The housing shortage is worsening, especially in urban centres such as the canton of Zurich. Complex authorisation procedures, delays due to objections and new legal hurdles such as the ISOS inventory are blocking urgently needed residential construction projects. The Zurich cantonal government is

The construction sector is facing a historic turning point. While traditional materials such as cement and steel cause enormous emissions, low-carbon and carbon-free alternatives are opening up new avenues for climate-friendly construction. Start-ups, technologies and forward-looking construction

The Swiss construction industry is at a turning point. Rural land, urban densification, a shortage of skilled labour and complex construction processes. Doris Kälin and Gian Nauli, two prominent voices from the cantons of Schwyz and Thurgau, provide insights into the current situation, future

Hans Kohler AG and Suter Inox are joining forces. The two companies claim to have developed the most sustainable worktops, sinks and basins for kitchens by using green stainless steel. It is said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 92

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has announced the winning project and the construction management for the extension of its terminal. A consortium consisting of two Swiss and three French companies is to realise the

Straintest has won two major customers for pilot projects: SBB and, most recently, the Swiss Federal Armaments Office armasuisse. The start-up, which is only seven months old, already records and measures the finest hairline cracks on façades or infrastructure buildings using photos and creates

With the appointment of Roman Mayer as the new Director of the Federal Office for Spatial Development, the Federal Council has chosen an experienced leader with legal expertise, strategic planning skills and extensive administrative experience. The move signals a clear strengthening of integrated

With the new Terra Solid trade fair, a central industry meeting point for foundation engineering, civil engineering and natural hazard management is being created in Lucerne. From 24 to 26 February 2026, planners, developers, authorities and entrepreneurs will meet at Messe Luzern to discover

By amending the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises, the Federal Council is creating more transparency for new tenancies. From October 2025, it will be mandatory to state the reference interest rate and inflation rate on the initial rent form. This step will have

With the planned amendment to the Geoinformation Act, the Federal Council is taking an important step towards digitalisation and transparency in the land and planning sector. Access to public-law property restrictions will become more efficient, legally secure and user-friendly, with direct added

The Basel region is facing a challenging development on the housing market. Demand remains high, while supply is stagnating, with consequences for purchase prices and rents. Experts at the Immo Talk organised by the real estate portal Newhome analyse the situation and provide impetus for

Conspark GmbH has published a fact sheet on the life cycle assessment of construction products. It compares the different rules in the EU and Switzerland. As they also produce different results, the company, which specialises in the circular economy, advocates

Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are neither a curse nor a blessing in the construction industry, but a necessity. The 110 industry experts who took part in this year's seminar organised by the Institute of Building Technology and Energy at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed an automated system that controls the production, feed-in and consumption of renewable energy in a building and saves CO2. It was tested at NEST in

Aare Limmat Elektro AG has electrically equipped three new school pavilions at the Wolfsmatt school complex in Dietikon. They serve as a temporary solution while the school is being

Implenia is to realise a rail infrastructure project for the Swedish Transport Administration. The contract, worth CHF 130 million, comprises the first construction phase for the new East Link railway

Construction of the workplace of the future is set to begin in Winterthur this year. The Green Spin project has now found its second anchor tenant in the form of Stiftung Sprachheilschulen. The expected move-in date is summer

Glarus North is sending out a strong signal in favour of regional development. Attractive potential for investors and developers is being unleashed with the tendering of municipal land. The municipality is taking decisive action to facilitate future-oriented projects in line with the new land use

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.

Despite global uncertainties, the economy in Central Switzerland remains confident. According to the "Financial Monitor Central Switzerland 2025", almost two thirds of companies rate their situation as good. However, a shortage of skilled labour and protectionist tendencies in international trade

The processing time for planning applications in the canton of Zurich is to be reduced from four to three months. To this end, the cantonal government is planning to amend the law and rely on digital processes to make the authorisation procedure more

Holzbau Graber will open the doors to its new company premises in Uetendorf on 15 March 2025. The timber construction company is relocating production and operating processes to the central site for further growth and intends to create additional

The Centre for Innovation and Digitalisation (ZID) is transforming from a source of inspiration for early-stage start-ups to a facilitator for SMEs and start-ups. The focus is on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and succession

The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments are to be channelled specifically into the location as a place to live and do

The Aargau cantonal council has approved a loan of CHF 13.6 million for the renovation of the Rosengarten tunnel and the Casino bridge in Brugg. After the renovation, both structures should last for 50

Building lease holders and property owners have founded IG Schlieren Nord Ost. The association aims to actively help shape the development of the area and pool the interests of property

The newly negotiated Bilateral Agreements III were at the centre of a controversial discussion at the University of Zurich. Politicians, economists and academics discussed the impact of the agreement and Switzerland's future position in

Under the leadership of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, representatives of the cantons, cities and municipalities as well as the construction and property industry and civil society have agreed on over 30 measures in the housing shortage action plan. The aim is to increase the supply of housing

The Alpine region faces enormous challenges from natural hazards. Civil engineers at the Institute of Construction in the Alps are developing innovative solutions to protect settlements and infrastructure in the long term and to make living spaces safe and