We rely on Swiss wood
02.09.2020
Wood is a naturally renewable resource that requires only solar energy and water for its production. Harvesting and processing require very little energy and the material even stores CO2. As a Swiss wood partner, Timbatec is committed to the use of this domestic raw material - even in public tenders.
One cubic meter of wood relieves the atmosphere of around one ton of the greenhouse gas. This is because trees convert CO2 into oxygen and carbon through photosynthesis. Wooden buildings are not only more ecological than comparable construction projects made of steel and concrete, they are also usually completed more quickly. The elements for a wooden building are transported to the construction site prefabricated to the millimeter. In this way even large buildings can be erected in just a few days.
Use of Swiss wood
Even better
is wood from Switzerland. Swiss wood is not transported
transported, which reduces the amount of gray energy it contains. But beware: The
Federal Law on Public Procurement defines the nature of the
procedure of a tender. Construction projects worth more than 9.575 million Swiss francs must be put out
be put out to public tender. The same applies to the services of the main construction trade
(e.g. carpentry work) or individual deliveries (e.g. cutting of
logs), if they exceed the threshold value of 500,000 francs or 250,000 francs respectively.
respectively.
New construction projects of the
public authorities must therefore usually be put out to public tender. According to the
principle of non-discrimination, no requirements may be imposed with regard to the
requirements may be made with regard to the origin of the material. It is therefore not permissible to demand
permissible. The provision of the wood by the building owner himself (in-house procurement) can be an ideal solution in these cases. Especially
interesting: The degree of processing of the products is optional. Say:
Logs, sawn timber or glued products can be provided.
Two options for in-house procurement
| Direct use of wood from own forests | Indirect use of wood from own forests |
|---|---|
| Direct use ensures that the wood felled in the company's own forests is actually used for a specific construction project. Each tree felled is planned for a specific use and its traceability is guaranteed at all times. | In indirect use, the same amount of wood is cut as is used for a specific construction project. This principle allows a forest owner to use his own resources. The wood is not used directly for the specific construction, but the same quantities of wood are traded on the Swiss market. |
So that the wood from the forests is actually used in the new construction project, important points must be important points must be taken into account early on in the construction process.
Taxpayers are also happy
Over the entire life cycle, wooden
life cycle, timber buildings are usually more economical than buildings made of
reinforced concrete. That is why timber construction is experiencing a real boom in Europe. More and more
and professional investors are opting for wood, even though the planning and
wood, even though the planning and construction costs can be slightly higher. To
factors such as a short construction period, lower heating costs, and the
short construction time, lower heating, maintenance and dismantling costs.
Fire protection does not need to be a concern. The building codes make no distinction between materials. The new fire protection regulations of 2015 also allow for high-rise buildings, hospitals and hotels. This is proof that wooden buildings are safe. And the sound insulation regulations are fulfilled wooden school buildings without any problems.
The primary school in the Lower Simmental of the canton of Bern has reached the limits of its capacity. For the Learn more about the school building and its construction.