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Holcim takes over Argentinian company Tensolite

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from…

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Zurich Airport builds new cargo hall

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from…

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A visionary spatial planning concept for the future of the Zurich metropolitan area in 2050

In November 2023, planners from the cantons of Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug, and Zurich presented the updated Spatial Planning Concept for the Zurich Metropolitan Area 2050…

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Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents strengthens quality standards

At its General Assembly in Zurich, the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents once again recorded an increase in membership, thus confirming its quality standards in the real estate agent…

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4B invests 35 million Swiss francs in Hochdorf

4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window…

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Innovation Park Zurich gets its first new buildings

The Zurich Innovation Park will begin construction on its first seven new buildings later this year. They will be built on the apron in the northern part of the site.…

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Pistor builds distribution center in Eastern Switzerland

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland…

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Zurich economic region records 89 new companies

Greater Zurich Area AG and its partners were able to attract a total of 89 companies to settle in the Zurich economic region in 2023. Nearly two-thirds of these are…

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Construction of seven new buildings to begin this year

Innovation Park Zurich is setting a milestone in its development: construction work on seven innovative new buildings on the apron of the site in Dübendorf will begin this year. The…

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Swiss municipalities keep proportion of second homes stable

The annual survey of housing inventories by the Federal Office for Spatial Development shows that despite a slight increase, approximately one in six municipalities in Switzerland still does not allow…

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Competition for construction project in Riedholz is complete

Halter AG is pressing ahead with the remodelling of the Attisholz site in Riedholz. The competition for five groups of works for the extension and renovation of the Lagerhaus building…

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Researchers develop scenarios for Biel hospital site

Researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences have developed proposals for the transformation of the soon-to-be-vacated hospital site in the Beaumont district of Biel. With these proposals, they aim…

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Alternative location for energy centre in Zurich

The popular Selnau power station could be used by hundreds of thousands of people in future instead of just serving as an energy centre: A study by respected experts shows…

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Economic development Freiburg successful despite challenges

The solid annual report of the Economic Development Agency of the Canton of Fribourg was presented today at the new premises of IMMOMIG AG in Düdingen. Despite the challenges of…

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Development plan for the ZVB site was clearly approved

The development plan for the An der Aa site was approved by voters with 81.3% in favour. Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe AG (ZVB) is extremely pleased with this result. The referendum marks…

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Will this environmentally friendly composite material make reinforced concrete superfluous?

The construction industry is urgently looking for ways to make its activities more environmentally friendly. An innovative composite material could offer a solution here. It enables climate-neutral construction and represents…

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Enable inward settlement development despite noise pollution

During the discussion on the amendments to the Environmental Protection Act, the UREK-S reaffirms its commitment to denser construction. New living spaces should also be able to be built in…

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HWZ teaches artificial intelligence in the property sector

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) is introducing a degree program for executives in the real estate industry. It aims to provide part-time education focused on…

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