With the major Basel SBB West project, the federal government, the canton of Basel-Stadt and SBB are creating the infrastructural conditions for the station of the future. The extension, which is due to be completed from 2034, will link rail, streetcar, bus and bicycle in a new way and give the

The Basel region is sending out a strong signal for sustainable, cross-border development. With the submitted fifth-generation agglomeration program, investments totalling CHF 2.86 billion are being prepared, including CHF 293 million for projects to be implemented urgently from

After months of wrangling, the Swiss Federation of Master Builders and the trade unions Unia and Syna have agreed on a new national collective agreement for the construction industry. The six-year agreement includes new rules on working and travel times, a wage package including inflation

At an ancient building site in Pompeii, researchers have discovered evidence of a hot-mixing process for Roman concrete. The discovery strengthens the theory of self-healing concrete and contradicts the traditional description by the architect Vitruvius. With consequences for the understanding of

The sfb is the first university of applied sciences in Switzerland whose Building Automation HF course has been officially recognized by the federal government. This provides state protection for qualifications, strengthens the profession of building automation technician HF and sends an important

China is at a turning point. While electric cars, AI and green tech dominate the headlines, a deep-seated real estate crisis is eating away at the foundation of the economy. Major developers are faltering, provinces are groaning under debt, deflation is eating away at confidence and yet Beijing is

The National Bank's interest rate freeze, high valuations on the real estate markets and a global surge in investment in artificial intelligence will shape the investment year 2026. While Wüest Partner expects financing costs to remain low and price momentum to slow on the Swiss construction and

The Brunnergut residential development is a child of the post-war era. Functional, dense, with underground parking and a lot of neighborhood history. Now the building appeals court is stopping its removal from the municipal inventory and demanding an independent additional report. Winterthur must

The sfb is the first university of applied sciences in Switzerland to achieve state recognition for its Building Automation HF course. This enables recognized qualifications and also takes into account the need for highly qualified specialists in this field in the context of the Energy Strategy

STRABAG is continuing the renewal of the Central Railway line in the Haslital. The modernization project is intended to ensure flood protection there. The location of the construction site, which runs through several nature reserves, is a particular challenge for logistics and

Gravis Robotics can intensify its global market launch with 23 million dollars in funding from several venture capital companies. The Zurich-based start-up has already found numerous new industrial partners for its autonomous

The St.Gallen municipal utilities will supply the Sitter Valley industrial and commercial site with CO2-neutral energy. They are relying on wood pellets and heat pumps. Sitter Projekt AG and Mettler Entwickler are realising an area with up to 600 workplaces

Maulini SA wins the third edition of the Prix SVC Genève. The construction company was recognised by the jury for its development as a family business, its commitment to sustainability and its impact in the region. The other finalists were Fielder SA, Physiothérapie La Colline Groupe, Jacquet SA

Many processes in real estate operations are now automated and digital. This development is likely to continue, especially as artificial intelligence is also playing an increasingly important

Building objections delay housing projects in Switzerland and exacerbate the housing shortage. The federal government should now create a legal basis to sanction obviously abusive objections. However, without undermining the legitimate participation rights of the

Bassersdorf is getting serious about the development "along the tracks". At the consultation event on December 3, 2025, the municipality showed how a little-used commercial area south of the train station is to be transformed into a mixed-use district with housing, workplaces and plenty of green

Sika has acquired Awazil Al Khaleej Industrial Co (Gulf Seal). The manufacturer of bitumen membranes for waterproofing operates its plant in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It has established export channels to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation

MAULINI SA has completed the restoration of the Eaumorte Bridge. The mid-19th century bridge is one of the oldest in the canton of Geneva and was in need of renovation. It connects the municipalities of Avully and

The Basel real estate industry is facing a paradox. The economic fundamentals are stable, demand is high and there is theoretically enough land available. However, strict regulations and sluggish processes are slowing down the production of new living space. A picture of the mood from the current

With the election of Dennis Reichardt as the new Central President, suissetec is implementing a carefully prepared change in leadership that combines personnel continuity and strategic renewal. At the same time, the association is relying on a strengthened, broad-based Central Executive Board team

Since September 1, Norman Gobbi has been head of the Construction Division of Canton Ticino. In the interview he shows a clear vision. Sustainability, climate adaptation and close cooperation with municipalities will be the pillars of a new building culture in southern Switzerland. State Councillor

Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa are working with the Bauwerk Group to develop a parquet floor that uses ecological raw materials, achieves the properties of oak and can also act as a sensor or microgenerator. The combination of modified poplar wood and piezoelectric Rochelle salt creates a

Two worlds collide in the construction industry. Construction workers, who are demanding family-friendly working hours and full compensation after years of falling real wages, and master builders, who are demanding greater flexibility and cost stability. If a new national collective agreement is

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

Zurich North America and Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) are teaming up with Arrowsight, an expert in video-based safety for construction projects. The background to this is a multi-year pilot program in New York City, in which occupational accidents on Arrowsight construction sites have fallen

The Dietiker Pestalozzi Group has started the construction of its new logistics center in Pieterlen with a ground-breaking ceremony. Among other things, this is intended to secure the long-term growth of Transstahl AG, which belongs to

Adrian Wildenauer is to head the newly created Centre for Smart Building & Real Estate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ). The centre will be part of the university's new Department of Banking & Finance, Controlling and Real Estate, which will open in January

Herzog Kull Group Holding (HKG) is moving its branch in Baden to a new location. The new offices in Baden-Dätwil will be occupied in March

In the centre of Bellinzona, between the railway station area and the old town, an area that has been characterised by industry for decades is being transformed into a multi-layered urban development zone.

The Centro Sportivo Tenero is about to undergo a far-reaching transformation. With the replacement of the national swimming centre, the course is being set for a modern, sustainable and high-performance infrastructure in Swiss water