A postulate report sees no need to create further financial incentives for building renovation. Instead, the focus should be on advice and information. According to the report, there is also a good range of offers from the federal government and cantons in this

Condominiums were 0.8 per cent more expensive across Switzerland in May than in April. At the same time, prices for single-family homes rose by 0.3 per cent. However, there are different developments within the regions. This is shown by the latest ImmoScout24 purchase

Swiss destinations lead the price ranking for Alpine holiday flats according to the UBS Alpine Property Focus 2025. Engadin/St. Moritz remains the leader in the Alpine region with a minimum of CHF 22,300 per square metre. Overall, prices for Alpine holiday flats rose by 2.3 per cent last year amid

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

Sika has acquired a stake in Giatec Scientic Inc. The Canadian company specialises, among other things, in digital solutions for the optimal mixing of concrete. Together with its admixture technologies, Sika aims to achieve significant savings in CO2 emissions and

A Voltiris solar system based on filter technology has been installed on a greenhouse at Meier Gemüse AG. The system, which covers around one hectare, enables electricity to be generated without any loss of agricultural

EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will have a production capacity of 12 megawatts. It is intended to help close the winter electricity

Holcim has acquired the Langley Concrete Group Inc. It is based in the greater Vancouver area of Canada. The Zug-based building materials manufacturer is thus entering the market for precast concrete components in the province of British

DB InfraGO AG has commissioned Implenia to build an inner-city section of the suburban railway in Frankfurt. The construction and real estate company will realise the starting excavation pit, tunnel tubes and special civil engineering services. The contract is worth over 200 million

The start-up Jua.ai has secured around 9 million Swiss francs (11 million dollars) in a Series A financing round. Jua wants to use this to accelerate the market launch of its Earth Intelligence Platform, which is designed to enable energy traders to make faster and more reliable

KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning of June 2025, is one of KONE's largest lift modernisation projects in Europe to

Oerlikon is investing 40 million Swiss francs in an innovation and production campus in the canton of Aargau specialising in thermal spraying processes and coating solutions. In doing so, Oerlikon aims to strengthen its position in industries such as

"More state, fewer apartments - how the tenants' association is sabotaging housing

The National Research Program "Baukultur" (NRP 81) was officially launched with an inspiring kick-off meeting in Thun. The participating research teams and practice partners have clearly positioned themselves as a community that wants to tackle the ecological and social challenges of the built

Swiss companies' investment plans for 2025 are positive overall despite the subdued outlook. However, geopolitical tensions, in particular the US tariff announcement, have contributed noticeably to the slowdown. For 2026, companies are more optimistic than ever

With its new white paper, the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne (CRML) provides precise insights into the Swiss real estate industry's progress towards climate neutrality. By evaluating over 45,000 building permits in 2024, it becomes clear where the industry is already making progress and

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.

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

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund generated net income of just over CHF 27 million in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year. In addition to rental income, the sale of five properties contributed to

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

Stadtwerk Winterthur generated sales of CHF 311 million and a profit of CHF 26 million in the past financial year. Lower costs for energy procurement and in other business areas had a positive

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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