CEO wall
Board change
Energy
BKW AG
Martin Keller elected to BKW Board of Directors, succeeding Kurt Schär
Report
Construction
Infra Suisse / BFH
New market study on Swiss infrastructure construction: Quality and sustainability rising in importance over price
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
TBM Alessandra achieves breakthrough into the Northern Fault Zone at the Gotthard Road Tunnel
Governance
Valentina Wetter and Patric Fischli-Boson elected as Co-Presidents of Stahlbau Zentrum Schweiz
Appointment
Valentina Wetter and Patric Fischli-Boson succeed long-standing President Stephan Grau, leading the Swiss steel construction association in a new co-leadership model.
Leadership transition
Transportation
Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)
Raphael Grundmann appointed Head of Operations, succeeding Daniel Issler
Interview
Finance
RealUnit Schweiz AG
Podcast Klartext Finanzen: Christoph Blocher on entrepreneurial risk, EMS acquisition, and investment strategy
Board change
Energy
Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen (VSE)
Clemens Hasler and Nicolas Crettenand elected to VSE Board; Roland Leuenberger and Antje Kanngiesser step down
Board change
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Rolf Schmid elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Stefanie Ingold
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Thomas Ehrhart appointed Professor for Timber Engineering at BFH
Leadership transition
Energy
Electrosuisse
Daniel Schafer appointed President of Electrosuisse, succeeding Dieter Reichelt
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
Technical insight into concrete production and segmental lining (Tübbing) at the Gotthard North Lot
Leadership transition
Construction
suisse.ing
Stephan Tschudi elected President, succeeding Andrea Galli; new board members and Silberner Zirkel award announced
Project start
Construction
ILF Consulting Engineers / ARGE Urnersee Morschach
Official start of excavation for the Morschach Tunnel (A4 Neue Axenstrasse); three-year construction phase begins via Marti Group and Anliker AG
Board change
Energy
Alpiq Holding Ltd.
Adrian Honegger and Christian G. Pluess elected to Board of Directors; 2025 financial statements approved
Board change
Real Estate
Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd.
Marc Blunier appointed to the Board of Directors to deepen Private Banking collaboration
Board change
Real Estate
Fortimo Group AG
Gregor Bodenmann and Christian Stambach elected to the extended Board of Directors
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
Milestone at Gotthard Road Tunnel: Successful breakthrough in the North Lot and leadership site visit
Appointment
Real Estate
KPMG Switzerland
Eric Delé appointed Co-Lead of KPMG Real Estate Team, succeeding retiring Ulrich Prien
Report
Real Estate
Drees & Sommer SE
2025 results: Revenue exceeds €1bn for the first time; operating profit reaches €117.5m; opening of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
Leadership transition
Energy
GEAK Fachstelle / FHNW
Anita Naneva appointed Head of GEAK Fachstelle, succeeding Christian Amoser; Daniel Fuchs retires
Appointment
Finance
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE)
Anja Fiedler appointed CEO effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Simone Wyss Fedele
Appointment
Real Estate
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben (BImA)
Dorothee Martin appointed to the Executive Board effective 1 May 2026
Award
Finance
UBS / SVC (Swiss Venture Club)
Villiger wins 1st Prix SVC Aargau Solothurn; bonacasa AG among the finalists
Update
Construction
Ouster
Launch of REV8 OS family: World's first native color lidar sensors fusing RGB and 3D data at the silicon level
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT Schweiz
Strategic outlook: Solutions for the housing crisis based on projects in Basel, Zurich, and Lausanne
General Assembly
Transport System
RUAG MRO Holding AG
Annual results 2025 approved; Jürg Rötheli confirmed as Chairman; Elisabeth Bourqui steps down from the Board
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Roman Gallus appointed Professor Tenure Track for Geotechnics and Underground Construction
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Roman Gallus appointed Professor Tenure Track for Geotechnics and Underground Construction
Update
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site Solutions
SPSS IFC closes first capital increase since IPO at CHF 74m; funds Light Industrial portfolio expansion
Election
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Rolf Schmid elected Chairman of the Board effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Stefanie Ingold
Appointment
Spatial Planning
Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE)
Ulrich Seewer appointed Deputy Director effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Stephan Scheidegger upon retirement
Appointment
Management
swisscleantech
Lukas von Känel appointed Co-CEO effective 1 January 2027, succeeding Chris Zeyer; co-manages with Michael Mandl
Appointment
Energy
WWZ AG
Peter Affentranger appointed Head of Human Resources, Thomas Lüthy appointed Head of Market; both join management
Update
Construction
Hexagon AB / Hexagon Geosystems
Capital Markets Day: Rebranding to Hexagon Infrastructure & Geospatial; new financial framework (4–6% organic growth) and sustainability targets (Net-zero 2050).
