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Geneva sets new standards in energy-efficient building renovation

Geneva has taken an important step towards advancing energy-efficient building renovation. From 1 June 2024, new subsidies will be available to property owners to encourage them to make their buildings…

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Geneva on the road to Smart City 3.0

The canton of Geneva is launching the "Smart Geneva" initiative to drive the transition to a Smart City 3.0, based on the Scandinavian model, by networking and promoting projects. The…

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Knowledge of artificial intelligence and cyber-risks

The State of Geneva is launching two new training courses designed to help businesses better understand, identify and assess the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence and cyber-risks. These online courses…

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CERN opens a new “Science Gateway” visitor centre

CERN has opened its new Science Gateway to offer visitors interactive exhibits and laboratories to encourage curiosity and critical thinking. The visitors' centre enables CERN to welcome up to half…

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Alpiq sells seven photovoltaic systems to Panneaux Solaires

Alpiq has announced the sale of seven rooftop photovoltaic installations to PS Panneaux Solaires SA. The installations in the cantons of Fribourg, Solothurn, and Vaud have a total capacity of…

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digitalStrom wins German Brand Award

The Schlieren-based networking specialist digitalStrom was awarded multiple times at the German Brand Award 2024 by the German Design Council. The company received Gold in the category Excellence in Brand…

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Burkhalter Group acquires Kippel building technology in Valais

The Burkhalter Group acquired Kippel Leo + Söhne AG in Susten VS on July 1. The company provides heating, sanitary, and solar technology services and will merge with Lauber IWISA…

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Helvetia places property fund on the stock exchange

The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund was successfully listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 25. The fund achieved a total capitalization of around 890 million francs and was…

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Building cooperatives should act more confidently

At the 13th delegates' meeting of Wohnen Schweiz on June 20 in Solothurn, association president Daniel Burri emphasized the need for cooperative housing. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin praised the non-profit…

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Geneva Economic Area – A dynamic centre for international cooperation and a high quality of life

Known the world over for its economic vitality and excellent living environment, Geneva constantly attracts highly qualified workers from all over the world. The city offers an ideal combination of…

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Holcim expands use of artificial intelligence in plants

Holcim will expand AI-based machine intelligence to over 100 plants worldwide over the next four years. The AI will predict disruptions and avoid failures to increase operational efficiency and capacity…

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HIAG wins cleantech company Grensol as tenant

The real estate company HIAG has gained the cleantech company Grensol AG as a tenant for the Papieri-Areal in Biberist. Grensol recycles low-emission resources from old cars and will set…

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Implenia and Frutiger win construction contract for Sisikon tunnel

The consortium of Implenia and Frutiger has been awarded the contract to build the Sisikon Tunnel. The tunnel construction is part of the Neue Axenstrasse project and includes extensive underground…

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Future Perfect launches project for circular construction

The Future Perfect association, together with various professional associations and an educational publisher, is launching a project to integrate circular building into vocational training. The goal is to teach skills…

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Deep geothermal energy has great potential in Baselland

A study reveals that deep geothermal energy in the Basel-Landschaft canton could provide between 200 and 1800 gigawatt-hours of heat per year. This corresponds to 10 to 100 percent of…

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Neuchâtel equips three historic buildings with 33,300 solar roof tiles

Freesuns is installing 33,300 solar roof tiles on three landmark buildings in the city of Neuchâtel. The renovation project is supported by the CSEM and could serve as a model…

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New Master’s programme for urban change

Die Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne (EPFL) bietet mit Beginn des akademischen Jahres 2025 einen Master-Abschluss in Urbanen Systemen an. Einer der Schwerpunkte bezieht sich auf Mobilität und Transport in einem…

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