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 Sidenplangg solar plant has fed electricity into the grid for the first time. The plant at an altitude of 1800 to 2000 meters is the first in Central Switzerland. It is already generating 13% of the planned electricity and is due to be completed by the end of 2028. It was initiated by

In the north of Lucerne, Reussbühl West is a new, dense and green urban district. Over the next few years, up to 800 apartments, a variety of commercial spaces and an urban grove with a sponge city function are to be built on the 56,000 square meter site, which is currently partly used for

The search for a location for the ETH Swiss GeoLab has begun. The Lucerne Economic Development Agency is coordinating the selection process for ETH Zurich's new competence center for earth observation. Site proposals can be submitted until the end of November 2025 and the decision will be made in

The canton of Lucerne has taken a decisive step in the overall revision of its cantonal structure plan. The draft structure plan is open to the public from October 20 to December 18, 2025. During this phase, municipalities, organizations, companies and private individuals can submit their comments.

The city of Zug is intervening as a serious bidder in the sale of one of the most exclusive villas on Lake Zug. With a bold offer and a personal letter from City Councillor Urs Raschle to the owner family, it wants to secure an advantage in the

Mobimo has acquired a plot of land measuring around 12,000 square metres in Meggen on Lake Lucerne. The plan is to build a development with around 70 condominiums to expand the existing property offering in the

Swiss Prime Site Solutions (SPSS) is planning to list the SPSS Investment Fund Commercial on the SIX Swiss Exchange. With implementation planned by the end of 2025, this should strengthen the company's market presence and open up access for new

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 in the standard form, water-permeable and as grass

JuCoin, the service-oriented cryptocurrency exchange founded in Singapore, is setting a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy: its new European headquarters is being built in Baar, in the heart of Crypto Valley. With an area of 8,000 square meters, the location is set to become the

How can construction be designed in such a way that materials are not consumed but reused? This question is at the centre of the Circular Time Lab at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Architecture students and apprentices from regional timber construction companies are using reusable

Aventron AG and energieUri AG have started construction of the first alpine solar plant in Central Switzerland. The photovoltaic plant in Spiringen will produce around 12.5 gigawatt hours of solar power per year from 2029. This year, 10 per cent of the plant is to be put into

Following the Zug City Council, the city's Grand Municipal Council has now also approved the Metalli development plan at first reading. It will now go out for public consultation. Zug Estates wants to develop the existing shopping avenue into a lively

Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that preserves the 530-year history and the face of the building that characterizes the

Uri is tackling a generational project with the Urner Talboden development centre around the cantonal railway station in Altdorf. The Werkmatt area forms the central piece of the puzzle. With an area of 120,000 square metres, the site offers numerous opportunities for industry, commerce and service

A modern, vibrant neighbourhood with new living spaces and workplaces is being created on the former Landis & Gyr site, which will shape the city's identity and focus on social and ecological added value. The city of Zug is investing strategically in the site and is planning to acquire a central

The urban planner OSRI is supporting the municipality of Hünenberg in the implementation of two development plans. In addition to the implementation of the municipality's development plans, a local protection zone is to be

The cantonal school in Ausserschwyz, located in the centre of Nuolen, will undergo an impressive transformation as a result of the preliminary project. The historic buildings will be renovated and complemented by a modern new building. This new building will include a gymnasium, ancillary rooms and

How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants discussed ways to actively develop land for existing

CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine of the award-winning companies are based in the canton of

The Wellness Hotel Stoos has modernized the water technology in its Wellness & Spa. The control system and chlorine dosing system were installed by partner Aqua

Holcim kept its sales stable year-on-year at around CHF 5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Recurring operating profit increased by 1.7 percent in local currencies. The Zug-based building materials group is sticking to its targets for

Venturelab and Swiss Prime Site have selected start-ups with solutions for the real estate industry in the 25th Start-up Accelerator program. Four out of 70 applicants were invited to participate in the

After the city, the canton of Zug has now also approved a loan for the expansion of the ice stadium for the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ). The Keep Building project to expand the arena is to be supported with CHF 35

Welcome Immobilien AG was the first real estate consulting company in the industry to be awarded the "Friendly Work Space" seal. The seal of quality has been awarded by the Swiss Health Promotion Foundation since 2009 for successful workplace health

Pistor's geothermal storage system saves the wholesaler 100,000 liters of heating oil per year. This prevents the release of 330 tons of CO2, as much as 200 direct flights from Zurich to Tokyo. The construction costs of 1 million Swiss francs are amortized through the elimination of heating oil

Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage systems with thermodynamic materials are five times smaller than water-based

The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments, the Lucerne government is planning a targeted strengthening of the economic and living environment

The cantonal school in Zug is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, during which the structural and spatial design will be adapted to meet future needs. With a clear focus on sustainability and functionality, this renovation will meet the requirements of education and pave the way for innovative

The Cham-Hünenberg bypass is a key measure in the cantonal transport strategy for Zug. Reducing through traffic in Cham and Hünenberg will not only improve the quality of life of local residents, but also strengthen the business location.