The largest 3D-printed housing estate in the world is currently being built in Georgetown, Texas. With 100 houses, this innovative project is setting new standards in the construction industry. The use of state-of-the-art 3D printing technology not only promises efficiency and resilience, but also

The cantonal government has released the fifth-generation Lucerne agglomeration programme for public consultation. From 3 August to 1 October 2024, experts, municipalities and interested parties can contribute their views. The programme includes extensive measures for sustainable settlement and

The reforms to basic commercial training have been in force since August 2023 and ensure that young adults remain well trained and in demand on the labour market. The SVIT Zurich Vocational Trainers' Meeting on 10 September 2024 will focus on the current implementation and offer space for questions

Strabag uses a mobile crusher from Gipo at the Bürglen gravel works. It is used to recycle demolition material for road construction and concrete production. The recycling technology is environmentally friendly and space-saving, as there is no need for storage and

In around two months' time, the most important event in the Swiss construction and property industry will take place at the Trafo in Baden. Voting for this year's Real Estate Award is already underway and tickets for the award ceremony can be purchased

The investment required for energy-efficient refurbishments is more than compensated for by increases in value in the case of a pure heating system replacement. Comprehensive energy refurbishments can also be economically worthwhile. This is shown in a study by Wüest

Leica Geosystems has introduced improved locating devices for underground utility lines. The automatic detection is intended to protect both construction company employees and existing

Energy supplier IWB is currently replacing one of the largest switchgears in the Swiss distribution grid at the Volta substation. IWB will replace all of the substation's electrical systems and make the building earthquake-proof by

Energy supplier Thurplus needs additional roof areas from companies and organisations to further expand photovoltaics (PV). This is the only way to achieve the city's PV expansion targets. Over the past seven years, Thurplus has been able to increase its PV output

Bartholet has completed work on the first station of an urban cable car in Varanasis. Once completed, India's first urban cable car will transport up to 3000 people per hour. For this purpose, 150 gondolas will be used over a total length of 3660

Holcim reports a recurring operating result of CHF 2.2 billion for the first half of 2024. The corresponding margin reached a record 23.2 percent in the second quarter. Sustainable construction solutions increased their share of total

Neighbourhood disputes increase in the summer months, particularly in connection with construction projects and animal noise. AXA-ARAG recorded a slight decrease in the number of reported cases, but conflicts over noise and structural alterations remain frequent points of

Prices for multi-family homes in Switzerland rose by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the increase was even 4.0 per cent. These figures signal a continuing price recovery, despite a price level that is still 10.0

From autumn 2025, Fernwärme Wetzikon AG will purchase heat from the KEZO waste incineration plant in Hinwil. Two contracts regulate the heat supply for the next 50

The Halter subsidiary Integral design-build has completed the Halter Group's new offices in Bern. The remodelling took around six months. The number of Halter workstations was increased from 40 to

Energie Kreuzlingen, KVA Thurgau and Stadtwerke Konstanz are pressing ahead with the planning of a cross-border heating network. The partners want to draw up a preliminary project as a basis for the decision on

Implenia is in first place in a swissreputation ranking of the most important construction and property companies in Switzerland in terms of media reputation. Swiss Prime Site is at the top of the list of

Construction expenditure in Switzerland rose slightly by 0.2 per cent in 2023. Investments in building construction fell by 0.3 per cent. Investments in civil engineering increased by 2.7 per

Apartment blocks belonging to the property fund Akara Swiss Diversity Property PK (ADPK) are to be equipped with new charging stations for electromobility. AEW Energie AG is responsible for planning and operating the charging

Swiss Life Asset Managers has completed a capital increase for its property fund. Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties raised CHF 610 million in the process. This puts the fund among the five largest listed property funds in

The IT rockt! association and collektiv AG have signed a cooperation agreement. Both organisations want to strengthen regional

Rising asking rents and fewer advertised properties are deterring tenants from changing their home. The supply of small and affordable flats in particular has fallen significantly. These are the findings of an analysis by the Swiss Real Estate Institute, SVIT Switzerland and

maison (Schweiz) AG has raised a six-figure sum in a financing round. According to the company, this secures the financing of maison.work. The new funds are intended to help accelerate the growth of the marketplace for office and commercial

Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien

BAU 2025, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025, will present innovative solutions and new ways of tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges posed by increasing urbanisation. By 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities, which will

Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the Manor department stores' group for the Jelmoli building. Manor's move into the Jelmoli building near Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is a central component of the building's sustainable

On 15 July 2024, construction work began on the new school building and the triple sports hall at Hofwil High School in Münchenbuchsee. The new buildings are intended to solve the current space problems and provide room for up to 600 pupils. Completion is planned for summer 2026, while the

The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and finding joint

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

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and 26%. This analysis sheds light on the influencing factors and provides