With the Strategic Grid 2040, Swissgrid is setting the course for a secure, efficient and climate-friendly electricity supply in Switzerland. Central projects are intended to make the transmission grid fit for the energy

Acquiring mandates and positioning in the desired region are key success factors in the real estate industry - even in times of advancing digitalization, when visibility and proximity are still crucial for successful collaboration. This is precisely where SMG Real Estate's Visibility service comes

BRUGG Pipes AG has laid a district heating pipeline in Vaduz Castle in Liechtenstein. The particular logistical challenge is laying the pipe system on steep

PriceHubble is expanding its offering with three specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Companion, Copilot and Analyst are designed to help financial and real estate professionals improve customer loyalty and increase

AVIA VOLT buys Plug N'Roll from Repower AG. The service provider for electromobility expands by 2345 charging points in Switzerland. In future, Plug'N Roll customers will benefit from a Europe-wide network with over 850,000 charging

Holcim kept its sales stable year-on-year at around CHF 5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Recurring operating profit increased by 1.7 percent in local currencies. The Zug-based building materials group is sticking to its targets for

Venturelab and Swiss Prime Site have selected start-ups with solutions for the real estate industry in the 25th Start-up Accelerator program. Four out of 70 applicants were invited to participate in the

Zurich Airport wants to complete its photovoltaic system with solar fences. By expanding its use of renewable energy, the airport aims to reduce its own emissions and achieve its net-zero target by

Freiburg's economy is defying global uncertainties with stable development, growing innovative strength and a strategic focus on key sectors such as life sciences, the bioeconomy and digital

The construction industry is opening up new dimensions with autonomous flying robots. In future, drones could process building materials in hard-to-reach areas with precision, flexibility and scalability. An innovation with great potential for disaster prevention, repairs and the urban development

At the 76th Planners' Meeting in Rapperswil-Jona, 150 students from Germany, Austria and Switzerland networked to develop new approaches to sustainable mobility and integrated urban

Urban green spaces not only have a relaxing effect in the short term, but also reduce the physical and mental stress of the urban population in the long term. A decisive factor for the future of healthy

Swissbau Lab opens up new horizons for the industry. From 6 May 2025, the program design for Swissbau 2026 will start, with a focus on innovation, cooperation and sustainable

The Greater Zurich Area combines economic dynamism with a high quality of life. Companies rely on flexible working models, innovation and an ideal environment for skilled workers. But what factors make the region particularly attractive for a good work-life

Where locomotives were once built, a new, innovative and sustainable district is being created. Lokstadt combines the 19th with the 21st century: The industrial heritage of the area is being carefully combined with

Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir to cover the heating and cooling requirements of the airport building. A first test well has delivered positive

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are participating in the construction of a water wheel in Steffisburg. The aim of the water wheel is to continue to supply the Mühlebach stream with water and protect the ecosystem from drying

This year's Bernese Oberland Tourism Forum focused on the topic of hospitality. Among other things, it looked at the use of artificial intelligence to measure hospitality. Around 150 participants from the tourism and hotel industry took part in the industry

Last year, the cantonal, regional and national location promoters supported 231 international companies in setting up in Switzerland. In the first year, 716 new jobs were created; in the next three years, this figure is expected to rise to

The Lower Bünztal region has been given its own specialist office to promote the regional economy and the location. Wirtschaftsförderung Bünztal is intended to make better use of potential and develop the business location in a targeted

The Dutch infrastructure authority Rijkswaterstaat is using the Asphalt Recycling Train (ART) to recycle asphalt on site. The machine, which is currently in the test phase, removes worn asphalt, heats it, mixes it and rebuilds it on the

Flughafen Zürich AG wins the food collective AG as operator of the new TREATS food hall. Covering around 2000 square meters, the hall offers over 1000 seats. The opening is planned for fall 2027.

Sika has opened a new plant for mortar materials in East Kazakhstan. It is the fourth production site in the resource-rich country. The construction chemicals specialist from Baar will also be involved in major projects in the booming construction industry

The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics is planning an exploratory borehole for a geothermal site at the National Sports Center in Magglingen. The borehole is due to be drilled at the end of 2027. The aim is to gain insights into deep water resources for geothermal heat

The solar systems initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and simplify investments. Solar installations should now be able to be erected without a building permit, even in areas worthy of

Whether on earth or in space, anyone working in extreme environments must be able to rely on training, equipment and teamwork. An analog astronaut impressively demonstrates how findings from space travel can also save lives on construction sites and what potential they hold for the construction

A new KOF study analyzes the resilience of the Swiss economy to geopolitical risks and trade conflicts. Switzerland shows resilience, but is particularly vulnerable to global tensions, with potential consequences including

A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that Minergie-certified buildings offer not only ecological but also economic added value. Investors and landlords benefit from higher initial rents, while tenants benefit from lower ancillary costs and greater living

With precise data and a regional focus, the Fribourg Real Estate Monitor provides sound insights into the rental housing market. The pilot project, supported by a public-private partnership, sets new standards for transparency and serves as a model for other regions in

Samuel Mösle has headed the Canton of Zurich's location promotion department together with Markus Müller since January 2024. In this interview, he talks about location development, innovation promotion and the challenges of expensive housing. He also explains how digitalization and AI should