AHB: News

News

How we support the timber industry in Ghana

27.03.2019 As the Swiss competence centre for wood, we are involved in two projects in Ghana: The Center for Development and Cooperation CDC accompanies and advises a crafts school near the capital Accra and provides technical support in setting up a wood and furniture testing laboratory.

News

Improved quality infrastructure increases added value for African companies

08.04.2019 The first "International Quality Infrastructure Forum" took place in Brussels on 4 April 2019. It was organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the African Union Commission. Standardisation and accredited testing facilitates market access for African products in Western markets and integration into global value chains. The experience exchange showed the possibilities for African economies and their contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

BFH centre

Wood – Resource and Material

Using interdisciplinary knowledge throughout the entire wood value chain, we develop processes and products for harvesting, processing and utilising wood as a raw material.

Center for Development and Cooperation

We are active in the areas of architecture, wood and civil engineering in developing countries and emerging economies. By applying capacity development, we help companies, organisations and people to grow stronger.

Institute for Materials and Wood Technology IWH

We research, develop and optimise innovative and sustainable materials for the timber and construction industries, supporting you from the initial idea through to the finished marketable product.

Institute for Timber Construction, Structures and Architecture IHTA

We conduct research into innovative, resource-conserving and energy-efficient buildings, and support you from the building design phase through to construction and redevelopment.

Institute for Urban Development and Infrastructure ISI

We carry out research into quality of life, liveable housing developments and efficient infrastructure projects and support you in delivering holistic and resource-efficient urban development.