Hazardous Substances in Construction – Who Is Responsible?
Asbestos, PCBs, PAHs—anyone renovating an older building will come across these terms sooner or later. And the most common reaction is: “The architect will take care of that.” Understandable. But not entirely correct. The Role of the Architect The architect bears a great deal of responsibility: He plans, coordinates, obtains permits, and has a legal […]
Kintsugi in construction – what a Japanese art form teaches us about renovation
Tearing down and rebuilding is expensive. Sometimes the greatest value lies precisely where the cracks are visible – if you know how to deal with them. Kintsugi is a Japanese art form: broken ceramics are repaired with gold powder. The fracture lines are not hidden – they are emphasized. What was broken becomes unique and […]
Construction investments on the rise – will the client really receive more?
The figures from the Swiss DIY market are positive. But if you take a closer look, you quickly realize that nominal growth and real gains are two different things The construction boom is back—at least on paper. In the fourth quarter of 2025, nominal construction investment in Switzerland rose by 2.7%. This was followed by […]