The Alpine region faces enormous challenges from natural hazards. Civil engineers at the Institute of Construction in the Alps are developing innovative solutions to protect settlements and infrastructure in the long term and to make living spaces safe and

The National Council has passed an amendment to the law by a clear majority that is intended to give property owners more room for manoeuvre in the fight against squatters. The new regulation enables homeowners to remove squatters more quickly and independently. A move that triggered controversial

The real estate industry faces the challenge of reducing its material intensity and the associated grey energy. The reuse of building components offers a promising solution that has already been successfully implemented in numerous

DuraMon, which specialises in corrosion monitoring in concrete, has successfully completed a seed extension round of 1.6 million Swiss francs. This should enable scaling and expansion beyond the DACH region. Sika continues its support for

Thurgauer Kantonalbank has installed a new photovoltaic system on the roof of its branch in Arbon. At 500 square metres, it is the largest in the bank's operations and is expected to supply 105,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per

Nuavo has become the majority shareholder in the Jura-based door and window manufacturer Domofen. This is the company's first investment to provide capital and expertise in partnership with a group of renowned Swiss

Sika has acquired HPS North America. The integration of the established supplier of building finishing materials in the USA into Sika USA is intended to advance Sika's market position in the Building Finishing segment on the American

STRABAG starts extensive road renovation in Gossau ZH. Grütstrasse will be given new carriageways, a modern infrastructure and greater safety for road users. Civil engineering work will also be carried

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) supports sustainable renovation with mortgages at preferential conditions. To this end, BEKB has teamed up with the Bernese online platform myky. The mortgages are based on the myky renovation

The National Council has taken an important decision on financial support for asbestos victims. An amendment to the Accident Insurance Act is intended to secure the future of the Compensation Fund for Asbestos Victims Foundation. A powerful and forward-looking look at political developments in the

The mortgage reference interest rate, which is decisive for setting rents in Switzerland, has been lowered to 1.5 per cent. This change has a direct impact on tenancies and offers tenants the opportunity to demand a rent reduction. A powerful and forward-looking look at developments in the property

Innovation and creativity are decisive factors for economic growth and prosperity in Switzerland. With the Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI), the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed an instrument that enables a well-founded comparison of the cantons for the

The Federal Council has adopted the "Digital Switzerland 2025" strategy, thereby realigning the guidelines for the digital transformation. A powerful and forward-looking look at the priorities for sustainable and responsible

Neustark has realised a system for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete at the joint venture RECULAR of the Oettinger Group and peterbeton. It can store 10 kilograms of CO2 per tonne of demolition concrete. The plant is the third of its kind from Neustark in

Energie 360° has put the Tiefenbrunnen energy network into operation. In the first stage, 80 properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood of Zurich will be heated using water from Lake Zurich. This figure is set to rise to around 400 properties in the final

The tithe barn in Dietikon has been remodelled and extensively renovated to become a house for the public. It will be inaugurated on 8 March and open its doors to the general

IWB has put the Frick heating network into operation. The demand for sustainably produced heat is high. Extensions are already being

The historic San Agustín monastery in Badajoz, Spain, is being converted into a school of arts and crafts. Griesser was commissioned to fit the glazing of the cloister arcades with solar

The Zug Estates Group increased its net profit excluding revaluations by 9 percent to just under CHF 37 million in 2024. This is due to increased income from the properties. Their vacancy rate fell from 3.9 to 0.7 percent compared to the end of

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible locations for the lake energy centres have now been

The municipality of Spreitenbach has received approval from the canton of Aargau to realise the Vinea design plan. This means that a development with 37 flats can be built on the previously commercially used site at the entrance to the village.

Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By dispensing with fossil fuels, the company is further expanding its commitment to

Asking rents barely moved month-on-month at the start of the year. Year-on-year, however, rents in most cantons rose significantly once again. This is shown by the latest Homegate rent

Obrist interior AG can look back on 130 years of history this year. With the celebrations, the specialist for high-quality interiors in shop fitting and interior design wants to honour its employees in particular. Obrist interior is currently in the final of the Prix SVC

The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning process to an abrupt end. The city council is disappointed and wants to analyse the reasons for the

Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will not be joining the association for the time

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours? These and other questions are the focus of six innovative projects that Winterthur 2025 is funding with the

Private equity and venture capital companies, family offices and foundations play a central role in the financing of start-ups in the canton of Zurich. A new study shows that private equity investors make a decisive contribution to the region's innovative strength. Nevertheless, growth financing

Swissbau 2026 brings a breath of fresh air to the construction and property industry. From 20 to 23 January 2026, Messe Basel will become the central meeting place for the industry and will provide clear impetus for the future with new specialist areas, interactive formats and an expanded concept.

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is planning to extend the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until 2030. With a new spending authorisation of CHF 51.25 million, the funding programme for energy-efficient renovations and renewable energies is to be continued and further