Update
Construction
Hexagon AB / Hexagon Geosystems
Capital Markets Day: Rebranding to Hexagon Infrastructure & Geospatial; new financial framework (4–6% organic growth) and sustainability targets (Net-zero 2050)
Project
Transport System
ILF Consulting Engineers
Tunnel boring machine Nord Los241 breakthrough into disturbance zone north; 2nd Gotthard road tunnel project advances (April 29, 2026)
Appointment
Consulting
Emch+Berger AG Bern
Richard Thürler appointed CEO, succeeding Mirko Feller after 10-year tenure; Mirko remains as board member and advisor
Appointment
Real Estate
ISS Schweiz AG
Matthias Müller appointed Chief Commercial Officer effective 11 May 2026, succeeding Giuseppe Cristofaro
Leadership transition
Real Estate
HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich
Prof. Dr. Adrian Wildenauer assumes leadership of MAS Real Estate Management program, succeeding Markus Streckeisen (effective April 2026)
Appointment
Construction
SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria
Rainer Hollang appointed CEO of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria (effective 1 May 2026), succeeding Markus Holzke who becomes SPIE Group CEO
Interview
Construction
ERNE Gruppe
CEO Giuseppe Santagada in CEO Talk on sustainable construction, circular economy, digitalisation and vocational training
Board change
Construction
Holzbau Schweiz Sektion Luzern Land
David Fischer elected to board, succeeding Rene Maurer after 23-year tenure
Update
Spatial Planning
Tiefbauamt der Stadt Zürich
2025 update: City tunnel, Stadelhofen bike station, and Ueberlandpark opened
Appointment
Energy
Aare Energie AG
Silvio Bondt appointed CEO effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Beat Erne (27-year tenure); Thomas Leemann named Head of Marketing and Sales
Leadership transition
Construction
Wälli AG Ingenieure
Bernard Braun (3rd generation) elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Lukas Wohlwend after 33 years
Appointment
Energy
Alpiq
Bianca Sarbu appointed Head of Energy Solutions and member of management (effective November 2026)
Feature
Architecture
D-ARCH ETH Zurich
NCCR Digital Fabrication concludes after 12 years with 300+ researchers and CHF 100m+ funding; Future of Construction Symposium 2026 marks final event (May 20-23)
Appointment
Construction
Bauakzent AG
Nicole Inauen appointed to management team with expertise in early project phases and master planning
General Assembly
Energy
BKW AG
Shareholders approve dividend increase to CHF 3.80 per share; Dr. Martin Keller elected to board, succeeding Kurt Schär after 14 years
Departure
Healthcare Infrastructure
Infrastruktur Hospital Schweiz (IHS)
Pascal Eichenberger steps down after five years on the board, including role as Vice President since 2024
Appointment
Insurance
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Mark Kahf appointed Head Property Switzerland at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective 1 May 2026
Appointment
Insurance
SGV Solothurnische Gebäudeversicherung
Thomas Fluri appointed new CEO effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Markus Schüpbach who retires after nine years
Departure
Healthcare Infrastructure
Infrastruktur Hospital Schweiz (IHS)
Pascal Eichenberger steps down after five years on the board, including role as Vice President
Appointment
Insurance
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Mark Kahf appointed Head Property Switzerland at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (effective 1 May)
Appointment
Insurance
SGV Solothurnische Gebäudeversicherung
Thomas Fluri appointed new CEO effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Markus Schüpbach
General Assembly
Real Estate
Espace Real Estate AG
Shareholders approve CHF 6.25 dividend and re-elect entire board; CHF 35m+ capital increase announced for October 2026
Technical Insight
PV & Energy Systems
Primeo Energie
System integration of photovoltaics: focus on grid stability, role of flexibility, batteries and digital control systems (equalio platform), linking PV, storage and real-time optimization for energy markets and grid balancing
Project
Energy
Geo-Energie Suisse AG / Geo-Energie Jura SA / ewb (Energie Wasser Bern)
Pilot deep geothermal energy project in Haute-Sorne (Canton Jura): development of Switzerland’s first base-load electricity generation from geothermal heat via Geo-Energie Jura SA with strategic participation from ewb and Geo-Energie Suisse AG
Retirement announcement
Insurance
Allianz Suisse
Head of Broker Distribution Thargye Gangshontsang announces retirement end of 2026 after 12+ years at Allianz and 33-year insurance career across major Swiss insurers; succession process to be launche
Appointment
Spatial Planning
Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE)
Ulrich Seewer appointed Deputy Director from 01.05.2026, succeeding Stephan Scheidegger upon retirement; currently leads Mobility, Territory and Infrastructure division
Appointment
Real Estate
Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz (HEV Schweiz)
Urs Pfenninger appointed to lead operational management from late summer 2026
Trading Update
Building Materials / Construction
Holcim
Q1 2026: organic net sales growth, increase in recurring EBIT, growth in demand for ECOPact and ECOPlanet, scaling of ECOCycle circular technology, 5 acquisitions including majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, FY2026 guidance confirmed
Report
Consulting
Beerligroup AG
Expansion of advisory team with six senior advisors due to rising transformation demand in SMEs
Governance
Media
APG|SGA AG
New Chairman Felix Graf appointed; Corine Blesi joins board; Daniel Hofer steps down
Interview
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS
