Housing construction in the Zurich conurbation is lagging behind population growth. This is shown by a study carried out by the Sotomo research institute for Fürschi Züri. It is mainly young people and families, locals and people from the neighbourhood who are moving into the new

BRUGG Pipes has installed a sustainable heat supply system at the Clinique Valmont. It consists of an air heat pump with a pipe to the clinic. Due to the space available, both had to be delivered by

The CircularHub platform invites interested parties to the Circularity MasterClass in the construction and property sector. The aim is to contribute to achieving Switzerland's net-zero targets and to establish a networking platform for

Asking rents in the canton of Nidwalden were 1.5 per cent higher in August than in the previous month. In all other cantons, the changes were minor. Across Switzerland, asking rents rose by 0.2 per cent. This is shown by the current Homegate rent

Walo Bertschinger AG is involved in the ongoing renovation of the Pérolles Bridge in Fribourg. The family-run construction company from Dietikon is renewing the carriageway joints and asphalt. The bridge will remain in operation during the

A consortium of four private owners and the city of Baden wants to transform the Schadenmühle Ost site into a place to live, work and socialise. Following an information event on the specific plans, the project is now entering the public participation

While the vacancy rate for traditional apartments in Switzerland is falling to historic lows, many small storage spaces remain unused. Inefficient administrative processes and high costs are blocking their letting. A digital solution could unlock this

With the fourth call for proposals for the cooperation program, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference is once again calling for creative, practical project ideas. The aim is to promote a positive climate of innovation and the intelligent use of scarce resources for residential and settlement areas.

More and more pilot projects and research initiatives are showing that the construction industry can significantly reduce its climate impact by increasing the use of natural, locally available building materials. At the same time, there are design, economic and health benefits. Switzerland is at

Swissbau 2026 offers the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects the opportunity to analyze developments in procurement since 2024. The focus is on successes, new opportunities and existing challenges. These include project alliances, quality discussions, market observation and the integration of

Switzerland urgently needs housing and progress in the energy transition. To ensure that approval procedures are no longer slowed down by restrictive regulations for the protection of the townscape, new federal measures are providing more planning freedom and relief for the cantons and

In Zurich, the consultation on the revision of the Planning and Building Act has begun. The aim is to make it easier to convert and extend existing buildings and to promote the maximum utilization of land. The aim is to make better use of ecological, social and cultural benefits in

The danger posed by PFAS, so-called "perpetual chemicals", has arrived in the Swiss construction industry. New studies confirm the spread of these pollutants in demolition materials and groundwater. The federal government and the industry are looking for solutions, but the road to a pollutant-free

Switzerland has set the course for a fundamental change in dealing with imputed rental value. Property owners, but also taxpayers without real estate, face new challenges and opportunities. What impact will the reform have on taxes, market values and individual financial

OLWO welcomed around 1,500 guests to its sawmill in Worb to mark the Swiss Wood Days 2025. The company is active in sawing and planing as well as the sale of wood-based materials. Former wrestling king Christian Stucki surprised those interested in wood with a

The electricity utility of the city of Zurich (ewz) is to receive CHF 20 million for the expansion of large battery storage facilities. The city council has requested a corresponding framework credit from the municipal

The EuroTube Foundation has put its Smart Mobile Factory into operation on the grounds of the Innovation Park Zurich. The container-based factory produces concrete components for the DemoTube research facility. Construction is controlled via a digital

Intep has launched an emissions tracker designed to make it easier for SMEs to get started with carbon accounting. The web-based tool provides comprehensive, scientifically sound results and offers SMEs practical tips for reducing their

The test of autonomous shuttle buses at Zurich Airport has reached automation level 3. With a safety driver on board, employees can use the buses within the

The German border bridge over the Oder near Küstrin has a supporting structure that essentially consists of 88 carbon hangers. These were developed with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) and reduce

Despite initial euphoria, interest in electric cars is stagnating. These are the findings of a survey conducted by insurer AXA Switzerland in collaboration with the Sotomo research institute. At the same time, more people are planning to buy a car again. American manufacturers are losing ground,

The Adelboden Light and Waterworks (LWA) commissions the first direct current fast charging station in Adelboden. It offers outputs of 50 to 100 kilowatts. Electric cars can be charged here in 30 to 60

The Ferrum Group has celebrated the opening of its new ferruBase building in Schafisheim. The extension offers 240 new office workstations, several production rooms and a training workshop on an area of around 14,000 square

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,

At the Pro Tool Innovation Awards 2025 in the USA, Hilti received six awards for product innovations in categories such as fastening and measuring technology. Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji discusses how Hilti is driving innovation at the Open-i

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Omya are working together to further develop their concrete with up to 70 per cent less clinker. It is being tested in the new NEST unit Beyond.Zero. Omya is contributing its expertise as a specialist in industrial

Today, AI chatbots almost always provide an answer. However, the majority of systems have serious quality problems. According to a recent study by Newsguard, they spread false information in around 35 per cent of cases, often based on dubious sources or manipulative media

The new Oder bridge between Küstrin-Kietz and Kostrzyn sets international standards in bridge construction. For the first time, ultra-light and robust carbon cables, developed and tested at the Swiss Empa, are supporting a railway network arch bridge with a large span. The project is regarded as

Where goods used to be loaded, hundreds of flats will be built in the coming years, complemented by commercial and public uses. The first architectural competitions have been decided. The winning projects "Janus" and "Binaria" show how dense residential construction can succeed despite road and

The Turidomus property investment foundation, managed by the Pensimo Group, has acquired the western part of the former Swissprinters site in Zofingen. A new urban neighbourhood with over 300 flats is to be built on the site, which was once a major printing location, by 2030. Diverse,