Pestalozzi has launched Pestalozzi Alutechnik AG. As the exclusive distribution partner of Aluprof in Switzerland, the company now offers a wide range of aluminium products and system solutions. The aluminium systems will be delivered from March

Swiss Life is buying the Bocken seminar hotel and country estate in Horgen from UBS. The property went to UBS as part of the takeover of Credit Suisse. However, the major bank has its own conference hotel, the UBS Center for Education and Dialogue

The Swiss-American architecture firm Montalba Architects has opened its third office in New York. With the office on the American East Coast, the architects want to promote the American and European design dialogue and cultural

The Swiss construction industry is facing crucial challenges: from the shortage of skilled workers to the digital transformation, from climate neutrality to increasing regulation. However, the greatest challenge remains the densification of building development, which is necessary to protect the

With a new law, the Federal Council wants to regulate large communication services such as Facebook, Google, TikTok and X more strictly. The aim is to create more transparency and fairness and to strengthen users' rights. The consultation on the bill will run until February 16,

The SIA Master Prize for Architecture 2025 showcases a new generation that not only reflects on social, ecological and cultural issues, but also translates them into concrete spatial strategies. The award ceremony took place in southern Switzerland for the first time and the Università della

Europe is entering a new era of earth observation. From 2027, CO2M satellites will for the first time provide comprehensive, high-resolution measurement data on CO2 and methane, right down to individual industrial plants. The necessary technologies were developed by Empa research teams, who are

The Sagrada Família has reached a historic milestone. At 162.91 meters, it has topped Ulm Minster since October 2025 and is now the tallest church in the world. However, the building is far more than just a height record. It is an example of visionary structural engineering, digital planning and

Visibility, security and efficiency are the keywords that drive digital marketing in the real estate industry. Agents and property managers rely on partners who anticipate technological developments and digital customer requirements and translate them into efficient solutions for day-to-day

Senn AG took second place for crane work under 120 tonnes at the awards ceremony of the German Federal Association for Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK). The award is based on various crane projects, such as the overhaul of the Luterbach hydroelectric power plant, which Senn carried out in

Swiss industry is at a turning point in 2025. After years of stability, industry giants such as Sika, Kühne Nagel, SFS and Schindler have expanded massive job reduction programmes, particularly in blue-collar jobs in production, logistics and mechanical engineering. Media reports and company

The Pilatus Arena in Kriens officially went into operation with a pre-opening on 14 October. The official inauguration of the sports facility, which is majority-owned by the Halter Group, will take place on 25 October with an opening show and home game by HC

The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has approved the additional rail link between Zurich and Winterthur. The nine-kilometre Brüttener Tunnel is to be built for this purpose. The expansion should shorten journey times and enable more connections. It will cost 3.3 billion Swiss

From January 20 to 23/24, 2026, Swissbau will bring together all the key players in the construction and real estate industry at Messe Basel. Under the motto "Setting new impulses together", the concentrated industry expertise will provide information on innovations and current challenges from

Property One expands its management team with Ramon J. Kälin as a new partner. After more than two years as COO, he becomes co-owner to help shape the strategic future of the

The real estate industry will once again be at the center of social debate in 2026. Increasing regulation, social change and the call for innovation are forcing the industry to reposition itself. On February 2, the Group of Fifteen is hosting its 25th symposium at the Kunsthaus Zürich to shed

The SDG Flag Day took place at the Asilo Ciani in Lugano. For the first time, representatives of the largest Swiss cities came together for an open dialog on sustainable urban development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The participants ranged from the city presidents to the delegates of

Europe's labor market will look different in 2025. While public service sectors such as healthcare, education and administration will continue to grow, traditional growth drivers such as the ICT sector will noticeably lose

Construction sites in the Swiss mountains present companies and workers with special challenges. Short construction seasons, rapidly changing weather, logistical bottlenecks and difficult access characterize daily business. At higher altitudes, smooth processes and efficiency are virtually

At the 106th edition of immoTable Ticino, the prospects and challenges of the cantonal real estate sector were

Basel is driving the scientific transformation of the European life sciences scene with the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus in Allschwil. Through a network of laboratories, iconic architecture and a kilometer-long campus park, future-oriented companies and top international

The precise management of real estate portfolios today requires an intelligent combination of data, technology and strategic thinking. Only those who digitally structure and network relevant information can create the basis for sustainable investment decisions and value

The canton of Lucerne wants to counteract global tax trends with a package of measures for the local economy. Investments totalling CHF 250 million are planned for 2026 and CHF 300 million per year from 2027 to make the location more attractive for companies and secure

Mobimo Holding AG is reorganising its management. Instead of six, there will only be five divisions in future. The Property Management division will be integrated into the Real Estate division and a new Acquisitions division will be

Halter AG is developing the site of the former Engadinerhof in Scuol together with Bergbahnen Scuol SA. A hotel with 130 rooms, tourist flats and flats are to be built there. The aim is to strengthen Scuol as a

The Federal Council has instructed the responsible federal department to draw up a plan for the next stage in the expansion of the transport infrastructure. This is based on a report by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), which defines priority

Alpiq has taken over the Pallas Kliniken new-build project in Olten. The energy supplier intends to relocate its Olten site to this location. The construction project will create a new building with an attractive working environment and sustainable energy concept. The old site in Olten is being

Halter AG has handed over the first phase of the AuPark project to the client Swiss Life Asset Managers on schedule. The development in Wädenswil comprises five apartment blocks and commercial buildings. The first 120 flats have now been

Two of Helvetia's property investment vehicles received the highest rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainable Benchmark, another the second highest. All three investment vehicles were also awarded a Green

The roof of the Seuzach secondary school is being fitted with a solar installation. The project is being supported with CHF 30,000 from the Energy Works of the Canton of Zurich (EKZ) fund. Electricity not utilised by the school itself is marketed by EKZ as generational