Holcim has reached an agreement to acquire Xella. The pan-European wall systems group is to complement the Zug-based building materials group's portfolio. The transaction value is 1.85 billion

The Swiss construction industry is facing crucial challenges: from the shortage of skilled workers to the digital transformation, from climate neutrality to increasing regulation. However, the greatest challenge remains the densification of building development, which is necessary to protect the

With a new law, the Federal Council wants to regulate large communication services such as Facebook, Google, TikTok and X more strictly. The aim is to create more transparency and fairness and to strengthen users' rights. The consultation on the bill will run until February 16,

The SIA Master Prize for Architecture 2025 showcases a new generation that not only reflects on social, ecological and cultural issues, but also translates them into concrete spatial strategies. The award ceremony took place in southern Switzerland for the first time and the Università della

Europe is entering a new era of earth observation. From 2027, CO2M satellites will for the first time provide comprehensive, high-resolution measurement data on CO2 and methane, right down to individual industrial plants. The necessary technologies were developed by Empa research teams, who are

The Sagrada Família has reached a historic milestone. At 162.91 meters, it has topped Ulm Minster since October 2025 and is now the tallest church in the world. However, the building is far more than just a height record. It is an example of visionary structural engineering, digital planning and

The canton of Basel-Landschaft has identified six locations for new hydropower plants with a capacity of up to 10 megawatts on the Birs and Ergolz rivers. Interested companies can now apply for a

Döttingen is getting a new neighbourhood based on plans by fsp Architekten from Spreitenbach. The winning entry will be exhibited in Döttingen on 18 and 19

With the "Rocket & Tigerli" ensemble, Cham Swiss Properties is building around 300 rental flats in Winterthur's Lokstadt. Instead of the originally planned hotel in the "Rocket", the real estate company is building 5000 square metres more living space as well as retail and restaurant

Senn AG took second place for crane work under 120 tonnes at the awards ceremony of the German Federal Association for Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK). The award is based on various crane projects, such as the overhaul of the Luterbach hydroelectric power plant, which Senn carried out in

Arbonia AG has acquired the Portuguese company Cicomol SA and the German company Rüthener Zargenbau GmbH & CoKG. The Thurgau-based company, which specialises in interior doors made of wood, glass and metal, aims to increase its market share in

Swiss industry is at a turning point in 2025. After years of stability, industry giants such as Sika, Kühne Nagel, SFS and Schindler have expanded massive job reduction programmes, particularly in blue-collar jobs in production, logistics and mechanical engineering. Media reports and company

Earth is moving to the centre of research and building practice as a climate-friendly alternative to energy- and emission-intensive concrete. The Innosuisse project "Think Earth" brings together researchers, architectural firms and the construction industry with the aim of establishing locally

The "Sustainable site development" 2024 colloquium showed how interdisciplinary approaches and innovative labels such as Minergie site and SNBS site are driving sustainable urban development in Switzerland. From clear certification models and co-operative practice to sufficiency as a strategy.

Coin-sized, lead-free and battery-free sensors could form the backbone of digital infrastructure in buildings, transport and telecommunications in the future. Led by the ZHAW, together with Imperial College London, the Politecnico di Milano, Multiwave Technologies and STMicroelectronics, the

Dormakaba Holding AG has won the ICONIC Award from the German Design Council with its Quantum Pixel electronic hotel lock. The digital hotel lock is integrated directly into the door leaf, assigns access rights digitally and thus increases convenience for hotel guests and the hotel

The Pilatus Arena in Kriens officially went into operation with a pre-opening on 14 October. The official inauguration of the sports facility, which is majority-owned by the Halter Group, will take place on 25 October with an opening show and home game by HC

The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has approved the additional rail link between Zurich and Winterthur. The nine-kilometre Brüttener Tunnel is to be built for this purpose. The expansion should shorten journey times and enable more connections. It will cost 3.3 billion Swiss

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

The SDG Flag Day took place at the Asilo Ciani in Lugano. For the first time, representatives of the largest Swiss cities came together for an open dialog on sustainable urban development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The participants ranged from the city presidents to the delegates of

Europe's labor market will look different in 2025. While public service sectors such as healthcare, education and administration will continue to grow, traditional growth drivers such as the ICT sector will noticeably lose

Construction sites in the Swiss mountains present companies and workers with special challenges. Short construction seasons, rapidly changing weather, logistical bottlenecks and difficult access characterize daily business. At higher altitudes, smooth processes and efficiency are virtually

At the 106th edition of immoTable Ticino, the prospects and challenges of the cantonal real estate sector were

Basel is driving the scientific transformation of the European life sciences scene with the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus in Allschwil. Through a network of laboratories, iconic architecture and a kilometer-long campus park, future-oriented companies and top international

The precise management of real estate portfolios today requires an intelligent combination of data, technology and strategic thinking. Only those who digitally structure and network relevant information can create the basis for sustainable investment decisions and value

The canton of Lucerne wants to counteract global tax trends with a package of measures for the local economy. Investments totalling CHF 250 million are planned for 2026 and CHF 300 million per year from 2027 to make the location more attractive for companies and secure

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

Halter AG is developing the site of the former Engadinerhof in Scuol together with Bergbahnen Scuol SA. A hotel with 130 rooms, tourist flats and flats are to be built there. The aim is to strengthen Scuol as a