
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 a structural problem. Contracts are in place, but planning, permits, objections, and

Public spending is bolstering the construction sector in 2025
Construction investment in Switzerland rose by 3.5 per cent in 2025. According to provisional figures, the bulk of the increase was attributable to additional construction activity. The public sector, in particular, increased its spending significantly, thereby boosting both building construction

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 work, which runs until

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 in civil engineering fell by 0.1%. This is shown by the provisional results of

Graubünden promotes recyclable building materials
Der Kanton Graubünden bemüht sich, die Nachfrage nach wiederverwertbaren Baustoffen anzukurbeln. Gemeinsam mit dem Verband Bündner Beton- und Kiesindustrie hat er dazu eine Broschüre erarbeitet. Sie zeigt alle denkbaren Anwendungen im Hoch- und Tiefbau

Tschopp Holzindustrie is making progress with the sawmill
Die Tschopp Holzindustrie AG hat die Tiefbauarbeiten für ihre neue Sägehalle in Buttisholz abgeschlossen. Nun werden die Hochbauarbeiten gestartet. Das Unternehmen investiert insgesamt 75 Millionen Franken in das neue Sägewerk. Es soll 2023 in Betrieb





