Mischa Bosshard has been the managing director of Haupt + Studer AG since April 1st. The previous project manager replaces René Hasler. The company, active in electrical installation, building technology, and telematics, celebrated its 100th anniversary at the end of

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from Argentina to Paraguay and

A consortium involving the PHIDA Group is investing 1 million francs in the start-up Freesuns. The young company has developed innovative solar tiles. These tiles are discreetly integrated into the architecture of representative

Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of intelligent solar

Sika is acquiring Kwik Bond Polymers. The polymer technologies of the California-based company, which specializes in the repair of bridge decks, are expected to complement Sika's offerings for the rehabilitation of concrete

The General Assembly of Limmatstadt AG has appointed Lara Albanesi as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Managing Director Jasmina Ritz was elected

In November 2023, planners from the cantons of Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug, and Zurich presented the updated Spatial Planning Concept for the Zurich Metropolitan Area 2050 (Metro-ROK 2050). The goal is to address the challenges of urban sprawl, population growth,

At a time when digital presence is crucial, Zeix has worked with Exanic to revamp the design of the Newhome property portal. The aim of this redesign is to simplify the property search for users with a fresh, user-friendly

Stockholm Wood City, a visionary construction project in the southern district of Sickla in Stockholm, will offer a dynamic mix of 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 flats on 250,000 square metres. This pioneering project aims to create a vibrant urban community in which work, living, leisure and

At its General Assembly in Zurich, the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents once again recorded an increase in membership, thus confirming its quality standards in the real estate agent

Basel SBB station is facing challenges with regard to capacity bottlenecks, particularly in connection with the planned quarter-hourly S-Bahn service between Basel and Liestal from December 2025. Find out more about the planned investments and possible

The forestry and timber industry plays a crucial role in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. Two projects from Central Switzerland demonstrate how the use of local wood can contribute to

At a time when the forgery of documents and goods is an increasing challenge, ETH Zurich has developed a ground-breaking solution. The Thenti app makes it possible to verify the authenticity of documents and even three-dimensional objects using an ordinary smartphone. A particular focus is on

At the CCIG General Meeting held this evening at Palexpo, Members appointed Laurence de la Serna as President of the association and Isabelle Harsch as Vice-President. The CCIG would like to thank Gilles Rufenacht, who has presided over the destiny of the Chamber for three terms and who will take

The Admicasa Group, known for its holistic consulting approach in the areas of construction, capital and pensions, is adding a key figure in the construction industry to its Executive Board. Markus von Gunten, a renowned figure with four decades of experience in the property sector, is joining the

A total of 206 foreign companies settled in Switzerland in 2023. As in previous years, most of the new establishments are active in the life sciences or ICT sectors. Geographically, companies from the USA, Germany, and France

WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of the Ennetsee heating network, which aims to supply the communities on the western shore of Lake Zug with heat from waste incineration in

4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window and facade manufacturer is investing around 35 million francs for this

Partino Mobile Energie AG and ecocoach AG have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies aim to offer their customers complex solutions in the field of sustainable energy generation and

The Zurich Innovation Park will begin construction on its first seven new buildings later this year. They will be built on the apron in the northern part of the site. The seven projects were selected in a globally advertised

The city of Illnau-Effretikon has signed a 50-year concession contract with Energie 360°. The Zurich energy supplier will provide district heating from its energy center in Volketswil to 3,000 households. Construction of the pipeline has already

Prices for luxury real estate increased by only 2 percent in 2023. This is shown by a survey conducted by UBS. Experts at the major bank expect a slight decline in prices this year. The reasons are the weak economy and the strong

Nüssli, together with its partners, presented the Kuwait country pavilion for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. As the general contractor, the internationally active temporary builder from Thurgau is responsible for the pavilion of the Arab country for the second time since

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland with food and goods for gastronomy, bakeries, and hospitals. Pistor is investing 18.5 million

Greater Zurich Area AG and its partners were able to attract a total of 89 companies to settle in the Zurich economic region in 2023. Nearly two-thirds of these are active in the organization's focus industries for location

Bernhard Lanzendörfer, an expert in the construction sector, argues in favour of innovative policies and incentive systems to counteract global warming and the housing shortage at the same time. His clear message: time is pressing for such

Innovation Park Zurich is setting a milestone in its development: construction work on seven innovative new buildings on the apron of the site in Dübendorf will begin this year. The projects were selected following a global architectural competition and are intended to pave the way for

From April 26 to May 5, 2024, the Central Swiss Spring Fair Luga will open its doors and present a fascinating special exhibition on the Lucerne through-station. A century project that will sustainably shape not only the Lucerne region but the entire Central

The Federal Council's statement on the proposals of the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N) marks a step towards restricting the right of environmental organisations to lodge complaints about smaller residential buildings within the building zone.