Outgoing chair Monika Ribar reflects on 10-year tenure, SBB stability, safety focus and succession to André Wyss
Departure
Engineering
Emch+Berger AG Bern
CEO transition after 10 years; Mirko Feller steps down and remains as board member and advisor
Appointment
Energy
Glattwerk AG
Martin Bäumle appointed Chairman of the Board; Felix Zumbach steps down after 25+ years, including 10 years as President
Leadership transition
Geomatics
SOGI (Schweizerische Organisation für Geoinformation)
After 12 years on the board and leading the education working group, Andreas Reimers hands over responsibilities to Christian Sailer and remains a member
People
Management
Beerligroup AG
New Senior Executive Advisor Christoph Ernst with 25+ years C-level experience joins advisory team
People
Architecture
meier architekten Gruppe
New CEO Laura Petrache reflects on move from public sector (Zurich Canton) to private real estate/architecture leadership
Interview
Construction
ERNE AG Bauunternehmung
CEO Talk: challenges in Swiss construction sector, regulation, digitalization, and execution efficiency
Infrastructure
Energy
Locher Ingenieure
EV Zurich Altstetten/Höngg: microtunneling heat network for 30,000 households using wastewater heat recovery
Appointment
Construction
SABAG Gruppe
Reto Joller appointed as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to lead transformation of organisation, services and data
Project
Energy
Energie 360°
Digitalisation of 1,600 km pipelines and 600+ facilities via digital twin project led by Martin Seger (Leiter Netzdokumentation)
Report
Insurance
Helvetia Baloise Group
2025 results: earnings growth (~20%), CHF 7.70 dividend proposal, CHF 139m synergies, ongoing integration progress
Feature
Construction
Implenia
20 years Implenia: historical housing development and urbanization context in Switzerland. Corporate retrospective on Swiss housing development, linking 1960s–70s urban housing shortages, suburban expansion, and Implenia’s role in residential construction and renovation projects (e.g. Wetzikon Vogelsang redevelopment from 110 to 146 units).
Report
Energy
Swissgrid AG
2025 annual and sustainability report published; CHF 280m invested in grid modernisation last year, Strategic Grid 2040 programme totalling CHF 5.5bn
Election
Construction
Bauen digital Schweiz / buildingSMART Switzerland
Armando Demarmels elected to Board focusing on BIM standardization, LOIN, and cross-sector collaboration
Statement
Real Estate
Andreas Rupf / SPEKTRUM Partner
Analysis: Land banking yields 592% vs 400% from building — Raiffeisen study reveals housing shortage is implementation problem, not legal issue; AI needed to enable existing RPG instruments
Appointment
Energy
Wasserversorgung Zürich
Christof Oertli appointed as Head of Projects and Executive Board Member (effective 01.08.2026), joining from ewz
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT beider Basel
President Fabian Halmer campaigns against Zurich Wohnschutzinitiativen (vote 14 June) for Zürcher Handelskammer and Fürschi Züri, warning regulation will worsen housing shortage
Project
Transport System
WALO Bertschinger
WALO Bertschinger and Belgian partner TRBA renovate centre strip (24m × 1,380m) of runway 15/33 at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse, started 15 April 2026, reopening targeted 21 May 2026
Election
Real Estate
SVIT Zürich
Ramon Jan Kälin elected as SVIT Zürich President (term 2027–2029), succeeding Christoph M. Steiner, following unanimous vote at the General Assembly
Leadership transition
Real Estate
ICG Governance in Real Estate
NextGen Board handover in Frankfurt focusing on ESG, governance and future decision-making structures
Election
Real Estate
Allreal Holding AG
Philipp Gmür elected as new Chairman of the Board of Directors
Statement
Architecture
Baudirektion Kanton Zürich
Deputy Kantonsbaumeister David Vogt criticises political populism toward architects in debate around Globus-Provisorium renovation decision
Update
Energy
ewz
CoolCity project progresses with 850m microtunnel linking Bürkliplatz lakewater plant to Selnau energy hub in Zurich
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT Schweiz
Lex Koller tightening criticised as damaging signal for Swiss real estate investment and housing market
General Assembly
Transport System
Flughafen Zürich AG
Strong 2025 results confirmed and Stefan Paul elected to the Board of Directors
Appointment
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site
Martina Moosmann appointed as Group CFO
Appointment
Real Estate
Wincasa
Boris Schlaeppi appointed Head of Construction Management and Executive Board member (effective 01.08.2026)
Interview
Finance
SVG Basel
Sergio P. Ermotti discusses UBS integration, market volatility, AI impact and lessons from Credit Suisse collapse
Jury
Real Estate
Real Estate Summit WOMEN
Isabella Chacón Troidl joins jury for Manager of the Year 2026 award in real estate
Report
Insurance
Helvetia Baloise Group
2025 results: earnings growth (~20%), CHF 7.70 dividend proposal, CHF 139m synergies, ongoing integration progress
Media
Energy
Hitachi Energy
Denmark visit highlights resilience as foundation of energy security in electrification era
Award
Architecture
FORUM HOLZBAU
Wood Construction Plus 2025/2026 award ceremony highlights sustainable timber architecture and innovation in building design
Update
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site Solutions
Akara Swiss Diversity Property Fund exceeds CHF 3bn AuM and announces capital increase
Event
Real Estate
ICG Governance in Real Estate
NextGen Forum in Frankfurt focuses on ESG, governance and generational collaboration in real estate
Appointment
Construction
Gossweiler Ingenieure AG
Richard König joins the Executive Board and Board of Directors as part of succession planning
Project
