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St.Gallen freight station site underestimated development area

Rear station neighbourhoods are often regarded as unused spaces with unclear development potential. Yet they harbour valuable opportunities for urban transformation. In an interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH Zurich and the…

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Record figures and creative impetus for the property sector

The Swiss property fair for investors, IMMO25, set a new attendance record in 2025 with over 5,167 visitors and 154 exhibitors. Under the motto "Growth through creativity", the trade fair…

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Revolution in materials technology

A South Korean research team has developed a high-performance one-component epoxy resin that sets new standards in terms of heat resistance, flame retardancy and mechanical stability. Thanks to an innovative…

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New measurement technology detects corrosion in reinforced concrete without intervention

Many reinforced concrete structures in Switzerland date from the 1960s to 1980s and are increasingly threatened by corrosion. The ETH start-up Talpa has developed an innovative method to identify damage…

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Meyer Burger divests measurement technology subsidiary Pasan

The solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger is selling its subsidiary Pasan as part of its ongoing restructuring programme. The parties have agreed not to disclose the buyer or the financial…

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AI accelerates perovskite solar cells for the mass market

Perovskite solar cells could revolutionise photovoltaics. Their high efficiency and flexible application possibilities make them very promising. However, production hurdles are slowing market maturity. A new study by KIT shows…

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Empathy as a leadership competence

Empathy is not just a social skill, but an essential competence for modern managers. In autumn 2025, the FHNW School of Business is offering the practical seminar "Leading with Empathy",…

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Strengthening Europe’s innovation financing

The latest study by the European Patent Office (EPO) highlights structural challenges in innovation financing and introduces the Technology Investor Score (TIS), a new indicator for identifying suitable investors. Supplemented…

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Canton of Zug strengthens its property portfolio

The Canton of Zug pursues a sustainable strategy for managing its property portfolio. The strategy emphasises maintenance, legal requirements and the careful use of resources. Future investments and strategic guidelines…

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Smart City Strategy Zug

With its smart city strategy, Zug is positioning itself as a future-orientated and liveable location. Through digitalisation, smart technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, the city aims to actively shape structural…

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Cooperation for sustainable energy supply in Arlesheim, Münchenstein and Reinach

Primeo Energie is teaming up with uptownBasel to utilise waste heat. The waste heat generated on the Innovation Campus site in Arlesheim is to be used to heat thousands of…

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Regional construction industry meets in Baden

City com baden wants to network the regional construction and property industry. On 15 May, the Association of Tradespeople and Retailers of the City of Baden is organising the Industry…

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Farewell party planned for the Raben-Bad in Baden

On 25 January, Bagni Popolari invites you to the farewell party for the interim use of the Raven Baths. Afterwards, the Raben pool will be thoroughly renovated. The Raven Co-operative,…

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New production sites in Singapore and China

With two new plants in Singapore and the Chinese city of Xi'an, Sika aims to fulfil local demand even better and significantly reduce transport distances. The speciality chemicals company expects…

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EnergySustainability

New energy centre for the Limmat Valley

A team led by Zurich architects Penzel Valier AG will be responsible for the overall concept of Limeco's Limmat Valley Energy Centre. The team's consideration of the environment, economy and…

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BusinessConstruction

Property market remains attractive

The Swiss property market remains attractive for investors this year. This is the finding of a corresponding survey by EY. Six out of ten respondents expect growth in investment volume.

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CompanyConstruction

Facility management company passes into new hands

The Hälg Group is taking over Löwen Bau- und Betriebs AG from Lucerne. With this merger, the St.Gallen-based company intends to further expand its market position in Central Switzerland. From…

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Strong price increase for condominiums

Raiffeisen sees a further rise in residential property prices. While prices for single-family homes are only rising moderately, the increase for condominiums is significant. The trend is likely to intensify…

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