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New innovation centre for thermal coating solutions

Oerlikon is investing 40 million Swiss francs in an innovation and production campus in the canton of Aargau specialising in thermal spraying processes and coating solutions. In doing so, Oerlikon…

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Building culture in focus, NRP 81 begins

The National Research Program "Baukultur" (NRP 81) was officially launched with an inspiring kick-off meeting in Thun. The participating research teams and practice partners have clearly positioned themselves as a…

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Investment plans weaken in 2025, record high in 2026

Swiss companies' investment plans for 2025 are positive overall despite the subdued outlook. However, geopolitical tensions, in particular the US tariff announcement, have contributed noticeably to the slowdown. For 2026,…

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New findings from 45,000 building permits

With its new white paper, the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne (CRML) provides precise insights into the Swiss real estate industry's progress towards climate neutrality. By evaluating over…

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Loss of rent in Zurich only a temporary burden

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund generated net income of just over CHF 27 million in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year. In…

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BusinessEnergyZurich

Profit increase thanks to favorable procurement and fewer reserve requirements

Stadtwerk Winterthur generated sales of CHF 311 million and a profit of CHF 26 million in the past financial year. Lower costs for energy procurement and in other business areas…

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Monument becomes a home with history

Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that…

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New study emphasises the importance of new replacement construction for relieving housing pressure

On average, four new flats are created for every flat that is demolished. These are the findings of a study by Raiffeisen Switzerland. According to the study, there is often…

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IPO launched for North American business

Holcim has received the green light for the spin-off of its North American business. Under the name Amrize, the building materials group will float the new company on the stock…

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Design guidelines for historic residential quarter

Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is…

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Pressure pipes protect police centre from groundwater

Debrunner Acifer AG has supplied the pipes for four water-bearing pressure pipes under the new cantonal police centre in Niederwangen. The centre is scheduled for completion in 2028.

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Monument protection and technology in harmony

STRABAG AG is supporting the renovation of the Landhaus Solothurn. In addition to renewing the building services, the renovation plan includes a sustainable heat pump system. The location between the…

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The world’s tallest 3D-printed building is in Graubünden

Tor Alva has been officially opened. The white tower in Mulegns is the tallest 3D-printed building in the world. It was realised by the Nova Fundaziun Origen cultural foundation in…

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Cham Swiss Properties optimizes “Rocket & Tigerli”

A pioneering timber hybrid high-rise ensemble is being built in the middle of the locomotive town of Winterthur. The owner, Cham Swiss Properties AG, is appealing against the building permit…

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Swiss tax landscape in transition

Swiss corporate taxes are falling slightly, but new international developments and the global minimum tax are bringing location policy increasingly into focus. Find out more about the resulting opportunities and…

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Business location and living space Canton Glarus – A truly fabulous lifestyle

The canton of Glarus is the most industrialized canton in Switzerland. It has a high density of nationally and internationally important companies in the plastics, metal and food industries. In…

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New study on residential mobility

The latest study in the "Housing Study Series" clearly shows that many people in Switzerland would like to move, but the reality is that they often fail to do so.…

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BeOne Medicines anchors itself in the Basel Area

By choosing Basel as its new headquarters, BeOne Medicines is sending out a strong signal. The region will become a global hub for oncological innovation. The decision underlines the international…

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