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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Acoustic assessment of PV systems on motorways

Acoustic assessment of PV systems on motorways

In the Energy Strategy 2050, solar energy plays a primary role in Switzerland's future energy supply. In addition to locations such as building facades and roofs, the potential of photovoltaic (PV) arrays along transport infrastructure (retaining walls, noise barriers, etc.) has also come into focus. The installation of solar panels there can influence sound propagation and can either reduce noise (as an obstacle) or increase it (as a reflective surface). As part of a pilot project on behalf of the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), G+P accompanied the acoustic assessment of a planned PV system along a section of motorway, focusing in particular on reflections, which can lead to undesirable increases in noise for local residents.
CPX Season 2024

CPX Season 2024

The G+P pavement acoustics team has been carrying out close-proximity measurements (CPX) throughout Switzerland since 2008. The eventful 2024 CPX measurement season came to an end with the first snowfall at the end of November. While initial preparations for next year are already being planned and organised, we would like to summarise the 2024 CPX measurement season at the end of the year.

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

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.
40 years of G+P: Celebrating creativity

40 years of G+P: Celebrating creativity

To mark our 40th anniversary, we launched a creative challenge for our customers - the folding puzzle! It was about more than just skill: originality and creative staging took centre stage. The entries overwhelmed us and we are proud to honour the three most original contributions. But for us, every participant is a winner!
Our 40th anniversary

Our 40th anniversary

A weekend full of memories in Châteaux-d'Oex. Last weekend, we celebrated a special event: 40 years of company history. Our anniversary trip to Châteaux-d'Oex was a complete success, bringing us together with 60 employees from various branches. Thanks to bright sunshine, a great atmosphere and a varied programme, this weekend will remain unforgettable.
David Karlicek

«What I appreciate most about G+P is the wide range of building physics topics that we are able to deal with on a daily basis as part of an outstanding team. It is a personal concern of mine to support and accompany our customers every day on their way to greater energy efficiency and sustainability. In this way, I can make a personal contribution to a ‘greener’ world of tomorrow, both for the general public and for my two small children, for whom I have plenty of time thanks to my ‘daddy day’ and 80% workload.»

David Karlicek

Team

Björn Probst

«G+P was and is my first permanent position after graduation. Mutual trust, the opportunity to reconcile family and career, constant new challenges and a team to steal horses will not change this anytime soon.»

Björn Probst

Team

Adam Hasenfratz

«Noisy industrial plants are often located on the roofs of high buildings. For measurement campaigns, I therefore regularly find myself at lofty heights and can enjoy the panorama from unique locations. The combination of field work (with foresight), the analytical and editorial work in the office and the variety of noise sources and projects make the work in the outdoor noise team at Grolimund+Partner very varied.»

Adam Hasenfratz

Team

Christian Huber

«The execution of applied research projects, GIS evaluations as well as various measurement campaigns in the field brings great variety to G +P, which is very important to me personally in my work.»

Christian Huber

Team

Nadège Marchiando

«The welcome that G+P gave me when I arrived at 2022 was overwhelming. I immediately felt at home in the company. The projects are varied and very interesting and the people at G+P are always willing to collaborate and help, which is the strength of our team.»

Nadège Marchiando

Team

Holger Völlinger

«On the pulse of time in times of climate change – this makes the work at G+P both interesting and diverse. In addition, a very motivated team of well-trained specialists who complement each other very well and who bring the current state of knowledge of building physics into practice. The whole thing is rounded off by a really good team spirit and progressive boundary conditions, which is why I feel very comfortable here.»

Holger Völlinger

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

Benjamin Zehnder

«The supportive working environment and pleasant cooperation at G+P allows me to fully contribute my strengths. A high degree of diversity in the tasks to be solved requires a great deal of flexibility, responsibility and inventiveness. Attributes that are valued and encouraged at G+P and that are needed to develop good solutions together.»

Benjamin Zehnder

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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

Kristina Wotruba

«The highly specialized expertise within G+P enabled me to train in-house as an acoustician. Today, I am happy to pass on this knowledge to new employees. I experience a great openness and willingness to help each other within the team and between the specialist teams. In this way, everyone contributes to maintaining and further developing G+P's high level of professional competence.»

Kristina Wotruba

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