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With a revised strategy, the city of Aarau wants to meet the urban challenges of our time in a smart way. Networking, user focus and resource conservation are at the…
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Councillors demand right to charging stations in residential buildings
In future, the Federal Council must ensure that tenants and condominium owners have access to charging stations for electric vehicles in their residential properties. The Council of States has approved…
Zurich convinces as a business location
The majority of Zurich companies are satisfied with the business location. A recent survey shows that transport links, quality of life and a qualified workforce are clear plus points. However,…
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Parliament approves new IOM headquarters in Geneva
Despite the announced job cuts, the Swiss parliament is supporting the demolition and new construction of the IOM headquarters in Geneva with an interest-free loan of CHF 44.7 million. The…
World record solar fence realized in Basel
The world's longest solar fence with a length of over one kilometer is being built along the Reinach - Münchenstein streetcar line. The lighthouse project combines renewable energy generation with…
Voters stop Locarno railroad station project
The Ticino electorate rejected the planned redesign of Locarno-Muralto railroad station by just 102 votes to one. Despite its regional importance and planned improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, the 16…
Shanghai relocates Shikumen complex with robots
The Huayanli complex in Shanghai is the first time a 7,500-tonne historical ensemble in the Shikumen style has been relocated with the help of 432 specialized robots. The project combines…
Federal government waives new financial incentives for building refurbishment
A postulate report sees no need to create further financial incentives for building renovation. Instead, the focus should be on advice and information. According to the report, there is also…
Condominiums are more expensive than single-family homes
Condominiums were 0.8 per cent more expensive across Switzerland in May than in April. At the same time, prices for single-family homes rose by 0.3 per cent. However, there are…
Takeover strengthens market position for building installations
The Debrunner Koenig Group is buying Simfloc AG from Frauenkappelen. The takeover of the specialist for fire protection, flocculation and insulation is intended to make the wholesale group from St.Gallen…
Digital concrete analyses for higher quality and sustainability
Sika has acquired a stake in Giatec Scientic Inc. The Canadian company specialises, among other things, in digital solutions for the optimal mixing of concrete. Together with its admixture technologies,…
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Pioneering project: Greenhouse solar system utilises light twice
Eine auf Filtertechnologie basierte Solaranlage von Voltiris ist auf einem Gewächshaus der Meier Gemüse AG installiert worden. Die rund ein Hektar grosse Anlage ermöglicht die Stromerzeugung ohne Einbussen beim landwirtschaftlichen…
Construction of a solar plant at 2000 metres
EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will…
Acquisition in North America strengthens portfolio for precast concrete parts
Holcim has acquired the Langley Concrete Group Inc. It is based in the greater Vancouver area of Canada. The Zug-based building materials manufacturer is thus entering the market for precast…
Expansion of the S-Bahn infrastructure in Frankfurt
DB InfraGO AG has commissioned Implenia to build an inner-city section of the suburban railway in Frankfurt. The construction and real estate company will realise the starting excavation pit, tunnel…
Property fund launches new capital increase
Swiss Prime Site Solutions is launching the 15th capital increase for its Akara Swiss Diversity Property Fund PK. Around CHF 85 million is to be raised between 11 and 20…
AI-based weather forecasts for energy and agriculture
The start-up Jua.ai has secured around 9 million Swiss francs (11 million dollars) in a Series A financing round. Jua wants to use this to accelerate the market launch of…
Lift refurbishment with a focus on comfort and safety
KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning…