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

The move to Schützengasse 1 will not only put an end to many years of provisional status, but will also modernise operating processes and improve security. The government has applied for a loan of around CHF 27 million for the project. An investment in the efficiency and future viability of St.

Holcim has received the green light for the spin-off of its North American business. Under the name Amrize, the building materials group will float the new company on the stock exchange simultaneously in New York and Zurich on 23 June. The background to this is the US government's investment

Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is to be preserved in its original character, as it is regarded as an example of urban planning to

STRABAG AG is supporting the renovation of the Landhaus Solothurn. In addition to renewing the building services, the renovation plan includes a sustainable heat pump system. The location between the old town and the River Aare places high demands on logistics and the handling of the historic

In Switzerland, property owners will be able to take faster and more effective action against squatters in future. Following the National Council, the Council of States has also approved an amendment to the Civil Code. This should make evictions easier and quicker, even if there are still minor

A pioneering project in Bassersdorf ZH shows how green methanol can be used as seasonal energy storage. Thanks to innovative technologies, surplus summer electricity is efficiently stored and used in winter for climate-neutral heat and power supply. The new permanent exhibition in the Umwelt Arena

The new white paper from the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne reveals the hidden trends in the Swiss real estate sector. With more than 45,000 building permits from 2024, the analysis provides valuable insights into the pace, cost and type of renovations and shows how much still needs to

30 projects that save electricity with innovative efficiency measures have already been approved. Simplified application procedures and a high degree of flexibility provide companies with attractive funding opportunities and make an important contribution to Switzerland's energy

A pioneering timber hybrid high-rise ensemble is being built in the middle of the locomotive town of Winterthur. The owner, Cham Swiss Properties AG, is appealing against the building permit itself. A formal interim phase to meet the city's stringent requirements and perfect the

The Jenny site in Ziegelbrücke is a model project for sustainable site development in the canton of Glarus. A holistic master plan combines historical identity with new use and positions the region's largest development area as a sustainable location for work, education, living and

Swiss corporate taxes are falling slightly, but new international developments and the global minimum tax are bringing location policy increasingly into focus. Find out more about the resulting opportunities and challenges for investors and real estate

The canton of Glarus is the most industrialized canton in Switzerland. It has a high density of nationally and internationally important companies in the plastics, metal and food industries. In this interview, Glarus' Director of Economic Affairs Marianne Lienhard reveals more about the distinct

The latest study in the "Housing Study Series" clearly shows that many people in Switzerland would like to move, but the reality is that they often fail to do so. Under the title "Rethinking residential mobility", the ZHAW School of Management and Law, on behalf of the Federal Office for Housing,

By choosing Basel as its new headquarters, BeOne Medicines is sending out a strong signal. The region will become a global hub for oncological innovation. The decision underlines the international appeal of the Basel Area as a leading life sciences location and accelerates the growth of one of the

A new center for biomedical research is currently being built at the University of Basel's Life Science Campus. The University of Basel wants to unite all units of its Department of Biomedicine in the new building. The Basel BioMed Symposium was also launched to mark the laying of the foundation

A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has teamed up with Amberg Engineering to investigate the geothermal potential of subway stations and underground data centers. In the first case, the focus was on heat recovery, in the second on

Amberg Technologies from Regensdorf and Topcon Positioning Systems from California have agreed to work together. The partners intend to integrate Topcon's sensor solutions into Amberg's software and hardware platforms for rail and tunnel

The Minergie association has launched a new certificate in Bern. Minergie operation certifies energy efficiency during operation. To this end, the settings of the building technology and the associated energy consumption are

Tadah will cease operations of its coworking and kids space at the end of June. According to the four founders, the business model did not meet the financial

The price supervisor can continue to assess acceptance prices for municipal waste. The Federal Supreme Court has not accepted an appeal by Limeco. The Limmat Valley waste recycler wanted to have it reviewed whether the price watchdog is responsible for these prices at

At the 105th immoTable in Glarus, the focus was on the future of the location. Under the motto "Glarus - room for potential", decision-makers and experts from the real estate industry, planning and politics discussed the opportunities, challenges and visions of sustainable development in the Alpine

Swiss companies are sounding the alarm. The global trend towards protectionism is jeopardizing supply chains, increasing costs and weakening Switzerland as a business location. A large majority of export-oriented companies are calling for a clear response from Swiss politicians. Be it through new

Swissbau Lab 2026 will be a showcase for transformation. From 20 to 23 January 2026, the platform at Messe Basel will focus on key topics such as the circular economy, digitalization and climate change. With live demos, keynotes, workshop formats and an extended dialog between research, business

Matthias Sulzer has headed the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa since January 2025 and has now been appointed to the Directorate. With his experience in industry and research, he embodies the bridge between innovation and application and puts people at the

Modern timber construction is at a turning point. New materials, digital tools and intelligent machines are fundamentally changing planning, production and use. Between tradition and technology, a construction method is emerging that is not only sustainable, but also highly

For the first time, the canton of Zurich has been awarded the platinum label in accordance with the "Swiss Sustainable Building Standard" for a public building. The new asylum center in Adliswil is a flagship project that sets standards in terms of architecture, ecology, economic efficiency and

"If you don't move with the times, you move with the times." This quote, which has long been a guiding principle in business, sums up what has always characterized the canton of Glarus: The courage to change. Whether with the Factory Act, the first AHV or the reform of municipal structures - Glarus

Jacques Mauron is stepping down as CEO of Groupe E with immediate effect. He is thus reacting to the strategic restructuring of the Fribourg-based energy supplier, which will also lead to 168 redundancies in the Technology and Infrastructure Directorate. Alain Sapin has been appointed interim

The Federal Council will conclude contracts with service providers for the operation of five reserve power plants. With a total capacity of 583 megawatts, they will guarantee security of supply from