Transport System
Amberg Engineering
Construction begins on Brüttenertunnel as part of Zurich–Winterthur rail expansion project
General Assembly
Construction
Implenia
Shareholders approve all proposals and CHF 1.40 dividend at 2026 AGM
Appointment
Finance
Bank Julius Bär Deutschland AG
Klaus Naeve appointed CEO effective 01.09.2026
Board change
Real Estate
ULI Switzerland
Urs Baumann appointed as Chair, succeeding Reimer Siegert
Project start
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS / Rhätische Bahn / Gemeinde Landquart
Spatenstich for Landquart station upgrade to enable half-hour long-distance rail service by 2032
Appointment
Finance
BLKB
Dr. Alexandra Scriba appointed CEO and Thomas Aegerter appointed Chairman (effective 2026)
Appointment
Construction
Grün Stadt Zürich (GSZ)
Cornel Suter appointed Director of Grün Stadt Zürich effective 01.12.2026, succeeding Christine Bräm upon retirement
Departure
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS
Monika Ribar steps down as Chair after 10 years, André Wyss to succeed her from 29 April 2026
Report
Construction
Geoterra Gruppe
2025 revenue growth above 11% to over CHF 100m driven by organic growth and acquisitions
General Assembly
Energy
Primeo Energie
EBM rebrands to Primeo Energie Genossenschaft, increases energy fund and confirms board changes
Interview
Architecture
LUUCY AG
CEO discusses development of data-driven platform for spatial planning and decision support
Departure
Real Estate
FRZ Flughafenregion Zürich
Three board members step down: Edith Zuber, Peter Spörri and Thomas Peter, with Thomas Peter continuing as honorary member
Appointment
Construction
Basler & Hofmann
Tobias Schär appointed to executive board as Head of Construction and Real Estate Consulting
Election
Construction
ecobau
Franziska Ryser elected President, succeeding Friederike Pfromm, strengthening focus on sustainable construction and circular economy
Appointment
Real Estate
Novavest Real Estate AG
Dieter Kräuchi appointed as new CEO by board of directors
Report
Transport System
Aargau Verkehr AG (AVA)
2025 results: higher passenger numbers, strong customer satisfaction, stable financial performance
Election
Real Estate
Schweizerische Maklerkammer
Board confirmed for another two-year term, including Ruedi Tanner as President and Dieter Mader as Vice President
Appointment
Energy
Repower
Michael Roth appointed as new CEO
Appointment
Real Estate
Wincasa
Boris Schlaeppi appointed as Head of Construction Management and Executive Board Member
Report
Energy
eicher+pauli
Publication of 2025 annual and sustainability report highlighting performance and future outlook
Departure
Construction
SBB CFF FFS
Andreas Brunner — departure after 24 years and reflection on leadership at SBB Infrastructure
Board change
Construction
SGNI Swiss Sustainable Building Council
Welcome Conor Killeen and Laure Le Pape to the board
Appointment
Architecture
ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Robert Vorburger appointed as Professor for Digital Enablement in Life Sciences
Appointment
Energy
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel
Martin Everts appointed as new CEO to lead energy transformation
Appointment
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Martin Bucher confirmed as director (formerly ad interim)
Appointment
Construction
RUCH Metallbau AG
Joerg Wild appointed as new managing director (CEO) per June 2026
Appointment
Real Estate
Apleona Real Estate Management
Raphael Lerner appointed to the management board
Appointment
Transport System
SZU (Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn)
Manijè Chantal Alexander-David appointed Head of Corporate Development focusing on digital transformation
Finances
Energy
Energie 360°
CEO Romeo Deplazes on the 2025 annual report and core leadership values
Finances
Energy
Energie 360°
CEO Romeo Deplazes on the 2025 annual report and core leadership values
Board change
Real Estate
bonainvest Holding AG
Board renewal and strategic realignment as a real estate investment company
Lecture
Architecture
D-ARCH ETH Zurich
Farewell lecture by Prof. Ludger Hovestadt — what is architecture if computers create it?
Interview
Construction
Implenia
CEO Jens Vollmar on growth and leadership in «Die Weltwoche»
Board change
Construction
Brandenberger+Ruosch AG
Caroline Scherb and Carol Simona Rothenfluh elected to board of directors
Appointment
Construction
Federal Office of Transport FOT
Reto von Salis & Astrid Krauthausen appointed to new directorate roles
Appointment
Energy
Repower
Michael Roth appointed as new CEO effective 1 June 2026, succeeding Roland Leuenberger (who becomes Chairman of Axpo's Board); internal succession from Head of Production & Network
Appointment
Energy
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel
Martin Everts appointed as new CEO succeeding Dr. Claus Schmidt
Appointment
Construction
Federal Office of Transport FOT
New Directorate Members (Reto von Salis & Astrid Krauthausen)
Departure
Real Estate
Wüest Partner
Pascal Marazzi-de Lima MRICS after 30 years and new perspectives
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Energy
BKW AG
Martin Keller elected to BKW Board of Directors, succeeding Kurt Schär
Report
Construction
Infra Suisse / BFH
New market study on Swiss infrastructure construction: Quality and sustainability rising in importance over price
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
TBM Alessandra achieves breakthrough into the Northern Fault Zone at the Gotthard Road Tunnel
Governance
Valentina Wetter and Patric Fischli-Boson elected as Co-Presidents of Stahlbau Zentrum Schweiz
Appointment
Valentina Wetter and Patric Fischli-Boson succeed long-standing President Stephan Grau, leading the Swiss steel construction association in a new co-leadership model.
