Periods of heat are increasingly posing major challenges for construction in Switzerland. Where individual hot days used to be the exception, they are now a permanent feature of summer. This has direct consequences for the health of employees and productivity on construction sites. Michael Walz,

A new partnership between ABB Robotics and the US company Cosmic Buildings is bringing movement to housing construction. Mobile, AI-powered microfactories will be used to build homes in disaster areas three times faster, safer and more cost-effectively. The approach could fundamentally change the

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

The real estate company Colliers Switzerland has let all the office space in the property at Wartstrasse 2 on behalf of the previous tenant. The tenants are an ophthalmological practice, an architecture firm and a language school. The offices were offered in shell

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

Prices for owner-occupied homes in the canton of Zurich are currently 4 per cent higher than in the previous year. These are the findings of an analysis by Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). In view of the excess demand, the experts at ZKB expect prices on the property market to continue to rise in the

Mobimo Holding AG significantly increased its operating result and profit year-on-year in the first half of 2025. Growth was driven by the development and sales business. Rental income remained constant

Migros Bank supports property owners throughout the entire life cycle of their properties - with foresight, expertise and a strong partner network. The modular advisory approach combines financing, analysis and strategy into a holistic

The Swiss real estate market remains on an upward trend. Both single-family homes and condominiums increased significantly in value in the first half of 2025. The price trend accelerated in the second quarter in particular. Driven by high demand and a persistently low interest rate

The Magadino Plain in the canton of Ticino is a transportation hub, supply hub and unique natural landscape all in one. Around a third of the plain is protected as a moorland landscape of national importance. In order to reconcile the protection of this sensitive environment with future rail, road

Location promotion: The interface between administration and the real estate

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

JuCoin, the service-oriented cryptocurrency exchange founded in Singapore, is setting a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy: its new European headquarters is being built in Baar, in the heart of Crypto Valley. With an area of 8,000 square meters, the location is set to become the

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

On August 1, 2025, numerous legal changes came into force in Switzerland, affecting work, safety, education, the environment and aviation. Here is an overview of the most important changes, from cyber security to bans on cell phones in schools and new rules in residential

In July, prices for single-family homes and condominiums remained at the same level as in June. This is shown by the latest ImmoScout24 purchase index. In addition to price and location, prospective buyers are increasingly focussing on the energy efficiency of their

Shoppi Tivoli Management AG is now called Tivoli Real Estate Management AG. The change of name follows the aim of strategic further development as a property service provider. The first project is the Tivoli Garden with 445 flats for more than 1000

The town of Schlieren is subjecting its building and zoning regulations to a complete revision. It is organising a series of events to involve the public. The starting signal is given at the end of August with a walk in the city's green

The amount of wood harvested in Switzerland has decreased for the second year in a row, particularly in private forests and in logs and trunk wood. In contrast, the assortment of wood chips continued to grow. Overall, the financial situation of forestry operations

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 Swiss robotics start-up Quarero is bringing its AI-supported security robots into series production, with manufacturing in Germany and a clear expansion target. The autonomous robots are set to redefine security solutions in cities, industry and critical infrastructures.

The international presence in Geneva is at a turning point. Global shifts, digital upheavals and financial uncertainties are challenging the resilience of the location. But this is precisely where the potential for a strategic realignment of real estate, infrastructure and positioning

On September 28, 2025, Switzerland faces a groundbreaking decision with the abolition of the imputed rental value. This vote could permanently change the tax landscape and the real estate sector. What is at stake and what impact could the decision

Together with the company de Cavis, Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sound absorption. The new mineral sound absorbers are not only significantly thinner than conventional materials, but can also be specifically designed for different frequency ranges.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a method to control the flow of electricity in ultra-thin metal films at room temperature using light. This discovery could revolutionize the development of new, highly efficient components in optoelectronics and quantum

The former Legler site in Diesbach is being given a new perspective. Hochdruckkraftwerk Diesbach AG is taking over the site and planning sustainable development. The municipality of Glarus Süd is making a strategic investment and securing land reserves. A project with potential for energy, housing

Photovoltaic systems with an output of 1.8 gigawatts were installed in Switzerland in 2024. This was 10 per cent more than in the previous year. At the end of 2024, a total of 8.2 gigawatts were installed. The industry association Swissolar expects this to generate 14 per cent of electricity in

With the GlarnerlandPass, the canton of Glarus is taking a pioneering step in tourism development. The new platform combines digitalisation, regionality and sustainability to create a holistic model with appeal beyond the canton's