Opening ceremony: Innovations in the finishing trade – Globus Basel flagship project
From the historic Globus Basel to a showcase example of sustainable renovation: the opening ceremony of Swissbau 2026 shows how the finishing trade is shaping the Swiss construction turnaround with a spirit of innovation and expertise - and discusses what it takes in terms of talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
Switzerland is being transformed in order to achieve the goals of energy, climate, circular economy and densification. The finishing and building envelope industry and its professions are crucial to this and are making the building stock fit. With a turnover of 36 billion, it is the strongest sector in the construction industry. Bauenschweiz’s core group for the finishing trade and building envelope would like to focus on this at the opening. This is exemplified by the completely renovated Globus Basel property, which will open at the end of 2025. In addition to a look at the project, guests will discuss the importance of the finishing trade, the further development of skilled workers and the needs of entrepreneurs and young professionals in the market.
Program (as of 23.10.2025)
| 10.15 a.m. | Introduction with short clip on GAG at Globus Basel |
| 10.17 a.m. | Welcome by moderator Sonja Hasler |
| 10.20 a.m. | Discussion with Bauenschweiz President Hans Wicki, Member of the Council of States, and Home Group President Peter Meier |
| 10.30 a.m. | Message of welcome from Cantonal Councillor Esther Keller, Head of the Building and Transport Department of the Canton of Basel-Stadt |
| 10.40 a.m. | Moderated discussion with project managers “Globus Basel – from urban planning challenges to lighthouse project” Andrin Sennhauser, Confirm Jean-Luc von Aarburg, Miller & Maranta |
| 10.55 a.m. | Panel discussion with Beat Hanselmann, President of Gebäudehüllenplaner, National Councillor Sandra Sollberger, entrepreneur and SMGV board member and sister duo Ladina and Alisa Oppliger, Gold and Silver Swisskills 2025 in façade construction |
| 11:30 a.m. | Apéro riche |
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