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Freiburg defies global uncertainties

Freiburg's economy is defying global uncertainties with stable development, growing innovative strength and a strategic focus on key sectors such as life sciences, the bioeconomy and digital transformation.

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ConstructionpropTechRegions

Flying robots as construction machines of the future

The construction industry is opening up new dimensions with autonomous flying robots. In future, drones could process building materials in hard-to-reach areas with precision, flexibility and scalability. An innovation with…

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MobilityEastern SwitzerlandSustainability

International platform for spatial planning

At the 76th Planners' Meeting in Rapperswil-Jona, 150 students from Germany, Austria and Switzerland networked to develop new approaches to sustainable mobility and integrated urban development.

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Recovery despite noise pollution

Urban green spaces not only have a relaxing effect in the short term, but also reduce the physical and mental stress of the urban population in the long term. A…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandConstructionSustainability

Swissbau Lab opens up new horizons

Swissbau Lab opens up new horizons for the industry. From 6 May 2025, the program design for Swissbau 2026 will start, with a focus on innovation, cooperation and sustainable change.

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ProjectsTrendsZurich

The new Lokstadt: urban, versatile, steeped in history

Where locomotives were once built, a new, innovative and sustainable district is being created. Lokstadt combines the 19th with the 21st century: The industrial heritage of the area is being…

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EnergySustainabilityZurich

Airport tests water reservoir under glacial channel

Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir…

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Espace MittellandSustainability

Historical technology meets modern research

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are participating in the construction of a water wheel in Steffisburg. The aim of the water wheel is…

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Espace MittellandTrends

Tourism forum sheds light on changes in hospitality

This year's Bernese Oberland Tourism Forum focused on the topic of hospitality. Among other things, it looked at the use of artificial intelligence to measure hospitality. Around 150 participants from…

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Northwestern Switzerland

Economic development as a bridge between municipalities and companies

The Lower Bünztal region has been given its own specialist office to promote the regional economy and the location. Wirtschaftsförderung Bünztal is intended to make better use of potential and…

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ConstructionZurich

New gastronomic experience at Zurich Airport

Flughafen Zürich AG wins the food collective AG as operator of the new TREATS food hall. Covering around 2000 square meters, the hall offers over 1000 seats. The opening is…

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Espace MittellandEnergySustainability

Heat from a depth of 2000 meters planned

The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics is planning an exploratory borehole for a geothermal site at the National Sports Center in Magglingen. The borehole is due to be drilled…

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EnergyRegionsTrends

Fewer hurdles for solar systems

The solar systems initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and simplify investments. Solar installations should now be able to be erected without a building permit, even in areas worthy…

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ConstructionRegions

What construction sites can learn from space missions

Whether on earth or in space, anyone working in extreme environments must be able to rely on training, equipment and teamwork. An analog astronaut impressively demonstrates how findings from space…

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BusinessRegionsTrends

Economy under pressure, how crisis-proof is Switzerland?

A new KOF study analyzes the resilience of the Swiss economy to geopolitical risks and trade conflicts. Switzerland shows resilience, but is particularly vulnerable to global tensions, with potential consequences…

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ConstructionRegionsSustainability

Minergie certificate brings measurable yield advantages

A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that Minergie-certified buildings offer not only ecological but also economic added value. Investors and landlords benefit from higher…

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Espace MittellandpropTech

Real estate monitor creates market transparency in the canton of Fribourg

With precise data and a regional focus, the Fribourg Real Estate Monitor provides sound insights into the rental housing market. The pilot project, supported by a public-private partnership, sets new…

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The future of location promotion in the canton of Zurich

Samuel Mösle has headed the Canton of Zurich's location promotion department together with Markus Müller since January 2024. In this interview, he talks about location development, innovation promotion and the…

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