GRUNER GROUP 2019 ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN. · Gruner was mandated by the Swiss Federal Roads Office to develop the maintenance concept and action plan, administer the public-sector

GRUNER GROUP 2019

ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN.

CONTENTS

22 OUR

SERVICES

24

GRUNER AS EMPLOYER

26 FACTS & FIGURES

Address

Gruner Ltd Gellertstrasse 55 CH-4020 Basel

Editor

Gruner Group Corporate Communications

Design

Werbekontor GmbH Leimgrubenweg 9 CH-4053 Basel

PUBLISHING DETAILS2019 GRUNER GROUP ANNUAL PUBLICATION

03 GRUNER GROUP

04 COMPETENCIES

05 SITES

06 INFRASTRUCTURE

08 GENERAL PLANNING

10 BUILDING SERVICES

ENGINEERING

12 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

14 SAFETY

16 FIRE PROTECTION

18 ENVIRONMENT

20 ENERGY

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WE KNOW OUR SPECIALIST AREAS INSIDE OUT AND USE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMWORK TO FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS.

GRUNER GROUPWE PLAN NOT ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS BUT FOR HUMANKIND – AND HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR A LIVABLE FUTURE FOR OVER 150 YEARS. THIS IS HOW THE PLAN WORKS.

As an engineering and design company, the Gruner Group offers a comprehensive service portfolio for public- and private- sector clients. It advises and supports its customers in the fields of general planning, building services engineering, infrastructure, structural design, energy, fire protection, environment and safety – from strategic planning through to the start-up phase of buildings and infrastructure. With a team of 1,000 highly

qualified employees at over 30 sites, it vouches for absolute reliability, in-depth expertise and customer focus. In its use of engineering methods and digital technology, the Gruner Group is set-ting new standards and, as a company, is constantly evolving in step with its customers. Day in, day out, the Gruner Group companies apply their skills and experience on projects of all sizes, both in Switzerland and internationally.

WE VALUE TECHNICAL AND HUMAN SKILLS, LONG-TERM CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND PERSONAL CONTACTS.

INSPIRED AND INSPIRATIONAL FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE.

INNOVATION BY TRADITION AND FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW.

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OUR COMPETENCIESAT A GLANCE

FIRE PROTECTIONBETTER SAFE THAN SORRY

With profound expertise and a fiery com-mitment, we offer our customers advice and support on both small and large-scale projects. All our efforts are geared to deliv-ering a convincing solution that satisfies all criteria. Although a residual risk always remains, our consulting services and inno-vative engineering methods ensure that this remains at an acceptable level.

INFRASTRUCTURERAPID PROGRESS, SAFE ARRIVAL

We are there to help people who are on the move and need reliable services. We offer our customers advice and support in the development and implementation of large- and small-scale infrastructure projects, at local, regional, national and international level, for public and private transport facilities as well as water, gas and electricity utilities.

STRUCTURAL DESIGNMETICULOUS DESIGN THAT STANDS ABOVE THE RESTWe develop the optimum structural solu-tions for buildings and bridges. With an open-minded, innovative approach to the realization of complex and creative archi-tecture, we are your engineering partner of choice. In terms of sustainability and visual impact, our structures always deliver what is promised. And for structural mainte-nance and improvement schemes, we are never short of good ideas.

ENERGYCLEAN ENERGY FOR CLEAN LIVING

No matter how deep the water, with hydropower plants we are never out of our depth. We oversee projects in Switzerland and worldwide, from the feasibility to the commissioning stage, always with an eye to optimizing technical, safety, ecological and economic performance.

ENVIRONMENTNEXT STOP – THE FUTURE

Regardless of facility type – whether for buildings, roads, tunnels, landfills or the open countryside – we provide surveys, analyses and counselling, and develop comprehensive solutions for our custom-ers’ projects. Our sound decision support maximizes the benefits for the environ-ment and humankind – in the near future and for generations to come.

SAFETYTHE LESS RISK, THE BETTER

We help to protect infrastructure, com-panies and individuals while improving security at major events. Our risk analy-ses and assessments enable us to pin-point hidden dangers. We partner our customers in analyzing possible solu-tions and put in place effective mea-sures that prevent minor incidents from triggering major crises.

BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERINGALL-ROUND COMFORT

We develop intelligent integral concepts for buildings where owners and users can feel at home. The life-cycle perspec-tive nonetheless remains firmly in focus. Light, shade and the indoor environ-ment are simulated before the first pipe is even laid. Architecture, structure and M&E equipment are skillfully reconciled throughout the concept, design and implementation phases. As experts in the use of geothermal energy, gas and bio-mass for heating, cooling and electricity generation, we are also helping to imple-ment Switzerland’s energy strategy 2050.

GENERAL PLANNINGBETTER WAYS OF MANAGING CONSTRUCTION

In ensuring the smooth progression of design and construction, we adopt a variety of roles: as general planner / lead designer on new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, we eliminate all interface problems in the design and production processes. At the design stage, we reconcile the demands of cli-ents and architects. At the construction stage, we keep a tight grip on costs, deadlines and on-site workmanship.

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GERMANY AND AUSTRIA

Gruner GmbH, Hamburg Sites: Hamburg, Berlin

Gruner GmbH, Köln Site: Cologne

Gruner GmbH (Leipzig) Site: Leipzig

Gruner GmbH, Stuttgart Sites: Stuttgart, Munich

Gruner GmbH (Vienna) Site: Vienna

REGIONALLY ROOTED, GLOBALLY NETWORKED

INTERNATIONAL

Gruner Ltd, International Site: Basel

Stucky Asia Site: Bangkok

Stucky Balkans d.o.o. Site: Belgrade

Stucky Caucasus Ltd Site: Tbilisi

Stucky Teknik Eng. & Cons. Comp. Ltd Site: Ankara

Gruner Ltd Sites: Basel, Aarau, Brugg, Köniz, Oberwil, Renens, St. Gallen, Stein, Zug, Zurich

Gruner Berchtold Eicher AG Site: Zug

Gruner Böhringer AG Sites: Oberwil, Rodersdorf

Gruner Generalplanung AG Sites: Basel, Zurich

Gruner Gruneko AG Sites: Basel, Zurich

Gruner Lüem AG Site: Basel

SWITZERLANDGruner Roschi AG Sites: Köniz, Solothurn

Gruner Wepf AG, St. Gallen Sites: St. Gallen, Appenzell, Arbon, Buchs, Degersheim, Grabs, Teufen

Gruner Wepf AG, Zürich Sites: Zürich, Flawil, Wil

Stucky Ltd Sites: Renens, Martigny, Zurich

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INFRASTRUCTUREPROVIDING GOOD VIBES IS YOUR JOB. PROVIDING GOOD TRANSPORT ROUTES IS OURS.

INFRASTRUCTURERAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN CHEXBRES

THREE BRIDGES, ONE WEEKEND AND 56 HOURS OF HIGH-PRECISION WORK

As part of its extensive infrastructure program, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) regularly inspects the engineering struc-tures along its routes. If necessary, dam-aged structures are replaced – as was the case in Chexbres near Lausanne, where three old rail bridges were identified. The

design work was performed by Gruner Wepf AG in partnership with Stucky Ltd, which assumed responsibility for on-site supervision. With the first two bridges completed in 2016, November 2017 saw replacement of the third, which is located in the center of Chexbres village.

