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StWZ Energie announces halfway point in smart meter rollout

Since early 2022, StWZ Energie AG has installed more than 5700 smart meters in Zofingen and Strengelbach. The intelligent meters increase the efficiency of electricity consumption and simplify the billing…

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Espace MittellandConstructionSustainability

Urban forests are the backbone of biocities

Jerylee Wilkes-Allemann from Bern University of Applied Sciences advocates for giving more attention to urban forests in city planning. These urban forests are central to the future cityscape, contributing to…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandConstructionProjects

Hächler maintains the Vindonissa amphitheater

Hächler AG Umbau und Renovation carries out important conservation work on the Vindonissa Amphitheater in Windisch every year. Led by Reto Schwitter, the maintenance focuses on repairing joints to protect…

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Umwelt Arena presents solar sunshades

The Umwelt Arena presents two new photovoltaic umbrellas outside its restaurant in Spreitenbach. These umbrellas not only provide shade but also generate electricity, which can be used to charge electronic…

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Energy supplier invests in climate-friendly switchgear and earthquake safety

Energy supplier IWB is currently replacing one of the largest switchgears in the Swiss distribution grid at the Volta substation. IWB will replace all of the substation's electrical systems and…

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CompanyZurich

Dormakaba launches new terminals for time and attendance recording

Dormakaba introduces two new time recording terminals: the Terminal 96 00 with a 5-inch screen and the soon-to-be-released Terminal 98 00 with a 10.1-inch screen. Both terminals offer a variety…

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propTechZurich

Artificial intelligence makes real estate marketing more efficient

The use of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the real estate industry. With the new real estate software Casaone from Casasoft and IAZI, real estate professionals can work more efficiently,…

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RegionsTrends

Hot months, hot heads: disputes between neighbours

Neighbourhood disputes increase in the summer months, particularly in connection with construction projects and animal noise. AXA-ARAG recorded a slight decrease in the number of reported cases, but conflicts over…

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EnergySustainabilityTessin

Helion realizes major solar project at Tensol Rail

Tensol Rail SA has commissioned a 3082.18 kilowatt-peak photovoltaic system. The system was installed by the Swiss company Helion and is one of the largest projects in the region. The…

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EnergyProjectsEastern Switzerland

Further development of the district heating pipeline between Constance and Kreuzlingen

Energie Kreuzlingen, KVA Thurgau and Stadtwerke Konstanz are pressing ahead with the planning of a cross-border heating network. The partners want to draw up a preliminary project as a basis…

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Schindler operates more profitably

Schindler achieved a revenue of 5.59 billion Swiss francs in the first half of 2024, representing a decline of 2.3 percent. Despite negative currency effects, the operating profit improved.

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Construction investment increased slightly in 2023

Construction expenditure in Switzerland rose slightly by 0.2 per cent in 2023. Investments in building construction fell by 0.3 per cent. Investments in civil engineering increased by 2.7 per cent.

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New constructionEspace Mittelland

Strabag builds roads in the Weitblick district of Solothurn

The construction company Strabag is carrying out road, path, and utility work in the future Weitblick district of Solothurn. The district will provide housing for around 1700 people and as…

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Espace MittellandProjectsSustainability

Punkt Rufer supports Bern in the circular economy

Punkt Rufer is developing a program for Bern's Civil Engineering Office to strengthen the circular economy in construction projects and existing infrastructure. The focus is on knowledge transfer, innovation, and…

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New partnership promotes regional networking in Eastern Switzerland

The IT rockt! association and collektiv AG have signed a cooperation agreement. Both organisations want to strengthen regional networking.

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Housing market loses liquidity

Rising asking rents and fewer advertised properties are deterring tenants from changing their home. The supply of small and affordable flats in particular has fallen significantly. These are the findings…

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Solar energy market to grow by 51 percent in 2023

In 2023, the expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland grew by over 40 percent for the fourth consecutive year, with a record value of 1641 megawatts. The growth was particularly strong…

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Halter realises BirsTower high-rise project in Muttenz

Halter AG will realise the 73-metre-high BirsTower as part of the development of the former Hagnau West commercial site in Muttenz. The investor is Rietpark Immobilien AG.

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