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Value-added tax in the canton of Zurich – skilful solutions required

The federal mandate to capture planning gains has long been neglected by cantons and municipalities. With the introduction of the land value capture tax, municipalities now benefit from the appreciation…

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CompanyZurich

Sika presents a strong start to the year

Sika increased its sales in the first quarter by double digits compared to the previous year. This resulted in a record sales of 2.65 billion Swiss francs for the specialty…

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BusinessRegions

Price increases and regional declines in the 1st quarter of 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the Swiss real estate market recorded both general price increases and specific regional declines in home ownership. While prices for condominiums and single-family homes…

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Would you like a little more perovskite solar cells?

Two layers for more efficiency. Perovskite-based tandem solar cells can capture sunlight better than conventional silicon solar cells. In the laboratory, the light and flexible cells have already proven themselves…

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TX Group strengthens digital strategy with new digital hub

Tamedia announced the creation of a Digital Hub, which is intended to drive the company's digital transformation as a central element. Led by Patrick Rexroth as Chief Digital Officer, the…

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Successes, prospects and highlights of the 100th immoTable in Zurich

ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the…

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EnergyInternationalSustainability

High-temperature heat storage could make the industry more sustainable

A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This…

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ConstructionPeopleZurich

App revolutionises asbestos control in buildings

The new "IK-Report-App" represents a significant innovation in building contaminant assessment, particularly in dealing with asbestos. Developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the app enables efficient and accurate recording…

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ConstructionInternationalSustainability

The construction of a CO2-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf

In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims…

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Medusoil leads consortium to valorise construction waste

Medusoil has been commissioned by the Canton of Vaud for a cooperative project to utilize demolition and excavation waste. Partners are Texum SA and Agramat SA in Payerne VD.

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EnergySustainabilityRegions

Mild winter reduces emissions in the building sector

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 were 41.6 million tons, 3.5 million tons lower than in 2021. Emissions decreased significantly, especially in the building sector. This is shown by surveys conducted…

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Dormakaba scores with sustainability

Dormakaba has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This recognizes the Rümlang-based locking technology company's commitment to sustainability. Dormakaba also scores high on sustainability with Institutional Shareholder Services and…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandBusinessProjects

St.Jakob-Park stadium co-operative takes stock of its finances

The Stadion St. Jakob cooperative informs about its financial situation. The stadium, opened in 2001 and home to FC Basel, is in urgent need of renovation. The necessary funds are…

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RTAG constructs new building in Altstätten

The real estate company RTAG is constructing its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is intended to be not only an attractive feature of the city but also a…

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BusinessCompanyZurich

UBS does not expect a seller’s market for property

The real estate experts at UBS expect that prices for condominiums and single-family homes will only rise slightly in 2024. A stronger price dynamic is forecasted from 2025 onwards. The…

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CompanyConstructionZurich

Halter establishes competence centre for urban development and architecture

Halter AG is establishing a new competence center within the company. It will focus on urban planning and architecture. The setup is expected to begin in April.

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Northwestern SwitzerlandTrends

Gutundgut organises specialist tourism meeting

The fourth touristic experience meeting ERFA was held under the direction of the project developer Gutundgut in Nendaz VS. The gathering of touristic destinations focused on gamification.

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WSL takes social factors into account when choosing a location for renewables

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection…

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