The same concept was applied for all three structures: the replacement works were carried out in the course of a single weekend, starting on Friday evening with closure of the rail lines. Within 56 hours, the existing track and

bridge were removed, prefabricated supports and the new steel bridges pre-cision-installed, and the missing track relaid. The painstaking preparations and practiced teams were the decisive fac-tor in ensuring that the bridge replace-ment works went to plan and the rail section could punctually reopen to traf-fic on Monday morning.

Bridge replacement in Chexbres, Canton of VaudMichel Chèvre Jean-François Wavre

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We are there to help people who are on the move and need reliable services. We offer our customers advice and sup-port in the development and implementation of large- and small-scale infrastructure projects, at local, regional, national and international level, for public and private transport facilities as well as water, gas and electricity utilities.

This is how the plan works.

INFRASTRUCTUREREPAIRS TO URBAN FREEWAY IN ST. GALLEN

ROAD REHABILITATION UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS

After 30 years in service, the urban freeway in St. Gallen is now due for renewal. Since it opened in 1987, a substantial mainte-nance backlog has accumulated along the over 10 km section of the A1 freeway. The overall project covers some 150 individual structures and facilities, including four freeway interchanges, numerous bridges, underpasses, overpasses, retaining walls and noise barriers. All tunnels and the operating and safety systems will also be refurbished.

Renewal of the section between the St. Gallen Winkeln and Neu-dorf interchanges is likely to take five years. The main works are scheduled to commence at the start of 2020. The spatial con-straints and need to keep four to five traffic lanes permanently open present a huge challenge. Gruner was mandated by the Swiss Federal Roads Office to develop the maintenance concept and action plan, administer the public-sector tendering procedure and supervise site operations up to commissioning. This will be our contribution to a safe and trouble-free operation of the urban freeway over the next 15 to 20 years.

Slip ramp on urban freeway, St. GallenStephan Hofer

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GENERAL PLANNINGDIRECTING THE PLAY IS YOUR JOB. DIRECTING THE SITE IS OURS.

© T+T Fotografie / Schauspielhaus Zürich

In ensuring the smooth progression of design and construction, we adopt a variety of roles: as general planner / lead designer on new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, we eliminate all interface problems in the design and production processes. At the design stage, we reconcile the demands of clients and architects. At the construction stage, we keep a tight grip on costs, deadlines and on-site workmanship.


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GENERAL PLANNINGCAR SHOWROOM EXTENSION

EXQUISITE SALES PAVILION FOR EXCLUSIVE VEHICLES

The Niki Hasler car dealer in Basel has represented the luxury Ferrari brand in north-western Switzerland for many years. New customer requirements and activities such as motor racing or the Ferrari Classiche restoration / mainte-nance service necessitated extension of the existing build-ing. Top priority was given to functional performance and a plain, aesthetic architecture reflecting Ferrari’s clear-cut formal language. Gruner’s mandate for the sales pavilion covered construction management and building physics as well as structural and room acoustics.

Designed by Diener & Diener, the new two-story pavilion features glazed, light-colored fair-faced concrete. A glass front in the otherwise blank white facade affords views of the showroom. The interior fittings and furnishings are exclusively inspired by the Ferrari brand. Even the Mediter-ranean-style roof terrace takes its cue from the iconic Ital-ian brand. A rotating automobile elevator acts as an attrac-tive and efficient link between the individual spaces and levels. Niki Hasler has been receiving his customers in the new Ferrari pavilion since the end of 2017.

Model view of Niki Hasler AG car showroom, BaselPicture source: Diener Architekten, Basel

Thomas Bertschmann Markus Stalder

Schauspielhaus Zürich © T+T Fotografie / Schauspielhaus Zürich

GENERAL PLANNING SCHAUSPIELHAUS ZÜRICH

NEW INFRASTRUCTURE WORTHY OF A THEATER OF THIS STANDING

Schauspielhaus Zürich ranks among the most prestigious theaters in the German-speaking world. The “Pfauen” building hosted the world premiere of some of Bertolt Brecht’s most important plays and the first performance of numerous dra-mas by Max Frisch and Friedrich Dürrenmatt. To this very day, the theater basks in the artistic aura of outstanding authors, directors, actors and actresses.

The project began in 2017 and will be keeping us busy until 2020. The scope of the work – refurbishing the building’s technical installations and service elevator and renovating the stage management system when no productions are running – has not changed since we tendered for this contract.

Once the project had been approved, the construction ser-vices were put out to tender and procured during the first half of 2018. This paved the way for the refurbishment of the first part of the building services installations and service elevator for the Pfauen auditoriums during the theater’s summer break. Preparatory work for renovation of the stage management system was carried out at Schiffbau. Temporary arrangements were made for tenanted areas such as the restaurant, shops, medical practices and galleries.

As the architect and coordinator, we ensure that planning and site supervision work complies with quality, deadline and cost requirements. We contracted a Zurich-based architecture prac-tice to provide a local site management presence on our behalf during construction work.

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BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERINGGETTING THE RIGHT BODY TEMPERATURE IS YOUR JOB.GETTING THE BEST ROOM TEMPERATURE IS OURS.

We develop intelligent integral concepts for buildings where owners and users can feel at home. The life-cycle perspec-tive nonetheless remains firmly in focus. Light, shade and the indoor environment are simulated before the first pipe is even laid. Architecture, structure and M&E equipment are skillfully reconciled throughout the concept, design and implementation phases. As experts in the use of geothermal energy, gas and biomass for heating, cooling and electricity generation, we are also helping to implement Switzerland’s energy strategy 2050.


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BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERINGUNIVERSITY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, ZURICH (KISPI)

A PIONEER IN HIGHLY SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC MEDICINE FOR THE PERIOD FROM BIRTH TO FULL GROWTH

The University Children’s Hospital in Zurich is the largest insti-tution of its kind in Switzerland and one of the leading centers for pediatric and adolescent medicine anywhere in Europe. The Kispi offers a full range of medical and surgical treatment for children, from the time they are born up to the time they reach their legal age.

Due for completion by 2022, a new child-friendly hospital in Zurich Lengg will provide state-of-the-art facilities in an attrac-tive and peaceful setting. As part of a consortium with archi-tects Herzog & de Meuron and acting as senior construction manager, Gruner is overseeing the design and construction of the new acute hospital and neighboring teaching, laboratory and research center.

Our aim as building services engineers is to create a comfort-able, hygienic indoor environment in line with the complex space allocation plan. The use of digital design tools allows the efficient coordination of spatial and technical criteria with all project par-ties at the relevant stages of design – and long before the start on site. Adopting an integral approach to the various building services systems, we explore all aspects of energy efficiency while paying due attention to cost-effectiveness and sustainability throughout the life cycle. We thus create the conditions for young patients at the University Children’s Hospital in Zurich to receive the best possible care in a child-friendly environment.

BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERINGSCHLOSS SCHADAU, THUN

SCHLOSS SCHADAU REFURBISHMENT TO CREATE BIGGEST DINING ROOM AND PARLOR IN THUN

The time-honored Schloss Schadau in Thun is one of Swit-zerland’s best-known Neo-Renaissance buildings. Dating from the mid-nineteenth century, the prestigious edifice houses a popular restaurant with banqueting halls. Unknown to most guests, however, time is taking its toll on the pala-tial structure. The now critical condition of some wall / ceiling areas and the building services installations has prompted the City of Thun authorities to embark on the refurbishment and restoration of the building.

