Stricter rules against squatting
The National Council has passed an amendment to the law by a clear majority that is intended to give property owners more room for manoeuvre in the fight against squatters.…
The National Council has passed an amendment to the law by a clear majority that is intended to give property owners more room for manoeuvre in the fight against squatters.…
While the situation in the high-price segment is easing slightly, the housing market remains difficult for the middle class and lower-income households. Central Switzerland and mountain regions are particularly affected.…
Arbonia recorded revenue growth of 10.2 per cent to CHF 556.3 million in the 2024 financial year. EBITDA with special effects increased to CHF 66.3 million.
Nuavo has become the majority shareholder in the Jura-based door and window manufacturer Domofen. This is the company's first investment to provide capital and expertise in partnership with a group…
Sika has acquired HPS North America. The integration of the established supplier of building finishing materials in the USA into Sika USA is intended to advance Sika's market position in…
STRABAG starts extensive road renovation in Gossau ZH. Grütstrasse will be given new carriageways, a modern infrastructure and greater safety for road users. Civil engineering work will also be carried…
The National Council has taken an important decision on financial support for asbestos victims. An amendment to the Accident Insurance Act is intended to secure the future of the Compensation…
Neustark has realised a system for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete at the joint venture RECULAR of the Oettinger Group and peterbeton. It can store 10 kilograms…
Megasol Energie AG has launched its new SOLARCOLOR Morpho coloured solar panels. The elements attached to façades not only supply electricity from photovoltaics, but are also attractive eye-catchers. They can…
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working with SBB to find out how the maintenance and construction of bridges can be optimised using artificial…
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…
Zurich Soft Robotics has completed the first application of the Solskin system for a private customer. The adaptive solar façade from the Technopark Zurich-based start-up combines photovoltaics and dynamic solar…
The municipality of Spreitenbach has received approval from the canton of Aargau to realise the Vinea design plan. This means that a development with 37 flats can be built on…
Raumwerke manufaktur AG has moved from Frauenfeld to neighbouring Felben. At its new location, the specialist for interiors makes visible its ideas on how nature can be incorporated into living…
HRS is building the new premises of Körber AG's Business Area Pharma in Grabs. With the expansion of the site, the company is focussing on growth and sustainability.
Pix4D and Topcon Positioning Systems have signed a strategic agreement in the fields of geopositioning and photogrammetry. Topcon will become a distribution partner for the Pix4D image measurement software portfolio.
Asking rents barely moved month-on-month at the start of the year. Year-on-year, however, rents in most cantons rose significantly once again. This is shown by the latest Homegate rent index.
The Charta Kreislauforientiertes Bauen has published a guideline. This is intended to provide builders and investors with guidance on metrics and measures for circular construction.