For the Markthof Schild Ost project in Nussbaumen near Baden, the start of construction—already scheduled for spring 2026—is being further delayed. Because the ongoing permitting process has made a second basement level necessary, the underground parking garage is being expanded from 48 to 70

The Granador site near Hitzkirch and Ermensee is changing hands, giving new momentum to a development project that had been stalled for years. According to the design plan approved in March 2026, the new owner aims to submit a building application for approximately 275 apartments as early as

Intershop’s 2026 half-year financial results are mixed. Lower rental income and significantly smaller revaluation gains are weighing on reported profits, while sales and acquisitions are reshaping the portfolio and dampening the annual outlook for net property

Biel is reorganizing its extensive real estate portfolio. In August 2026, the municipal council adopted a strategic framework to ensure that maintenance, investments, school facilities, and land policy are no longer based on scattered data and fragmented

The Limmat Valley generates energy from what others throw away. Limeco converts waste and wastewater into carbon-neutral heat, which already supplies over 1,600 properties. The network is growing, the figures are positive, and the biggest steps are yet to

Higher rental income, a successful sale in Lausanne, and progress on two development projects are giving Epic Suisse more leeway. The real estate group is raising its forecast for 2026, even though the reported vacancy rate has risen significantly due to new space coming

The plans for the “Lebendige Limmat” will be available for public review through September 28, 2026. This major Zurich project aims to combine flood protection, biodiversity, and local recreation along a 3.2-kilometer stretch; however, at approximately 95 million Swiss francs, it will be

Dieter Egli is taking over as chair of the Zurich Metropolitan Conference, with Claudio Bernold joining him. The leadership change comes at a time when the organization—which coordinates spatial planning, transportation, and location issues across cantonal and municipal boundaries—has also

How will mobility in the Limmat Valley develop by 2050? What implications will this have for urban development and transport services? And what factors will influence the population’s mobility behaviour in the

The Bern cantonal government wishes to revise the rules governing ownerless land and plots. Land that cannot be cultivated, such as rocks and glaciers, is to belong to the local authorities. In the case of ownerless sections of road, arable land or industrial sites, the local authorities are to be

A renovated roof is more than just a new covering. It is a decision about energy, property, and the future value of a real estate asset. In the canton of Lucerne, this very issue has become a political flashpoint. No sooner had the solar mandate gone into effect than a motion was introduced calling

Cement supports cities, bridges, and buildings. At the same time, its production is one of the world’s largest industrial sources of CO₂. The bottleneck lies deep within the combustion process and can hardly be resolved with green electricity alone. A new pilot plant from Holcim Germany now

A campus is not a showcase. It is a hub for knowledge, research, and interaction. That is precisely why the new historic preservation designation for the first construction phase of the EPFL in Lausanne is noteworthy. It not only protects the concrete, the grid layout, and the spaces, but also

A glass facade provides protection, opens up spaces, and lets in natural light. Until now, it has mostly remained passive in terms of energy. Now, semitransparent organic PV modules are demonstrating that it can also generate electricity in the future. The decisive step lies not only in the cell

The global economy is navigating turbulent waters. Trade conflicts, military escalations, and fragile supply chains are putting pressure on companies. Yet in the canton of Zurich, the economy remains remarkably stable. The reason lies deep within the region’s profile and is particularly evident

St. Gallen is putting its local planning review out for public consultation from 17 August to 16 October 2026 and opening up digital participation. For property owners, developers and neighbourhoods, this involves far more than just online comments. The negotiations will cover density, building

In Altdorf, the Werkmatt Uri development has taken a decisive step forward. With the completion of the infrastructure works, all building plots are now ready for construction; at the same time, work is starting on Plot 11 with the Gotthard Business Park, the site’s largest building project to

In Lausanne, a housing project comprising 19 flats has been blocked on grounds relating to listed buildings and the character of the area. The city has refused to allow the demolition of two villas in the Les Fleurettes neighbourhood, thereby prioritising the protection of a sensitive ensemble of

Buchs is raising the bar for new municipal construction and renovations. The new Building Standard 2025 is mandatory for the city’s own properties and also applies to site developments, special-use plans, land sales, and building rights transfers by the

On September 27, 2026, Zurich will vote on two new high-rise regulations. The real sticking point isn’t the very tall towers, but rather the 40-meter zones in the outlying neighborhoods. There, the logic of densification, project flexibility, and fears of displacement clash

Just under 85 million Swiss francs in net income over six months, 60.8 million Swiss francs from residential sales, and a nearly sold-out project in Cham. The Basel-based real estate group’s half-year financial report shows just how strongly development gains are currently driving earnings, while

Every day, 120,000 vehicles queue through one of Switzerland’s busiest tunnels. For decades, the Gubrist Tunnel near Zurich was a symbol of the failure of transport planning. Now, with the completion of a multi-billion construction project in sight, the picture is changing. What once seemed

In Valais, the vacancy rate is falling, but cooperative housing construction remains at a standstill. While a project for ten families in Saillon is stuck in the approval process, the canton still lacks a clear legal framework that actively safeguards and facilitates such

In Zeiningen, the cantonal land-use plan for the Nordfeld salt mining area has been available for public review since August 18, 2026. Those affected have until September 16 to file objections. This marks the next phase of a planning process—binding on landowners—for drilling sites, pipelines,

The sale of the Richtipark in Wallisellen gave PSP Swiss Property’s half-year results a significant boost. At the same time, the credit rating rose to A2, while the vacancy rate temporarily climbed to 4.0 percent due to the completion of the Hôtel des Postes in

Work on a 67-unit residential project on Dürrenäscherstrasse in Teufenthal has been put on hold. The reason is not a formal construction freeze, but rather an archaeological find from the Late Bronze Age, which is temporarily slowing down progress at the construction

Zurich and Basel are grappling with the imbalance between jobs and housing. Yet this much-cited indicator, of all things, is losing its significance. A recent analysis shows that longer commutes are only weakly correlated with the ratio of workers to

A controversial redevelopment plan is currently under consideration in the centre of Herisau. The proposal for Casinopark would see the construction of flats, a public underground car park with 56 spaces, a private car park with 52 spaces and a new park. However, it is only following a public

Too expensive, took too long to build, not enough demand. Three years on, Line 20 between Zurich Altstetten and Killwangen has silenced the critics. For what looked like an expensive experiment at the time is now the backbone of transport in one of Switzerland’s fastest-growing

The debate over the future of heating is often driven by ideology. Municipal heating plans in Germany now paint a much more realistic picture. Heat pumps and district heating networks are expected to collectively meet just under four-fifths of heating demand by 2045. In the target scenarios