A large proportion of Swiss bridges date from before 1980 and are slowly reaching the limits of their service life. An Empa team has now developed a reinforcement system that uses ultra-high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete and "shape memory steel" to stabilise even damaged bridge slabs and make

For a long time, the Catllaràs chalet was considered an architectural enigma with no signed plans. A recent study now clearly attributes the remote building in the Pyrenees to Antoni Gaudí and shows how radically he intertwined the supporting structure, geometry and regional building tradition in

Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have developed two tandem solar modules that break through the physical limits of conventional silicon technology. What is behind the record and where is the use of such high-performance modules really

For a project run by Innovation Zurich's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Sandbox, Swiss railway company Südostbahn and irmos technologies used sensors to collect information about an old bridge. This demonstrates the huge potential of data-based infrastructure

On 1st January 2026, a partial revision of warranty law in the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) will come into force, strengthening the rights of builders and property buyers. At the same time, the building contractor's lien will be clarified in the Swiss Civil Code

Elevator and escalator manufacturer Schindler achieved an adjusted operating profit of CHF 1.454 billion in the 2025 financial year, an increase of 8.2 per cent. Consolidated profit also rose. However, sales and order intake

Danish investor Medley Ventures is participating in a pre-Series A financing round for Oxara. Dietikon-based Oxara AG develops cement-free and low-carbon binding

Eberhard Bau will use solar diesel from Synhelion starting in 2027. The companies have signed a long-term purchase agreement for the renewable fuel. Eberhard Bau wants to reduce the carbon footprint of its construction

The trading company Pestalozzi makes its steel profiles available on LogiKal. The planning software facilitates the construction of

Empa develops the batteries, sensors, building materials and quantum technologies of tomorrow. The clear goal is to develop materials that advance everyday life, climate protection and industry at the same time. For Director Tanja Zimmermann, it is clear that sustainability is not possible without

In Offenbach, the world's first catalytic hydrogen air heating system from HYTING is running in real operation, flameless, emission-free and as a supplement to the heat pump. It could become a building block in the heating revolution for trade and industry, but remains a technological niche for the

In the Speakers Corner at Swissbau, ICSC Beton AG, KLARK, KohlenKraft and Timber Structures 3.0 showed how building materials are becoming active levers for the climate transition. From CO₂-storing concrete to large-scale wooden ceilings. The speakers presented concrete projects that demonstrate

Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network by five locations. With the new plants in Argentina, Colombia, the USA, Bangladesh and Tanzania, the specialty chemicals company aims to meet the growing demand for building materials in these

The Burkhalter Group has acquired Enplan AG, a building services engineering company based in Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Elektro Gasser AG, an electrical and telecommunications company based in Lalden, Valais. These two acquisitions will enable the Group to expand its market share in

Zirkular GmbH has launched its new platform for online trading in reusable components. With its offering called rematerial, the Basel-based company aims to make a further contribution to the circular

The business situation in the Swiss private sector improved noticeably at the start of 2026. Companies are more confident about the coming months than they were at the beginning of 2025. The upturn is being driven primarily by the manufacturing industry, but the construction, financial, retail and

"Progress instead of regulation - loosening shackles, shaping the future" was the title of the latest Group of 15 symposium at Zurich's Kunsthaus. Swiss politicians and responsible players from the real estate industry came together to discuss the highly controversial status quo of the Swiss real

Researchers are developing 3D-printed floor beams made from plastic waste that meet building regulations and could replace wood in housing construction in the future. The approach is aimed at lightweight, modular constructions and making plastic waste usable as a resource in global housing

Jansen and Schüco have agreed to extend their strategic partnership. With this agreement, both companies aim to secure and expand their sales. A new sales network is planned in

The start-up Under Industries is receiving 150,000 Swiss francs in funding from Venture Kick. The company develops microtunnelling systems to reduce road closures, noise emissions and surface disruption in densely populated urban

Sky-Frame AG has published a digital product passport with a cradle-to-cradle compass. Developed by epeaswitzerland, this tool provides information on the window manufacturer's supply chains and the returnability of its products, among other

From planning to operation, a wealth of valuable building data is generated today. But it often remains unused. At a specialist event at Swissbau in Basel, experts demonstrated how platforms, AI and visualization technologies can make construction more efficient, sustainable and

During its 2025 winter session, Parliament passed the revision of the Cartel Act. The aim is to protect competition, but economically sensible cooperation should no longer be subject to general suspicion. For planning offices and the construction industry, the amendment brings greater legal

Don't burn waste wood, shape it. A research project by the University of Kassel and Buro Happold shows how waste wood can be 3D printed into load-bearing wall modules and how circular construction begins at the design

Maneth Stiefel will design and construct the electrical systems for a new high-bay warehouse at the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and be completed in

Benetics AI presents the first automatic recognition and analysis of construction plans in emails at Swissbau. The Benetics AI email assistant analyses construction plans in Outlook attachments and automatically assigns updated plans to the relevant personnel. Outdated versions are

PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Today, the owner-managed timber construction company from Sursee employs over 150 people at seven locations in Switzerland and Germany. Circular construction is becoming increasingly

The Condecta Group is acquiring the entire Swiss FAGSI fleet of rental containers from the ALHO Group. The FAGSI site in Wikon is being expanded into a centre for high-quality mobile space solutions. This will enable Condecta to realise larger and more complex projects in the

The Burkhalter Group is acquiring BZ-Dépannage Sàrl in Lonay, a company specialising in sanitary facilities, heating, maintenance and repairs, with effect from 15 January 2026. With this acquisition, the Group is entering the building technology market in western

TIC Holding Switzerland AG has acquired HSE Conseils. With this acquisition, the company aims to expand its portfolio in the industrial, building materials, construction, environmental and occupational safety sectors. HSE Managing Director Marc Dutoit will remain in his