This will include modernization of all catering areas and M&E systems. Also planned is an additional kitchen on the ground floor and the use of previously inaccessible spaces. Among various other measures, nine guest rooms, each with a sep-arate wet area, will be installed on the upper stories. Gruner is responsible for the building services design – which, due to the conditions placed on the historic landmark building, is proving a tricky operation.

To facilitate performance of the refurbishment works, the showpiece building will remain closed until spring 2019. We are doing everything to ensure that, after that, Schloss Schad- au will awake from its slumbers with a new lease of life.

Model view of new University Children’s Hospital, Zurich© Herzog & de Meuron

Schloss Schadau, ThunPicture source: City of Thun, Real Estate Office

Frank Ullmann Lutz Wörner Andreas Horisberger

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STRUCTURAL DESIGNSWINGING INTO ACTION IS YOUR JOB.STRUCTURAL STABILITY IS OURS.

We develop the optimum structural solutions for buildings and bridges. With an open- minded, innovative approach to the realization of complex and creative architecture, we are your engineering partner of choice. In terms of sustainability and visual impact, our struc-tures always deliver what is promised. And for structural maintenance and improvement schemes, we are never short of good ideas.



Golfpark Holzhäusern, Canton of ZugPicture source: Golfpark Holzhäusern

Model view of Baloise Park, BaselPicture source: Baloise Group, Basel

Jan Amstutz-Hegglin Stefan Aufdermauer Volker Dürr Martin Siegenthaler

STRUCTURAL DESIGNGOLFPARK HOLZHÄUSERN

TEEING UP FOR SUCCESS

Holzhäusern has been a golfing venue for over 20 years. Migros Cooperative Lucerne has fully modernized the golf course and invested heavily in improving the infrastructure. After the three-year revamp, the Golfpark Holzhäusern with its breathtaking views of Lake Zug and the Rigi massif is fit for the future.

The Academy building now unites all the golf-related facili-ties, e.g. changing rooms, shop, fitness suite and adminis-tration, that had previously been spread over three buildings. It also houses a driving range with 30 stalls on two levels. The filigree, two-story, reinforced-concrete and timberwork structural frame supports a stunning multilayered facade assembly with space-forming arcades. The existing restau-rant building was fully renovated and a three-level terrace added. The modernization project also included the erection of a greenkeeping building, completed in early 2018.

The required provision for fall protection in the upper-story driving stalls proved a particular technical challenge. Given that a solution without balustrades was needed, we opted for a steelwork assembly with safety net, such as that used for helipads. Empirical investigations also fed into the design process.

STRUCTURAL DESIGNBALOISE PARK, BASEL

NEW LANDMARK NEAR BASEL’S MAIN STATION

The Baloise Park project close to Basel’s main (SBB) station is being developed by the Baloise Group and is scheduled for completion by 2020. The ensemble comprises a hotel tower, two office buildings and a public plaza. The three buildings bear the signature of three distinguished archi-tectural practices: Miller & Maranta, Diener & Diener and Valerio Olgiati. Gruner is developing the structural design for the architecturally sophisticated hotel block and the new corporate headquarters.

The first development phase, in progress since the summer of 2017, is the tower, which houses a 260-room five-star hotel plus 600 office workplaces for third-party tenants. Standing 89 m tall, this building will be the highest in Baloise Park and the visually dominant element. It is adjoined by a training center and the new Baloise Group headquarters with a total of 700 workplaces. The imposing, fair-faced concrete exterior will lend the head office building a strong and prestigious presence. The new buildings frame a pub-lic plaza that poses a further structural challenge: Located below this open space is a ballroom with a column-free area of 24 × 33 m, created through the use of prestressed in- situ-concrete transfer beams.


Model view of new Stade de la Tuilière, LausannePicture source: mlzd & SOLLBERGER+BÖGLI architects, loomn

SAFETYNEW STADE DE LA TUILIÈRE, LAUSANNE

A VENUE TAILOR-MADE FOR THE AUTHENTIC SOCCER EXPERIENCE

A new ground is currently under construc-tion for soccer club FC Lausanne-Sport. Based on English models, it takes the form of a soccer-only stadium, rectangular in shape, with open corner entrances reminiscent of a sporting trophy. Overall, the new Stade de la Tuilière will accom-modate some 12,000 fans. Plans also exist to use the pitch area for holding concerts and other major events with up to 20,000 visitors.

The foundation-stone-laying ceremony took place shortly before the end of 2017. The first match in the new stadium is scheduled for the summer of 2019. The first kickoff will, however, be preceded by the implementation of a comprehensive safety and fire protection concept. To prepare for this, we have already under- taken extensive planning and coordina-tion, and defined the necessary safety and fire protection measures for the stadium. The adoption of our structural, technical and organizational recommen-dations will eliminate all worries about match day safety.

Stephan Gundel


We help to protect infrastructure, companies and individuals while improving security at major events. Our risk analyses and assessments enable us to pinpoint hidden dangers. We partner our customers in analyzing possible solutions and put in place effective measures that prevent minor incidents from triggering major crises.


SAFETYCHEERING ON THE TEAM IS YOUR JOB. SAFETY IS OURS.

Deutsche Bahn rail lines on Swiss territory

SAFETYGERMAN RAIL LINES ON SWISS TERRITORY

ENHANCED SAFETY FOR CROSS-BORDER PASSENGER TRAVEL AND FREIGHT SHIPMENT

The German and Swiss rail networks include several cross-border sections around the cities of Basel, Schaff-hausen and Constance. Under a state agreement between the Grand Duchy of Baden and the Swiss Confederation dating from 1852, Deutsche Bahn (Ger-man Federal Railways) operates a num-ber of rail lines on Swiss territory in the Cantons of Basel-Stadt, Schaffhausen and Thurgau.

Gruner has been commissioned by Deutsche Bahn to handle a wide range of safety issues on these sections. Apart from creating a comprehensive safety management system, the required mea-

sures include the development of fire safety concepts for various station buildings, risk analyses compliant with the Swiss Major Accidents Ordinance, emergency operations planning and reg-ular emergency drills. Our joint aim is to ensure safe passenger travel and freight shipment, irrespective of national borders.


FIRE PROTECTIONPUTTING ON THE SUN CREAM IS YOUR JOB. FIRE PROTECTION IS OURS.

With profound expertise and a fiery commitment, we offer our customers advice and support on both small and large-scale projects. All our efforts are geared to delivering a convincing solution that satisfies all criteria. Although a residual risk always remains, our consulting services and innovative engineering methods ensure that this remains at an acceptable level.



Baggage sorting system at Zurich AirportPicture source: Flughafen Zürich AG

Sebastian Kramer

FIRE PROTECTIONBAGGAGE SORTING SYSTEM, ZURICH AIRPORT

MODERNIZATION AND SAFETY UPGRADE FOR TRANSPORT HUB

Zurich Airport is the Swiss gateway to the world. Over 29 million people now travel via Switzerland’s largest airport each year. And the numbers are rising, with 2017 recording a year-on-year jump of around 1.7 million passengers. To ensure that the infra-structure keeps pace with this growth, the facilities at Zurich Airport are constantly evolving.

