
Takeover strengthens market position for building installations
The Debrunner Koenig Group is buying Simfloc AG from Frauenkappelen. The takeover of the specialist for fire protection, flocculation and insulation is intended to make the wholesale group from St.Gallen a full-service provider for building

How Glarus became an architectural jewel
The Kunsthaus Glarus is one of the most outstanding exhibition centres in Switzerland. However, its creation is far more than just a building project. It is a piece of contemporary history, characterised by visions, perseverance, setbacks and courageous decisions.

Mollis airfield on the upswing
With the Mollis Airfield Masterplan and the reorganisation of the surrounding work zone A, the municipality of Glarus North is creating a sound basis for the sustainable economic use of a unique site. The airfield combines aviation, industry, leisure, history and local recreation, making it a


Precise timing for perfect thin films
Empa researchers have developed a process that enables piezoelectric thin films to be produced in high quality and at low temperatures on insulating substrates for the first time. This new process, called SFP-HiPIMS, opens up decisive prospects for the semiconductor industry, quantum and photonics

Monument becomes a home with history
Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that preserves the 530-year history and the face of the building that characterizes the

New study emphasises the importance of new replacement construction for relieving housing pressure
On average, four new flats are created for every flat that is demolished. These are the findings of a study by Raiffeisen Switzerland. According to the study, there is often no alternative to replacement construction to combat the housing shortage, despite

New court building for St.Gallen district court
The move to Schützengasse 1 will not only put an end to many years of provisional status, but will also modernise operating processes and improve security. The government has applied for a loan of around CHF 27 million for the project. An investment in the efficiency and future viability of St.

Design guidelines for historic residential quarter
Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is to be preserved in its original character, as it is regarded as an example of urban planning to

No more cold calling: search less, sell more
Brokers are professionals in consulting and sales. But those who want to continuously develop new sales mandates often face a challenge. The solution? Seller Leads from SMG Real Estate: verified, regional contacts with a genuine intention to sell and without any cold calling - efficient, scalable

Monument protection and technology in harmony
STRABAG AG is supporting the renovation of the Landhaus Solothurn. In addition to renewing the building services, the renovation plan includes a sustainable heat pump system. The location between the old town and the River Aare places high demands on logistics and the handling of the historic

Protect property more effectively against squatters
In Switzerland, property owners will be able to take faster and more effective action against squatters in future. Following the National Council, the Council of States has also approved an amendment to the Civil Code. This should make evictions easier and quicker, even if there are still minor

Clean energy from the summer for the winter
A pioneering project in Bassersdorf ZH shows how green methanol can be used as seasonal energy storage. Thanks to innovative technologies, surplus summer electricity is efficiently stored and used in winter for climate-neutral heat and power supply. The new permanent exhibition in the Umwelt Arena

Insight into building permits and renovation dynamics
The new white paper from the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne reveals the hidden trends in the Swiss real estate sector. With more than 45,000 building permits from 2024, the analysis provides valuable insights into the pace, cost and type of renovations and shows how much still needs to

ProKilowatt 2025 tenders set new standards
30 projects that save electricity with innovative efficiency measures have already been approved. Simplified application procedures and a high degree of flexibility provide companies with attractive funding opportunities and make an important contribution to Switzerland's energy

Cham Swiss Properties optimizes “Rocket & Tigerli”
A pioneering timber hybrid high-rise ensemble is being built in the middle of the locomotive town of Winterthur. The owner, Cham Swiss Properties AG, is appealing against the building permit itself. A formal interim phase to meet the city's stringent requirements and perfect the

Master plan for the Jenny site
The Jenny site in Ziegelbrücke is a model project for sustainable site development in the canton of Glarus. A holistic master plan combines historical identity with new use and positions the region's largest development area as a sustainable location for work, education, living and


Business location and living space Canton Glarus – A truly fabulous lifestyle
The canton of Glarus is the most industrialized canton in Switzerland. It has a high density of nationally and internationally important companies in the plastics, metal and food industries. In this interview, Glarus' Director of Economic Affairs Marianne Lienhard reveals more about the distinct

New study on residential mobility
The latest study in the "Housing Study Series" clearly shows that many people in Switzerland would like to move, but the reality is that they often fail to do so. Under the title "Rethinking residential mobility", the ZHAW School of Management and Law, on behalf of the Federal Office for Housing,

BeOne Medicines anchors itself in the Basel Area
By choosing Basel as its new headquarters, BeOne Medicines is sending out a strong signal. The region will become a global hub for oncological innovation. The decision underlines the international appeal of the Basel Area as a leading life sciences location and accelerates the growth of one of the

Foundation stone laid for cutting-edge biomedical research
A new center for biomedical research is currently being built at the University of Basel's Life Science Campus. The University of Basel wants to unite all units of its Department of Biomedicine in the new building. The Basel BioMed Symposium was also launched to mark the laying of the foundation

Geothermal energy in underground structures
A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has teamed up with Amberg Engineering to investigate the geothermal potential of subway stations and underground data centers. In the first case, the focus was on heat recovery, in the second on

sfb course in building automation HF increases efficiency in companies
Building automation graduates from the sfb - Advanced Technical College of Technology and Management are making Swiss companies fit for the Energy Strategy 2050. sfb documents in an alumni series how the skills taught on the course unfold in

Cooperation strengthens digital precision in infrastructure construction
Amberg Technologies from Regensdorf and Topcon Positioning Systems from California have agreed to work together. The partners intend to integrate Topcon's sensor solutions into Amberg's software and hardware platforms for rail and tunnel


immoTable Glarus shows prospects for the Alpine region
At the 105th immoTable in Glarus, the focus was on the future of the location. Under the motto "Glarus - room for potential", decision-makers and experts from the real estate industry, planning and politics discussed the opportunities, challenges and visions of sustainable development in the Alpine

Protectionism as a location risk
Swiss companies are sounding the alarm. The global trend towards protectionism is jeopardizing supply chains, increasing costs and weakening Switzerland as a business location. A large majority of export-oriented companies are calling for a clear response from Swiss politicians. Be it through new

