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Swiss photovoltaics will record record expansion in 2020

The trade association for solar energy is assuming a new record increase in photovoltaic systems in 2020. Swissolar sees growth at 30 percent or more. Nevertheless, the expansion must be…

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Implenia sees itself in a good position

The coronavirus pandemic had a negative impact on Implenia's 2020 sales. Value adjustments have also pushed the construction and real estate company into the red. In the current year, however,…

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Plazza defies the pandemic

Plazza AG was able to slightly increase property income and operating profit in 2020. High revaluations led to a significantly higher profit than in 2019. The real estate company attributes…

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Sika sets new standards in the recycling of concrete

Sika has developed a new process for recycling concrete. Old concrete is completely broken down into its components pebble, lime and sandstone. At the same time, 60 kilograms of CO2…

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Asking rents continue to rise

After an increase in January, asking rents continued to rise in February. In a year-on-year comparison, rental prices rose by 0.96 percent. Particularly high price increases were observed in the…

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Energy

Excellent designs adorn the photovoltaic facade of the NEST

Students at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences have designed innovative photovoltaic modules for the facade of the NEST research building. The winning designs were chosen in a competition.

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The digitization of the co-owner assemblies

Today's management process is not very digitalized and involves a lot of manual effort. Communication between property management and all parties involved is a major challenge. At the same time,…

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Swisstopo data can now be accessed free of charge

The digital data and services of the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo have been available online and free of charge since March 1st. This is part of the Swiss strategy…

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Business

Locatee expands to New York

The New York-based Locatee team now also supports companies in the USA in analyzing the actual occupancy and occupancy of their office space with the aid of data. This should…

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Business

The reference mortgage rate remains at 1.25 percent

The mortgage reference rate for tenancies remains unchanged at 1.25 percent. It applies to rent structure throughout Switzerland. According to the Federal Housing Office, the rate has been unchanged for…

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The old spinning mill in Turgi becomes a commercial and industrial center

The old cotton mill in Turgi is to become a modern commercial and industrial center. Offices and commercial space can be rented in the listed property from April 1st.

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Canton sets design plan for ZHAW campus

The Technikumstrasse campus of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is to be comprehensively renovated. The Canton of Zurich has adjusted the corresponding design plan in response to objections.…

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Business

LafargeHolcim is on course for recovery

The coronavirus pandemic pushed LafargeHolcim's sales and profits below the previous year's levels in the 2020 financial year. In the fourth quarter, however, the Zug-based building materials group's sales picked…

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Madaster realizes circular building

The Swiss cadastre for materials, Madaster, has found three first partners for circular practical solutions in construction. According to Madaster, this will network expertise in digital construction. This should enable…

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Energy

Regional plants are expanding networks for heating and cooling

The regional plants want to significantly expand the district heating network in Baden and supplement it with a network for cooling supply. The share of renewable energy sources is to…

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Business

Home ownership achieves new record prices

The prices for residential property have reached new highs despite the pandemic. The prices for office space have not yet fallen either. Raiffeisen Switzerland found this in a study. However,…

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Energy

Young Zurich architects win prizes

The Zurich architects Comte / Meuwly won the Foundation Award 2021. Second place in this award for young Swiss architecture went to Solanella's Van Noten Meister, also in Zurich, and…

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Swiss Prime Site defies the pandemic

Swiss Prime Site's rental income fell slightly in 2020. The operating result of the Solothurn real estate company also declined in the core real estate business. In contrast, overall net…

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