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48,000 apartments, and yet progress is still too slow

The Swiss construction industry gained momentum in the first half of 2026. Building construction is growing strongly, driven by residential construction and public projects. But behind the positive figures lies…

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STRABAG builds utility lines in Arbon

STRABAG is renewing the service lines for water, electricity, gas and Swisscom in two streets in Arbon that are in need of renovation. A new rainwater drain is also being…

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Civil engineering work for power grid at Stadelhofen railway station started

Walo Bertschinger is carrying out civil engineering work for the distribution network of the municipal electricity company ewz in Zurich-Stadelhofen. The Dietikon-based company has been awarded a contract for this…

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Business

Stagnation characterises the construction industry

The economic figures for the Swiss construction industry in 2024 show a mixed picture. Despite stable sales and positive developments in civil engineering, declining incoming orders and a falling backlog…

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Construction

New localisation solutions improve safety in civil engineering

Leica Geosystems hat verbesserte Ortungsgeräte für unterirdische Versorgungsleitungen vorgestellt. Mit der automatischen Detektion sollen sowohl Mitarbeitende von Bauunternehmen als auch vorhandene Infrastruktur geschützt werden.

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Construction

Private conversion projects boost construction investments in 2022

Construction investments increased by 1.8% in nominal terms in 2022 compared to the previous year. Private renovation investments increased in particular. Investments in building construction increased by 2.3% and those…

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Holcim buys Belgian building materials specialist Cantillana

Holcim acquires Cantillana. With the acquisition of the Belgian building materials dealer, the building materials manufacturer is accelerating its growth in the solutions and products division.

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Business

Building is getting more expensive

Construction prices are increasing across Switzerland. The Swiss Plateau and Central Switzerland recorded the highest increases in costs. The increase in costs is explained by rising costs in both building…

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Tschopp Holzindustrie is making progress with the sawmill

Tschopp Holzindustrie AG has completed the civil engineering work for its new sawing hall in Buttisholz. Construction work is now starting. The company is investing a total of 75 million…

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Refurbishment

Reconstruction displaces new construction

Investments in construction projects stagnated in 2019. While investment in building construction declined, investment in civil engineering continued to increase. More investments were made in the renovation, while those in…

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