One focal point of this development is Zone A. The existing baggage sorting system, which is located at the heart of the airport, directly next to Terminal 1, is being refurbished and extended, and an early baggage store added. Here, Gruner was entrusted with all design work and coordination for the building services along with the fire safety planning. We collaborated closely with Zurich Airport’s fire safety expert in the development of a fire safety concept geared to the building code protection targets and validated by engineer-ing methods (fire development simulation). This verifica-tion allows the approx. 25,000 m2 baggage sorting hall to be designed as a single fire compartment. A full-coverage fire-alarm and sprinkler installation plus sophisticated smoke extraction system vouch for the required safety standards.

One particular feature of the project relates to the fire engi-neering aspects of the structural design, which was specially developed to allow for major upward extension of the bag-gage sorting hall during a later development phase.

Model view of new Lidl headquarters Picture source: kadawittfeldarchitektur, Aachen

FIRE PROTECTIONLIDL DEUTSCHLAND HEADQUARTERS, BAD WIMPFEN

GUARANTEED ALL-ROUND PROTECTION WITHIN ONLY A FEW MONTHS

The spa town of Bad Wimpfen in the German Federal State of Baden-Württemberg is set to become the home of Lidl Deutschland’s new headquarters, housing 1,500 workplaces. The scheme targets a sustainable symbiosis of building and landscape. The sizeable development is designed as a terraced ensemble of five separate blocks which – through planted roof areas, intermediate spaces and internal court-yards – are permeated by the greenery of the setting. The new facility reads as a group of stacked, landscaped plateaus that rise up from the site, merge into a coherent structure and respond to the immediate surroundings through subtle dif-ferences in height. The preliminary excavations for the up to 18 m deep pit on the approx. 3.8 ha lot will require the move-ment of some 450,000 cubic meters of soil.

Gruner has developed an integral fire safety concept for the complex. The key challenge consisted in drawing up an over- arching fire safety concept covering the diverse requirements of the special building regulations for parking lots, for sales out-lets, for places of assembly and even for industrial buildings. The location of numerous facilities on the basement levels also imposed particular demands. At the same time, we had to find ways of compensating for the many deviations from the afore-mentioned statutory requirements or, alternatively, supply engineering verifications of compliance with the building code protection targets and cost-effectiveness criteria.

Christoph Vahlhaus


ENVIRONMENTENJOYING THE PEACE AND QUIET IS YOUR JOB. NOISE CONTROL IS OURS.

Regardless of facility type – whether for buildings, roads, tunnels, landfills or the open countryside – we provide surveys, analyses and counselling, and develop comprehensive solutions for our customers’ projects. Our sound decision support maximizes the benefits for the environment and humankind – in the near future and for generations to come.



Visualization of approach to Zurziberg portalPicture source: Swiss Interactive AG, Aarau Rohr

Kai Hitzfeld Yves Schachenmann

ENVIRONMENTBAD ZURZACH EASTERN BYPASS

TRAFFIC CALMING AND UPGRADING OF HISTORIC LANDMARK VILLAGE CENTER

The Canton of Aargau implements systematic measures to divert traffic away from historic urban cores. A new eastern bypass is also planned for Bad Zurzach to keep traffic out of the center. The two-lane road runs through a nature reserve on the south-eastern fringes of the town and disappears into a tunnel in the built-up areas. The planned bypass will boost the appeal of the little town on the River Rhine, both as a residential location and as a regional development hub.

Gruner was commissioned by the Canton of Aargau Civil Engineering Department to prepare an environmental impact assessment and, at the same time, to perform a detailed soil and contamination survey. The recommended ecological mitigation and compensation measures included, among other things, the uncovering and widening of a nearby stream – a measure now in progress. In executing our ecological site supervision mandate, we will use our experience during the several-year construction period to minimize the impact of the works on the environment and local residents.

Martin Beyeler Michael Fäs

New building for the Felix Platter University Center for Geriatric MedicinePicture source: Wörner Traxler Richter Architects© Photographer Frank Blümler, Frankfurt am Main

ENVIRONMENTNEW BUILDING FOR THE FELIX PLATTER UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GERIATRIC MEDICINE IN BASEL

COMPLEX BUILDING PHYSICS AND ACOUSTIC CHALLENGE INVOLVING VARIOUS HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES UNDER THE SAME ROOF

As the healthcare market becomes more competitive, patient comfort is gradually becoming as significant a consideration as planning requirements. This makes acoustic comfort in the form of appropriate sound protection between rooms and unobtrusive room acoustics even more important.

With specialist planning support from the client, designers and contractor, it is possible to do the groundwork for the vari-ous functional units within a hospital in good time, then scale, optimize and plan the necessary measures.

We oversaw planning for the noise protection, thermal insu-lation and interior and exterior sound protection and drew up a matching room acoustics design. In the course of inten-sive dialogue with the various partners in the project, poten-tial solutions were devised, optimized and finally developed through to implementation. As a result, we were able to make our contribution to the new, efficient and contemporary hos-pital complex.


ENERGYPROVIDING THE CHRISTMAS TRIMMINGS IS YOUR JOB. LIGHTING THEM UP IS OURS.

No matter how deep the water, with hy-dropower plants we are never out of our depth. We oversee projects in Switzer-land and worldwide, from the feasibility to the commissioning stage, always with an eye to optimizing technical, safety, ecological and economic performance.



Nurek hydropower plant, Tajikistan

Thierry Jacob

ENERGYNUREK, TAJIKISTAN

SAFER, CLEANER POWER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Stucky Ltd has been entrusted by Tajikistan’s state-run energy provider, Barki Tojik, with the technical supervision of the rehabilitation program for the Nurek hydropower plant. The dam and power plant were originally designed and built by Soviet engineers. Rising to a height of 305 m, Nurek is still one of the world’s tallest dams. The plant has supplied power since 1974. The nine Francis turbines were initially designed for a capacity of 2,950 MW. However, due to the frequent breakdowns at the 40-year-old plant, only 70 % of this capacity is currently achieved. The ageing generators now have to do be shut down at regular intervals for repair.

The comprehensive rehabilitation project will secure the long-term energy production at the Nurek plant. A capacity increase to a maximum of 3,375 MW is also planned. These measures will guarantee a reliable electricity supply for the population and economy of the Central Asian country, with surplus power due to be exported. The project additionally includes investments in the safety of the dam. Management of the design and tendering procedure for this megaproject will require a supreme team effort on the part of Gruner if the tight deadlines are to be met.

View of the completed dam Spitallamm (visualization)Picture source: KWO

ENERGY SPITALLAMM ARCH DAM, LAKE GRIMSEL

A NEW ARCH DAM WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING DAM AT THE LARGE GRIMSEL RESERVOIR

The Spitallamm dam project, one of the two dams forming the Grimsel lake, consists in replacing the existing arch gravity dam by a new double curvature arch dam. The existing dam, built in the years 1928 to 1932, presents signs of ageing. For this reason, the owner, Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO), in agreement with the federal authority, has decided to build a new dam immediately downstream of the existing one. The new arch dam with a concrete volume of 215,000 m3 and a height of 113 m will be built from 2019 to 2025. The crest of the new dam will be at the same level as the existing dam. The existing dam will stay in place and will be impounded on both sides thanks to a hydraulic bypass tunnel.

