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.
Christa Stephan

«At G+P, I appreciate the broad and exciting field of activity at the interface between outdoor noise and software development. Thanks to further training supported by G+P, I can specifically take on new challenges in GIS and data modeling. In addition, the flexible working hours model allows a compatibility with the family.»

Christa Stephan

Team

Antoine Thévenaz

«Thanks to G+P, I have the opportunity to develop my skills in a dynamic and friendly professional environment. The projects I'm involved in are varied and stimulating, offering the chance to make tangible improvements to the daily lives and quality of life of many people by protecting them from noise pollution.»

Antoine Thévenaz

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Dionys Lugon-Moulin

«Noise pollution reduces the quality of life of those who suffer from it. My goal is to reduce them as much as possible – G+P provides me with the means to do this. Street noise and shooting noise - I have been able to develop in these areas thanks to the skills acquired in a dynamic, friendly and stimulating working environment.»

Dionys Lugon-Moulin

Team

Stefan Schnetzler

«At G+P, I particularly appreciate the mutual helpfulness as well as the opportunity to specialize and develop within different subject areas. Due to the diversity of our projects, I am constantly faced with new and interesting challenges in my day-to-day work.»

Stefan Schnetzler

Team

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

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Lena Gafner

«With the CPX measurement system, we are on the road all over Switzerland measuring the acoustic effect of road surfaces. During these measurements, I discovered many beautiful places throughout Switzerland and was inspired by the different landscapes: sunsets in the canton of Fribourg, summer days on Lake Maggiore or winding drives up unknown mountain passes. The perfect balance to the daily office routine.»

Lena Gafner

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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

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Simon Sebright

«For me, it is important to work in a software team that is both competent and constructive. At G+P, I can do this by working for a company that helps people improve their lives.»

Simon Sebright

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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

Erik Bühlmann

«G+P has enabled me to build new things and develop myself further. I draw my motivation from the fruitful cooperation with the experts in the network and the daily exchange with our innovative and skilled team.»

Erik Bühlmann

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