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Research into earthquake safety for multi-storey buildings

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) uses a so-called shaker to simulate the vibrations of earthquakes on structural models. This should lead to greater safety in…

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Progress for CO2-reduced building with clay

With the construction of the MANAL pavilion in Horw LU, ERNE and Oxara want to prove the feasibility of CO2-reduced construction with clay. The construction company from Laufenburg is using…

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Zurich power generators jointly train grid electricians

The two electricity utilities of the Canton of Zurich (EKZ) and the City of Zurich (ewz) want to jointly train grid electricians in future. Both are looking for skilled workers…

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Educational institution moves to new location in Rotkreuz

XUND is building a new site on the Suurstoffi site in Rotkreuz. The new building there for the Central Switzerland Health Education Centre is being built by Zug Estates and…

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Climate fund supports sustainable building and heating projects in Winterthur

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund supports workshops on the circular economy organised by Roto Re-Use. Trinovent is also receiving CHF 20,000 for the further development of a heat pump with…

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New wind turbine planned for Flumserberg

Axpo is testing the conditions for the construction of a wind farm with up to six wind turbines on the Flumserberg. In this context, the energy company will collect wind…

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Five cantons take up the cudgels for wind energy

Representatives from the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau, and Zurich advocated for wind energy as part of the future energy supply during a press conference. The cantons aim to…

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Urdorf presents real estate strategy 2030 to the population

The Urdorf municipal council presented the key points of the 2030+ real estate strategy on August 29. The strategy includes renovations and new constructions at ten locations and aims to…

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Geistlich invites you to the ground-breaking ceremony at Lymhof

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Lymhof project in Schlieren will take place on September 20. The development aims to create new housing options for different generations and lifestyles and serve…

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Julius Baer fully acquires subsidiary Kuoni Mueller

Julius Bär has acquired the remaining shares of Kuoni Mueller & Partner AG and renamed the real estate services firm to Julius Bär Real Estate AG as of September 1.…

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Degersheim elementary school relies on Lista Office LO

Lista Office LO furnished Degersheim Primary School just in time for the start of the school year. The flexible furniture is designed to promote creative teaching and motivated learning by…

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Cities have many times more tree species than forests

A new study by WSL reveals that Swiss cities, with over 1,300 tree species, have a higher biodiversity than the surrounding forests. However, this diversity poses the risk of invasive…

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Climate-friendly residential project in Burgdorf sets new standards

The Fischermätteli residential development in Burgdorf has become the first entire site to be Minergie-certified. The project is characterized by sustainable timber construction, low energy consumption, and maximum self-sufficiency in…

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Taxes above the national average

While private individuals are taxed moderately in the canton of Zurich, companies are subject to an above-average tax burden. A current tax burden monitor shows that Zurich ranks second to…

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Falling electricity prices in 2025

Electricity prices in Switzerland are expected to fall by around 10 per cent in 2025. This favourable trend is the result of more stable wholesale prices and lower grid and…

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Parliament restricts the right of associations to lodge complaints about residential construction projects

Parliament has decided to significantly restrict the right to lodge complaints with associations for smaller residential construction projects in the construction area. This decision is intended to relieve single-family home…

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Emergency management in the property sector

In the property industry, verbal and physical assaults during property viewings are not uncommon. The "SVIT Emergency App", developed by SVIT Young Zurich and e-emergency, offers an innovative solution for…

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New findings on the stiffness of timber structures

Multi-storey timber buildings are becoming increasingly important in Switzerland. To ensure that these structures can withstand the challenges posed by wind and earthquakes, Empa researchers are conducting practical experiments with…

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