Stucky’s engineering mandate, following a previous contract for the preparation of the tender documents, includes fol-lowing services: owner’s support during the bidding phase, construction design of the dam and preparation of as built drawings.

Marc Balissat Jérôme Filliez


STRATEGIC PLANNING PRELIMINARY STUDIES DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TENDERING IMPLEMENTATION START-UP /

OPERATION

GENERAL PLANNING

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer • Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Needs analysis• Development of solution-finding strategies

• Collection of basic information • Problem analysis• Estimation of financial requirement for different scenarios

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer • Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Construction project definition• Condition surveys

• Feasibility studies• Data procurement• Clarification of options under statutory planning framework

• Viability appraisals• Development of outline planning / design solutions

• Development of project program

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer • Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects

• Concept and main design• Building application procedure• Development of solution alternatives

• Development of concept design, incl. cost estimate (±15 %)

• Development of main design, incl. cost estimate (±10 %)

• Preparation of building application documents

• Management / coordination of specialist designers

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer

• Tendering procedure• Preparation of tender documents

• Management of tendering procedure, incl. comparison of contractors’ tenders

• Client consulting• Project development

• Construction cost planning

• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Tender comparison• Application for contract award

• Preparation of tender drawings


• Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning

• Refurbishment projects

• New-build projects

• Detailed / technical design and programming of works

• Construction• Commissioning• Preparation of construction contracts

• Architectural management • Site supervision • Payment management and cost control

• Documentation


BUILDING SERVICES

ENGINEERING

• Financing options• Identification of waste heat sources / thermal sinks outside project envelope

• Project identification• Acquisition projects• Search for investors• General planning / lead design• Network monitoring and telemetry

• Building environmental control analyses / investigations

• Life-cycle costing• Mandate analysis to determine space requirements

• HVAC / EL / BA needs analysis for building indoor environment and occupancies

• Medium-voltage / low-voltage installation concepts

• Energy supply concepts (group heating)• Financing models• Assessment of district heating lines

• Feasibility studies• Life-cycle costing• Procurement of declaration of intent for waste heat use (waste heat sources and recipients)

• Load case and capacity modeling• Condition surveys• Analysis of alternatives• Reporting

• Concept and main design• Building application procedure• Building environmental control analyses / investigations

• Life-cycle costing• Viability appraisals• Certifications for labels (e.g. Minergie)• Biosafety and cGMP design processes• Integral design• BIM execution plan• Flow simulations (CFD)• Daylight availability and shading simulations

• Standby power supply / UPS system design• Building automation system design• Lighting design• Location analysis, energy concepts• Material evaluation and specification

• Energy supply concepts (group heating)

• Viability appraisals• Assessment of district heating lines • Sensitivity analysis• Contract drafting for waste heat use• Establishment of operational parameters

• Preparation of standard documents• Client consulting• Hydraulic network design• Procurement of utility rights of passage

• Design and support coordination• Intermediate / detailed cost estimates• Outline programming• Planning of design work

• Tendering procedure• Tender comparison• Application for contract award

• Biosafety design processes• cGMP design processes• Integral design• Building and M&E system simulations

• Building indoor environment simulations

• CFD simulations

• Geothermal simulations• Consulting on suitability / award criteria

• Tendering procedures for all trades / work sections

• Tender comparison / evaluation

• Technical tender adjustment

• Contract award recommendations

• Invitations to tender• Client consulting

• Detailed / technical design

• Construction• Commissioning• Biosafety design processes

• cGMP design processes

• Integral tests• Structural pipe design

• Coordinated construction programs

• Traffic concept• Construction contracts• Senior site management• Technical site supervision for all trades / work sections

• Construction administration

• Construction documentation

• Checking of technical due diligences• Measurement logging concepts (data analysis)• HVAC / plumbing / EL / BA monitoring• Performance gap analysis• Development of optimization measures and associated performance controls

• Condition surveys for building services systems (e.g. monitoring reports, action plans)

• Investment planning for maintenance works (e.g. refurbishments)

• Technical expert opinions and reports• Monitoring, measurement and operational optimization

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

• Collection of basic information• Analysis of potential offered by existing buildings

• Preparation of basic information for competitions and tendering

• Expert opinions• Client consulting• Studies and concepts

• Competitions• Feasibility studies• Sample-taking• Cost estimates• Outline programs• Clarifications with authorities

• Structural planning and design for heavily constructed, steel, timber and membrane structures

• Development of demolition / deconstruction and disposal concepts

• Structural checks• Programming

• Intermediate / detailed cost estimates

• Analysis of alternatives• Investigations• Building contaminants• Action plans and concepts

• Tendering procedure• Preparation of tender dossiers• Tender evaluation for client• Procurement applications• Support in negotiations with contractors

• Production drawings and documents• Detailed structural design• Checking engineer services• Site inspections• Site supervision• Preparation of final reports and documentation

INFRA- STRUCTURE

• Expert reports on transport planning and traffic management

• Transport network studies / strategies• Client support• Traffic flow control concepts • Macroscopic traffic modeling• Viability studies• Public transport network planning• Maintenance planning• Multiyear planning• Project generation

• Viability studies and life-cycle assessments• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Microscopic traffic flow simulations• Feasibility studies• Traffic surveys• Fitness-for-purpose studies• Analysis of alternatives• Macroscopic traffic modeling

• Access concepts• Operational mobility concepts• Transport engineer mandates• Cost-benefit analyses• Proportionality assessments• Cost estimates• Competitions• Expert opinions, inspection mandates• Rehabilitation concepts• Modeling

• Parking space planning• Road safety audits (RSA) / road safety inspections (RSI)

• Expert reports on transport issues• Microscopic traffic flow simulations (public / private transport and pedestrians)

• Overall project management• Management of project teams / engineering consortia

• Concept / general design• Main design / plans for public display• Safety certification for station platforms

• Traffic diversion concepts• Transport engineer mandates• Traffic surveys / monitoring• Condition surveys / reports• Design development for all types of infrastructure

• Dimensioning• Expert opinions, inspection mandates

• Rehabilitation concepts• Modeling• Monitoring concepts

• Tendering concepts• Preparation of tender dossiers• Tender evaluation for client• Procurement applications• Support in negotiations with contractors• Reviews• Co-advisory services

• Detailed structural design• Checking engineer services• Site supervision• Senior site management• Preparation of production drawings and documents

• Client support• Expert opinions, inspection mandates• Monitoring

• Condition surveys for facilities• Maintenance management systems• Life-cycle concepts• Development of management systems for facilities• Dam monitoring• Demolition / deconstruction concepts• Traffic safety studies• Black spot management and road safety inspections• Road safety for schoolchildren• Client consulting• Expert opinions• Inspections

ENVIRON-MENT

• Air quality surveys• Preliminary spatial planning clarifications

• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Noise prediction and analysis• Energy surveys• Vibration surveys• Comparisons of alternatives• Existing condition surveys• Environmental due diligences• Contamination surveys• Building contaminants• Light emission concepts