Leadership transition
Transportation
Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)
Raphael Grundmann appointed Head of Operations, succeeding Daniel Issler
Interview
Finance
RealUnit Schweiz AG
Podcast Klartext Finanzen: Christoph Blocher on entrepreneurial risk, EMS acquisition, and investment strategy
Board change
Energy
Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen (VSE)
Clemens Hasler and Nicolas Crettenand elected to VSE Board; Roland Leuenberger and Antje Kanngiesser step down
Board change
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Rolf Schmid elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Stefanie Ingold
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Thomas Ehrhart appointed Professor for Timber Engineering at BFH
Leadership transition
Energy
Electrosuisse
Daniel Schafer appointed President of Electrosuisse, succeeding Dieter Reichelt
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
Technical insight into concrete production and segmental lining (Tübbing) at the Gotthard North Lot
Leadership transition
Construction
suisse.ing
Stephan Tschudi elected President, succeeding Andrea Galli; new board members and Silberner Zirkel award announced
Project start
Construction
ILF Consulting Engineers / ARGE Urnersee Morschach
Official start of excavation for the Morschach Tunnel (A4 Neue Axenstrasse); three-year construction phase begins via Marti Group and Anliker AG
Board change
Energy
Alpiq Holding Ltd.
Adrian Honegger and Christian G. Pluess elected to Board of Directors; 2025 financial statements approved
Board change
Real Estate
Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd.
Marc Blunier appointed to the Board of Directors to deepen Private Banking collaboration
Board change
Real Estate
Fortimo Group AG
Gregor Bodenmann and Christian Stambach elected to the extended Board of Directors
Project update
Construction
Implenia / Frutiger Gruppe (ARGE secondo tubo)
Milestone at Gotthard Road Tunnel: Successful breakthrough in the North Lot and leadership site visit
Appointment
Real Estate
KPMG Switzerland
Eric Delé appointed Co-Lead of KPMG Real Estate Team, succeeding retiring Ulrich Prien
Report
Real Estate
Drees & Sommer SE
2025 results: Revenue exceeds €1bn for the first time; operating profit reaches €117.5m; opening of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
Leadership transition
Energy
GEAK Fachstelle / FHNW
Anita Naneva appointed Head of GEAK Fachstelle, succeeding Christian Amoser; Daniel Fuchs retires
Appointment
Finance
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE)
Anja Fiedler appointed CEO effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Simone Wyss Fedele
Appointment
Real Estate
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben (BImA)
Dorothee Martin appointed to the Executive Board effective 1 May 2026
Award
Finance
UBS / SVC (Swiss Venture Club)
Villiger wins 1st Prix SVC Aargau Solothurn; bonacasa AG among the finalists
Update
Construction
Ouster
Launch of REV8 OS family: World's first native color lidar sensors fusing RGB and 3D data at the silicon level
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT Schweiz
Strategic outlook: Solutions for the housing crisis based on projects in Basel, Zurich, and Lausanne
General Assembly
Transport System
RUAG MRO Holding AG
Annual results 2025 approved; Jürg Rötheli confirmed as Chairman; Elisabeth Bourqui steps down from the Board
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Roman Gallus appointed Professor Tenure Track for Geotechnics and Underground Construction
Appointment
Architecture
BFH School of Architecture, wood, civil engineering
Roman Gallus appointed Professor Tenure Track for Geotechnics and Underground Construction
Update
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site Solutions
SPSS IFC closes first capital increase since IPO at CHF 74m; funds Light Industrial portfolio expansion
Election
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Rolf Schmid elected Chairman of the Board effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Stefanie Ingold
Appointment
Spatial Planning
Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE)
Ulrich Seewer appointed Deputy Director effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Stephan Scheidegger upon retirement
Appointment
Management
swisscleantech
Lukas von Känel appointed Co-CEO effective 1 January 2027, succeeding Chris Zeyer; co-manages with Michael Mandl
Appointment
Energy
WWZ AG
Peter Affentranger appointed Head of Human Resources, Thomas Lüthy appointed Head of Market; both join management
Update
Construction
Hexagon AB / Hexagon Geosystems
Capital Markets Day: Rebranding to Hexagon Infrastructure & Geospatial; new financial framework (4–6% organic growth) and sustainability targets (Net-zero 2050).
