Office rental company FlexOffice has opened its new facilities at JED in Schlieren. Users will find rooms for workshops, individual workstations, business meetings and leisure activities after working

Frauenfeld-based GLATZ AG has been honoured with the Thurgau Business Award 2026. The provider of sun protection solutions impressed the jury with its consistent innovative strength, regional roots and international

In cooperation with myclimate, OPENLY from Widnau has issued the first CO2 certificates for CO2 sinks in buildings and registered them in the Global C-Sink Registry of Carbon Standards International (CSI). The underlying Global Construction C-Sink standard was developed by

From January 20 to 23/24, 2026, Swissbau will bring together all the key players in the construction and real estate industry at Messe Basel. Under the motto "Setting new impulses together", the concentrated industry expertise will provide information on innovations and current challenges from

Property One expands its management team with Ramon J. Kälin as a new partner. After more than two years as COO, he becomes co-owner to help shape the strategic future of the

The real estate industry will once again be at the center of social debate in 2026. Increasing regulation, social change and the call for innovation are forcing the industry to reposition itself. On February 2, the Group of Fifteen is hosting its 25th symposium at the Kunsthaus Zürich to shed

Mobimo Holding AG is reorganising its management. Instead of six, there will only be five divisions in future. The Property Management division will be integrated into the Real Estate division and a new Acquisitions division will be

The Foundation for the Honouring of Good Buildings in the Canton of Zurich has awarded the Canton of Zurich Architecture Prize. Four buildings were honoured in each of the award and recognition categories. The Audience Award went to the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, the Green Leu to the Hobelwerk,

Location promotion: The interface between administration and the real estate

The former Legler site in Diesbach is being given a new perspective. Hochdruckkraftwerk Diesbach AG is taking over the site and planning sustainable development. The municipality of Glarus Süd is making a strategic investment and securing land reserves. A project with potential for energy, housing

The cycling team Tudor Pro Cycling is about to relocate from Schenkon to Sursee, where a new headquarters is also to be built. The new building is expected to cost CHF 18 million and be completed by

With the GlarnerlandPass, the canton of Glarus is taking a pioneering step in tourism development. The new platform combines digitalisation, regionality and sustainability to create a holistic model with appeal beyond the canton's

Pom Group AG is embarking on a new phase of growth together with a long-term investor. The focus is on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and sustainability, driven by technological innovation and an international scaling

With a clear vision and direct dialogue with tenants, the project manager is driving forward the transformation of the Landolt site in Näfels - with space for innovation, sustainable use and new impetus for business, work and

The canton of Zurich is planning a comprehensive development offensive in the Kloten area. The Glattalbahn railway is to be extended, a new main cycle link built and flood protection on the Altbach river strengthened at a cost of around CHF 543 million - with a significant financial contribution

On the northern edge of Glarus, the Buchholz neighbourhood is a pioneering district. Once a fragmented commercial area, it is now developing into a mixed neighbourhood with a green heart, clear design intent and urban quality. The planning emphasises architectural independence, functional diversity

BRUGG Pipes has produced its first ready-to-sell pipe system in the USA. The Aargau-based company has co-operated with Rovanco Piping Systems in Joliet. The new production plant in Joliet is a joint venture between the two

Switzerland wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time phase out nuclear energy. To meet this dual challenge, a massive expansion of photovoltaics and wind power is needed. A new report by the EDGE research consortium shows in several studies how this transition could succeed. What

Building densification is progressing in the five largest Swiss urban centres. New flats are being built on brownfield sites and through replacement construction, often at the expense of lower-income households. A recent ETH study shows how the housing market in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and

The major Trèfle-Blanc project in Geneva, which is one of the most ambitious projects in the region with an investment volume of CHF 400 million, is taking shape. After initial confusion about the exact costs, the government is now presenting a transparent investment law that breaks down the

The official start of construction marks the beginning of the transformation of a Zurich landmark: the former military barracks on the Sihl will be converted into a modern education centre for adults by 2029. This will not only create learning spaces for around 1,600 students, but also publicly

How can construction be designed in such a way that materials are not consumed but reused? This question is at the centre of the Circular Time Lab at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Architecture students and apprentices from regional timber construction companies are using reusable

With the introduction of the fribourg.swiss brand, the Economic Development Agency of the Canton of Fribourg (WIF) is launching a modern, targeted communication platform to strengthen economic visibility on a national and international level. The new identity replaces "Fribourg Network Fribourg"

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

At the delegates' meeting in Lucerne, SVIT Switzerland not only initiated a comprehensive change in leadership, but also passed important strategic resolutions. Education, politics and networking remain the three main pillars of the association. Now under a new presidency and with a clear course

The Erlenpark project in Näfels is a traffic-free development with 98 flats. It meets modern requirements and focuses on a high quality of life and well thought-out architecture. The project is a milestone in the implementation of the new land use planning NUP II and strengthens the Glarus Nord

A future area for work, innovation and regional value creation is being created in the border area between Glarus Nord and Weesen. The Biäsche site development is creating the conditions for a new economic development centre in the Linth

The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025, published for the first time, provides a well-founded assessment of the Swiss deep tech landscape. The results emphasise Switzerland's role as an international driver of innovation. A highly diversified ecosystem, leading universities and a record share of venture

The Interreg project Walz 4.0 is creating an ambitious model for sustainable construction in the four-country region of Lake Constance. Under the leadership of the ZHAW, craftsmanship expertise, academic knowledge and digital technologies are being combined. The aim is a building culture that

A research team at ETH Zurich has developed a novel, 3D-printable building material that stores carbon dioxide not only in biomass, but also in the form of mineral compounds. The gel with embedded cyanobacteria could transform façades into living carbon reservoirs in the future and thus radically