• Air quality surveys• Preliminary spatial planning clarifications• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Noise prediction and concepts• Acoustic concepts• Thermal control concepts• Vibration control concepts• Comparisons of alternatives

• Supervision of landscape planning• Site clearance dossiers• Ecological mitigation and compensation measures

• Environmental due diligences• Contamination surveys• Building contaminants• Light emission concepts

• Air quality surveys• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)• Noise control measures• Thermal control certification• Sound control certification• Room acoustic measures• Insulation and proofing (building physics) measures

• Vibration control measures


• Soil infiltration tests• Light emission concepts• Disposal concepts

• Air quality surveys• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)

• Noise consulting• Sound control consulting• Room acoustics consulting• Building physics consulting• Special statutory provisions for the environment

• Environmental site supervision

• Soil management site supervision

• Ecological and contamination-related site supervision

• Disposal, recycling, waste

• Light emission concepts• Disposal concepts

• Air quality surveys• Acoustic and building physics consulting, inspections and acceptance

• Environmental site supervision• Soil management site supervision• Ecological site supervision• Contamination-related site supervision• Disposal, recycling• Air quality and / or noise site supervision

• Air quality surveys• Acceptance measurements for noise• Structural and room acoustic tests• Thermal insulation inspections• Vibration protection performance controls• Damage and defect assessments for acoustics and building physics

• Effectiveness / performance controls• Pollution mapping

SAFETY

• Corporate security consulting• Travel risk management• Safety analyses• Feasibility studies• Risk identification• Organizational and standby concepts• Overall safety concepts

• Security and safety concepts• Design of safety and alarm control systems• Expert reports• Emergency and crisis management concepts• Safety management systems

• Security and safety concepts• Design of safety and alarm control systems

• Expert reports• Emergency and crisis management concepts

• Safety management systems

• Tendering procedure and contract award for safety systems

• Tendering procedure and contract award for safety services

• Safety quality assurance• Technical site supervision for safety

• Safety coordination

• Safety and risk analyses• Security reviews• Safety management systems• Safety manuals• Emergency and crisis management concepts• Emergency operations planning• Emergency and evacuation drills

FIRE PROTECTION

• Fire safety consulting• Expert opinions• Fire safety due diligences

• Fire safety consulting• Expert opinions• Fire safety due diligences• Outline fire safety concepts

• Fire safety consulting, concepts and plans

• Evacuation and fire simulations (CFD)• Structural fire design• Fire emergency control concepts • Fire control matrix

• Fire safety consulting • Integral fire emergency control tests• Quality assurance• Smoke tests• Information and plans for firefighters• Escape and evacuation plans• Fire safety rules for buildings• Training for in-house fire safety staff• Professional development and training courses

• Fire safety / prevention inspections• Periodic fire emergency control tests• Fire safety supervision for extension, alteration and tenant fit-out projects

ENERGY

Services relating to biomass power plants, geothermal energy use, heat generation, refrig-eration and electricity production as well as long-distance trans-mission are included under the “Building Services Engineering” competencies.

• Masterplanning for river basins• Strategic assessments (regional, national)

• Market studies and support in obtaining concessions

• Technical support in project development

• Project checking and assessment for development decisions

• Hazard / risk assessments for flood events

• Preliminary and feasibility studies (incl. preliminary and feasibility planning) for new construction and / or modernization / rehabilitation of:

• Concept design, main design, building application procedure for new construction and / or modernization / rehabilitation of:

See points 1 to 7 under “Preliminary studies.”

• Support throughout tendering procedure, from prequalification, invitation to tender (incl. bill of quantities), tender comparison, applica-tion for contract award up to technical assistance in contract negotiations See points 1 to 7 under “Preliminary studies.”

• Contract types include FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book, Silver Book as well as EPC / turnkey contracts

• Client consulting services

• EPC engineering services

• Independent lender’s engineer

• Construction management services• Site supervision / monitoring• Acceptance inspections for construction works • Supervision of commissioning, incl. support and training for owner and operator


• Client consulting services• EPC engineering services• Independent lender’s engineer

• Capacity building• Operation and maintenance manuals• Emergency planning• Dam safety assessments, incl. hazard / risk assessment for flood events

• Supervision and support during operation and maintenance

• Due diligences

1 All kinds of dam: rock-fill embankment dams, earth dams, CFRDs, gravity dams, RCC dams, arch dams, concrete buttress dams

2 Hydropower plants (high-pressure, run-of-river and pumped-storage, with Kaplan, Pelton and Francis turbines)

3 Switchgear and transmission lines up to and exceeding 400 kV

4 Hybrid projects for combination of hydropower (with or without storage) with wind or photovoltaic energy sources

5 Hydraulic systems such as long-distance water pipelines, penstock pipes and large-bore penstock tunnels

6 Underground works such as tunnels and caverns for hydropower plants, road and rail traffic, incl. assessment of excavation options, e.g. TBM vs. blasting

7 Ancillary structures for energy generation systems, incl. machine buildings, outdoor facilities, switchgear etc.

The investigations and tasks include:• Procurement and supervision of field investigations (topography, hydrology, geology, geotechnics etc.)

• Preparation of background geological and geotechnical reports

• Seismic studies

• Viability studies and financial analyses• Hydrological and hydraulic studies• Analysis of alternatives• Impact of climate change, incl. resilience assessments

• Due diligence studies

OUR SERVICES


STRATEGIC PLANNING PRELIMINARY STUDIES DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TENDERING IMPLEMENTATION START-UP /

OPERATION

GENERAL PLANNING

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer • Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Needs analysis• Development of solution-finding strategies

• Collection of basic information • Problem analysis• Estimation of financial requirement for different scenarios

• Architectural services• Overall services as lead designer • Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Construction project definition• Condition surveys

• Feasibility studies• Data procurement• Clarification of options under statutory planning framework

• Viability appraisals• Development of outline planning / design solutions

• Development of project program


• Concept and main design• Building application procedure• Development of solution alternatives

• Development of concept design, incl. cost estimate (±15 %)

• Development of main design, incl. cost estimate (±10 %)

• Preparation of building application documents

• Management / coordination of specialist designers


• Tendering procedure• Preparation of tender documents

• Management of tendering procedure, incl. comparison of contractors’ tenders

• Client consulting• Project development

• Construction cost planning

• Refurbishment projects• New-build projects• Tender comparison• Application for contract award

• Preparation of tender drawings


• Client consulting• Project development• Construction cost planning

• Refurbishment projects

• New-build projects

• Detailed / technical design and programming of works

• Construction• Commissioning• Preparation of construction contracts

• Architectural management • Site supervision • Payment management and cost control

• Documentation


BUILDING SERVICES

ENGINEERING

• Financing options• Identification of waste heat sources / thermal sinks outside project envelope

• Project identification• Acquisition projects• Search for investors• General planning / lead design• Network monitoring and telemetry

• Building environmental control analyses / investigations

• Life-cycle costing• Mandate analysis to determine space requirements

• HVAC / EL / BA needs analysis for building indoor environment and occupancies

• Medium-voltage / low-voltage installation concepts

• Energy supply concepts (group heating)• Financing models• Assessment of district heating lines

• Feasibility studies• Life-cycle costing• Procurement of declaration of intent for waste heat use (waste heat sources and recipients)

