In Sugiez, the Canton of Fribourg has begun construction of the new central prison. The 70.8 million Swiss franc project brings together pretrial detention, open-prison facilities, and ancillary infrastructure at a single location, marking a new chapter in the prison system both in terms of

With effect from 1 July 2026, the Canton of Fribourg is establishing the legal framework for a demolition incentive outside the building zone. This move implements the revised Spatial Planning Act and increases the pressure on property owners, local authorities and planning authorities to manage

The Canton of Fribourg owns 661 buildings. Many of them are dilapidated, many are energy-inefficient, and without intervention, the situation will deteriorate drastically in just a few years. The Grand Council approved a framework credit of 150 million Swiss francs by a vote of 81 to 4 to address

The construction industry is facing a system change and the canton of Fribourg wants to actively shape it. With CHF 290,000 from the new regional policy, the economic development agency WIF is calling on companies to develop circular solutions for the construction of tomorrow. Those who act by

In Fribourg, the Tour Invictus is a 60-metre residential tower rising into the sky. It stands for high-density living, new forms of housing for the elderly and the question of how far a city wants to grow and

With the introduction of the fribourg.swiss brand, the Economic Development Agency of the Canton of Fribourg (WIF) is launching a modern, targeted communication platform to strengthen economic visibility on a national and international level. The new identity replaces "Fribourg Network Fribourg"

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

With precise data and a regional focus, the Fribourg Real Estate Monitor provides sound insights into the rental housing market. The pilot project, supported by a public-private partnership, sets new standards for transparency and serves as a model for other regions in

Groupe E wants to utilise the water of the Saane to generate renewable heat for the greater Fribourg area. The PLACAD project provides for the expansion of an existing heating centre, a pumping station and two 1.2-kilometre-long parallel

Burkhalter Holding AG is taking over the employees and business of Etablissements Techniques Fragnière (ETF). Two new companies founded by the Zurich-based building technology specialist will continue ETF's activities in Bulle and Givisiez

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000 megawatt hours of heat per year. It will be fed 90 per cent with wood

Groupe E and the Fribourg Cantonal Institute for Active Land Policy (KAAB) have signed a 40-year energy contract for the La Maillarde neighbourhood in Romont. It includes the supply of heat, a microgrid infrastructure and the installation of solar