
Modernisation of the drinking water supply in Kopfholz
STRABAG has started a modernisation project at the Kopfholz drinking water reservoir to supply water to the Zurich municipalities of Horgen, Thalwil, Rüschlikon and Kilchberg. Special constructional features have to be taken into account. Construction is planned during ongoing operations and

Electrical installations in the historic railway station combined with modern technology
Selmoni has taken on the entire electrical installation for Migros at Badischer Bahnhof in Basel. The contract for the new Migros branch in the listed building included the power supply, modern lighting and all technical

Circular construction as the new standard in the canton of Zurich
The canton of Zurich wants to systematically embed circular construction in its processes and implement this step by step with the help of the Circular Hub platform. The internal network KreislaufLAB was established to develop expertise and exchange knowledge for this purpose.

New competence centre strengthens logistics and flooring solutions in Oberhasli
SHARKGROUP and Planzer from Dietikon are moving into a new 10,000 square metre centre of excellence. While Planzer is taking over all logistics at this branch in Oberhasli, SHARKGROUP can strengthen its presence and expand its capacities with the new

Opening ceremony: Innovations in the finishing trade – Globus Basel flagship project
From the historic Globus Basel to a showcase example of sustainable renovation: the opening ceremony of Swissbau 2026 shows how the finishing trade is shaping the Swiss construction turnaround with a spirit of innovation and expertise - and discusses what it takes in terms of talent and



St. Gallen modern urban development with double railway station
With the planned merger of the Bruggen and Haggen railway stations, the city and canton of St. Gallen, together with SBB and SOB, are providing significant impetus for the urban transformation on the western edge of the city. Around the future double station, a model is being created that is aimed

Further training for modern fire protection expertise
The AFC Academy has launched a modular retraining concept to coincide with the entry into force of the new fire protection regulations BSV 2026. The practice-orientated training provides an overview of the key changes as well as training in the new documentation methods required.

Compact energy storage for sustainable building technology
Cowa Thermal Solutions AG has agreed a partnership with Meier Tobler AG. The wholesaler will include the compact thermal storage solutions in its product range. Cowa plans to launch a "technological world first" onto the market at the end of the year with a new latent heat storage


Between regulation and innovation
The Swiss construction industry is facing crucial challenges: from the shortage of skilled workers to the digital transformation, from climate neutrality to increasing regulation. However, the greatest challenge remains the densification of building development, which is necessary to protect the

Investments boost marketing success
Visibility, security and efficiency are the keywords that drive digital marketing in the real estate industry. Agents and property managers rely on partners who anticipate technological developments and digital customer requirements and translate them into efficient solutions for day-to-day

Precision work at the Luterbach hydropower plant honoured
Senn AG took second place for crane work under 120 tonnes at the awards ceremony of the German Federal Association for Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK). The award is based on various crane projects, such as the overhaul of the Luterbach hydroelectric power plant, which Senn carried out in


Clay celebrates its comeback
Earth is moving to the centre of research and building practice as a climate-friendly alternative to energy- and emission-intensive concrete. The Innosuisse project "Think Earth" brings together researchers, architectural firms and the construction industry with the aim of establishing locally

Impetus for sustainable site development
The "Sustainable site development" 2024 colloquium showed how interdisciplinary approaches and innovative labels such as Minergie site and SNBS site are driving sustainable urban development in Switzerland. From clear certification models and co-operative practice to sufficiency as a strategy.

Energy self-sufficiency for buildings and 6G
Coin-sized, lead-free and battery-free sensors could form the backbone of digital infrastructure in buildings, transport and telecommunications in the future. Led by the ZHAW, together with Imperial College London, the Politecnico di Milano, Multiwave Technologies and STMicroelectronics, the

Swissbau 2026 creates new synergies
From January 20 to 23/24, 2026, Swissbau will bring together all the key players in the construction and real estate industry at Messe Basel. Under the motto "Setting new impulses together", the concentrated industry expertise will provide information on innovations and current challenges from

G15 Symposium: Progress instead of regulations – breaking free from constraints, shaping the future
The real estate industry will once again be at the center of social debate in 2026. Increasing regulation, social change and the call for innovation are forcing the industry to reposition itself. On February 2, the Group of Fifteen is hosting its 25th symposium at the Kunsthaus Zürich to shed

Working hours as the key to building in the mountains
Construction sites in the Swiss mountains present companies and workers with special challenges. Short construction seasons, rapidly changing weather, logistical bottlenecks and difficult access characterize daily business. At higher altitudes, smooth processes and efficiency are virtually

World’s first non-combustible vapour barrier presented
Ampack presents its non-combustible range of roof and façade membranes, adhesive tapes and vapour retarders, which replace conventional construction films. The range with a non-combustible vapour barrier is intended to set new standards for high-rise buildings, special buildings and ventilated

New building project with sustainable energy concept in Olten
Alpiq has taken over the Pallas Kliniken new-build project in Olten. The energy supplier intends to relocate its Olten site to this location. The construction project will create a new building with an attractive working environment and sustainable energy concept. The old site in Olten is being






