The new secondary school centre in Zofingen is taking shape. The basement and first floor with classrooms are already in place. The construction company STRABAG plans to complete the building construction work by the end of June

Rear station neighbourhoods are often regarded as unused spaces with unclear development potential. Yet they harbour valuable opportunities for urban transformation. In an interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen, students developed visionary concepts for

A South Korean research team has developed a high-performance one-component epoxy resin that sets new standards in terms of heat resistance, flame retardancy and mechanical stability. Thanks to an innovative latent hardener and the nanomaterial MXene, the new development offers outstanding storage

The latest study by the European Patent Office (EPO) highlights structural challenges in innovation financing and introduces the Technology Investor Score (TIS), a new indicator for identifying suitable investors. Supplemented by an expanded Deep Tech Finder, the EPO wants to provide European

The Canton of Zug pursues a sustainable strategy for managing its property portfolio. The strategy emphasises maintenance, legal requirements and the careful use of resources. Future investments and strategic guidelines ensure the quality and stable value of the canton's property

There has been an acute shortage of housing in the canton of Zug for years. At 0.2%, the vacancy rate is the lowest in the country, which intensifies competition for rental flats and drives up rents. In view of the increasing unaffordability for the middle class, the question arises as to how

With its smart city strategy, Zug is positioning itself as a future-orientated and liveable location. Through digitalisation, smart technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, the city aims to actively shape structural change and ensure a high quality of life for its

The Switzerland Innovation Park Central (SIPC) is Switzerland's neutral innovation platform that brings together companies, start-ups and research institutions to make the construction sector fit for the future. With its services, the SIPC accelerates the path from problem definition to marketable

On 25 January, Bagni Popolari invites you to the farewell party for the interim use of the Raven Baths. Afterwards, the Raben pool will be thoroughly renovated. The Raven Co-operative, which emerged from Bagni Popolari, is looking for new

With two new plants in Singapore and the Chinese city of Xi'an, Sika aims to fulfil local demand even better and significantly reduce transport distances. The speciality chemicals company expects continuous growth in the construction industry in both

Halter AG has initiated the construction of Waldstadt on the forest clearing Im Pantli in Schaffhausen. In collaboration with Schaffhausen-based DOST Architektur GmbH, 214 owner-occupied flats are being built

Uffer wants to digitalise its modular timber construction system QUADRIN. The canton of Graubünden is supporting the corresponding SmartFlow System project with up to around CHF

The Swiss Data Ecosystem Contact Point has started operations. It helps authorities, companies and organisations to create secure and interoperable data spaces. The aim is to utilise the potential of data efficiently and promote exchange across sector

The supply of available space in Switzerland's five largest office markets will continue to increase in 2024. This is according to a study by Jones Lang LaSalle. The property company expects construction activity to increase this year and in the next two

Graubünden-based Repower AG will be supplying additional municipalities with electricity from 2027. It wants to reduce the particularly high costs in the Moesa region before the energy supply contracts expire. From 2026, electricity purchases should become noticeably

The canton of Zurich, like Switzerland as a whole, is facing profound demographic changes. The decline in the proportion of the working population and increasing ageing pose considerable challenges for the labour market and the economy. A new study shows that even a high level of immigration can

The "Airport Night Quiet Initiative" calls for stricter night-time quiet at Zurich Airport. However, the cantonal government sees legal conflicts with federal law and warns of negative effects on Zurich as a business

The Zug Climate Charter actively motivates companies in the canton of Zug to implement concrete measures to reduce CO2 emissions and thereby strengthen their competitiveness. Supported by an alliance of businesses and the canton, the Zug SME initiative offers customised advice and expertise to make

The Association for the Decarbonisation of Industry has set itself the goal of reducing industrial emissions through innovative processes such as methane pyrolysis and even generating negative emissions in the long term. The ambitious project is set to go into regular operation by 2026. The members

The economy of the Zug region is diverse and includes both internationally active and local companies. The entrepreneurial landscape is characterised by clusters in which companies exchange knowledge and resources, benefit from each other and at the same time compete with each

The canton of Aargau wants to rejoin the Greater Zurich Area (GZA). Membership of the regional location promotion organisation is intended to help the canton to attract companies in innovative sectors. The GZA is now focussed on

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working on systems for utilising energy from underground. In addition to minimising earthquakes caused by artificial cracks, closed systems for water and CO2 are also being

The Council of States wants to facilitate the construction of wind turbines with a height of up to 30 metres. These should also be able to be built outside of building zones. In doing so, it is following a state initiative from Appenzell

Romande Energie becomes a minority shareholder in H2 Bois. The joint venture between Groupe Corbat and Planair aims to produce hydrogen from wood waste from 2026. Thanks to the simultaneous production of biochar, CO2 will be permanently

Hälg Facility Management AG will open a new branch in St.Gallen on 1 January 2025. The company, which has 200 employees, is thus expanding its building management services to eastern

Winterthur City Council has adopted the Smart City Winterthur 2030 strategy. With a focus on innovation, needs-orientation and co-creation, the city aims to further expand its position as a leading smart city in Switzerland. Two central programmes are to drive implementation

The year 2025 will bring an exciting mix of opportunities and challenges for the Swiss construction industry. The focus will be on topics such as sustainability, digitalisation and urbanisation, while a shortage of skilled workers and rising raw material prices will call for innovative solutions.

The third consecutive wave of bankruptcies is shaking the Swiss economy. While more than 8,000 companies are likely to file for insolvency again in 2024, young companies and traditional firms are particularly affected. Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties and rising commodity prices are

After eight years of intensive deliberation, Parliament has abolished the taxation of notional "owner-occupied rents". The system change simplifies the tax system, promotes financial stability and facilitates access to home ownership for young

The good location and high quality of life in the Zug area has led to a strong increase in population in recent years and consequently to an ever-increasing demand for space for living and working. The region around Lake Zug has many projects and site developments that will offer high-quality