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We organise joint research projects with industry. Contract services and a wide ranging training and education programme for the wood and construction industry ensure that we maintain a close contact with the practicalities of everyday life.
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Resarch and Development - Innovations with visions
Mission statement
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Prof. René Graf
dipl. Ing. EPFL
Head of Division R+D
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Facts and figures
History
1986: Establishment of R+D division
1991: Institutionalized project leads
1994: 1st international project „Gebohrtes Holz“ - (drilled wood)
1998: Systematic integration of R+D in the training programs
2003: Reorganisation of R+D division as part o the global reorganisation of the Architecture, Wood and Civil engineering of the Berne University of Applied Sciences (BUAS-AWCE)
2006: Our laboratories in Burgdorf are certificated to ISO/IEC 17025 standard and have SAS (Schweizerische Akkreditierungsstelle) accreditation. Tests performed in our laboratories are internationally recognised.
Organisation
The division consists of eight units
- Architectural Processes
- Management and Building Processes
- Production and Logistics
- Materials and Wood Technology
- Timber and Composite Construction
- Facades, Finishing and Furniture
- Natural Phenomena and Hydraulic Engineering
- Geotechnics
Division board
Division responsible René Graf
Substitute Marc-André Gonin
R+D Figures
| Employees |
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80 |
| Number of women |
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21 |
| Number of employees abroard |
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24 |
| Languages |
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German, French, English, Italian |
| Number of projects per form of financing: |
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| UAS-AWCE |
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21 |
| COST (European Cooperation in the field of Scientific an Technical Research) |
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13 |
| National environment department (BAFU) |
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4
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| The innovation promotion agency CTI |
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4
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| Holz21, Bafu project |
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2 |
| European Union EU |
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2 |
| The Swiss National Science Foundation |
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1
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| Others |
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3 |
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Services per area: |
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| Canton Berne |
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89
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| Rest of Switzerland |
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137 |
| Foreign countries |
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21 |
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Number of projects per partner: |
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| Canton Berne |
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2 |
| Rest of Switzerland |
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7
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| Foreign countries |
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2 |
Research for the markets
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Applied Research and Development
Our research effort is dedicated to finding practical, innovative solutions to real problems on the factory floor and construction site. Applied research also means finding solutions quickly. This makes us the ideal partner for small- and medium-size enterprises (SME).
Contract services
We offer a complete range of contract services for industry. The services provided include product testing, planning, expertise and consultancy. Our specialists provide expert help with feasibility studies and product and production optimisation programmes.
Accredited test laboratory
Our laboratories are certificated to ISO/IEC 17025 standard and have SAS (Schweizerische Akkreditierungsstelle) accreditation. SAS is a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). Tests performed in our laboratories are internationally recognised.
Knowledge and Technology Transfer (WTT - KTT)
Our training courses and educational programmes have a strong practical bias - this is our way of ensuring that the latest knowledge and technology get transferred into real, daily practice. The Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Construction is a member of the W6 Technology Transfer Consortium (www.whoch6.ch). We can call on the services of an expert KTT organisation to ensure that the latest technical knowledge and innovations are converted into everyday reality |
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Contact R+D Bern University of Applied Sciences
Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
Solothurnstrasse 102
CH-2500 Biel
Tel. + 41 32 344 03 41
Fax +41 32 344 03 91
E-Mail rd.ahb@bfh.ch
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