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Federal Council imposes limits on buildings outside building zones

The federal government wants to stabilise development outside of building zones with a partial revision of the Spatial Planning Act. The Federal Council has submitted a draft for consultation. The…

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Switzerland, pioneer of the circular economy in the construction sector

The concept of the circular economy is gaining in importance in the construction sector as a way of tackling climate and resource challenges. A study by the Bern University of…

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Planning in Geneva: a difficult exercise

With a particularly strong dynamic of economic growth, inherent to a cross-border metropolitan area and supported by the aura of international Geneva, the main challenge today is to accommodate this…

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Basel receives multi-billion euro immune research institute

The Botnar Foundation is investing one billion Swiss francs in the establishment of the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) in Basel. Together with the University of Oxford and ETH…

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P.A.W. Hub presents innovation centre for Lucerne North

P.A.W. Hub AG plans a new business and educational center in Luzern Nord. The project, combining creative business solutions, educational institutions, and residential and commercial buildings, has received building permits…

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Free steel hall is ready for collection

A steel hall in Bern, no longer needed by the Beachcenter Bern, is offered for free pickup. The hall at Goumoënsstrasse 50 can be relocated to a new site.

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Canton can build Graubünden University of Applied Sciences Centre

Construction of the new University of Applied Sciences Center in Chur is set to begin in spring 2025. The city of Chur has granted the building permit for the project…

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Real estate summit dedicated to digitalisation

On June 12, the Economic and Location Promotion Airport Region Zurich hosted its tenth Real Estate Summit in Dübendorf. 650 guests gained insights into current trends, digital technologies, and the…

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KVA Linth receives special prize for CO2 capture project

The Linth waste incineration plant has been awarded a special prize by InfraWatt for its CO2 capture and storage project. By 2029, a facility is to be built that captures…

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Halter takes over residential project near Schaffhausen

The Schlieren-based real estate developer Halter AG has acquired the Waldstadt residential area in Pantli. Over 200 condominiums will be built on 47,600 square meters. The first construction phase is…

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Sustainable CO2 storage in the concrete plant

The Ch. Gerster AG gravel and concrete plant in Liechtenstein is the first company to use Neustark's CO2 storage process. This process helps to permanently bind CO2, thus reducing emissions…

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Cross-border territorial vision 2050

The climatic and social challenges of our time require a rethink in land use planning beyond national borders. The Canton of Geneva, the Nyon region and the Pôle métropolitain du…

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The new GIS browser as a public service for professionals and private individuals

The Canton of Zurich has launched the new GIS browser at geo.zh.ch/maps. The popular tool, which displays geographical information on interactive maps, has been completely revamped. Modern, user-friendly and with…

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New building for health and biomedical research inaugurated

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has inaugurated its new laboratory and research building. The Gloria Cube houses 16 research groups for health and biomedical engineering.

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New mortar plant opens in Liaoning

Sika has inaugurated a new plant in Liaoning, China, creating a site for the manufacture of mortar products. With this production facility, the company aims to optimally fulfil market demand…

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Opening date announced for new building of Baden Cantonal Hospital

Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) will move into its new building in February 2025. With a usable area of 76,215 square metres, it will offer around 30 percent more space than…

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Albula Tunnel celebrates opening

The Rhaetian Railway has officially opened the new Albula Tunnel. The 5860-meter long tunnel replaces the old 1903 tunnel. Over 300 guests attended the celebrations.

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Andreas Bühler manages Zürioberland

The Zürioberland Regional Development has a new president: Andreas Bühler was recently elected as the successor to Ruedi Rüfenacht at the general assembly. The Zürioberland Forum provided exciting insights into…

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