Update
Construction
Hexagon AB / Hexagon Geosystems
Capital Markets Day: Rebranding to Hexagon Infrastructure & Geospatial; new financial framework (4–6% organic growth) and sustainability targets (Net-zero 2050)
Project
Transport System
ILF Consulting Engineers
Tunnel boring machine Nord Los241 breakthrough into disturbance zone north; 2nd Gotthard road tunnel project advances (April 29, 2026)
Appointment
Consulting
Emch+Berger AG Bern
Richard Thürler appointed CEO, succeeding Mirko Feller after 10-year tenure; Mirko remains as board member and advisor
Appointment
Real Estate
ISS Schweiz AG
Matthias Müller appointed Chief Commercial Officer effective 11 May 2026, succeeding Giuseppe Cristofaro
Leadership transition
Real Estate
HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich
Prof. Dr. Adrian Wildenauer assumes leadership of MAS Real Estate Management program, succeeding Markus Streckeisen (effective April 2026)
Appointment
Construction
SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria
Rainer Hollang appointed CEO of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria (effective 1 May 2026), succeeding Markus Holzke who becomes SPIE Group CEO
Interview
Construction
ERNE Gruppe
CEO Giuseppe Santagada in CEO Talk on sustainable construction, circular economy, digitalisation and vocational training
Board change
Construction
Holzbau Schweiz Sektion Luzern Land
David Fischer elected to board, succeeding Rene Maurer after 23-year tenure
Update
Spatial Planning
Tiefbauamt der Stadt Zürich
2025 update: City tunnel, Stadelhofen bike station, and Ueberlandpark opened
Appointment
Energy
Aare Energie AG
Silvio Bondt appointed CEO effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Beat Erne (27-year tenure); Thomas Leemann named Head of Marketing and Sales
Leadership transition
Construction
Wälli AG Ingenieure
Bernard Braun (3rd generation) elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Lukas Wohlwend after 33 years
Appointment
Energy
Alpiq
Bianca Sarbu appointed Head of Energy Solutions and member of management (effective November 2026)
Feature
Architecture
D-ARCH ETH Zurich
NCCR Digital Fabrication concludes after 12 years with 300+ researchers and CHF 100m+ funding; Future of Construction Symposium 2026 marks final event (May 20-23)
Appointment
Construction
Bauakzent AG
Nicole Inauen appointed to management team with expertise in early project phases and master planning
General Assembly
Energy
BKW AG
Shareholders approve dividend increase to CHF 3.80 per share; Dr. Martin Keller elected to board, succeeding Kurt Schär after 14 years
Departure
Healthcare Infrastructure
Infrastruktur Hospital Schweiz (IHS)
Pascal Eichenberger steps down after five years on the board, including role as Vice President since 2024
Appointment
Insurance
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Mark Kahf appointed Head Property Switzerland at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective 1 May 2026
Appointment
Insurance
SGV Solothurnische Gebäudeversicherung
Thomas Fluri appointed new CEO effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Markus Schüpbach who retires after nine years
Departure
Healthcare Infrastructure
Infrastruktur Hospital Schweiz (IHS)
Pascal Eichenberger steps down after five years on the board, including role as Vice President
Appointment
Insurance
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Mark Kahf appointed Head Property Switzerland at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (effective 1 May)
Appointment
Insurance
SGV Solothurnische Gebäudeversicherung
Thomas Fluri appointed new CEO effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Markus Schüpbach
General Assembly
Real Estate
Espace Real Estate AG
Shareholders approve CHF 6.25 dividend and re-elect entire board; CHF 35m+ capital increase announced for October 2026
Technical Insight
PV & Energy Systems
Primeo Energie
System integration of photovoltaics: focus on grid stability, role of flexibility, batteries and digital control systems (equalio platform), linking PV, storage and real-time optimization for energy markets and grid balancing
Project
Energy
Geo-Energie Suisse AG / Geo-Energie Jura SA / ewb (Energie Wasser Bern)
Pilot deep geothermal energy project in Haute-Sorne (Canton Jura): development of Switzerland’s first base-load electricity generation from geothermal heat via Geo-Energie Jura SA with strategic participation from ewb and Geo-Energie Suisse AG
Retirement announcement
Insurance
Allianz Suisse
Head of Broker Distribution Thargye Gangshontsang announces retirement end of 2026 after 12+ years at Allianz and 33-year insurance career across major Swiss insurers; succession process to be launche
Appointment
Spatial Planning
Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE)
Ulrich Seewer appointed Deputy Director from 01.05.2026, succeeding Stephan Scheidegger upon retirement; currently leads Mobility, Territory and Infrastructure division
Appointment
Real Estate
Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz (HEV Schweiz)
Urs Pfenninger appointed to lead operational management from late summer 2026
Trading Update
Building Materials / Construction
Holcim
Q1 2026: organic net sales growth, increase in recurring EBIT, growth in demand for ECOPact and ECOPlanet, scaling of ECOCycle circular technology, 5 acquisitions including majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, FY2026 guidance confirmed
Report
Consulting
Beerligroup AG
Expansion of advisory team with six senior advisors due to rising transformation demand in SMEs
Governance
Media
APG|SGA AG
New Chairman Felix Graf appointed; Corine Blesi joins board; Daniel Hofer steps down
Interview
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS
Outgoing chair Monika Ribar reflects on 10-year tenure, SBB stability, safety focus and succession to André Wyss
Departure
Engineering
Emch+Berger AG Bern
CEO transition after 10 years; Mirko Feller steps down and remains as board member and advisor
Appointment
Energy
Glattwerk AG
Martin Bäumle appointed Chairman of the Board; Felix Zumbach steps down after 25+ years, including 10 years as President
Leadership transition
Geomatics
SOGI (Schweizerische Organisation für Geoinformation)
After 12 years on the board and leading the education working group, Andreas Reimers hands over responsibilities to Christian Sailer and remains a member
People
Management
Beerligroup AG
New Senior Executive Advisor Christoph Ernst with 25+ years C-level experience joins advisory team
People
Architecture
meier architekten Gruppe
New CEO Laura Petrache reflects on move from public sector (Zurich Canton) to private real estate/architecture leadership
Interview
Construction
ERNE AG Bauunternehmung
CEO Talk: challenges in Swiss construction sector, regulation, digitalization, and execution efficiency
Infrastructure
Energy
Locher Ingenieure
EV Zurich Altstetten/Höngg: microtunneling heat network for 30,000 households using wastewater heat recovery
Appointment
Construction
SABAG Gruppe
Reto Joller appointed as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to lead transformation of organisation, services and data
Project
Energy
Energie 360°
Digitalisation of 1,600 km pipelines and 600+ facilities via digital twin project led by Martin Seger (Leiter Netzdokumentation)
Report
Insurance
Helvetia Baloise Group
2025 results: earnings growth (~20%), CHF 7.70 dividend proposal, CHF 139m synergies, ongoing integration progress
Feature
Construction
Implenia
20 years Implenia: historical housing development and urbanization context in Switzerland. Corporate retrospective on Swiss housing development, linking 1960s–70s urban housing shortages, suburban expansion, and Implenia’s role in residential construction and renovation projects (e.g. Wetzikon Vogelsang redevelopment from 110 to 146 units).
