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 Outdated versions are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

The Zurich Cantonal Bank's real estate barometer has analysed voluntary moves out of owner-occupied homes. It is striking that moves usually involve couples, do not involve a change of location, and become more frequent from the age of 85 onwards. After moving out, the number of rooms per person

Switzerland needs to grow inwards, but many building permit procedures take too long and are unnecessarily complex. What is needed is early cooperation between all parties involved, clear responsibilities and digitally supported processes so that high-quality inner-city development becomes a

Serial construction is a response to the housing shortage, cost and climate pressure and opens up new opportunities for quality, sustainability and the circular economy. The decisive factor will be whether it is possible to combine standardization with architectural diversity and social

Six start-ups competed in the final of the Swissbau Startup Challenge in the Swissbau Lab. They showed how CO₂ can be reduced, processes streamlined and resources circulated. An expert jury selected the winners, Basel Circular presented the Circular Award for the first time and one thing was

The FireDrone flies into burning buildings, tunnels or industrial plants and delivers real-time data from extreme environments. Developed at Empa and continued as a spin-off, it combines heat-resistant materials with intelligent robotics for greater safety and efficiency in firefighting and

Cities of all sizes face a common challenge: their key infrastructure was never designed for the relentless pace of modern life. Millions of people rely on systems that are decades old, well past their intended lifespan and incompatible with climate

Sika AG, a company active in the specialty chemicals sector, achieved preliminary sales of CHF 11.2 billion in the 2025 financial year. In local currencies, this corresponds to growth of 0.6 per cent. In Swiss francs, negative currency effects (-5.4 per cent) resulted in a decline of 4.8 per

Building materials specialist Holcim has acquired French concrete component manufacturer Alkern. The acquisition strengthens Holcim's business in the Building Solutions segment and brings it closer to its goal of this segment accounting for around 50 per cent of net sales by

On March 8, 2026, the city of Zurich will elect its municipal council. In the SVIT Zurich Polit Talk, seven committed candidates will discuss their positions on housing and real estate policy, present solutions for the tight housing market and enter into direct dialog with the

From 20 to 23 January, the industry will meet at Swissbau 2026, where experts, planners and innovators will experience on 80,000 square meters where building, living and design are heading in a practical, inspiring and future-oriented

Swissbau, which begins on 20 January 2026, will focus not only on digitalisation and collaboration, but also on the key topic of circular economy and materials. The construction and real estate trade fair will offer lectures, panel discussions and practical examples on these

Trainees at Basel-based energy supplier IWB have turned their Metro project into a start-up. They are giving disused Metro 45 street lights a new lease of life as floor lamps. Basel-based lighting specialist Regent AG is acting as a partner for quality and safety

Bieri Tenta AG, which specialises in fabric solutions, has successfully completed the construction of a warehouse for Theler AG and BOWA Recycling AG at the Susten site. The warehouse will enable efficient management of materials for the recycling operation in

Following the fire in Valais, the cantons have halted the "BSV 2026" project and put the planned relaxation of Swiss fire safety regulations on ice. Instead of deregulation, the focus is now on analysis, clarification and readjustment, with an open outcome between tightening, standardization or

More and more people are living in less space. New-build apartments are becoming smaller for the first time in decades, while the living space per capita remains historically high. This trend is fundamentally changing planning, construction and energy policy and is turning space itself into a

Holcim has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Peruvian construction company Cementos Pacasmayo. The transaction, with a volume of USD 1.5 billion, is intended to strengthen Holcim's presence in Latin America and is a central component of the NextGen Growth 2030

Sika, which is active in speciality chemicals, is acquiring Finja Betong AB, a Swedish mortar manufacturer. The transaction gives Sika a strong basis for expansion in Northern Europe, creates cross-selling potential and strengthens its production

Senn AG is building a new hall with an automated warehouse to facilitate logistics for Migros Verteilbetrieb. More than 1000 components have been used. The hall is due to be completed this

Swissbau 2026 will be a laboratory for the future of construction. Topics such as climate protection, the circular economy, digitalization and skilled workers are coming closer together than ever before. With a focused look ahead, strong content and a dialog between planning, construction and