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Generis AG continues business development

The Schaffhausen cantonal government has once again awarded the mandate to manage economic development and the regional and location development office to Generis AG. Following a two-stage tendering process, Generis…

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Galliker puts superlative charging station from Designwerk into operation

Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power grid.

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CompanyConstruction

Skilled labour shortage – an industry analysis by SVIT Zurich

The latest information event organised by VZI/SVIT Zurich brought an interesting finding to light. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction among seniors in the property sector. Around 60 %…

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Solid-state batteries made of rock

In autumn 2026, the sustainable Greencity district in Zurich South will be completed with the development on construction site B6. This innovative project, developed by Losinger Marazzi AG, comprises 179…

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First stage Attisholz with UBS investment

Mit der Pensionskasse der UBS als Investorin steht die Zukunft des Attisholz-Areals fest. Das historische Gebäude «Kocherei» wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der Halter AG zu einem modernen Wohn- und Geschäftsgebäude…

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ConstructionSustainability

Sustainability and quality of life in harmony

Sustainability and quality of life are not mutually exclusive. A recent study by Empa shows that an ecologically and socially just life is possible for over ten billion people. However,…

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Government council doubles housing subsidies

The cantonal government of Zurich has rejected the popular initiative "More affordable housing in the canton of Zurich" and is instead backing a strong counter-proposal. The aim is to strengthen…

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CompanyPromotionZurich

Optimal exam preparation for prospective property professionals

SVIT Young Zurich's QV-Campus has been helping apprentices in the property sector prepare for their final apprenticeship exam since 2017. Once again this year, the participants achieved above-average results and…

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EnergyProjectsSustainability

Commercial use and solar energy: development of the Papieri site is progressing

The site owner HIAG is upgrading a further 6000 square metres of the Papieri site for temporary commercial use by the end of the year. Padelta AG will be operating…

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CompanyPeople

New Managing Director and change of Board of Directors at the location promotion organisation

The Board of Directors of Greater Zurich Area AG has appointed Lukas Huber as the new Managing Director. The relocation expert follows in the footsteps of Sonja Wollkopf Walt. Huber…

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Lake Geneva RegionProjects

Bernex major project – an urban crossroads with housing and jobs

The vast urban project at Bernex in the Lake Geneva region involves the creation of 1,600 housing units and as many jobs in the first phase. The aim is to…

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Winner of the architectural competition for the Confignon school

The "Cé Qu'É Lainô" project has been chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the construction of the new secondary school in Confignon. The jury highlighted the remarkable…

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The Geneva Natural History Museum unveils its energy vision

Geneva's Natural History Museum closed its doors on 1 January 2024 for a year to undergo major renovation work. The transformation will involve not only the exhibition rooms, but also…

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Green Village Geneva: a model of sustainable urban development

At the heart of Geneva's international community, the Green Village is a forward-looking project that promotes sustainable ways of living and working. This innovative concept includes residential buildings, offices, a…

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Lake Geneva RegionProjects

The Quai Vernets project in Geneva with 12,400 homes

The innovative Quai Vernets project represents a major step forward in Geneva's urban development, with sustainability, diversity and social inclusion at its heart. In collaboration with the Republic and Canton…

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Zehnder strengthens ventilation business in Spain and Portugal

The Zehnder Group is expanding its residential ventilation business in Spain and Portugal. By acquiring the Spanish company Siber, with locations in Les Franqueses del Vallès and Madrid, Zehnder strengthens…

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Modular living for four generations

With increasing life expectancy, our society is becoming a four-generation society. Geneva is taking up this challenge and developing a prototype for flexible, intergenerational housing that makes the best use…

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Ariane Widmer Pham talks about architectural culture and sustainable urban development in Geneva

Ariane Widmer Pham, winner of the Brandenberger Foundation prize, shares her vision, role and views as a member of the foundation's board and as an architect. She discusses the challenges…

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