The plus for people and the environment Grolimund + Partner is a specialist engineering firm with five locations and 40 years of experience.

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Homogeneous data for reliable noise protection

Homogeneous data for reliable noise protection

Monitoring road traffic noise is a complex task that requires detailed and reliable data. Whether for legal compliance, long-term strategies or the targeted planning of mitigation measures, the quality of decision-making depends directly on the quality of the data and the underlying models. In practice, this is often where the greatest challenges arise. Incomplete datasets, varying data quality and the large volume of available geodata complicate many projects. How can these challenges be addressed through the right combination of automation and professional expertise? The key lies in targeted data homogenisation and the semi-automated creation of comprehensive noise models, supported by the specialist expertise of engineers.
SonRAIL and SLIP: When Technology Creates Calm

SonRAIL and SLIP: When Technology Creates Calm

Noise is one of the most significant burdens in the vicinity of railway lines. For local residents, it means restless nights and a reduced quality of life. For project managers, noise is a sensitive factor that influences the acceptance of a project and helps determine how smoothly approval procedures run. Anyone planning railway infrastructure today must not only measure noise, but understand it, assess it proactively and reduce it effectively. This is exactly where G+P comes in.
Recycling low-noise SDA asphalt

Recycling low-noise SDA asphalt

Over the past years, several hundred kilometres of highly effective low-noise SDA 4 road surfaces have been constructed across Switzerland. Many of these sections are now approaching an age at which replacement will soon be required. One aspect has so far received little attention: these specialised surfaces cannot be recycled as easily as conventional road materials. This issue will become increasingly relevant in the coming years. By 2030, more than 200,000 tonnes of SDA material are expected to arise and will need to be reused in a technically sound manner.

Grolimund + Partner creates added value in all areas of its offering.

We are leaders in our specialist areas of outdoor noise, road surface acoustics, building physics, software and research & development. We provide high-quality services and develop solutions that benefit people and the environment.

areas of expertise

Environmental noise

Environmental noise

Road surface acoustics

Road surface acoustics

Building physics

Building physics

Software

Software

Research & Development

Research & Development

Office Management

Office Management

Highlights

Thank you Toni – 32 years at G+P

Thank you Toni – 32 years at G+P

At this year’s summer event in Thun, Toni celebrated his last official working day at Grolimund + Partner – in glorious weather, together with the team, on and around Lake Thun. A fitting setting for a special moment: the conclusion of 32 years filled with heart, wisdom and commitment
One year of communicating values

One year of communicating values

In January 2024, as "The New Boss", I explained in a video statement what is important to us and to me at G+P. After almost a year as the new CEO, it's time for a little look back. Our values take centre stage. Values are a key success factor, especially for SMEs like us.
Beatrice Frey

«At G+P, I appreciate the good teamwork. What motivates me in working on the projects is that we contribute to a more comfortable use of the buildings. Comfort is related to global warming (summer heat insulation) and the ever-increasing density and its noise development in the building itself (sound insulation and room acoustics).»

Beatrice Frey

Team

Felix Schlatter

«What I appreciate about G+P is the extremely broad field of activity, which ranges from normal project work to conference participation and international research collaboration. Likewise, I think it's great that the coffee break can be actively used to compare current conditions in the mountains, which creates a welcome balance between work and free time.»

Felix Schlatter

Team

Carole Weber

«As a mother of two children, I am grateful to be able to work in such a diverse and dynamic environment, which also inspires me every day and is so family-friendly. With a part-time workload, very flexible working hours and the possibility of a home office, G+P is very accommodating to my family management.»

Carole Weber

Team

Michael Zuckschwerdt

«At G+P, I can apply my expertise to a huge variety of projects, from architectural competitions to interior design - whether it's an assessment of the volumetrics or the proportion of glass in a giant superstructure or choosing the right curtain fabric for the acoustics in a living room. I find the exchange with customers and other construction experts enriching and instructive. I particularly appreciate the friendly atmosphere at G+P, the uncomplicated exchange and flexible organization.»

Michael Zuckschwerdt

Team

David Murton

«I have been with G+P for over ten years and enjoy the diverse projects and interesting technical problems that our work brings. I can say with confidence that the team is going from strength to strength.»

David Murton

Team

Andreas Schluep

«Every new order is an exciting challenge. I enjoy satisfying our customers' needs with our high quality standards. Regardless of whether it is a short consultation on site or a large project with complex measurements and modeling - even with more than 15 years of experience in acoustics, no project is the same and the motivation is constantly high!»

Andreas Schluep

Team

Manuel Kunz

«As part of the pavement acoustics team, I carry out acoustic measurements throughout Switzerland and evaluate the measurement results in the office. In doing so, I particularly appreciate the thematic reference to my geography studies. In addition, unlike many of my fellow students, the combination of my professional activities and my studies was made extremely easy for me by the possibility of flexible working hours, for which I am extremely grateful.»

Manuel Kunz

Team

Christian Orsega

«Working at G+P means working with diverse teams made up of people from different backgrounds, which provides the opportunity to explore new perspectives and approaches. The willingness to learn something new is always present and contributes to increased motivation. The activities at G+P are very diverse and often lead to interesting collaborations, sometimes reflecting personal passions. Self-organisation is a key element that offers great freedom and enables a good work-life balance. We are always on the lookout for new energy solutions, both in the area of sustainability and in the other activities we are involved in. The variety of projects is exciting and ranges from small detached houses to large buildings, often located in protected zones. We work on projects all over Switzerland, sometimes switching from German to French to Italian in the blink of an eye. In short, working at G+P means never being bored!»

Christian Orsega

Team

Nicole Freuler

«There are good reasons why I have been working at G+P since 1996: I have always been able to familiarize myself with new areas, receive further training and help build innovative solutions. During this time, my children were born and grew up – the flexibility of G+P in terms of workload and working hours was and is invaluable. I love the working atmosphere, where you can bring in and implement your own ideas, even for new work processes.»

Nicole Freuler

Team

Toni Ziegler

«Over the past 30 years, G+P has enabled me to realize all of my professional visions, wishes and ideas and to have a challenging, exciting and successful career. As an entrepreneur, I would like to offer this creative freedom and these development opportunities to as many young, committed and motivated employees in our team as possible who want to seize this opportunity.»

Toni Ziegler

Team