• Load case and capacity modeling• Condition surveys• Analysis of alternatives• Reporting

• Concept and main design• Building application procedure• Building environmental control analyses / investigations

• Life-cycle costing• Viability appraisals• Certifications for labels (e.g. Minergie)• Biosafety and cGMP design processes• Integral design• BIM execution plan• Flow simulations (CFD)• Daylight availability and shading simulations

• Standby power supply / UPS system design• Building automation system design• Lighting design• Location analysis, energy concepts• Material evaluation and specification

• Energy supply concepts (group heating)

• Viability appraisals• Assessment of district heating lines • Sensitivity analysis• Contract drafting for waste heat use• Establishment of operational parameters

• Preparation of standard documents• Client consulting• Hydraulic network design• Procurement of utility rights of passage

• Design and support coordination• Intermediate / detailed cost estimates• Outline programming• Planning of design work

• Tendering procedure• Tender comparison• Application for contract award

• Biosafety design processes• cGMP design processes• Integral design• Building and M&E system simulations

• Building indoor environment simulations

• CFD simulations

• Geothermal simulations• Consulting on suitability / award criteria

• Tendering procedures for all trades / work sections

• Tender comparison / evaluation

• Technical tender adjustment

• Contract award recommendations

• Invitations to tender• Client consulting

• Detailed / technical design

• Construction• Commissioning• Biosafety design processes

• cGMP design processes

• Integral tests• Structural pipe design

• Coordinated construction programs

• Traffic concept• Construction contracts• Senior site management• Technical site supervision for all trades / work sections

• Construction administration

• Construction documentation

• Checking of technical due diligences• Measurement logging concepts (data analysis)• HVAC / plumbing / EL / BA monitoring• Performance gap analysis• Development of optimization measures and associated performance controls

• Condition surveys for building services systems (e.g. monitoring reports, action plans)

• Investment planning for maintenance works (e.g. refurbishments)

• Technical expert opinions and reports• Monitoring, measurement and operational optimization

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

• Collection of basic information• Analysis of potential offered by existing buildings

• Preparation of basic information for competitions and tendering

• Expert opinions• Client consulting• Studies and concepts

• Competitions• Feasibility studies• Sample-taking• Cost estimates• Outline programs• Clarifications with authorities

• Structural planning and design for heavily constructed, steel, timber and membrane structures

• Development of demolition / deconstruction and disposal concepts

• Structural checks• Programming

• Intermediate / detailed cost estimates

• Analysis of alternatives• Investigations• Building contaminants• Action plans and concepts

• Tendering procedure• Preparation of tender dossiers• Tender evaluation for client• Procurement applications• Support in negotiations with contractors

• Production drawings and documents• Detailed structural design• Checking engineer services• Site inspections• Site supervision• Preparation of final reports and documentation

INFRA- STRUCTURE

• Expert reports on transport planning and traffic management

• Transport network studies / strategies• Client support• Traffic flow control concepts • Macroscopic traffic modeling• Viability studies• Public transport network planning• Maintenance planning• Multiyear planning• Project generation

• Viability studies and life-cycle assessments• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Microscopic traffic flow simulations• Feasibility studies• Traffic surveys• Fitness-for-purpose studies• Analysis of alternatives• Macroscopic traffic modeling

• Access concepts• Operational mobility concepts• Transport engineer mandates• Cost-benefit analyses• Proportionality assessments• Cost estimates• Competitions• Expert opinions, inspection mandates• Rehabilitation concepts• Modeling

• Parking space planning• Road safety audits (RSA) / road safety inspections (RSI)

• Expert reports on transport issues• Microscopic traffic flow simulations (public / private transport and pedestrians)

• Overall project management• Management of project teams / engineering consortia

• Concept / general design• Main design / plans for public display• Safety certification for station platforms

• Traffic diversion concepts• Transport engineer mandates• Traffic surveys / monitoring• Condition surveys / reports• Design development for all types of infrastructure

• Dimensioning• Expert opinions, inspection mandates

• Rehabilitation concepts• Modeling• Monitoring concepts

• Tendering concepts• Preparation of tender dossiers• Tender evaluation for client• Procurement applications• Support in negotiations with contractors• Reviews• Co-advisory services

• Detailed structural design• Checking engineer services• Site supervision• Senior site management• Preparation of production drawings and documents

• Client support• Expert opinions, inspection mandates• Monitoring

• Condition surveys for facilities• Maintenance management systems• Life-cycle concepts• Development of management systems for facilities• Dam monitoring• Demolition / deconstruction concepts• Traffic safety studies• Black spot management and road safety inspections• Road safety for schoolchildren• Client consulting• Expert opinions• Inspections

ENVIRON-MENT

• Air quality surveys• Preliminary spatial planning clarifications

• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Noise prediction and analysis• Energy surveys• Vibration surveys• Comparisons of alternatives• Existing condition surveys• Environmental due diligences• Contamination surveys• Building contaminants• Light emission concepts

• Air quality surveys• Preliminary spatial planning clarifications• Fitness-for-purpose assessments• Noise prediction and concepts• Acoustic concepts• Thermal control concepts• Vibration control concepts• Comparisons of alternatives


• Environmental due diligences• Contamination surveys• Building contaminants• Light emission concepts

• Air quality surveys• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)• Noise control measures• Thermal control certification• Sound control certification• Room acoustic measures• Insulation and proofing (building physics) measures

• Vibration control measures


• Soil infiltration tests• Light emission concepts• Disposal concepts

• Air quality surveys• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)

• Noise consulting• Sound control consulting• Room acoustics consulting• Building physics consulting• Special statutory provisions for the environment

• Environmental site supervision

• Soil management site supervision

• Ecological and contamination-related site supervision

• Disposal, recycling, waste

• Light emission concepts• Disposal concepts

• Air quality surveys• Acoustic and building physics consulting, inspections and acceptance

• Environmental site supervision• Soil management site supervision• Ecological site supervision• Contamination-related site supervision• Disposal, recycling• Air quality and / or noise site supervision

• Air quality surveys• Acceptance measurements for noise• Structural and room acoustic tests• Thermal insulation inspections• Vibration protection performance controls• Damage and defect assessments for acoustics and building physics

• Effectiveness / performance controls• Pollution mapping

SAFETY

• Corporate security consulting• Travel risk management• Safety analyses• Feasibility studies• Risk identification• Organizational and standby concepts• Overall safety concepts

• Security and safety concepts• Design of safety and alarm control systems• Expert reports• Emergency and crisis management concepts• Safety management systems

• Security and safety concepts• Design of safety and alarm control systems

• Expert reports• Emergency and crisis management concepts

• Safety management systems

• Tendering procedure and contract award for safety systems

• Tendering procedure and contract award for safety services

• Safety quality assurance• Technical site supervision for safety

• Safety coordination

• Safety and risk analyses• Security reviews• Safety management systems• Safety manuals• Emergency and crisis management concepts• Emergency operations planning• Emergency and evacuation drills

FIRE PROTECTION

• Fire safety consulting• Expert opinions• Fire safety due diligences

• Fire safety consulting• Expert opinions• Fire safety due diligences• Outline fire safety concepts

• Fire safety consulting, concepts and plans

• Evacuation and fire simulations (CFD)• Structural fire design• Fire emergency control concepts • Fire control matrix

• Fire safety consulting • Integral fire emergency control tests• Quality assurance• Smoke tests• Information and plans for firefighters• Escape and evacuation plans• Fire safety rules for buildings• Training for in-house fire safety staff• Professional development and training courses

• Fire safety / prevention inspections• Periodic fire emergency control tests• Fire safety supervision for extension, alteration and tenant fit-out projects

ENERGY

Services relating to biomass power plants, geothermal energy use, heat generation, refrig-eration and electricity production as well as long-distance trans-mission are included under the “Building Services Engineering” competencies.

