Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB) posted a profit of 149 million Swiss francs in the 2025 financial year, exactly the same as the previous year. Revenue, however, fell, whilst capital expenditure

As part of a pilot project, the town of Baden is resurfacing a road using locally recycled asphalt. The asphalt mix was produced using biogas and is designed to reduce carbon dioxide

Switzerland has been building on stock for decades and is now sitting on huge stockpiles of materials in its cities. Millions of tons of concrete, steel and metals are stored in buildings and infrastructures and are still too often wasted during demolition. Cities are seen as raw material depots

Green hydrogen is seen as the key to the energy transition, but remains expensive to produce. The materials used in electrolyzers in particular drive up costs. Empa researchers are developing coatings that replace precious metals, stop corrosion and can be scaled up in industry. This brings the

Heavy rain floods cellars, heat glows on sealed surfaces, sewage systems work at their limit. What was considered normal urban development for decades is now taking its toll with every extreme weather event. The city of Baden is now drawing the consequences and getting allies to break up private

Pensimo will be integrating 72 new flats into the complex of the former Rennbahnklinik in Muttenz. The plan involves partially retaining the existing buildings, which will be complemented by a hybrid timber structure. The project was designed by Salathé

ewl energie wasser luzern posted a profit of 38 million Swiss francs in 2025. Although lower energy prices and reduced sales of natural gas caused total revenue to fall by 3.8 per cent to 374 million Swiss francs, turnover in the heating division rose significantly by 14 per

The Bern-based creative network Skollektiv is launching circular furniture on the market with Settility. The high-quality pieces of furniture, which are available on a subscription model, are designed to meet the needs of companies and organisations that do not want to furnish their premises in a

A group of students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is using digital technology to recycle building materials. For their research, they visit construction sites, dismantle buildings and analyse the existing materials to develop new construction processes for external

The electricity producer aventron produced around 15 per cent less renewable electricity in the 2025 financial year than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the company reported solid financial figures with net revenue of CHF 120.5 million and a net profit for the year of CHF 10.3

Less than a year after it opened, Metzgerhuus is already processing around 30 cattle, 30 calves, 70 pigs and 20 sheep per week. This means that the small butcher's shop has almost reached its full capacity. The animals come from over 300 farms in the Basel

Zurich-based Hanser Consulting AG has confirmed that the Graubünden-based energy supplier Repower generates more added value for the canton than energy companies outside the canton. The study commissioned by Repower is intended to serve as a basis for discussion for the future hydropower

Switzerland is building power plants. However, the electricity often does not get to where it is needed quickly enough. The real bottleneck is in the grid. The Energy Committee of the Council of States is now sending a clear signal. Anyone who is serious about the energy transition must renew,

Halter AG is involved in the redevelopment of the Clochettes site in Geneva. As part of this, Halter will be renovating, converting and adding storeys to three residential buildings. This includes the modernization of 70 existing apartments and the addition of two further

The Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève (HEPIA) is investigating the reuse of concrete slabs from demolition work as part of the CUT project. The aim of the project is to validate this reuse and thus promote more circular

BKW is strengthening its position on the French energy market with the acquisition of Volterres SAS. The transaction serves to strengthen its position on the French energy market, which is a central component of the Solutions 2030 sustainability

Vertina Investment Foundation is investing fresh capital in four new-build projects in the first quarter of 2026. Their completion will increase the total portfolio value of the Vertina Residential investment group from CHF 219 million to CHF 350 million within one

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have undertaken a project on hydrogen fuel cells in collaboration with the Hälg Group, the Osterwalder Group and H2 Energy AG. These could relieve the burden on local power grids in district

The Road Traffic and Navigation Office of the Canton of Berne has a space problem and a building substance problem. For years, one of the canton's most important administrative authorities has been working in buildings in need of renovation at three different locations. Now the canton is pulling

On May 11, 2026, Switzerland will have used up the natural resources it is entitled to for the entire year. What sounds abstract is a precise warning signal - and the construction and real estate industry is right in the middle of

Every year, more wood grows in Switzerland than is consumed. Despite this, cheap imported wood often ends up in Swiss buildings. The National Council has now had enough of this - and is sending a clear signal to

STI Bus AG has put its first electric bus into service. It is currently operating in Grindelwald. Three more electric buses are set to follow there by the end of the year, with a further two in Thun. By 2036, the entire STI fleet, comprising over 100 regular service vehicles, is set to be

The ARA Basel was officially opened on 17 April 2026. Following the refurbishment and expansion work that began in 2019 and has now been completed, it is one of the most modern wastewater treatment plants in Europe. It will open its doors to the public on 18 and 19

Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB) and the municipal utilities of the German town of Weil am Rhein are looking into a joint heating network. The technically feasible project could supply heat from Basel to Weil from

Sky-Frame and the Institut für Werkstoffsystemtechnik Thurgau (WITG) want to determine the corrosion risk for materials such as aluminium or stainless steel using a global index. The manufacturer of frameless sliding windows wants to link warranty conditions to

The construction industry is facing a system change and the canton of Fribourg wants to actively shape it. With CHF 290,000 from the new regional policy, the economic development agency WIF is calling on companies to develop circular solutions for the construction of tomorrow. Those who act by

A butterfly has given researchers at Fraunhofer ISE the decisive clue. Solar modules that look like brickwork, roof tiles or individually designed façade elements and generate electricity with almost no loss of power. The new "ShadeCut" technology could resolve a long-standing point of contention:

The "Unteres Bühl" housing estate in Oberwinterthur has been part of the cityscape for decades. Now the AXA Investment Foundation is tackling this major project. Around 300 apartments are being renovated and 80 new ones added. The most remarkable aspect is not the volume, but the claim that all

Umwelt Arena Schweiz invites you to a new permanent exhibition on a micro-apartment with 50 square metres. A model flat shows how space can be created for a family of up to four people without any loss of

Plane trees evaporate water even at over 39 degrees and cool their surroundings. This has been shown in a study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. The cooling effect of trees therefore lasts above a