{"id":146534,"date":"2026-01-06T14:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immo-invest.ch\/wo-die-bau-und-immobilienwelt-ihre-zukunft-baut\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T08:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:45:19","slug":"wo-die-bau-und-immobilienwelt-ihre-zukunft-baut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.immo-invest.ch\/en\/wo-die-bau-und-immobilienwelt-ihre-zukunft-baut\/","title":{"rendered":"Where the construction and real estate world is building its future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swissbau 2026 is more than just a trade fair. It is a seismograph of an industry in upheaval. Climate change, the energy crisis, scarcity of resources and a shortage of skilled workers are coming up against the rapidly advancing digitalization of the construction and real estate<\/span> industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the focus is on questions that will determine the future viability of a company today. How can we plan and build in a circular way? How can buildings become more energy-efficient and resilient? And how can digital tools be used to make processes simpler, more transparent and more collaborative? From design to operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, there is growing pressure to visibly implement sustainable answers in projects, processes and products. Swissbau brings these topics together in a shared experience space where strategies, solutions and practical examples come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

focal points and highlights
<\/strong>The trade fair sets clear focal points in terms of content<\/span>. These include climate and energy, circular economy and materials, digitalization and collaboration as well as architecture and quality of life in the built environment. These topics will be presented in a practical and condensed manner in stage formats, guided tours and live demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

highlights include premieres of new systems, materials and technologies that bring resource-saving construction and energy-optimized buildings to life. Live demos will show how digital planning, model-based collaboration and robotic production are changing the construction site and what opportunities this presents for efficiency, quality and occupational safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

how digital is Swissbau?
<\/strong>Digitalization is no longer a stand-alone area, but runs as a common thread through the entire Swissbau. The focus is on end-to-end processes, from digital planning and BIM-supported collaboration to data rooms that connect planning, construction and operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platforms, tools and applications that make building data usable and thus contribute to more efficient project management, better decision-making and smarter operation will be presented at the trade fair. The physical trade fair will be complemented by an expanded digital presence that offers a program overview, streams of selected formats and extended dialogue opportunities before and after the trade fair days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a hybrid knowledge and networking<\/span> platform that goes far beyond the classic trade fair visit and enables companies to make their digitalization journey visible and think ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

swissbau Focus Stage for dialog
<\/strong>Swissbau Focus forms the heart of the trade fair in terms of content<\/span>. In curated talks, panels and specialist events, associations, companies, universities and authorities discuss key issues relating to the future of the construction and real estate<\/span> industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The focus here is on framework conditions, strategies and specific responsibilities. How is the regulatory framework developing? What incentives are needed for climate-friendly and circular construction? What role do the public sector, real estate<\/span> sector and industry play in the interplay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The character of the event<\/span> is deliberately dialog-oriented. The focus is on exchange rather than frontal presentations, on controversial perspectives rather than one-sided product messages. This makes Swissbau Focus a place for managers and experts to sharpen their positions, form alliances and gain impetus for their own strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swissbau Lab and live craftsmanship
<\/strong>While Swissbau Focus focuses on discourse, Swissbau Lab brings innovations to life. In a mixture of workshop, stage and laboratory, start-ups, established industry partners and educational institutions present new solutions. From digital tools and circular materials to pioneering construction processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formats such as the Main Stage, the Speakers Corner and thematic sessions focus on short, condensed inputs, best practices and direct exchange with the participants. This creates a field for experimentation in which new ideas can be tested, discussed and further developed. Close to practice, open to criticism and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, Treffpunkt Handwerk shows how much the building trade itself is changing. A two-storey timber house will be built live and companies will demonstrate work processes, tools and materials in operation. Digitalization, prefabrication and precision will be directly visible here, from smart tools to networked construction sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training, networking<\/span> and safety
<\/strong>A central concern of Swissbau 2026 is securing the next generation of skilled workers. Professional and industry associations, schools and training providers use the platform to showcase training paths, specializations and career opportunities. As well as to strengthen the dialog between young talent, companies and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking<\/span> runs through the entire trade fair. Lounge areas, themed meeting points and curated events offer space to initiate projects, deepen partnerships and forge new coalitions around the topics of climate, energy, digitalization and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The topic of safety is broadly understood. From occupational safety on the construction site to building safety and resilience through to stable, trustworthy digital infrastructures. Swissbau 2026 shows that if you want to shape the future of construction, you not only need good products, but above all strong networks, shared knowledge and the courage to break new ground<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade fair dates and address<\/strong>
Tuesday to Friday, January 20 to 23, 2026:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All halls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, January 24, 2026:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hall 1.2 and Hall 1.0 South
Trend World Interior Design and Swissbau Focus
www.swissbau.ch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Swissbau 2026 will be a laboratory for the future of construction. Topics such as climate protection, the circular economy, digitalization and skilled workers are coming closer together than ever before. With a focused look ahead, strong content and a dialog between planning, construction and operations, tangible practice is being created in Basel and new alliances are being forged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":146535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55981,12494,22358,12483,22698],"tags":[56192,12525,12526,12528,56193,56194],"class_list":["post-146534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-associations","category-region-basel-en","category-construction","category-proptech-en","category-sustainability","tag-bauwirtschaft-schweiz","tag-immoinvest-en","tag-immonews-en","tag-news-en","tag-swissbau-2026","tag-zukunft-bauen","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"bild_mit_ki_erstellt_worden":"","lead":"Swissbau 2026 will be a laboratory for the future of construction. Topics such as climate protection, the circular economy, digitalization and skilled workers are coming closer together than ever before. With a focused look ahead, strong content and a dialog between planning, construction and operations, tangible practice is being created in Basel and new alliances are being forged.","autor":"Quelle Swissbau","ort":"","bildunterschrift":"Image: MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG","bild_im_grid":false,"gallerie":"","newsim":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t