Report
Energy
Swissgrid AG
2025 annual and sustainability report published; CHF 280m invested in grid modernisation last year, Strategic Grid 2040 programme totalling CHF 5.5bn
Election
Construction
Bauen digital Schweiz / buildingSMART Switzerland
Armando Demarmels elected to Board focusing on BIM standardization, LOIN, and cross-sector collaboration
Statement
Real Estate
Andreas Rupf / SPEKTRUM Partner
Analysis: Land banking yields 592% vs 400% from building — Raiffeisen study reveals housing shortage is implementation problem, not legal issue; AI needed to enable existing RPG instruments
Appointment
Energy
Wasserversorgung Zürich
Christof Oertli appointed as Head of Projects and Executive Board Member (effective 01.08.2026), joining from ewz
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT beider Basel
President Fabian Halmer campaigns against Zurich Wohnschutzinitiativen (vote 14 June) for Zürcher Handelskammer and Fürschi Züri, warning regulation will worsen housing shortage
Project
Transport System
WALO Bertschinger
WALO Bertschinger and Belgian partner TRBA renovate centre strip (24m × 1,380m) of runway 15/33 at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse, started 15 April 2026, reopening targeted 21 May 2026
Election
Real Estate
SVIT Zürich
Ramon Jan Kälin elected as SVIT Zürich President (term 2027–2029), succeeding Christoph M. Steiner, following unanimous vote at the General Assembly
Leadership transition
Real Estate
ICG Governance in Real Estate
NextGen Board handover in Frankfurt focusing on ESG, governance and future decision-making structures
Election
Real Estate
Allreal Holding AG
Philipp Gmür elected as new Chairman of the Board of Directors
Statement
Architecture
Baudirektion Kanton Zürich
Deputy Kantonsbaumeister David Vogt criticises political populism toward architects in debate around Globus-Provisorium renovation decision
Update
Energy
ewz
CoolCity project progresses with 850m microtunnel linking Bürkliplatz lakewater plant to Selnau energy hub in Zurich
Statement
Real Estate
SVIT Schweiz
Lex Koller tightening criticised as damaging signal for Swiss real estate investment and housing market
General Assembly
Transport System
Flughafen Zürich AG
Strong 2025 results confirmed and Stefan Paul elected to the Board of Directors
Appointment
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site
Martina Moosmann appointed as Group CFO
Appointment
Real Estate
Wincasa
Boris Schlaeppi appointed Head of Construction Management and Executive Board member (effective 01.08.2026)
Interview
Finance
SVG Basel
Sergio P. Ermotti discusses UBS integration, market volatility, AI impact and lessons from Credit Suisse collapse
Jury
Real Estate
Real Estate Summit WOMEN
Isabella Chacón Troidl joins jury for Manager of the Year 2026 award in real estate
Report
Insurance
Helvetia Baloise Group
2025 results: earnings growth (~20%), CHF 7.70 dividend proposal, CHF 139m synergies, ongoing integration progress
Media
Energy
Hitachi Energy
Denmark visit highlights resilience as foundation of energy security in electrification era
Award
Architecture
FORUM HOLZBAU
Wood Construction Plus 2025/2026 award ceremony highlights sustainable timber architecture and innovation in building design
Update
Real Estate
Swiss Prime Site Solutions
Akara Swiss Diversity Property Fund exceeds CHF 3bn AuM and announces capital increase
Event
Real Estate
ICG Governance in Real Estate
NextGen Forum in Frankfurt focuses on ESG, governance and generational collaboration in real estate
Appointment
Construction
Gossweiler Ingenieure AG
Richard König joins the Executive Board and Board of Directors as part of succession planning
Project
Transport System
Amberg Engineering
Construction begins on Brüttenertunnel as part of Zurich–Winterthur rail expansion project
General Assembly
Construction
Implenia
Shareholders approve all proposals and CHF 1.40 dividend at 2026 AGM
Appointment
Finance
Bank Julius Bär Deutschland AG
Klaus Naeve appointed CEO effective 01.09.2026
Board change
Real Estate
ULI Switzerland
Urs Baumann appointed as Chair, succeeding Reimer Siegert
Project start
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS / Rhätische Bahn / Gemeinde Landquart
Spatenstich for Landquart station upgrade to enable half-hour long-distance rail service by 2032
Appointment
Finance
BLKB
Dr. Alexandra Scriba appointed CEO and Thomas Aegerter appointed Chairman (effective 2026)
Appointment
Construction
Grün Stadt Zürich (GSZ)
