm Minster since October 2025 and is now the tallest church in the world. However, the building is far more than just a height record. It is an example of visionary structural engineering, digital planning and

The canton of Basel-Landschaft has identified six locations for new hydropower plants with a capacity of up to 10 megawatts on the Birs and Ergolz rivers. Interested companies can now apply for a

Döttingen is getting a new neighbourhood based on plans by fsp Architekten from Spreitenbach. The winning entry will be exhibited in Döttingen on 18 and 19

With the "Rocket & Tigerli" ensemble, Cham Swiss Properties is building around 300 rental flats in Winterthur's Lokstadt. Instead of the originally planned hotel in the "Rocket", the real estate company is building 5000 square metres more living space as well as retail and restaurant

Senn AG took second place for crane work under 120 tonnes at the awards ceremony of the German Federal Association for Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK). The award is based on various crane projects, such as the overhaul of the Luterbach hydroelectric power plant, which Senn carried out in

Arbonia AG has acquired the Portuguese company Cicomol SA and the German company Rüthener Zargenbau GmbH & CoKG. The Thurgau-based company, which specialises in interior doors made of wood, glass and metal, aims to increase its market share in

Earth is moving to the centre of research and building practice as a climate-friendly alternative to energy- and emission-intensive concrete. The Innosuisse project "Think Earth" brings together researchers, architectural firms and the construction industry with the aim of establishing locally

Dormakaba Holding AG has won the ICONIC Award from the German Design Council with its Quantum Pixel electronic hotel lock. The digital hotel lock is integrated directly into the door leaf, assigns access rights digitally and thus increases convenience for hotel guests and the hotel

The Pilatus Arena in Kriens officially went into operation with a pre-opening on 14 October. The official inauguration of the sports facility, which is majority-owned by the Halter Group, will take place on 25 October with an opening show and home game by HC

The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has approved the additional rail link between Zurich and Winterthur. The nine-kilometre Brüttener Tunnel is to be built for this purpose. The expansion should shorten journey times and enable more connections. It will cost 3.3 billion Swiss

Halter AG is developing the site of the former Engadinerhof in Scuol together with Bergbahnen Scuol SA. A hotel with 130 rooms, tourist flats and flats are to be built there. The aim is to strengthen Scuol as a

Halter AG has handed over the first phase of the AuPark project to the client Swiss Life Asset Managers on schedule. The development in Wädenswil comprises five apartment blocks and commercial buildings. The first 120 flats have now been