The canton of Solothurn plans to increasingly transfer real estate that is not essential to its operations under building lease agreements. In doing so, it shifts renovation risks to third parties, while retaining ownership of the land and securing ongoing income from building lease

With the start of construction on the municipal lot within the MEWA site, Wädenswil is sending a clear message about its housing policy: 26 age-appropriate rental apartments are being built on a site where an affordable existing property must make way for neighborhood redevelopment. The decision

Rhystadt is consolidating its current and future properties in Basel’s Klybeck district under the new brand “Neues Klybeck.” This move comes at a time when the master plan is in place, the zoning plan is expected in early 2027, and the first commercial offerings, such as FLOW, are shaping the

Zurich Airport Ltd has submitted applications to extend runways 28 and 32. These are now open for public consultation until 30

Halter AG has handed over the modern ZenO residential complex in the centre of Oberdorf to its residents. The complex comprises 50 new flats as well as commercial premises. The project was commissioned by the Nidwalden Cantonal Pension Fund. The first residents have already moved

How do you earn people’s trust? How do you recognize true motives? And what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from everyone else? On July 9, 2026, someone who knows all about it will provide the answers to these questions: Leo

FRZ (Zurich Airport Region) is launching “New Zurich,” a development strategy for one of Switzerland’s most dynamic economic and living environments. The approach is ambitious: The airport region should no longer be viewed merely as a metropolitan area, a source of jobs, or an extension of

The Swiss Real Estate Forum (SREF) took place for the first time in Bern on June 11 and 12, 2026. By moving to BERNEXPO, the industry event brought itself closer to federal politics and set an example for dialogue between the real estate industry, politics, academia, and

On voting Sunday, the Canton of Zurich sent a clear message regarding housing policy. All three cantonal housing initiatives were rejected: the Homeownership Initiative, the Housing Initiative, and the Housing Protection Initiative. At the same time, two counterproposals received majority support.

Lucerne has made its decision—and it was a clear one. On June 14, 2026, the city’s residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of both housing proposals. A right of first refusal and a more active land policy are intended to increase the share of affordable housing more quickly. But policymakers

The German real estate market isn't sending a faint signal—it's sending a loud one. Surveys, indices, and cancellation rates all point in the same direction: sentiment is shifting. This time, it’s hitting residential construction the hardest. Fears of regulation, a smoldering conflict in the

Starting January 1, 2027, a new compensation system for solar power fed into the grid will take effect in Switzerland. The decision made by the Federal Council in May 2026 fundamentally changes the rules of the game for thousands of PV operators. Those who have simply generated and fed electricity

A new part of town is taking shape in Buchs AG. Where people once worked, they will now live, settle in, and grow old. The Tiglio residential complex is transforming a formerly commercial site into a residential neighborhood with 72 rental apartments designed for all stages of life. Three

Europe is dependent on AI from Washington. A single executive order in the U.S. is enough to cut off an entire continent’s access to cutting-edge AI. The ban on Anthropic’s latest models highlights just how vulnerable Europe’s digital infrastructure is. Those who build their future on foreign

With a refined strategy, concrete location development projects, and a new brand identity, Limmatstadt AG is positioning itself as a driving force in a strong region. The Limmat Valley is leveraging its dynamic location between Zurich and Baden to further raise its profile as an innovative business

An economic area has grown up between Zurich and Baden that was long considered a transit zone. Today, the Limmat Valley has around 110,000 inhabitants and around 70,000 jobs. It is densifying, rebuilding and reorganizing its traffic. Anyone who still describes the Limmat Valley today as a

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The Twerenbold Reisen Group has broken ground on a new travel terminal in Frauenfeld. From 2028, the new building is also set to house the new headquarters for the staff of Excellence Cruises – Reisebüro

PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG has published a guide to the design and construction of circular timber buildings. It is intended to lay the groundwork for transforming timber construction into a circular building method and reducing emissions in the construction

STRABAG is modernising a 700-metre stretch along the Mühletychbach stream between the cantonal school and the swimming pool in Zofingen with water, road and utility line construction work. Once construction is complete in October 2026, the watercourse should return to its natural

Eicher pauli AG has developed the energy and building technology concept for the TecLab in Burgdorf. The education and innovation centre is moving into the former premises of the Bern University of Applied Sciences. The building must first be refurbished in accordance with the Minergie Eco

Winterthur City Council wants to set up a new recycling centre for the acceptance of recyclable materials from private households by 2028 in addition to the waste incineration plant. It has approved a loan of CHF 500,000 for this purpose. Maag Recycling AG will take over the

Despite what it describes as challenging geopolitical conditions, Axpo achieved a solid result in the first half of 2026. At CHF 836 million, EBIT was roughly on a par with the previous year. The company cites a consistent diversification strategy as the reason for its

As part of the public consultation process, around 80 submissions were received from interested parties regarding the municipal area development plan for the Thun railway station district. The preliminary project is now being launched. The go-ahead for the first stage should be given by 2032 at the

BKW AG has concluded an agreement in principle with Swissgrid for a grid connection capacity of 400 megawatts for its planned large-scale battery plant in Mühleberg. The plant on the site of the decommissioned nuclear power plant is scheduled to go into operation in

AEW Energie AG has acquired a stake in Geo-Energie Jura SA, thereby bolstering the deep geothermal pilot project in the Haute-Sorne region of the Jura. With this investment, it joins the existing anchor shareholders EBL, ewb and ewz, as well as the participating company Geo-Energie

The Bälliz Pharmacy and Drugstore in Thun, a building over 100 years old, has undergone the most extensive refurbishment in its history. It has been completely renovated, with new practice and residential spaces added, as well as a solar panel

The Westfalen Group is starting work on the expansion of its filling plant in Eiken, in the canton of Aargau. This is expected to double capacity in the industrial gases business. The investment amounts to tens of millions of Swiss

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl have signed a concession agreement to expand a district heating network. The aim is to boost the city’s heat supply using renewable energy from Lake Lucerne. Lucerne aims to use only renewable energy for heating by

High above Lake Zurich, a development for the top league is being built in Schindellegi. But things are bubbling underneath the building site. Artesian groundwater, a year of standstill and hesitant buyers are turning the prestigious project into a stress test for developers, authorities and the