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Canton of Lucerne plans investments in living and business location

The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandConstructionMobility

Rosengarten tunnel and Casino bridge in Brugg to be renovated

The Aargau cantonal council has approved a loan of CHF 13.6 million for the renovation of the Rosengarten tunnel and the Casino bridge in Brugg. After the renovation, both structures…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandTrends

10 years of the Digital Real Estate Summit

On 6 March 2025, the Digital Real Estate Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary at Trafo Baden. Around 400 guests took part in this important event, which has established itself as…

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Opportunities and challenges of Bilateral III

The newly negotiated Bilateral Agreements III were at the centre of a controversial discussion at the University of Zurich. Politicians, economists and academics discussed the impact of the agreement and…

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Empa opens quantum laboratory

Empa has inaugurated a new high-tech laboratory that researches quantum effects in carbon nanostructures. Using state-of-the-art scanning tunnelling microscopy and microwave technology, the laboratory is intended to pave the way…

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Espace MittellandConstruction

Your opinion counts! – Creating living space together

Under the leadership of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, representatives of the cantons, cities and municipalities as well as the construction and property industry and civil society have agreed on over…

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ConstructionEastern Switzerland

Engineering solutions for the protection of habitats in the Alps

The Alpine region faces enormous challenges from natural hazards. Civil engineers at the Institute of Construction in the Alps are developing innovative solutions to protect settlements and infrastructure in the…

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ConstructionRegions

Stricter rules against squatting

The National Council has passed an amendment to the law by a clear majority that is intended to give property owners more room for manoeuvre in the fight against squatters.…

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SustainabilityZurich

Reuse of components

The real estate industry faces the challenge of reducing its material intensity and the associated grey energy. The reuse of building components offers a promising solution that has already been…

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EnergySustainabilityEastern Switzerland

Thurgau bank opts for solar energy in Arbon

Thurgauer Kantonalbank has installed a new photovoltaic system on the roof of its branch in Arbon. At 500 square metres, it is the largest in the bank's operations and is…

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New investor for window and door manufacturer

Nuavo has become the majority shareholder in the Jura-based door and window manufacturer Domofen. This is the company's first investment to provide capital and expertise in partnership with a group…

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Acquisition of American provider for building finishing

Sika has acquired HPS North America. The integration of the established supplier of building finishing materials in the USA into Sika USA is intended to advance Sika's market position in…

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ConstructionMobilityEastern Switzerland

Renovation of Grütstrasse in Gossau for greater safety and noise protection

STRABAG starts extensive road renovation in Gossau ZH. Grütstrasse will be given new carriageways, a modern infrastructure and greater safety for road users. Civil engineering work will also be carried…

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Berner Kantonalbank focusses on climate-friendly mortgages

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) supports sustainable renovation with mortgages at preferential conditions. To this end, BEKB has teamed up with the Bernese online platform myky. The mortgages are based on…

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National Council wants to expand support for asbestos victims

The National Council has taken an important decision on financial support for asbestos victims. An amendment to the Accident Insurance Act is intended to secure the future of the Compensation…

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BusinessRegionsTrends

Mortgage reference interest rate falls to 1.5 per cent

Der hypothekarische Referenzzinssatz, der für die Mietzinsgestaltung in der Schweiz massgeblich ist, wurde auf 1,5 Prozent gesenkt. Diese Änderung hat direkte Auswirkungen auf Mietverhältnisse und bietet Mietenden die Möglichkeit, eine…

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These cantons lead Switzerland

Innovation and creativity are decisive factors for economic growth and prosperity in Switzerland. With the Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI), the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has…

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AI, cyber security and open source

The Federal Council has adopted the "Digital Switzerland 2025" strategy, thereby realigning the guidelines for the digital transformation. A powerful and forward-looking look at the priorities for sustainable and responsible…

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