Tadah will cease operations of its coworking and kids space at the end of June. According to the four founders, the business model did not meet the financial

At the 105th immoTable in Glarus, the focus was on the future of the location. Under the motto "Glarus - room for potential", decision-makers and experts from the real estate industry, planning and politics discussed the opportunities, challenges and visions of sustainable development in the Alpine

Swiss companies are sounding the alarm. The global trend towards protectionism is jeopardizing supply chains, increasing costs and weakening Switzerland as a business location. A large majority of export-oriented companies are calling for a clear response from Swiss politicians. Be it through new

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

Matthias Sulzer has headed the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa since January 2025 and has now been appointed to the Directorate. With his experience in industry and research, he embodies the bridge between innovation and application and puts people at the

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

For the first time, the canton of Zurich has been awarded the platinum label in accordance with the "Swiss Sustainable Building Standard" for a public building. The new asylum center in Adliswil is a flagship project that sets standards in terms of architecture, ecology, economic efficiency and

With the total revision of its public transport law, the canton of Glarus is creating the basis for modern, sustainable and business-friendly mobility. Clear responsibilities, technological openness and full funding will strengthen the location in the long

Jacques Mauron is stepping down as CEO of Groupe E with immediate effect. He is thus reacting to the strategic restructuring of the Fribourg-based energy supplier, which will also lead to 168 redundancies in the Technology and Infrastructure Directorate. Alain Sapin has been appointed interim

STRABAG is renewing the service lines for water, electricity, gas and Swisscom in two streets in Arbon that are in need of renovation. A new rainwater drain is also being

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 Zehnder Group expects double-digit sales growth to between EUR 380 million and EUR 390 million in the first half of 2025. The Aargau-based specialist for ventilation and radiators also expects a significant improvement in

The Graubünden-based company dhp Technology has founded a subsidiary in Stuttgart. The cleantech company has already equipped three German sewage treatment plants with solar folding

Flughafen Zürich AG has purchased the building of the Radisson Blu hotel chain for CHF 155 million in an early reversion. The property will continue to be used as a hotel and office

Aarau City Council has adopted the new Smart City strategy. From 2026, Aarau will focus on five guiding approaches. From needs-orientated project development to the climate-friendly use of technology. The strategy is not intended as a technological blueprint, but rather as a methodical compass for

Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a serious security vulnerability in Intel processors that allows access to sensitive data across CPU boundaries. The vulnerability has affected all Intel processors since 2018 and poses a serious risk for data centres, cloud providers and technology-based

The technological transformation brought about by artificial intelligence marks an economic upheaval of historic proportions. According to the PwC study "Value in Motion", AI could increase global GDP by up to 15 percentage points by 2035. However, the full potential can only be realised if it is

Researchers at EPFL have developed a robotic hand that can grasp 24 different objects with human-like precision without complex programming - simply through the strategic use of flexibility in materials and mechanics. The ADAPT project marks a paradigm shift in robotics: away from centralised

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

Uze AG is developing the Uzwil grinding plant on the Bühler site into its second startup space together with the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen. After the one in Schlieren, this innovation centre will also offer space for founders. The opening is planned for

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

The House of Winterthur is to focus on marketing the location for business, education, culture and tourism. The service agreement provides for a total of CHF 3.04 million until 2029, CHF 400,000 less than before. The city will once again be responsible for promoting the

The bakery and catering supplier Pistor has opened its new distribution centre for Eastern Switzerland in Sennwald. Up to 85 tonnes of food and goods are delivered every

Green Datacenter is strengthening its management team with Markus Meier. As Chief Construction Officer, the qualified construction manager will be responsible for the overall management of all construction projects for the Aargau-based data centre provider. Three data centres are currently being

Solnow AG received the Sustainability Award in the Innovation category at MUMA 2025 in Andeer. The young company from Zillis-Reischen offers a solar roof instead of tiles or other roof

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

The city of Zurich wants to achieve its net-zero target by 2040. To achieve this, the city council is pushing for the expansion of district heating under the umbrella of the city's electricity utility (ewz) and is applying for a framework credit of CHF 2.26

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