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.
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

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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Petra Ziegler

«I have been working for G+P on a part-time basis for more than 20 years, and thanks to G+P's great flexibility I have been able to combine family and career wonderfully. I experience G+P as a dynamic team and a generous employer in all respects, from the coffee and croissants on offer, the great employee events, to the generous BVG insurance benefits. I am proud to work for G+P.»

Petra Ziegler

Team

Ludivine Grandjean

«Working at G+P, I am confident that I am in an office that is on the cutting edge of technology and knowledge in its field. The numerous internal and external trainings allow me to constantly improve my skills.»

Ludivine Grandjean

Team

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

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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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

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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

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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

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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