Building objections delay housing projects in Switzerland and exacerbate the housing shortage. The federal government should now create a legal basis to sanction obviously abusive objections. However, without undermining the legitimate participation rights of the

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team from the Technical University of Munich has for the first time created an almost seamless, freely available 3D map of all buildings on Earth. It forms the basis for new applications in climate research, urban planning, from megacities to rural

On Lake Neusiedl, a detached house with a thatched roof shows how circular construction can be achieved with local, regenerative materials. The building combines architectural quality, ecological responsibility and pioneering work for natural building materials in new construction. With appeal far

Bassersdorf is getting serious about the development "along the tracks". At the consultation event on December 3, 2025, the municipality showed how a little-used commercial area south of the train station is to be transformed into a mixed-use district with housing, workplaces and plenty of green

Inductive charging makes electric cars automatic partners in the energy transition. Empa researchers, together with industry partners, have tested the wireless technology under real conditions for the first time with convincing results. The first converted vehicles are already registered on Swiss

The Swiss office market appears stable, but the figures tell a different story. Falling occupancy rates and a lack of employment momentum point to structural shifts. While centers continue to benefit, the risk of a rising vacancy rate in the coming year is

Ticino's real estate market can play a strategic role in creating affordable and sustainable housing. Coordinated planning and solutions using surface rights could support both families and the canton, generating lasting social and economic

Ebs Wasserstoff AG is pausing its project to produce hydrogen in Seewen. The joint venture between ebs, A. Käppeli's Söhne and IWB justifies this with a lack of demand on the market. It intends to resume the project when demand

The listed real estate fund Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties reports total income of CHF 121.5 million for the 2024/2025 financial year. The net asset value per unit thus rose by 2.6 per cent to CHF 116.65, with a return on investment of 5.1 per

Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) and St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) are cancelling the Felsenstrom solar project above Lake Walen. Delays in the authorisation process and technical risks make completion by 2030

After two years of construction, the AEW Wärmeverbund Villmergen Industrie is supplying heat for the first time. With two waste wood boilers, heat pumps and a peak load boiler, the project has a total output of up to 10,000

A total of five winners were awarded prizes at the Energy Startup Day in Aarau. Borobotics, SmartHelio, Synergi Solutions, Voltiris and SensorX Solutions are the

Sika has acquired Awazil Al Khaleej Industrial Co (Gulf Seal). The manufacturer of bitumen membranes for waterproofing operates its plant in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It has established export channels to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation

According to a study, the Migros shopping center on the "Im Funken" site in Zofingen is to be replaced by a new building. The study is a step towards a new

MAULINI SA has completed the restoration of the Eaumorte Bridge. The mid-19th century bridge is one of the oldest in the canton of Geneva and was in need of renovation. It connects the municipalities of Avully and

On November 26, 2025, Albert Schweizer received a special honor. The award as Site Promoter of the Year 2025 recognizes his many years of commitment to the development of Schlieren into a leading biotech and medtech location. A transformation that was significantly shaped by his work as Head of

On November 27, 2025, the real estate industry met for the well-attended ImmoTable in Basel. The atmosphere was characterized by grand visions and concrete large-scale projects. While location promotion is boosting innovative strength with a massive investment package, SBB and the canton of

The Basel real estate industry is facing a paradox. The economic fundamentals are stable, demand is high and there is theoretically enough land available. However, strict regulations and sluggish processes are slowing down the production of new living space. A picture of the mood from the current

With the election of Dennis Reichardt as the new Central President, suissetec is implementing a carefully prepared change in leadership that combines personnel continuity and strategic renewal. At the same time, the association is relying on a strengthened, broad-based Central Executive Board team

Since September 1, Norman Gobbi has been head of the Construction Division of Canton Ticino. In the interview he shows a clear vision. Sustainability, climate adaptation and close cooperation with municipalities will be the pillars of a new building culture in southern Switzerland. State Councillor

Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa are working with the Bauwerk Group to develop a parquet floor that uses ecological raw materials, achieves the properties of oak and can also act as a sensor or microgenerator. The combination of modified poplar wood and piezoelectric Rochelle salt creates a

The Zurich electorate clearly rejects a municipal right of first refusal, but is narrowly in favor of doubling cantonal housing subsidies and clearly in favour of stricter rules against 30 km/h on main roads. At the same time, a new basic right to digital integrity was rejected, as was a higher

Two worlds collide in the construction industry. Construction workers, who are demanding family-friendly working hours and full compensation after years of falling real wages, and master builders, who are demanding greater flexibility and cost stability. If a new national collective agreement is

If you want to gain a foothold as a company in the Basel region, there is no getting around Basel Area Business & Innovation. The agency for location promotion and innovation support helps companies, institutions and start-ups to be successful in the Basel Area, i.e. in the cantons of

Samuel Hess, Co-Head of Economy Basel-Stadt, on Basel's new location package, the balancing act between growth and a shortage of space and the role of innovation and trust for a dynamic business

The Eawag Institute, which is active in water research, has developed a toolbox for decentralized wastewater systems. It is intended to inform industry experts about possible technologies and

BRUGG Pipes has supplied pre-insulated district heating pipes for the highway bridge over the A4. This will close a gap in the Ennetsee district heating network and supply communities in the Zug

The Swiss real estate market remains attractive. This is shown by an analysis by Zürcher Kantonalbank. The experts expect prices to rise as a result of immigration and limited living space. Many young adults prefer to stay in the so-called Hotel Mama because they cannot find an

Zurich North America and Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) are teaming up with Arrowsight, an expert in video-based safety for construction projects. The background to this is a multi-year pilot program in New York City, in which occupational accidents on Arrowsight construction sites have fallen

Green Power Aarau AG is now processing part of the sewage gas from the AWAU wastewater treatment plant in Telli Aarau. The gas will be fed into Eniwa's natural gas network. Its volume is to be significantly increased with the planned construction of the new wastewater treatment