On 25 June 2025, the Federal Council took a decisive step for the future of Swiss freight transport. It approved the Sectoral Transport Plan, Part Underground Freight Transport (SUG). This creates the spatial planning basis for the ambitious Cargo sous terrain (CST) project, which could

Papieri in Cham is a beacon for a modern commercial and residential neighbourhood. A successful mix of historical substance and industrial heritage, architecturally high-quality new buildings and carefully designed, green outdoor spaces creates a unique neighbourhood atmosphere. The Papieri site,

NewGreenTec has installed a hybrid wind-solar small power plant on the roof of the Plantahof in Landquart. The aim is to reduce the ecological footprint of the agricultural training centre and create a role model for sustainable energy

fsp Architekten in Spreitenbach has won first place in the competition for the study contract for the Eichmatt Villmergen project. The jury recommends the Janus project for further development and

Energy efficiency, energy self-sufficiency and heat protection are currently major issues and will become even more important in the future. Since 2023, not just a single house, but an entire site can be certified by Minergie, meaning that the surrounding area can also be increasingly included in

Mobimo has laid the foundation stone for two further buildings in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier with project partners and members of the authorities. The property company will realise the courtyard and hall building with 126 rental flats on the southern part of the Rockwell site by

The Horw campus is on the verge of a decisive further development: the preliminary project for the expansion and modernisation has been successfully completed. The next phase of this pioneering construction project is now beginning, which will have a lasting impact not only on the Canton of

The SBB has announced the winning project for the first new construction on the Werkstadt site in Zurich Altstetten. The project "GLEIS X" by Leuthard AG Baumanagement and Gigon/Guyer Architekten AG focuses on circular construction and integrates used building components from the SBB material

The development of the Papierwerd site in Zurich has begun. A new open space between the Globusprovisorium and the Mühlesteg offers the public a variety of uses and helps to reduce

The decision in favour of the Berlin team of architects marks a decisive step in the redesign of Zurich District Prison. With the aim of adapting prison operations to contemporary standards and promoting the resocialisation of inmates, the new building will offer a modern infrastructure that meets

On the western edge of Zurich's Seebach district, the "Rolf-Liebermann-Weg" project is creating a modern residential estate that combines closeness to nature with urban living. With a selection of 211 rental flats, a diverse range of housing is being created that meets the needs of a broad target

The extension and modernisation project for the southern fire station of Schutz & Rettung Zürich (SRZ) is an example of the innovative use of historic buildings and modern requirements for emergency services. The "FUCHS" project skilfully guides the listed fire station into the future. It sets new

Alternative living concepts for the 55+ age group are gaining popularity. Projects such as the "zusammenhalt" cooperative in Winterthur and Winkelhalden AG in Oberrieden demonstrate that an engaged community is key to success. Developers and investors can benefit from these concepts while

The city of Lucerne and energie wasser luzern (ewl) are realising charging stations for electric cars as part of a joint pilot project. Two suitably equipped car parks each will be built on Eichmattstrasse and Bergstrasse in

In a festive ceremony, leading figures from politics and the judiciary laid the foundation stone for an ambitious construction project: the comprehensive renovation and remodelling of the Theilerhaus, a building steeped in history in the canton of Zug. Led by the Director of Construction Florian

After an intensive competition, the winning project "Little Marcel" for the expansion and renovation of the Boudry road construction centre has been chosen. The outstanding concept promises a sustainable and efficient future for the

Andermatt Swiss Alps AG is planning to further boost tourism in the Andermatt-Sedrun region with the construction of a new resort in Dieni/Sedrun. The plan is to build a modern holiday centre with 13 buildings and a total of 1,800 beds in various categories, including direct access to the ski

Im Zuge der wesentlichen Überarbeitung des Siegerprojekts für das neue Luzerner Theater wird das 2020 erstellte Betriebskonzept aktualisiert und einer externen Überprüfung unterzogen. Diese Maßnahme entspricht einer Forderung des Kantonsrats und ist Teil der umfassenden

Die Walde Immobilien AG, hat einen bedeutenden Generationenwechsel vollzogen. Claudio F. Walde, Sohn der Gründer Marianne und Gerhard E. Walde, tritt als neuer CEO und Delegierter des Verwaltungsrats in die Fussstapfen seiner

Ein neues Crowdlending-Projekt, das darauf abzielt, den Wohnungsmangel in Zürich zu bekämpfen, wurde kürzlich ins Leben gerufen. Mit einer Laufzeit von 24 Monaten soll dieses Projekt die Entwicklung von über 90 neuen Studio-Wohnungen im Herzen von Zürich finanzieren, um hochwertigen Wohnraum

In 2024, the Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation is awarding a total of CHF 125,000 in prize money for the most effective promotion of biodiversity in urban areas. This year's theme is "Water and green-blue habitats". Project teams have the opportunity to submit their pioneering project for the

The expansion of the Birstal heating network is progressing. Among other things, this will utilise waste heat from uptownBasel. The first wood-fired boilers are currently being installed under the responsibility of Primeo

A contemporary residential development is being built on the site next to Hoffmann Neopac AG. The project includes rental and owner-occupied flats for all age categories and a state-of-the-art care home for the elderly as well as a day care

The winning project for the open space design in the Siegenthalergut is called "Plus de Jardins". The project marks a decisive step in the urban development of Thun. It envisages a sustainable and future-oriented residential neighbourhood with a public park for around 1,500

The current Online Home Market Analysis shows: On average, a single-family home was advertised on the Swiss real estate portals studied for 66 days, six days longer than in the previous period. At the same time, the number of advertisements also increased by around ten percent. This indicates

Mobiliar is paying 450,000 francs for measures to reduce heat in the Breitenrain district of Bern. The municipal council has approved 1.3 million francs for this. In the course of the renovation of the utility lines by Energie Wasser Bern, Optingenstrasse is to become greener, cooler and more

The WWZ Group is focusing on more district heating. In addition to the already initiated project for a heating network in Steinhausen ZG, the feasibility of a network in Baar ZG is being examined. The district heating business area made an increased contribution to the Group's sales in the first

The "àDisposition" project pursues the goal of making interim uses simple and sustainable thanks to modular installations. The BFH researchers produced four prototypes together with the project partners and set them up at DISPO in

At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's

ARGE IBD, consisting of the partners Implenia (lead), Bernasconi and De Luca, was awarded the contract for Lot 2 "Ligerz Tunnel" by SBB. The total contract volume amounts to CHF 220 million, with Implenia's share at around CHF 150