Swissbau 2020: Innovative spirit and mood of change in the construction industry
At the 26th edition of Swissbau, the focus was on people-to-people dialog. The protagonists of the construction industry agree: new needs bring new challenges.
Every two years, Swissbau gathers the most important players in the planning, construction and real estate industry in Basel. In the presence of federal parliamentarians and government representatives from both Basel, Swissbau was ceremoniously opened last Tuesday. A ribbon-cut of a different kind was performed in front of the tour d'horizon of the Swiss Association of Master Builders on the exhibition square: Hans Stöckli, President of the Council of States, used a saw to cut through a construction ribbon and officially opened Swissbau 2020 with this symbolic act. In the exhibition halls, exhibitors delighted visitors with their creative and impressive trade fair presentations across all sectors.
Knowledge transfer and sustainability
Together with 38 partners, Swissbau Focus offered the interested trade audience a relevant event and networking platform: In 80 events, the current challenges of the industry were discussed and knowledge on current topics was imparted by more than 300 speakers. The topic of sustainability in the construction industry was also omnipresent and discussed in many different ways: Renewable heating was just one of the exciting topics in the Swissbau Focus Arena. The leading partners Swissbau Focus, EnergieSchweiz and SIA, are extremely satisfied with the course of Swissbau Focus.
Platform for digital transformation
The Swissbau Innovation Lab, launched in 2018 together with the main partners Bauen Digital Schweiz, Innosuisse and SIA, puts digital building at the center of attention. Together with 77 partners from research, planning, construction and operation, an innovative staging with a novel architectural concept was implemented. A highlight of the Swissbau Innovation Lab was the iRoom with a 3D show as well as the Speakers Corner, which was launched for the first time: All partners presented their digital use cases in short pitches on the stage of the Speakers Corner and thus showed how digitalization is finding its way into their companies.
Thematic further development
With the integration of the two trade fairs Ineltec and Sicherheit, the topics of building automation, electrical installation, energy in buildings, light and lighting technology and building security were united under one roof for the first time. Exhibitors and visitors alike see this merger as a step in the right direction. In close cooperation with leading manufacturers and opinion leaders, the trade show concept for 2022 will be further developed in line with industry needs.
As the leading trade fair for the Swiss construction and real estate industry with around 80% trade visitors, Swissbau brings together the concentrated decision-making competence of Switzerland - compressed in one place. Every two years, Swissbau is a source of inspiration, exchange platform and innovation radar for the entire Swiss planning, construction and real estate industry.
The next Swissbau will now take place over four days, from Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 January 2022 in Basel.
