Some media are proclaiming the end of the home office. The figures tell a different story. In Switzerland and Germany, hybrid working has not only persisted, but established itself as a structural constant of the modern working world. A new CBRE analysis shows that what is currently happening is

What began five years ago as a platform for networking is now a vibrant ecosystem that brings together inventiveness with capital and minds with opportunities. At the anniversary celebration of "Innovation Zurich" on April 14, it became clear what is possible when 250 people spend an evening

Real estate companies invest in AI tools - and reap complexity instead of clarity. The reason rarely lies in the technology. It lies in the database, which is not approached

Obrist interior AG is expanding its production capacity through the acquisition of the American company Display Craft Manufacturing Co. The acquisition enhances customer proximity, shortens delivery times and enables the company to operate more directly in the US market for high-quality shopfitting

The CEO of the ERNE Group, Giuseppe Santagada, intends to become a partner in the construction and property group in the future. The founding family welcomes Santagada's decision to acquire a minority stake in the ERNE

Building materials producer Holcim improved its recurring operating profit margin by 90 basis points to 18.3 per cent in the first half of 2025. The construction company's recurring operating profit rose by 10.8 per cent in local currency to CHF 1.440

The construction chemicals group Sika has reported revenue of CHF 2.49 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing growth of 0.9 per cent in local currencies. The main drivers of growth were gains in market share across all regions. In Swiss francs, revenue fell by 7 per

The Burkhalter Group has once again improved its financial performance in the 2025 financial year. Thanks to sustained high demand, the building services provider recorded revenue growth of 1.8 per cent to CHF 1.2 billion, as well as a 6 per cent increase in EBIT to CHF 73.8 million.

Venture Kick, a start-up accelerator based in Schlieren, is providing CHF 150,000 in funding to the Zurich-based proptech firm Bewy. The funds will be used to further develop an AI-based property management service and to scale the start-up’s operations across

Migros Eastern Switzerland has begun modernising its operations centre in Eastern Switzerland. The sustainable remodelling of the building, which was constructed in 1979, is intended to meet business developments for the next 40 years. The modernisation is scheduled for completion in

Repower achieved an operating result of CHF 133 million and a profit of CHF 101 million in 2025. This is 24 and 27 per cent less than in the previous year. The lower water volumes in the Graubünden hydropower plants had a negative impact on electricity

Daniel Müller is set to take up the post of Head of the Office for Economic Affairs and Labour of the Canton of St. Gallen on 1 May. The current head of the cantonal business development agency will succeed Karin Jung, whose duties he has been performing on an interim basis. Jung announced her

Martin Bucher is the new director of Regio Energie Solothurn. Bucher had already taken over the operational management of the company on an interim basis in July 2025 and has now been confirmed in his position by the board of

Developing new products safely and sustainably before damage occurs. This is the aim of the EU's "Safe and Sustainable by Design" concept. Many companies fear that this will mean additional work. However, a new analysis by Empa shows that the concept is already in line with around two thirds of the

The digital transformation of the property industry is not possible without qualified specialists. PropTech innovation arises where property knowledge, an understanding of technology and entrepreneurial thinking come together. Switzerland has a broad and practice-orientated educational offering

The SFS Group has acquired Harald Zahn GmbH. By acquiring the German specialist in fastenings for flat roofs, SFS aims to expand its market share in Germany and

In 2025, the AEW Group generated total revenue of CHF 833 million, 4.2 per cent less than in the previous year. At CHF 131 million, the operating profit was CHF 24 million higher than in the previous year, thanks to one-off effects. The Group invested CHF 94

In 2025, cantonal, regional and national location marketing organisations attracted a total of 264 companies to Switzerland. That is 33 more than in the previous year. They have already created 919 new jobs, and the total is expected to reach over 2,687 jobs within three

The Bern-based Ecotech start-up Boum and the DIY and garden centre chain Hornbach have entered into a partnership. Under the agreement, the Boum Core plant care system will be available in selected Swiss Hornbach branches in future, making it accessible to a wide

The Greater Zurich Area (GZA) location marketing initiative and the associated cantons attracted a total of 98 foreign companies in 2025. Twenty-four of these intend to establish their headquarters in Switzerland, whilst 29 are conducting research and development here. This is highlighted in the

DeltaSpark has received 150,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick. The funding is intended to scale up the company’s CO2 capture process and technology and to pave the way for a new round of seed funding. The process converts CO2 into clean hydrogen and solid

The energy company Youdera Group SA has received an investment from the French asset manager Amundi. The aim is to drive forward the expansion of decentralised energy infrastructure for companies in

Dormakaba is further expanding its market position in the healthcare sector with new projects in Norway, Germany and the USA. The company, which specialises in locking technology, is focusing on access systems that can be integrated into building ecosystems. The number of orders increased in the

In March 2026, consumer sentiment in Switzerland stood at - 43 points. 8 points below the previous year's level and the lowest level since the beginning of 2024. Households are more pessimistic about the economy, finances and major purchases. Geopolitical tensions are weighing on sentiment. SECO

Part-time work alone won’t solve the problem. At the event “We’re Counting on You!” held on March 26, 2026, at CAMPUS SURSEE, it became clear that the construction and infrastructure sector is facing a cultural shift. Anyone who wants to succeed in the competition for skilled workers must

Is the heyday of sustainability already over? What was once a new departure and a will to shape the future is increasingly losing weight in day-to-day operations. Short-term solutions are being prioritized among cost, market and usage issues, while structural decisions are being postponed. Yet now

The real estate industry is not necessarily an industry that changes quickly. Buildings exist for decades, processes are complex and many decisions are based on

Cowa Thermal Solutions and the Italian company Innova are to jointly develop a new generation of heat pumps. Cowa, based at Technopark Lucerne, will contribute its latent heat storage technology to the

Helmut Perreten has announced his resignation as CEO of Industrielle Betriebe Interlaken (IBI), effective mid-2027. Perreten has led IBI since 2015. He intends to pursue a career outside the energy sector in

The OF GOODS retail outlet opens on 10 April at the Kaiserhaus in Bern. The focus is as much on the origin of the materials as it is on the material cycle. Open workshops offer insights, complemented by hands-on