In the dynamic city of Zurich, the aim is to achieve balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial space and public facilities. The Office for Urban Development plays a central role in this by coordinating the interests of various stakeholders

The SV Group is setting up a restaurant with 300 seats and a terrace in the Konnex building complex in the center of Baden, covering an area of 1,000 square meters. Additionally, SV offers event catering

Vienna is the first major city to use the construction software from smino. The digital tool has also gained a foothold in several German cities. It aims to save resources, time, and money in urban

In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The project sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness and quality of

The federal mandate to capture planning gains has long been neglected by cantons and municipalities. With the introduction of the land value capture tax, municipalities now benefit from the appreciation of

A renowned timber construction company in Switzerland has introduced a new organizational structure. The previously linear structures are being replaced by a more flexible and agile system that leverages the expertise of all

The new "IK-Report-App" represents a significant innovation in building contaminant assessment, particularly in dealing with asbestos. Developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the app enables efficient and accurate recording and analysis of asbestos contamination, making it an

In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims to sustainably revolutionize cement production and capture around

Medusoil has been commissioned by the Canton of Vaud for a cooperative project to utilize demolition and excavation waste. Partners are Texum SA and Agramat SA in Payerne

The real estate company RTAG is constructing its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is intended to be not only an attractive feature of the city but also a model for environmentally friendly and sustainable

Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in

The unique structure of Zurich, with its 12 districts and 34 neighborhoods nestled between the Limmat River and Uetliberg, provides a picturesque setting for over 428,700 residents and 1.4 million people in the metropolitan area. Zurich's economic diversity and strength, combined with its high

Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of

The State Council has approved the communal structure plan and the structure plan for Corsier's pedestrian routes. Both are aimed at preserving the municipality's identity as a rural community while at the same time meeting the challenges of the canton's urban development and the new legal

The software companies Axept and PropBase have agreed on a strategic collaboration. The aim is to digitalise the property sector in its entirety. Axept will take over PropBase software solutions and supply its own commercial

Single-family homes cost 3.9 per cent more and owner-occupied flats 3.1 per cent more in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, prices for single-family homes rose by 1.4 per cent, while those for condominiums stagnated.

Adding up to two storeys to residential buildings should increase the number of flats in cities. This is what the FDP is proposing together with FDP Urban. The maximum height should be raised by at least three metres in all residential areas, except in the case of townscape and monument

Ina Invest Holding Ltd. has completed the merger with its subsidiary Ina Invest Ltd. The property company now operates under the name Ina Invest Ltd. The merger is associated with an increase in market capitalisation to around CHF 280

Baden is reviewing the current development master plan for the Galgenbuck area in Baden-Dättwil. With an area of 15 hectares, it is the city's last large and contiguous settlement

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

In November 2023, planners from the cantons of Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug, and Zurich presented the updated Spatial Planning Concept for the Zurich Metropolitan Area 2050 (Metro-ROK 2050). The goal is to address the challenges of urban sprawl, population growth,

At its General Assembly in Zurich, the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents once again recorded an increase in membership, thus confirming its quality standards in the real estate agent

4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window and facade manufacturer is investing around 35 million francs for this

The Zurich Innovation Park will begin construction on its first seven new buildings later this year. They will be built on the apron in the northern part of the site. The seven projects were selected in a globally advertised

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland with food and goods for gastronomy, bakeries, and hospitals. Pistor is investing 18.5 million

Greater Zurich Area AG and its partners were able to attract a total of 89 companies to settle in the Zurich economic region in 2023. Nearly two-thirds of these are active in the organization's focus industries for location

Innovation Park Zurich is setting a milestone in its development: construction work on seven innovative new buildings on the apron of the site in Dübendorf will begin this year. The projects were selected following a global architectural competition and are intended to pave the way for

The Federal Council's statement on the proposals of the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) marks a step towards restricting the right of environmental organisations to lodge complaints about smaller residential buildings within the building zone.

The annual survey of housing inventories by the Federal Office for Spatial Development shows that despite a slight increase, approximately one in six municipalities in Switzerland still does not allow any new second homes. Eight more municipalities now have a proportion of over twenty percent