Construction activity in Basel Country hits record high

Construction activity in canton Basel Country reached a record high in 2025. Despite a slowdown in residential construction, the total value of construction work rose to an all-time high of CHF2.5 billion ($3.1 billion), according to the cantonal statistics office on Friday. The total value of construction work rose by 4.8%, or CHF116 million, compared with the previous year. Growth was driven mainly by non-residential construction, where investment increased by 24% to CHF515 million, and…