• Masterplanning for river basins• Strategic assessments (regional, national)

• Market studies and support in obtaining concessions

• Technical support in project development

• Project checking and assessment for development decisions

• Hazard / risk assessments for flood events

• Preliminary and feasibility studies (incl. preliminary and feasibility planning) for new construction and / or modernization / rehabilitation of:

• Concept design, main design, building application procedure for new construction and / or modernization / rehabilitation of:

See points 1 to 7 under “Preliminary studies.”

• Support throughout tendering procedure, from prequalification, invitation to tender (incl. bill of quantities), tender comparison, applica-tion for contract award up to technical assistance in contract negotiations See points 1 to 7 under “Preliminary studies.”


• Client consulting services

• EPC engineering services

• Independent lender’s engineer

• Construction management services• Site supervision / monitoring• Acceptance inspections for construction works • Supervision of commissioning, incl. support and training for owner and operator


• Client consulting services• EPC engineering services• Independent lender’s engineer

• Capacity building• Operation and maintenance manuals• Emergency planning• Dam safety assessments, incl. hazard / risk assessment for flood events

• Supervision and support during operation and maintenance

• Due diligences

1 All kinds of dam: rock-fill embankment dams, earth dams, CFRDs, gravity dams, RCC dams, arch dams, concrete buttress dams

2 Hydropower plants (high-pressure, run-of-river and pumped-storage, with Kaplan, Pelton and Francis turbines)

3 Switchgear and transmission lines up to and exceeding 400 kV

4 Hybrid projects for combination of hydropower (with or without storage) with wind or photovoltaic energy sources

5 Hydraulic systems such as long-distance water pipelines, penstock pipes and large-bore penstock tunnels

6 Underground works such as tunnels and caverns for hydropower plants, road and rail traffic, incl. assessment of excavation options, e.g. TBM vs. blasting

7 Ancillary structures for energy generation systems, incl. machine buildings, outdoor facilities, switchgear etc.

The investigations and tasks include:• Procurement and supervision of field investigations (topography, hydrology, geology, geotechnics etc.)

• Preparation of background geological and geotechnical reports

• Seismic studies

• Viability studies and financial analyses• Hydrological and hydraulic studies• Analysis of alternatives• Impact of climate change, incl. resilience assessments

• Due diligence studies

This summary of our services is based on Swiss standard SIA 112, issued by the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA). The model is broken down into six phases of design and construction.


OUR VALUESWE ARE FULLY AWARE OF OUR RESPONSIBIL- ITY TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

The Gruner Group’s Ethics Charter expresses how we view our responsibilities as an engineering and design company. Apart from adhering to the legal framework in all countries in which we operate, we are bound by clear principles: these include equal opportunities and diversity, the provision of safe and healthy workplaces, transparent communication and ethical conduct, even under commercial pressure. We expect of ourselves, our managers and our employees that these principles be lived out and implemented every day – and ever more efficiently as each day passes.

OUR COLLABORATIONWE OFFER WORK WITH GOOD PROSPECTS

We ensure that our company is constantly developing. We invest in modern tools and a pleasant working environment. We offer training courses that promote technical expertise and the various competencies – including communication skills, which our employees need in order to work with customers on an equal footing. We train our executives with the aim of turning them into better bosses. Although we are evolving, one thing remains unchanged: We are a company that oper-ates globally, but which preserves its family spirit.


SOME THINGS CANNOT BE PLANNED.

BUT YOUR CAREER CAN.Many things can go wrong in the daily work routine – especially in the complex world of construction, with its many imponderables and interdependencies. So it’s good when you have a company behind you to back you up. And it’s good when, thanks to colleagues, good advice isn’t hard to come by. And it’s good when a company prepares its employees for all kinds of challenges, both great and small.


OUR COMMITMENTWE OFFER SUPPORT, INVESTMENT AND HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE

The knowledge and skills of our staff are our company’s most valuable asset. Our employees belong to a larger network of professionals working in construction, engineering and related disciplines. It thus makes perfect sense for us to invest in this network: in research projects, in partnerships with higher education institutes, in talent development and in the working groups of industry and professional associations. In honoring our role in society, we also provide hands-on assistance, for instance through our long-standing engagement as expert consultant in projects in mountain regions. Last year’s Gruner

Christmas present went to the Gredig family, who run a farm in Seewis in the Canton of Graubünden. The Graubünden fam-ily was visited by a delegation of Gruner Group trainees, who spent time working on the farm and putting their theoretical knowledge into practice. This was just one small contribution towards a better quality of life and working environment.


Thermal energy consumption

CO2 emissions

Electrical energy consumption, incl. cooling

Through heating

Through electricity

Through mobility

3,956NUMBER OF PROJECTS

Infrastructure 30 %

Energy 18 %

Structural Design 17%

Building Services Engineering 15 %

Safety, incl. Fire Protection 10 %

General Planning 7 %

Environment 3 %

39 %

35 %

26 %

GRUNER GROUP SALES

MIO. CHF138

44 4.51= poor, 5= very good

Small projects

Medium- sized projects

Large projects

47 %49 %

4 %

2017 – 2018 TRENDSCO2 EMISSIONS TONNES P.A.

567

ENVIRONMENT

CHF MILLION150

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY IN PLANNING CONSORTIA

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

FACTS & FIGURES 2018BUSINESS AND CUSTOMERS


HUMAN RESOURCES

HEADCOUNT WORLDWIDE

223HEADCOUNT TRAINEES

EMPLOYEES BY AGE CATEGORY

73HEADCOUNT EXECUTIVES

6–10 years0–5 years > 10 years

EDUCATION

INNOVATION AND NETWORKING

Male 73 %

Female 27 %

YEARS OF SERVICE IN COMPANY

University / UAS degree

Adv. tech. qualification / apprenticeship

<18–24 years

25–40 years

41–50 years

>50 years

59 %

18 %23 %

45.8 %20.4 %

18.7 %47.6 %

13.3 %54.2 %

Male 74 %

Female 26 %

1,038

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Our experts are welcome visitors to and speakers at professional events. At the same time, they are regularly involved in research projects, e.g. at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts North- western Switzerland (FHNW). In its latest FHNW project, carried out in collaboration with other companies and based on real-life projects, Gruner is investigating the impact of digitalization on work processes, the roles of the various participants and the requirements placed on project team structures and members.

KEY MEMBERSHIPS

As a leading engineering and design company, Gruner is heavily networked. We are an active member in our industry’s national organizations (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects SIA, Swiss Association of Consulting Engineers usic, Building Digital Switzerland) and the key professional associations in our fields of activity and markets. We are committed to knowledge sharing and know-how transfer for our own benefit and the benefit of our cus-tomers and partners.


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