The National Research Program "Baukultur" (NRP 81) was officially launched with an inspiring kick-off meeting in Thun. The participating research teams and practice partners have clearly positioned themselves as a community that wants to tackle the ecological and social challenges of the built

Swiss companies' investment plans for 2025 are positive overall despite the subdued outlook. However, geopolitical tensions, in particular the US tariff announcement, have contributed noticeably to the slowdown. For 2026, companies are more optimistic than ever

Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that preserves the 530-year history and the face of the building that characterizes the

At CHF 4.7 billion, construction activity in the first quarter of 2025 remained at the previous year's level. Commercial construction declined slightly, while residential construction increased beyond expectations. These are the findings of surveys conducted by the Swiss Federation of Master

Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is to be preserved in its original character, as it is regarded as an example of urban planning to

In Switzerland, property owners will be able to take faster and more effective action against squatters in future. Following the National Council, the Council of States has also approved an amendment to the Civil Code. This should make evictions easier and quicker, even if there are still minor

The new white paper from the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne reveals the hidden trends in the Swiss real estate sector. With more than 45,000 building permits from 2024, the analysis provides valuable insights into the pace, cost and type of renovations and shows how much still needs to

The Jenny site in Ziegelbrücke is a model project for sustainable site development in the canton of Glarus. A holistic master plan combines historical identity with new use and positions the region's largest development area as a sustainable location for work, education, living and

Building automation graduates from the sfb - Advanced Technical College of Technology and Management are making Swiss companies fit for the Energy Strategy 2050. sfb documents in an alumni series how the skills taught on the course unfold in

Amberg Technologies from Regensdorf and Topcon Positioning Systems from California have agreed to work together. The partners intend to integrate Topcon's sensor solutions into Amberg's software and hardware platforms for rail and tunnel

Swissbau Lab 2026 will be a showcase for transformation. From 20 to 23 January 2026, the platform at Messe Basel will focus on key topics such as the circular economy, digitalization and climate change. With live demos, keynotes, workshop formats and an extended dialog between research, business

Modern timber construction is at a turning point. New materials, digital tools and intelligent machines are fundamentally changing planning, production and use. Between tradition and technology, a construction method is emerging that is not only sustainable, but also highly

The city of Winterthur has granted planning permission for the Rocket high-rise and the three neighbouring residential buildings known as Tigerli. Despite the "sometimes significant conditions", developer Cham Swiss Properties does not expect any significant delays to the

The revised Spatial Concept for Switzerland fails to fulfil its objective of providing a forward-looking model for spatial development up to 2050. It remains vague on key issues, ignores real challenges and lacks political support. Investors and project developers therefore lack reliable guidelines

Uri is tackling a generational project with the Urner Talboden development centre around the cantonal railway station in Altdorf. The Werkmatt area forms the central piece of the puzzle. With an area of 120,000 square metres, the site offers numerous opportunities for industry, commerce and service

A modern, vibrant neighbourhood with new living spaces and workplaces is being created on the former Landis & Gyr site, which will shape the city's identity and focus on social and ecological added value. The city of Zug is investing strategically in the site and is planning to acquire a central

Holcim and the ELEMENTAL architecture firm of the multi-award-winning Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena have developed a biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks. It will be presented at the Architecture Biennale in Venice from 10

STRABAG has started a modernisation project in Bürglen with a ground-breaking ceremony. A plant for soil preparation for the production of recycled concrete is being built there. A new building for the subsidiary Beton AG is also being

The urban planner OSRI is supporting the municipality of Hünenberg in the implementation of two development plans. In addition to the implementation of the municipality's development plans, a local protection zone is to be

Nüssli has been awarded the contract to extend the Mack Pyramid in the German town of Monheim. The extension is being built in honour of the 95th birthday of the artist Heinrich

Construction work on the Biel/Bienne campus began with the laying of the foundation stone on 6 May. the new education and research centre of the Bern University of Applied Sciences is due to be completed in 2028. The federal government, canton and a private partner are investing CHF 400 million in

The shortage of engineers is becoming an underestimated system crisis. As buildings age, there is a shortage of the skilled labour needed to secure and renew them. In BauTechTalk, Prof Dr Adrian Wildenauer calls for a radical rethink in training, planning and

The Kammgarn area in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated and further developed by 2026 to create a modern, cultural and educational district. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create new spaces for

With the planned fourth track and a second tunnel, SBB wants to eliminate the bottleneck in the Zurich S-Bahn network. The billion-euro project will create 50 per cent more capacity and enable a quarter-hourly service in future. The project is open to the public from 14 May to 12 June 2025. A

How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants discussed ways to actively develop land for existing

CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine of the award-winning companies are based in the canton of

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ) has appointed a new head of the Real Estate Management - Major Digital & AI continuing education programme: Mario Facchinetti takes over from Peter Staub, who has played a key role in shaping the programme and digital education in the real estate

Revizto has released an improved version of its collaboration platform for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations industries. It is designed to offer greater efficiency, coordination and better problem management in

Frutiger successfully participated in the Bauma trade fair in Munich. At the world's leading trade fair for the construction industry, the MobyDick One tire washing system in particular aroused the public's interest. Solutions for dust control were also

The construction industry is opening up new dimensions with autonomous flying robots. In future, drones could process building materials in hard-to-reach areas with precision, flexibility and scalability. An innovation with great potential for disaster prevention, repairs and the urban development