construction

Basel Country

Basel Country construction activity reaches record high

Basel Country’s construction sector reached a record CHF2.5 billion in 2025, driven by strong non-residential and public investment despite a decline in private housebuilding.

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business

Competition Watchdog Expands Probe into Construction Sector Cartel

The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) has again expanded its investigation into an alleged bid-rigging cartel in Graubünden's construction sector, now including a total of nine companies in its probe.

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business

Holcim Expands European Presence with €1.85B Xella Acquisition

Swiss cement giant strengthens sustainable building portfolio through major German acquisition

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economy

Rising Business Failures: Swiss Bankruptcies Jump 19.5%

Swiss companies face increasing financial pressure with bankruptcies up 19.5% in 2025, particularly affecting construction, hospitality, and retail sectors, amid new tax collection laws.

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economy

Construction, catering and retail sectors hit hardest as bankruptcy rates climb, with new tax debt collection laws contributing to increased business failures

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housing

Study reveals objections and appeals are primary obstacles in residential construction, affecting 60% of projects amid housing shortage concerns.

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labor

Thousands demonstrate in Zurich and Lausanne demanding wage increases and family-friendly hours ahead of sector-wide agreement negotiations.

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infrastructure

Switzerland's ambitious underground freight transport system encounters setbacks as enthusiasm wanes for the multi-billion-franc private initiative.

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labor

Swiss trade unions call for shorter working days and improved conditions for construction workers, citing family life impact and accident risks.

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infrastructure

Two massive tunnel boring machines begin excavation of second Gotthard road tunnel corridor, marking crucial phase in Switzerland's most important north-south transport link.

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