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Halter realises BirsTower high-rise project in Muttenz

Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien AG.

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Swisspower launches platform for local electricity communities

Swisspower AG launches a platform for local electricity communities to simplify administrative processes. Automation significantly reduces the burden on energy providers.

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Answers to the challenges of the urban future

BAU 2025, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025, will present innovative solutions and new ways of tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges posed…

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University of St.Gallen installs new photovoltaic system

The University of St. Gallen will install another photovoltaic system on the roofs of the Alumni House and the Hans-Ulrich Auditorium. This supports the HSG's goal of achieving net-zero carbon…

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Swiss birth rate at historic low

Switzerland is experiencing a sharp decline in birth rates. This demographic change has far-reaching economic and social consequences. In this article, we shed light on the causes and possible consequences…

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Snow melting and economic efficiency in practice for PVT modules

Fabian Maag and Marc Willi win the regional Siemens Excellence Award 2024 for their innovative bachelor thesis on maximising winter electricity through snow-free PVT modules. Their findings show considerable potential…

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Manor moves into the Jelmoli building

Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the Manor department stores' group for the Jelmoli building. Manor's move into the Jelmoli building near Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is a…

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Start of construction for the extension and renovation of Hofwil High School

On 15 July 2024, construction work began on the new school building and the triple sports hall at Hofwil High School in Münchenbuchsee. The new buildings are intended to solve…

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Four eastern Swiss cantons strengthen cooperation for a networked future

The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and…

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Successful 32nd trade fair for the ÖGA 2024

The 32nd edition of ÖGA, the most important Swiss trade fair for the green sector, ended on June 28, 2024 with great success. Trade visitors and exhibitors were delighted with…

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Housing affordability in Switzerland

A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and…

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Privera AG takes over business activities of VERIT Immobilien AG

With retroactive effect from 1 July 2024, Privera AG has fully taken over the business activities of VERIT Immobilien AG, a subsidiary of Avobis Group AG. All VERIT locations and…

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City Council approves CHF 300 million for CoolCity

In future, Zurich's lake water will heat and cool the city centre. To this end, ewz is realising the CoolCity energy network - one of the largest lake water networks…

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Overall transport concept for the Zurzibiet region adopted

The steering committee of the overall transport concept for the Zurzi area has defined the overarching objectives and strategic directions. The focus is on ensuring a reliable overall transport system…

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New trade association “Building Material Circulation Switzerland” founded

The merger of arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie creates the new trade association ‘Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz’, which is committed to the future of the…

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Affordability of housing in Switzerland

A current study shows the stable development of the housing cost burden in Switzerland and examines the advantages that targeted subject promotion could have over the current property promotion as…

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Shareholder communities of GZO AG Spital Wetzikon support reorganisation options

The shareholder communities of GZO AG Spital Wetzikon have reaffirmed their support for the reorganisation of the hospital and defined the necessary conditions for financial participation. Despite the debt deferral,…

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CKW activates minimum remuneration for solar power

CKW will apply the minimum remuneration for solar power decided by the federal government for the beginning of 2025 from the second quarter of 2024. This is intended to protect…

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