Switzerland has set the course for a fundamental change in dealing with imputed rental value. Property owners, but also taxpayers without real estate, face new challenges and opportunities. What impact will the reform have on taxes, market values and individual financial

OLWO welcomed around 1,500 guests to its sawmill in Worb to mark the Swiss Wood Days 2025. The company is active in sawing and planing as well as the sale of wood-based materials. Former wrestling king Christian Stucki surprised those interested in wood with a

The EuroTube Foundation has put its Smart Mobile Factory into operation on the grounds of the Innovation Park Zurich. The container-based factory produces concrete components for the DemoTube research facility. Construction is controlled via a digital

Intep has launched an emissions tracker designed to make it easier for SMEs to get started with carbon accounting. The web-based tool provides comprehensive, scientifically sound results and offers SMEs practical tips for reducing their

The test of autonomous shuttle buses at Zurich Airport has reached automation level 3. With a safety driver on board, employees can use the buses within the

The German border bridge over the Oder near Küstrin has a supporting structure that essentially consists of 88 carbon hangers. These were developed with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) and reduce

Despite initial euphoria, interest in electric cars is stagnating. These are the findings of a survey conducted by insurer AXA Switzerland in collaboration with the Sotomo research institute. At the same time, more people are planning to buy a car again. American manufacturers are losing ground,

The Adelboden Light and Waterworks (LWA) commissions the first direct current fast charging station in Adelboden. It offers outputs of 50 to 100 kilowatts. Electric cars can be charged here in 30 to 60

The Ferrum Group has celebrated the opening of its new ferruBase building in Schafisheim. The extension offers 240 new office workstations, several production rooms and a training workshop on an area of around 14,000 square

The Foundation for the Honouring of Good Buildings in the Canton of Zurich has awarded the Canton of Zurich Architecture Prize. Four buildings were honoured in each of the award and recognition categories. The Audience Award went to the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, the Green Leu to the Hobelwerk,

At the Pro Tool Innovation Awards 2025 in the USA, Hilti received six awards for product innovations in categories such as fastening and measuring technology. Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji discusses how Hilti is driving innovation at the Open-i

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Omya are working together to further develop their concrete with up to 70 per cent less clinker. It is being tested in the new NEST unit Beyond.Zero. Omya is contributing its expertise as a specialist in industrial

Today, AI chatbots almost always provide an answer. However, the majority of systems have serious quality problems. According to a recent study by Newsguard, they spread false information in around 35 per cent of cases, often based on dubious sources or manipulative media

The new Oder bridge between Küstrin-Kietz and Kostrzyn sets international standards in bridge construction. For the first time, ultra-light and robust carbon cables, developed and tested at the Swiss Empa, are supporting a railway network arch bridge with a large span. The project is regarded as

Despite lower immigration figures, the situation on the housing market worsened in the first half of 2025. A strong economy, low interest rates and faltering residential construction are exacerbating the shortage. Low-income households and the lower middle class are particularly affected. These are

SwissSkills 2025 in Bern provided an exciting showcase for Swiss vocational training and technology. 62 young talents competed for gold in seven building technology professions, driven by precision, innovative spirit and passion. The newly crowned Swiss champions 2025 set new standards and

The circular economy has arrived in the Swiss corporate world, at least on paper. While the strategic anchoring is increasing significantly, the consistent implementation with investments, activities and sales contributions is lagging behind. The latest status report from Bern University of Applied

The prestigious Neom project in Saudi Arabia, a symbol of a technocratic future and the centrepiece of Vision 2030, is facing a significant course correction. The planned mega construction of "The Line" has been dramatically shortened and further expansion has been largely halted. Financing

Matica AG has installed the second demonstration plant for its SeasOn sorption storage system at Swiss Post in Kaltenbach. Here, surplus solar power is stored in caustic soda for winter

SME Technik has begun the expansion of its production halls in Emmen. Workplaces for up to 60 employees are to be created on three floors. The CNC manufacturing specialist is investing 7 million Swiss francs. The energy-efficient building was planned and realised by Cerutti Partner Architekten

Anyone who wants to market a property knows that visibility is the key to success. In an environment that is becoming increasingly digital with each new day, seconds can make the difference between attracting the attention of potential buyers and the success or failure of your business. With the

Primo Energie is taking over the services for self-consumption mergers (ZEV) from the energy suppliers Energie Wasser Bern, Regio Energie Solothurn and AGROLA. The Basel-based energy company is thus expanding its nationwide network to 20,000 ZEV metering

BKW takes over Südvolt GmbH. The Munich-based company is an expert in energy marketing and trades in flexibilities to keep the grid stable. It has direct access to all four German transmission grid

The wooden balustrades at the Hotel Schatzalp in Davos have been replaced with modern technology. The designs were created by architectural researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH). They were realised by timber construction company Künzli Davos using a digital

HKG Engineering AG wants to generate electricity on the roofs of its company buildings in future. Over the next six weeks, a photovoltaic system will be installed at the Aarau site, which will produce 93,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. With this step, the company wants to cover its own

Cargo sour terrain (CST) is abandoning its goal of realizing a Swiss freight metro in the near future. CST justifies this by stating that the federal government, cantons and cities must first create suitable framework conditions. The focus is now on consulting. Ten jobs are being

Jonas Scharf will take over the management of Kursaal Bern AG on 1 April 2026. The designated CEO will follow in the footsteps of Kevin Kunz, who is retiring. Mr Scharf's successor has management experience at MCH Exhibitions & Event GmbH and the Congress Center Basel, among

VELLOWS is further expanding its market presence in Germany. Since 1 September, the consultancy firm for the construction and real estate sectors has also had a branch in Cologne in addition to its offices in Zurich, Basel and

More than 60 years ago, Zurich architect André E. Bosshard presented a radical vision for Zurich. A new business city, built in the middle of Lake Zurich. The "City im See" project was intended to solve both the housing and traffic crisis. It has remained part of an era of bold but barely

With a legally binding ruling by the Schaffhausen High Court, the building technology association Suissetec has achieved an important success in the fight for fair market conditions. Two former employees of Elektrizitätswerk des Kantons Schaffhausen were convicted of abusing monopoly rights for