Zurich Airport tests solar fences
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…
Regions
Freiburg defies global uncertainties
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 transformation.
Flying robots as construction machines of the future
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…
Upcoming Real Estate Events
Jobs in the Real Estate Industry
Teilzeit 
Zug 
International platform for spatial planning
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 development.
Recovery despite noise pollution
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…
Swissbau Lab opens up new horizons
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 change.
Work-life balance as a success factor
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…
The new Lokstadt: urban, versatile, steeped in history
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…
Airport tests water reservoir under glacial channel
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…
Tourism forum sheds light on changes in hospitality
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…
Location promotion brings over 700 new jobs in the first year
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…
Our Recommendations
Economic development as a bridge between municipalities and companies
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…
Netherlands tests recycling train for sustainable road construction
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…
New gastronomic experience at Zurich Airport
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…
New plant strengthens construction chemicals production in Central Asia
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…
Heat from a depth of 2000 meters planned
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…
Fewer hurdles for solar systems
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…
What construction sites can learn from space missions
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…