Construction and demolition waste accounts for two-thirds of all refuse generated in Switzerland. Of course, it is possible to recycle building materials and use them to build a new structure, but this process can be extremely energy-intensive. A more sustainable alternative is the reuse of the existing building or salvaged building materials for a similar purpose while altering the fabric as little as possible. Read article

Substantial state investment in research and development have helped Fribourg's construction sector to become more robust and prepare for future upheavals affecting the industry. Interview with Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency. Read article

The construction industry is one of the largest employers in Fribourg and accounts for an important share of the canton's GDP and employment. The sector derives a great deal of its strength from Fribourg's dense network of national and international firms, high-caliber SMEs, cluster, competence centers and research organizations. Read article

The mission of the Building Innovation Cluster (BIC) is to cultivate value creation and innovation in the construction sector. Read article

Nourri par un réseau particulièrement dense de grandes entreprises, PME de pointe, centres de compétences et instituts spécialisés, le secteur de la construction et de l’efficience énergétique constitue un pilier essentiel de l’économie fribourgeoise Read article

"Digital sobriety is integral to the solutions we offer and sets us apart from our competitors." This statement from Roger Meier, CEO of ROOMZ, reflects the growing importance of reducing the environmental impact of the smart, high-tech objects and devices which have become a ubiquitous feature of everyday life. Read article

Thanks to a host of innovative companies, a strong creative spirit and a highly educated workforce, the future of the photovoltaic industry in the canton of Fribourg is looking bright. Read article

Karen Scrivener, directrice du Laboratoire des matériaux de construction de l’EPFL Read article

As far back as the early 1970s, the Fribourg-based Conrad Lutz was a vocal advocate of energy-efficient building design. Some saw him as a dreamer, others as a crank. But when the 1973 oil crisis hit, doubters soon realized that Lutz had been right all along. Read article

Construction law is hard to avoid. In Switzerland, it accounts for a third of all cases brought before the courts. Whether it is buildings, roads, railways, heritage, landscape or environmental protection, regional planning or land ownership, construction law touches on all our lives. And Fribourg is considered a national center of expertise in this field Read article