Cornel Suter appointed Director of Grün Stadt Zürich effective 01.12.2026, succeeding Christine Bräm upon retirement
Departure
Transport System
SBB CFF FFS
Monika Ribar steps down as Chair after 10 years, André Wyss to succeed her from 29 April 2026
Report
Construction
Geoterra Gruppe
2025 revenue growth above 11% to over CHF 100m driven by organic growth and acquisitions
General Assembly
Energy
Primeo Energie
EBM rebrands to Primeo Energie Genossenschaft, increases energy fund and confirms board changes
Interview
Architecture
LUUCY AG
CEO discusses development of data-driven platform for spatial planning and decision support
Departure
Real Estate
FRZ Flughafenregion Zürich
Three board members step down: Edith Zuber, Peter Spörri and Thomas Peter, with Thomas Peter continuing as honorary member
Appointment
Construction
Basler & Hofmann
Tobias Schär appointed to executive board as Head of Construction and Real Estate Consulting
Election
Construction
ecobau
Franziska Ryser elected President, succeeding Friederike Pfromm, strengthening focus on sustainable construction and circular economy
Appointment
Real Estate
Novavest Real Estate AG
Dieter Kräuchi appointed as new CEO by board of directors
Report
Transport System
Aargau Verkehr AG (AVA)
2025 results: higher passenger numbers, strong customer satisfaction, stable financial performance
Election
Real Estate
Schweizerische Maklerkammer
Board confirmed for another two-year term, including Ruedi Tanner as President and Dieter Mader as Vice President
Appointment
Energy
Repower
Michael Roth appointed as new CEO
Appointment
Real Estate
Wincasa
Boris Schlaeppi appointed as Head of Construction Management and Executive Board Member
Report
Energy
eicher+pauli
Publication of 2025 annual and sustainability report highlighting performance and future outlook
Departure
Construction
SBB CFF FFS
Andreas Brunner — departure after 24 years and reflection on leadership at SBB Infrastructure
Board change
Construction
SGNI Swiss Sustainable Building Council
Welcome Conor Killeen and Laure Le Pape to the board
Appointment
Architecture
ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Robert Vorburger appointed as Professor for Digital Enablement in Life Sciences
Appointment
Energy
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel
Martin Everts appointed as new CEO to lead energy transformation
Appointment
Energy
Regio Energie Solothurn
Martin Bucher confirmed as director (formerly ad interim)
Appointment
Construction
RUCH Metallbau AG
Joerg Wild appointed as new managing director (CEO) per June 2026
Appointment
Real Estate
Apleona Real Estate Management
Raphael Lerner appointed to the management board
Appointment
Transport System
SZU (Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn)
Manijè Chantal Alexander-David appointed Head of Corporate Development focusing on digital transformation
Finances
Energy
Energie 360°
CEO Romeo Deplazes on the 2025 annual report and core leadership values
Finances
Energy
Energie 360°
CEO Romeo Deplazes on the 2025 annual report and core leadership values
Board change
Real Estate
bonainvest Holding AG
Board renewal and strategic realignment as a real estate investment company
Lecture
Architecture
D-ARCH ETH Zurich
Farewell lecture by Prof. Ludger Hovestadt — what is architecture if computers create it?
Interview
Construction
Implenia
CEO Jens Vollmar on growth and leadership in «Die Weltwoche»
Board change
Construction
Brandenberger+Ruosch AG
Caroline Scherb and Carol Simona Rothenfluh elected to board of directors
Appointment
Construction
Federal Office of Transport FOT
Reto von Salis & Astrid Krauthausen appointed to new directorate roles
Appointment
Energy
Repower
Michael Roth appointed as new CEO effective 1 June 2026, succeeding Roland Leuenberger (who becomes Chairman of Axpo's Board); internal succession from Head of Production & Network
Appointment
Energy
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel
Martin Everts appointed as new CEO succeeding Dr. Claus Schmidt
Appointment
Construction
Federal Office of Transport FOT
New Directorate Members (Reto von Salis & Astrid Krauthausen)
Departure
Real Estate
Wüest Partner
Pascal Marazzi-de Lima MRICS after 30 years and new perspectives
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Univ. Assist. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matej Varga
Ex-Postdoctoral scientist & Senior Lecturer, ETH Zürich
Founder, ScanBIM GmbH – Geomatik- und Vermessungsbüro in Zürich
Visiting Assis. Prof., University North
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