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.

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.
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

André Köpfli

«Even after 17 years at G+P, I deal with new issues and challenges almost every day. The solutions are often developed in interdisciplinary and cross-branch teams. This confrontation with exciting technical issues and the exchange with a highly qualified team motivate me again and again.»

André Köpfli

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Laurent Cosandey

«I am fortunate to work with people who share the core values of ethics, trust and listening, and who are committed to providing quality service for the benefit of projects that matter to people. My motivation is to promote and develop this culture.»

Laurent Cosandey

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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

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Erich Marti

«At G+P, I can ideally combine my passion for environmental and sustainability topics with my professional skills from the finance & HR world. In the meantime, it's always a pleasure to work alongside an enthusiastic and motivated team every day, offering assistance and support to colleagues from different departments.»

Erich Marti

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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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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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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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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

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Marianne Violot

«Working as a noise protection engineer has opened my eyes to the various impacts of noise on people's health. At G+P, I have the opportunity to work in a young and dynamic company, and I can take part in the fight against noise pollution, actively contributing to the well-being of the Swiss population through the realisation of varied and exciting projects.»

Marianne Violot

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