
New headquarters combines industrial history with modern architecture
ABB plans to invest around CHF 80 million in the construction of a new headquarters in Zurich-Oerlikon. The historic ABB building will be used for the project, which will be renovated in accordance with heritage protection requirements and expanded with a six-storey

Historic thermal baths get a green future
The Bad zum Raben cooperative has obtained planning permission for the renovation of the historic Bad zum Raben baths. Around CHF 3.5 million in funding is currently being sought for the extensive renovation of the baths, with construction scheduled to begin at the end of

Co-operation to leverage the potential of the Silbern industrial estate
A new alliance is forming in the Silbern working area in Dietikon ZH. Under the title "Alliance Future Silbern", players from politics, business, infrastructure and nature conservation have committed themselves to a common goal. The aim is to transform the previously functional but underdeveloped

From industrial heritage to innovation campus
Step by step, the traditional industrial site is being transformed into a future-oriented location for work, technology and innovation. The focus is clearly on productive uses and on the idea of sustainably strengthening Töss with a strong, open economic

Green living in Basel Dreispitz Nord
Dreispitz Nord is emerging as a new, vibrant district just three tram stops away from Basel's SBB railway station. With around 800 apartments, two public parks, an innovative secondary school on the roof of the MParc and a wide range of uses, the project is shaping the future development of the

From freight station to urban district
Wolf Basel stands for the intelligent repurposing of a historic logistics site. In the heart of Basel, a model neighborhood is being built on over 160,000 square meters. Here, living, working, leisure, and innovative logistics come together to create an urban living space for future


Building lease flats create new living space in Altstätten
Halter is taking on the construction of the new Tres Terrä residential quarter in Altstätten. The project is being realised in collaboration with the Catholic denomination of the Canton of St. Gallen and Tend AG. The ground-breaking ceremony has now taken

Start of construction for double track expansion in Dietikon postponed to 2028
The start of construction work on the double-track expansion of the Bremgarten-Dietikon railway line and the renovation of Bremgartnerstrasse has been postponed until summer 2028. The delay is due to objections and project

The Sursee hospital site – new prospects from 2034
The relocation of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital to Schenkon will create a rare open space in Sursee from 2034. On the hospital site above Lake Sempach, a lively quarter with housing, living and meeting places is to grow. Carefully planned, broadly supported and with a clear view to the


Rankstrasse residential tower block
The canton of Basel-Stadt is developing a high-rise residential building on the Rank site that will send out a signal. Under the title "Miranda", 126 affordable apartments are being built that combine exemplary urban planning innovation, social sustainability and ecological construction. The

Roche site development Basel
Roche is shaping the future of pharmaceuticals at its headquarters in Basel. By the end of the decade, state-of-the-art research and production buildings will be built on the north and south sites, which will not only strengthen the innovation location, but also set new standards for sustainable


New residential neighbourhood with a focus on families and community building
The planned residential development on the site of Exhibition Hall 3 in Basel, comprising around 170 affordable flats, will be built in a resource-efficient manner by 2031. This is the vision of the winning design by the two Basel-based architectural firms Clauss Kahl Merz Atelier and Truwant

Infrastructure investment gains momentum in Europe
Implenia has won new contracts in Germany and Norway for three bridges and an inner-city motorway tunnel. The total contract volume amounts to around €350 million. The projects are in line with the Group's strategic focus on large, challenging mobility and energy supply

New balance of power in modular room solutions
The Condecta Group is acquiring the entire Swiss FAGSI fleet of rental containers from the ALHO Group. The FAGSI site in Wikon is being expanded into a centre for high-quality mobile space solutions. This will enable Condecta to realise larger and more complex projects in the

Joint development for the Silbern working area
In Dietikon, various interest groups have formed a joint alliance called Zukunft Silbern (Future Silbern). In future, the economy, mobility, environment and nature in the Silbern municipal area will no longer be considered in isolation, but will be planned and managed

Nidwalden pools its blue light forces
A security competence center for the police, prison, rescue services and other cantonal services is being built on the Kreuzstrasse site in Stans. The canton is replacing existing buildings in need of renovation with new buildings, thereby creating the basis for a sustainable, concentrated security

New Center for Social Sciences
The historic building on the corner of Petersgraben and Spalenvorstadt will become the University of Basel's new Center for Social Sciences from 2029. The careful renovation combines monument protection with state-of-the-art infrastructure and creates a place for education, exchange and

Klybeckquai and Westquai as a hinge between the city and the future
Basel is setting new standards in urban planning with the development of Klybeckquai and Westquai. A newly conceived quarter on the Rhine, flexible uses on Westquai and generous open spaces define the face of a dynamic, complex urban


Canton of Zurich presents design plan for Limmattal Energy Centre
The canton of Zurich will be presenting the design plan for the Limmattal Energy Centre for a period of 60 days starting on 20 January. In future, this centre, located on the site of the current waste incineration plant, will also include wastewater treatment. Wastewater treatment at Antoniloch

Pension funds focus on sustainable living
Vertina Investment Foundation has successfully completed a capital increase. Its Vertina Wohnen investment group exceeded its target volume of CHF 50 million, raising CHF 74.3 million. The proceeds from the issue will be used to finance and realise two residential projects in

Modernization and building mobility: Why we need to build on the existing infrastructure
Cities of all sizes face a common challenge: their key infrastructure was never designed for the relentless pace of modern life. Millions of people rely on systems that are decades old, well past their intended lifespan and incompatible with climate

New double-track line relieves congestion on the route between Zurich and Winterthur
SBB has commissioned Implenia and Marti to construct five of the six lots in the Zurich-Winterthur multi-track project. The contract is worth around CHF 1.7 billion. Construction work is expected to be completed in around ten


Energy future in the Limmat Valley
The "Limmattal Energy Center" is being built in Dietikon. The waste incineration and wastewater treatment plant is being extensively renovated for this purpose. The design plan will be open to the public from January 20, 2026. An important step for the energy and climate strategy in the canton of

Future model for life sciences, research and cluster power
The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus, Europe's highest-profile innovation cluster for life sciences, biotech and healthcare technologies, is being created in the Bachgraben area of Allschwil. International corporations, top research institutes, start-ups and academic leaders work
