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

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

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

The Würth motion wants to transfer townscape protection from the federal government to the cantons in order to speed up construction. However, it jeopardizes legal certainty and building culture and ignores the fact that practical solutions have long

Over 50 Swiss projects are already converting renewable energy into hydrogen, synthetic fuels or methane. A new tracker from SPIN and CGES creates transparency in this growing sector of the

At the twelfth 'Swiss Arc Award' in Baden, the focus was on wood as the material of the future. The 418 projects submitted included innovative and sustainable buildings that stand for a new architectural

Between technology, talent and increasing

With the 200th issue of the immoNewsletter, immoMedia GmbH marks a significant milestone in digital communication in the Swiss real estate industry. At the same time, the current performance figures for all platforms show strong growth. Reach is increasing to record

The "Transport 45" report presented by Federal Councillor Albert Rösti is the first comprehensive future scenario for road, rail and conurbation transport. However, while DETEC emphasizes the ETH study as a strategic basis for the coming decades, the cities are voicing clear criticism. The report

The reform of public procurement law is visibly changing the DNA of public procurement. The summer 2025 edition of the Procurement Monitor shows that sustainability is now the driving force behind this cultural change. While dialog procedures and variants are losing

The Swiss real estate market will remain under pressure in 2025. The new real estate survey by the Swiss Homeowners Association clearly shows that demand for home ownership is continuing to rise, while supply is stagnating or shrinking. For many households, especially young families and the middle

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,

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

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

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 contract standards of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects are a central pillar of the construction and planning industry. They are the result of close cooperation between construction practitioners and planning experts and regulate technical and organizational processes in a practical

The Swiss construction industry is facing profound upheaval and is responding with remarkable flexibility. Rebecca Kull, COO and owner of HRS Real Estate and board member of Entwicklung Schweiz, talks about efficiency leaps through digitalization, the new role of general and total contractors and

For a realistic and fair housing

Mobimo Holding AG is making targeted adjustments to its management structure in order to further strengthen its competitiveness in the dynamic real estate market. From 1 January 2026, the Executive Board will be streamlined and the new "Acquisitions" division will be introduced, thereby increasing

A new study entitled "Potential for sustainable internal development" is the first to comprehensively identify how much living space and workspace can be created through targeted redensification on existing settlement areas without building on more land.

The concept of the circular economy is becoming increasingly important in the Swiss construction industry. In view of the climatic challenges, increasing scarcity of resources and growing volumes of waste, innovative approaches are fundamentally changing traditional linear

Migros Bank supports property owners throughout the entire life cycle of their properties - with foresight, expertise and a strong partner network. The modular advisory approach combines financing, analysis and strategy into a holistic

Massimo Paoletti will take over the position of Head of Sales and Partnerships for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino on June 1, 2025. He has already been working in sales at SwissCaution for some time and has extensive experience in customer and partner

Switzerland can reduce its CO₂ emissions to net zero by 2050 if key steps are taken over the next ten years. The final report of the POLIZERO project led by the Paul Scherrer Institute and the University of Piraeus makes this clear. The analysis recommends a combination of subsidies, regulatory

Earth as a modern building material? What sounds like the past is in fact the future. Rammed earth is making a remarkable comeback in architecture and research. Now supported by robotics and new design concepts. The combination of ancient knowledge, sustainability and high-tech makes clay a symbol