The Gösgen nuclear power plant is expected to remain shut down until the end of February 2026. The ongoing modernization of the water supply system requires additional measures and evidence.…
The Swiss Marketplace Group (SMG), operator of platforms such as Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Ricardo, is preparing the largest IPO in Switzerland in recent years. The joint venture between TX Group,…
CREABETON and the Dietiker start-up Oxara are launching a new series of low-CO2 paving stones. The stones are made with the cement-free binder Oulesse developed by Oxara. They are available…
The Grisons University of Applied Sciences is opening the Grischa Energy Park at the Kuhrerhof in Chur on August 30. The park is intended to attract a wide audience as…
Fatzer from Romanshorn has supplied two new hauling ropes for the Rigiblick funicular in Zurich. Following its modernization, the funicular will resume operations in the autumn.
Switzerland's energy supply should be climate-neutral and nuclear-free by 2050. A new research report shows that photovoltaics and wind power must be massively expanded. At the same time, access to…
The Federal Council wants to secure Switzerland's competitiveness in the long term. In view of global uncertainties, it is focusing on regulatory relief, lower production costs and new international sales…
The shortage of skilled workers remains the biggest challenge for Swiss SMEs. In addition to competition from large companies and the state, the increased bargaining power of employees is increasing…
In Switzerland, "simple building" is not failing because of the law, but because of uncertainty, overregulation and a lack of trust. SIA legal advisor and National Councillor Beat Flach calls…
Researchers at Empa have achieved a breakthrough. They have coupled porphyrin molecules to graphene nanoribbons with atomic precision. The result is a hybrid system that combines electronic, magnetic and optical…
The gap between asking rents and existing rents is growing. Many tenants are staying in apartments that no longer suit their living situation for fear of higher costs. The phenomenon…
From January 20 to 23/24, 2026, the Swiss construction and real estate industry will meet at Swissbau at Messe Basel. Under the motto "Setting new impulses together", the concentrated expertise…
Energy-efficient renovations are crucial to achieving Switzerland's climate and energy targets. However, the current proposal on the imputed rental value threatens to slow down investment and weaken the construction industry.…
Untapped potential lies dormant between buildings. Urban green spaces can make a decisive contribution to climate adaptation and biodiversity. Landscape architecture must be more than just a specialist discipline. It…
The Swiss economy noticeably lost momentum in the second quarter of 2025. According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs' flash estimate, gross domestic product only grew by 0.1%. While…
The Swiss Federation of Master Builders supports the adopted negotiating mandate with the European Union. According to the association, orderly relations with the EU are key for Switzerland. Thanks to…
Switzerland is building too few apartments. Instead of the required 50,000, only around 42,000 are expected to be built in 2025. A new study by the Federal Office for Housing…
Periods of heat are increasingly posing major challenges for construction in Switzerland. Where individual hot days used to be the exception, they are now a permanent feature of summer. This…
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