1. Bern University of Applied Sciences
  2. School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
  3. Research + Consulting services
  4. Research areas
  5. Institute for Timber Construction
  6. Range of services
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Range of services

We conduct measurements, simulations, analyses and optimisations with craftsmen and industrial and academic partners in order to assess existing products and to develop innovations.

We would be happy to advise you.

Services offered by the institute

  • We offer usability tests, design optimisation and product development for your windows and doors.

  • Contract research BFH-AHB

    Do you need a scientifically sound analysis of a concrete problem? Within the scope of research and consulting mandates, we carry out planning, expertise and consulting services for you.

  • R&D collaborations BFH-AHB

    Would you like to test the feasibility of your innovative idea or implement it? For medium and larger projects, we carry out joint collaborations with the help of funding.

  • Student projects BFH-AHB

    Do you have a research topic that is suitable for a student project? Our students take on your research topics as part of their student projects or bachelor’s or master’s theses. As a result, you benefit...

  • Testing laboratory BFH-AHB

    We provide product testing and planning services for businesses and institutions. The majority of the tests performed in our labs are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Swiss Accreditation Service, a member...

  • Testing services for burglary resistance

    We determine the burglar resistance of windows and doors to static or dynamic loading as well as manual attack.

  • Testing services for Load-bearing structures

    Here we work with all construction methods and materials: wood, steel, steel- and fibre-reinforced concrete as well as composite materials.

  • Testing services for sound insulation and component vibrations

    We advise you on acoustic issues in buildings, prepare expert reports and perform tests and calculations.

  • Testing services for the physical properties of building components and materials

    We advise you on hygrothermal issues, examine the quality of your buildings using air-tightness and thermographic measurements and prepare expert reports.

  • Testing services involving condition surveys and condition monitoring

    We perform condition surveys to assess your buildings and prepare reinforcement, refurbishment and monitoring measures.