The Basel Area continues to develop dynamically: more and more life sciences companies from abroad are settling not only in Basel-Stadt, but also in the neighbouring cantons. in 2024, this key sector accounted for three quarters of all relocations. Innovation areas and targeted location promotion

A long-term Swiss study shows that it is not just the number of trees in cities that can increase our life expectancy, but above all their intelligent arrangement. Particularly in densely built-up neighbourhoods, well-connected tree areas act as a protective shield against disease-related deaths,

With the appointment of Roman Mayer as the new Director of the Federal Office for Spatial Development, the Federal Council has chosen an experienced leader with legal expertise, strategic planning skills and extensive administrative experience. The move signals a clear strengthening of integrated

The Lausanne-based AI start-up inait and Microsoft are joining forces. Together, they want to develop a new generation of intelligent systems with the aim of fundamentally transforming the world of finance and the robotics industry. At the centre is an AI platform that is based on the way the human

With the new Terra Solid trade fair, a central industry meeting point for foundation engineering, civil engineering and natural hazard management is being created in Lucerne. From 24 to 26 February 2026, planners, developers, authorities and entrepreneurs will meet at Messe Luzern to discover

By amending the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises, the Federal Council is creating more transparency for new tenancies. From October 2025, it will be mandatory to state the reference interest rate and inflation rate on the initial rent form. This step will have

With the planned amendment to the Geoinformation Act, the Federal Council is taking an important step towards digitalisation and transparency in the land and planning sector. Access to public-law property restrictions will become more efficient, legally secure and user-friendly, with direct added

The Basel region is facing a challenging development on the housing market. Demand remains high, while supply is stagnating, with consequences for purchase prices and rents. Experts at the Immo Talk organised by the real estate portal Newhome analyse the situation and provide impetus for

Not only Basel-Stadt, but also the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Jura are increasingly attracting foreign companies from the life sciences. Three quarters of all relocations supported by the Basel Area Business & Innovation location promotion programme in 2024 come from this

Conspark GmbH has published a fact sheet on the life cycle assessment of construction products. It compares the different rules in the EU and Switzerland. As they also produce different results, the company, which specialises in the circular economy, advocates

Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are neither a curse nor a blessing in the construction industry, but a necessity. The 110 industry experts who took part in this year's seminar organised by the Institute of Building Technology and Energy at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed an automated system that controls the production, feed-in and consumption of renewable energy in a building and saves CO2. It was tested at NEST in

Energy supplier ewb and the municipality of Köniz want to use surplus water from the Schönau pumping station to generate renewable heat for 5,000 households. To this end, they are building the Bern-Wabern heating

Aare Limmat Elektro AG has electrically equipped three new school pavilions at the Wolfsmatt school complex in Dietikon. They serve as a temporary solution while the school is being

The Condair Group has appointed Martin Plüss as its new CEO with immediate effect. The experienced manager will drive forward the growth strategy of the company, which specialises in indoor climate

AEW Energie AG is investing over CHF 8 million in the new Augst heating network. This is to be operated with 100 per cent renewable heat. Waste heat from the Augst hydropower plant and water from the Rhine will be

Implenia is to realise a rail infrastructure project for the Swedish Transport Administration. The contract, worth CHF 130 million, comprises the first construction phase for the new East Link railway

Construction of the workplace of the future is set to begin in Winterthur this year. The Green Spin project has now found its second anchor tenant in the form of Stiftung Sprachheilschulen. The expected move-in date is summer

Construction of the workplace of the future is set to begin in Winterthur this year. The Green Spin project has now found its second anchor tenant in the form of Stiftung Sprachheilschulen. The expected move-in date is summer

Glarus North is sending out a strong signal in favour of regional development. Attractive potential for investors and developers is being unleashed with the tendering of municipal land. The municipality is taking decisive action to facilitate future-oriented projects in line with the new land use

The cantonal school in Zug is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, during which the structural and spatial design will be adapted to meet future needs. With a clear focus on sustainability and functionality, this renovation will meet the requirements of education and pave the way for innovative

The Cham-Hünenberg bypass is a key measure in the cantonal transport strategy for Zug. Reducing through traffic in Cham and Hünenberg will not only improve the quality of life of local residents, but also strengthen the business location.

Despite global uncertainties, the economy in Central Switzerland remains confident. According to the "Financial Monitor Central Switzerland 2025", almost two thirds of companies rate their situation as good. However, a shortage of skilled labour and protectionist tendencies in international trade

The energy supply of the future requires more than just the expansion of renewable energies. Smart technologies must ensure that energy is used efficiently and integrated into the power grid. Empa researchers have developed an algorithm that optimises energy management in buildings, reduces CO2

The processing time for planning applications in the canton of Zurich is to be reduced from four to three months. To this end, the cantonal government is planning to amend the law and rely on digital processes to make the authorisation procedure more

The University of Zurich (UZH) is establishing the "UZH Centre for the Future of Personal Mobility". The centre researches central questions of personal mobility and is being realised with a donation of 12.7 million Swiss francs from the Emil Frey

Gasser Ceramic has been awarded this year's Prix SVC Espace Mittelland 2025. Platit and Schwob followed in second and third place. Megasol Energie and Olwo were honoured with a

Holzbau Graber will open the doors to its new company premises in Uetendorf on 15 March 2025. The timber construction company is relocating production and operating processes to the central site for further growth and intends to create additional

The Centre for Innovation and Digitalisation (ZID) is transforming from a source of inspiration for early-stage start-ups to a facilitator for SMEs and start-ups. The focus is on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and succession

The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments are to be channelled specifically into the location as a place to live and do