The Swiss Life Group further expanded its insurance and fee business in the first half of 2025. The insurance group is thus successfully launching its Swiss Life 2027 programme. The aim here is to realise a return on equity of 17 to 19

Mobimo has acquired a plot of land measuring around 12,000 square metres in Meggen on Lake Lucerne. The plan is to build a development with around 70 condominiums to expand the existing property offering in the

With the H1, the Zwhatt site in Regensdorf has become the tallest timber hybrid high-rise in Switzerland. The project by Boltshauser Architekten represents a paradigm shift in urban residential construction with technical, ecological and social

Power-generating windows are no longer a dream of the future. New developments from research and industry are turning glass surfaces in façades into active energy sources without compromising the

Starting signal for a project of the century in Ticino. Construction work on the new SBB plant in Arbedo-Castione will officially begin with the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on September 5, 2025. Commissioning is planned for mid-2028. With an investment of CHF 755 million, SBB is sending a

A research project by Empa, Bern University of Applied Sciences and ETH Zurich is closing a gap in the structural analysis of timber constructions. New models and large-scale tests should make window walls usable as load-bearing elements in the future and make timber construction more economical

The police in the canton of Solothurn need a modern infrastructure in order to meet the increasing demands. The planned new building in Oensingen solves many existing problems and sets new standards for the future of police

Stable system operation is essential for the success of the energy transition. In the future, renewable power sources and storage systems will have to take on grid-forming properties. Fraunhofer ISE's new test procedure provides clarity in the market and accelerates the development of

Energy-efficient refurbishment is often an attractive investment at the moment. If you take a smart approach to modernizing your heating system, you can save on operating costs, improve your carbon footprint and increase the resale value of your

Limmatstadt AG wants to be the driving force behind regional development. This was confirmed by the regional location promotion organisation at its Annual General Meeting at the Kurtheater Baden. Roger Bachmann, the mayor of Dietikon, was newly elected to the Board of

With the targeted promotion of initiatives and programmes, the NRP provides important impetus for increasing the innovative capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises. Inter-company networking and the development of future-oriented business models ensure that regional strengths are utilised and

The government of Graubünden has approved the construction of the Alpin Parsenn large-scale photovoltaic plant in Davos. This means that the municipal utility alliance Swisspower can now begin construction of the 14-hectare plant at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the Parsenn ski

Small cities in Switzerland are increasingly interested in the topic of smart cities. This is the result of the new Swiss Smart City Survey conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Digitalization and the environment in particular are playing an increasingly important

The new ZHAW Smart City Survey illustrates how Swiss cities, especially smaller municipalities, are recognizing the potential of intelligent solutions and implementing more and more projects in the field of digitalization and sustainability. Smart environment and renewable energies are moving to

For older people in particular, finding a home is often an ambitious challenge. They need affordable, age-appropriate and well-connected accommodation. At the same time, they often lack an overview of what is available or the energy to actively look for it

Modern buildings are far more than just static shells. The new white paper from Drees & Sommer and Siemens Switzerland shows how intelligent building automation optimizes the life cycle of properties, meets legal and ESG requirements and meets the highest standards of comfort, efficiency and

With a pioneering technology, 4QT shows how fuel consumption and emissions of heavy construction machinery can be massively reduced. The ETH spin-off focuses on sustainable innovation and proves in practice that savings and efficiency should have long been standard on Swiss construction

The Swiss export industry generates more than a quarter of total value added, but serious tariffs and global uncertainties are calling the tried-and-tested model into question. It is time for a clear national industrial strategy that focuses on resilience, competitiveness and

A development on and above railroad tracks could create urgently needed space for new apartments in Swiss cities without disrupting the flow of public transport. Josef Dittli's proposal opens up a forward-looking

The increase in heavy rainfall poses new challenges for Switzerland. Surface runoff already causes the majority of flood damage today. The Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks advocates an active role for the construction industry in order to make flood protection fit for the future with property

Swiss Prime Site Solutions (SPSS) is planning to list the SPSS Investment Fund Commercial on the SIX Swiss Exchange. With implementation planned by the end of 2025, this should strengthen the company's market presence and open up access for new

The Gösgen nuclear power plant is expected to remain shut down until the end of February 2026. The ongoing modernization of the water supply system requires additional measures and evidence. The shareholders Alpiq, Axpo, the City of Zurich, CKW and ewb will lose CHF 500

The Swiss Marketplace Group (SMG), operator of platforms such as Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Ricardo, is preparing the largest IPO in Switzerland in recent years. The joint venture between TX Group, Ringier, Mobiliar and General Atlantic is currently valued at around CHF 4.5 billion and wants to take

CREABETON and the Dietiker start-up Oxara are launching a new series of low-CO2 paving stones. The stones are made with the cement-free binder Oulesse developed by Oxara. They are available in the standard form, water-permeable and as grass

The Grisons University of Applied Sciences is opening the Grischa Energy Park at the Kuhrerhof in Chur on August 30. The park is intended to attract a wide audience as an experience and research space for applied energy and environmental

Naef has launched a program to train real estate professionals. The Naef Académie is a six-month in-house training program that combines practical work with theoretical modules led by

Fatzer from Romanshorn has supplied two new hauling ropes for the Rigiblick funicular in Zurich. Following its modernization, the funicular will resume operations in the

Switzerland's energy supply should be climate-neutral and nuclear-free by 2050. A new research report shows that photovoltaics and wind power must be massively expanded. At the same time, access to the European electricity market remains crucial in order to guarantee security of supply and

The Federal Council wants to secure Switzerland's competitiveness in the long term. In view of global uncertainties, it is focusing on regulatory relief, lower production costs and new international sales markets. The first steps have already been taken with free trade

The shortage of skilled workers remains the biggest challenge for Swiss SMEs. In addition to competition from large companies and the state, the increased bargaining power of employees is increasing the pressure. More flexible working models are becoming key in the competition for