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Expansion of the range of services through strategic acquisition

Pforzheim-based ease GmbH has acquired the Munich-based subsidiary of Helvengo AG. The acquisition of the Zurich-based insurance company's German business is intended to complement ease's range of services. The two…

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BusinessConstructionSwitzerland

Housing prices develop differently

Prices for condominiums were slightly higher in July than in June. By contrast, prices for single-family homes fell at the same time. Asking rents also fell. These are the findings…

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New plans for technology centre in Laufenburg

The FlexBase Group is withdrawing its request for a preliminary decision on the construction of a new technology centre in Laufenburg. In order not to jeopardise the start of construction,…

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HighStep joins industry association Swiss Safety

HighStep Systems AG has joined the Swiss industry association for personal protective equipment. The company develops innovative fall protection systems that are used in various industries worldwide.

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CompanySustainabilityEastern Switzerland

Bank aims for net zero by 2030 in its own operations

Die Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) will bis 2030 die Emissionen in ihrem Betrieb auf Netto Null senken. Mit Technologien wie CO2-Abscheidung, Pyrolyse und Speicherung in Beton setzt die Bank auf Nachhaltigkeit…

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Home ownership is becoming more expensive

Residential property prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2024. The BFS residential property price index shows a quarterly increase of 1.1 percent. Price growth was particularly strong…

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BusinessCompanyZurich

Mobimo posts profit increase

Mobimo Holding AG achieved strong growth in operating profit in the first half of 2024. A significant sales gain and successes in the rental and development sectors contributed to a…

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CompanyConstructionInternational

Expansion in the Caribbean market through the acquisition of a construction chemicals manufacturer

Sika has acquired construction chemicals manufacturer Vinaldom in the Dominican Republic. This acquisition strengthens Sika's position in the growth market and opens up new cross-selling opportunities through expanded production capacities…

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ConstructionPeopleZentralschweiz

New training course on construction organization launched

The University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is introducing a four-day course in construction organization starting September 24th. The course targets construction professionals and offers practical exercises and theoretical…

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ConstructionSustainabilitySwitzerland

The versatile world of wood

Plants use the sun's energy to produce sugar, which trees can convert into wood. Wood is an environmentally friendly building material that has been used by people for a long…

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EnergyMobilityTessin

Largest charging park for electric cars with 18 new fast-charging stations

Energie 360° has put the largest charging park in the canton of Ticino into operation at the Serfontana shopping centre on the A2 near Chiasso. With 18 new fast-charging points…

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A new study led by TU Darmstadt shows the limits of AI models such as ChatGPT. Contrary to previous assumptions, these systems do not develop independent or complex thinking skills,…

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A key to combating the housing shortage in the city of Zurich

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Largest 3D-printed housing estate being built in Texas

The largest 3D-printed housing estate in the world is currently being built in Georgetown, Texas. With 100 houses, this innovative project is setting new standards in the construction industry. The…

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A cost-effective alternative to conventional power plants

The latest study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows that photovoltaic systems with battery storage now produce electricity more cheaply than conventional coal and gas-fired power…

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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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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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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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