Where industry once characterised the landscape, a vibrant part of the city of tomorrow is being created. The Kartoni neighbourhood combines ecological awareness, social diversity and bold urban development to create a future-oriented living space in the canton of

At the University Day of the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences - it became clear how artificial intelligence is changing research, teaching and society. Over 150 guests discussed the opportunities and challenges of this technology at the Rapperswil-Jona campus - based on

With the "Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling" project, VSPR and VKR, together with leading partners, are launching a nationwide system for taking back and recycling plastic pipes. The aim is to create a nationwide material cycle that is ecologically and economically sound and taps into previously

Together with regional planning associations, the cantons of Zurich and Aargau have started work on a regional overall transport concept (rGVK) for the Limmat Valley. The aim is to achieve sustainable mobility development by 2050 - networked, multimodal and coordinated across cantonal

The winning project by the Penzel Valier team for the extension of the Basel SBB West railway station impresses with an extensive, green hall roof and strong urban integration. The new Margarethen platform access and the Margarethen Bridge form the core of the forward-looking project, which is to

The Association of Swiss Plastic Recyclers and the Association of Plastic Pipes and Pipe Components have launched the Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling project. The aim is to recycle plastic pipes throughout Switzerland for the first time. Companies such as Burkhalter, Eberhard, Meier Tobler, Geberit

Lignum Holzwirtschaft Bern has published a series of brochures under the name "Forest and Wood Compass". The practical documents are intended to support authorities and administrations in the sustainable use of

The town of Dietikon plans to start construction work on the stream adventure trail in Grunschen Park on 7 July. The natural Kneipp facility should be completed by late summer. The canton of Zurich and the town of Dietikon are investing a total of CHF 160,000 in the

Rental prices remained largely stable in May. The canton of Graubünden and the two cantons of Appenzell recorded above-average increases. This is shown by the latest Homegate rental index. A year-on-year comparison across Switzerland shows a price increase of 1.7 per

After around a year of construction, the new meeting zone at Schlieren railroad station has been completed. With more green spaces, street cafés and a modern design concept, the public space is being upgraded and will be officially opened on June 20 and

With a digital guide, the IRAP and IPM institutes of the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and the company GEOINFO Applications AG are developing a platform that can be used throughout Switzerland to support municipalities and planners in site development. The focus is on

The municipality of Glarus Nord is setting new standards in residential development with a participatory planning process along Ziegelbrückstrasse. By involving the owners at an early stage, a framework plan is being created that not only enables structural densification, but also creates identity

With a revised strategy, the city of Aarau wants to meet the urban challenges of our time in a smart way. Networking, user focus and resource conservation are at the heart of this. Digital change is seen as a tool, not an end in

In future, the Federal Council must ensure that tenants and condominium owners have access to charging stations for electric vehicles in their residential properties. The Council of States has approved a corresponding motion by the National Council, despite concerns regarding the guarantee of

The majority of Zurich companies are satisfied with the business location. A recent survey shows that transport links, quality of life and a qualified workforce are clear plus points. However, high costs and taxes remain key challenges, with real effects on location

Despite the announced job cuts, the Swiss parliament is supporting the demolition and new construction of the IOM headquarters in Geneva with an interest-free loan of CHF 44.7 million. The aim is to strengthen Geneva as an international location in the long term and to make the infrastructure for

The world's longest solar fence with a length of over one kilometer is being built along the Reinach - Münchenstein streetcar line. The lighthouse project combines renewable energy generation with urban infrastructure. A pioneering step towards sustainable urban

The Ticino electorate rejected the planned redesign of Locarno-Muralto railroad station by just 102 votes to one. Despite its regional importance and planned improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, the 16 million euro project failed due to opposition from local

The Huayanli complex in Shanghai is the first time a 7,500-tonne historical ensemble in the Shikumen style has been relocated with the help of 432 specialized robots. The project combines technological precision, urban planning foresight and the protection of cultural identity in a remarkable

Condominiums were 0.8 per cent more expensive across Switzerland in May than in April. At the same time, prices for single-family homes rose by 0.3 per cent. However, there are different developments within the regions. This is shown by the latest ImmoScout24 purchase

Swiss destinations lead the price ranking for Alpine holiday flats according to the UBS Alpine Property Focus 2025. Engadin/St. Moritz remains the leader in the Alpine region with a minimum of CHF 22,300 per square metre. Overall, prices for Alpine holiday flats rose by 2.3 per cent last year amid

A Voltiris solar system based on filter technology has been installed on a greenhouse at Meier Gemüse AG. The system, which covers around one hectare, enables electricity to be generated without any loss of agricultural

EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will have a production capacity of 12 megawatts. It is intended to help close the winter electricity

Holcim has acquired the Langley Concrete Group Inc. It is based in the greater Vancouver area of Canada. The Zug-based building materials manufacturer is thus entering the market for precast concrete components in the province of British

DB InfraGO AG has commissioned Implenia to build an inner-city section of the suburban railway in Frankfurt. The construction and real estate company will realise the starting excavation pit, tunnel tubes and special civil engineering services. The contract is worth over 200 million

KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning of June 2025, is one of KONE's largest lift modernisation projects in Europe to

The Kunsthaus Glarus is one of the most outstanding exhibition centres in Switzerland. However, its creation is far more than just a building project. It is a piece of contemporary history, characterised by visions, perseverance, setbacks and courageous decisions.

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund generated net income of just over CHF 27 million in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year. In addition to rental income, the sale of five properties contributed to

Stadtwerk Winterthur generated sales of CHF 311 million and a profit of CHF 26 million in the past financial year. Lower costs for energy procurement and in other business areas had a positive

Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that preserves the 530-year history and the face of the building that characterizes the