
Aargau shapes the future with a development model
With the 2025-2034 development model, the cantonal government of Aargau is setting clear priorities for sustainable location development. Three strategic priorities are intended to ensure quality of life, strengthen the business and research location and promote efficient community structures. The


Occupational pension provision with high interest rates
After a strong investment year in 2024, the pension funds are more financially robust than ever. With an average performance of 7.4% and an increase in the coverage ratio to 114.7%, insured persons are also benefiting directly: The interest rate on their retirement assets was higher than it has

FORUM UZH Centre for Education and Research
The FORUM UZH will have a lasting impact on the University of Zurich and the university area. As UZH's largest single construction project, it will be a state-of-the-art education and research centre with space for around 6,000 people. The building brings together various faculties, creates space

SBB continues to develop Basel
A new part of the city is being created on the former Wolf goods station in Basel. SBB is pressing ahead with the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood with around 600 flats and around 1,000 jobs. The first two new buildings have now been finalised and the site is being opened up for interim

Central Switzerland’s economy remains confident
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

Record figures and creative impetus for the property sector
The Swiss property fair for investors, IMMO25, set a new attendance record in 2025 with over 5,167 visitors and 154 exhibitors. Under the motto "Growth through creativity", the trade fair served as a central platform for innovation, expertise and exchange in the property


Smart City Winterthur 2030
Winterthur City Council has adopted the Smart City Winterthur 2030 strategy. With a focus on innovation, needs-orientation and co-creation, the city aims to further expand its position as a leading smart city in Switzerland. Two central programmes are to drive implementation

Sites in the canton of Zug
The good location and high quality of life in the Zug area has led to a strong increase in population in recent years and consequently to an ever-increasing demand for space for living and working. The region around Lake Zug has many projects and site developments that will offer high-quality




Two Swiss property giants about to merge
A merger that could revolutionise the Swiss property market: Cham Group and Ina Invest are currently looking into merging to form one of the country's leading property companies. The decision on the merger could be made in 2025 and would have far-reaching effects on the property

Bio-inspired building material revolution for the construction industry
A new cement material, inspired by the structure of human bones, could change the construction industry forever. It offers up to six times more resistance than conventional cement and opens up completely new possibilities for future-orientated construction

Innovative drone research
The joint laboratory of Empa and EPFL is creating a pioneering research platform that develops drones for building maintenance and environmental protection. This collaboration is exemplary for the future of robotics, which could have far-reaching effects both in the property industry and in site

Roche opens new centre for pharmaceutical research
With a total investment of 1.2 billion Swiss francs, Roche has opened a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Basel. The new centre brings together researchers from various disciplines and strengthens the global innovative power of the pharmaceutical company. Further investments

Zurich cantonal government invites the public to participate in the fifth-generation agglomeration programmes
The cantonal government has launched the consultation process for Zurich's fifth-generation agglomeration programmes. These programmes are crucial for the coordinated development of transport and settlements and secure financial support from the federal government for transport infrastructure

Industrial site in Serrières becomes Neuchâtel Innovation Park
The state and the city of Neuchâtel, together with institutional partners, have acquired an industrial complex in Serrières to expand the Swiss Innovation Park in Neuchâtel. The new innovation centre offers 7,000 m² of space for high-tech light industry and will create almost 400 new

Flattening of construction price inflation continues
Price increases in building construction continued to slow down last year and most recently only amounted to 0.8 per cent. The current construction price index from the Federal Statistical Office shows a stabilisation of construction prices at a high level. The background and future developments

A world centre for internationality and innovation
Known as the home of numerous international organisations and a centre for global cooperation, Geneva has confirmed its status as a leading city for global dialogue and development. With an impressive infrastructure and a highly developed research and development scene, the city continually

Silas Schneider takes over operational management
At the end of 2024, the operational management of Abacus Business Solutions AG will be handed over to new leadership. Marcel Kupferschmied, the long-time CEO, will pass his role to Silas Schneider. Despite the leadership change, Kupferschmied will remain with ABS and will continue to contribute his

Career prospects in Swiss timber construction
The timber construction industry plays a central role in Switzerland in the field of sustainable construction and energy-efficient building refurbishment. As an environmentally friendly and climate-neutral construction technology, it contributes to reducing energy consumption and shaping the future

Load-bearing capacity and usability of timber buildings
Thanks to findings from research and development as well as many years of experience in timber construction, the fire protection authorities have been able to remove many restrictions for timber constructions. Nowadays, fire protection regulations deal with timber as a building material without any

Forward-looking integration of the Luchswiese housing estate and school extension
The innovative project to extend the Luchswiese housing estate and the Luchswiesen school complex in Zurich sets new standards in urban spatial planning. The skilful combination of living space and educational infrastructure meets the need for both non-profit housing and modern learning




