AI is changing where most construction is taking place
The construction industry is one of the most digitized industries in Switzerland. At the same time, it is one of the least digitized industries in the world. This is exactly…
The construction industry is one of the most digitized industries in Switzerland. At the same time, it is one of the least digitized industries in the world. This is exactly…
The handover of a building to the user is considered a critical bottleneck in the real estate life cycle. Often underestimated, the quality of commissioning has a significant influence on…
Ginox Swiss Kitchen has been granted a European patent for its new double-lip air intake, an innovation incorporated into the PerformAir extractor hood. This technology is designed to improve grease…
The Zurich-based property company Züblin is satisfied with its performance in the 2025/26 financial year. Despite higher property-related expenses, Züblin increased its operating profit by 4.6 per cent to CHF…
Wirtschaft Thun Oberland and HIV Interlaken-Oberhasli are merging. From 2027, they will operate as the Bernese Oberland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The organisation represents the interests of trade, industry,…
The Zurich-based start-up RTDT Laboratories has won this year’s ZKB Pioneer Award for its technology to optimise wind turbines. GlycoEra and RoBoa were also recognised. The People’s Choice Award went…
Pensimo Management AG’s four real estate investment funds distributed a total of just over 328 million Swiss francs to Swiss pension funds in 2025. Assets under management rose to 15.7…
With the acquisition of Bern-based Elektro ERTI AG, InstallerGroup Switzerland has expanded its presence beyond the greater Zurich area for the first time. Elektro ERTI AG will continue to operate…
BRC Baumaschinen AG is to become the exclusive general importer for Shantui in Switzerland. The supplier of machinery for building construction, civil engineering, road construction and landscaping will in future…
Die Pestalozzi Gruppe startet ab Juni die Bewerbungsphase für den Stiftepriis 2026. Der Preis würdigt Lehrabsolventinnen und -absolventen aus den Bereichen Gebäudehülle und -technik sowie Metallbau und -verarbeitung ab einem…
Schindler Elevators has launched two modernisation packages for ageing hydraulic lifts in the USA: Schindler ReStore and Schindler ReNew. This enables building owners to proactively modernise their lifts before repair…
Halter and Padelta are entering into a long-term partnership as part of the FUTURAMA project. As part of this, two padel courts will be built on the ground floor of…
The Burkhalter Group has announced the acquisition of Progressio Holding GmbH from Tamins and its subsidiary anplaq ag. The aim of the acquisition is to further develop anplaq, which specialises…
The canton of Aargau wants to create the conditions to make the Tägerhardächer area in Wettingen available to Hitachi Energy as a site. According to the cantonal government, this could…
There is an important personnel change at the Zug Economic Development Agency. After more than thirteen years at the helm of the Business Contact Point, Beat Bachmann is retiring and…
Heavy rain floods cellars, heat glows on sealed surfaces, sewage systems work at their limit. What was considered normal urban development for decades is now taking its toll with every…
The ImmoSummit of the Zurich Airport region is one of the most important industry gatherings in the Swiss construction and real estate sector. Year after year, it brings together leading…
The Bern-based creative network Skollektiv is launching circular furniture on the market with Settility. The high-quality pieces of furniture, which are available on a subscription model, are designed to meet…