Public clients
Inform the public early, strengthen acceptance and reduce queries.
- Cantons
- Cities & municipalities
- Building & civil engineering offices
- Building administrations
- Infrastructure departments
Up to date. Clear. Citizen-focused.
Construction site communication in real time.
BDFcivory is the digital platform for public clients, energy and transport operators – with greater acceptance and less effort.
In use on over 60 construction sites
The challenge
Sound familiar?
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Lack of acceptance and many queries
Information that comes too late or is unclear.
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Constant changes
Construction phases, traffic routing and schedules change at short notice.
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High communication effort
Emails, phone calls and coordination take up valuable time.
The solution
The digital ecosystem for project and construction site communication
BDFcivory brings together all key information on construction projects on one central digital platform. This connects project stakeholders, informs those affected clearly before construction starts and communicates changes quickly during construction.
Screen recording of a BDFcivory project page: separate sewer system Scheidgasse – Beatenbergstrasse, Municipality of Unterseen
More than a digital project website
BDFcivory connects information, stakeholders and the affected public throughout the entire project. The result is a central communication platform that goes far beyond a conventional website and is tailored to your needs.
BDFcivory platform Collaboration
Work together on the platform and update content flexibly.
Reach
Reach those affected through digital and traditional channels.
Measurability
Make communication and its impact traceable at any time.
Scalability
Connect one or several construction projects centrally.
Future-proof
In your own corporate design, hosted locally and flexibly expandable.
3.5 Years
50+ Customers
35+ Towns and municipalities
10+ Cantons served
60+ Construction sites
Developed for infrastructure construction
BDFcivory helps organisations in the infrastructure, energy and transport sectors to shape project and construction site communication that is up to date, clear and close to the public.
Energy suppliers & utilities
Communicate the construction sequence, connections and restrictions clearly and up to date.
- Municipal utilities
- Electricity
- Water
- Gas & district heating
- Telecommunications
Transport operators
Inform passengers quickly about construction work, access and changes.
- Bus operators
- Tram & rail
- Regional transport
- Public transport infrastructure
- Mobility providers
Engineering firms & site management
Coordinate communication and keep information up to date in one place.
- Building & civil engineers
- Traffic planners
- Site management
- General planners
- Project control
Impact in practice
Measurable impact of modern construction site communication
The results are based on evaluations of real infrastructure projects and surveys of the affected public and project stakeholders on over 60 construction sites in more than 35 cities and municipalities.
- Up to 1/3 less administrative effort for project stakeholders
- 8 out of 10 stakeholders want BDFcivory as standard for future projects
- 93 % public approval compared with traditional communication
Out in the field
Where construction happens.
Animated aerial view showing the construction phases and their periods
Animated close-up of the traffic routing at a junction in the construction area
Animated overview of the diversion route through the town
Communicating clearly
Visualising construction projects and restrictions clearly
With maps, 3D visualisations and animations, we make complex construction sequences, phases and restrictions easy to understand. Those affected can see at a glance what is being built, where changes are happening and how they are affected.
What happens when?
- Construction project
- Construction phases
- Construction period
- Activities
- Progress
How am I affected?
- Pedestrian routing
- Cycling
- School routes
- Access
- Closures
How do I get where I need to go?
- Motorised traffic
- Diversions
- Public transport
- Bus and tram lines
- Stops
What will it look like afterwards?
- 3D visualisation
- Streetscape
- Infrastructure
- Utility lines
- Outlook
What happens when?
- Construction project
- Construction phases
- Construction period
- Activities
- Progress
How am I affected?
- Pedestrian routing
- Cycling
- School routes
- Access
- Closures
How do I get where I need to go?
- Motorised traffic
- Diversions
- Public transport
- Bus and tram lines
- Stops
What will it look like afterwards?
- 3D visualisation
- Streetscape
- Infrastructure
- Utility lines
- Outlook
Voices & evaluations from practice
Concrete usage data and feedback from real infrastructure projects.
2,998 active users
- 2:36 min average session
266 subscribers
18 news updates
90 % want to be informed digitally in future
Significant relief through fewer queries and phone calls
96 % of respondents were 40 or older,
- 32 % of them over 60.
Product variants 
The right solution for every construction project
Whether compact project information, comprehensive construction site communication or a cross-project overview: BDFcivory can be tailored to project size and communication needs.
Choose a product for your project
BDFcivory WebLight
CompactFor smaller construction projects with standardised site communication.
- Own project documents
- Project information & construction progress
- Real-time construction site news
- QR code for direct access
BDFcivory WebPlus
ComprehensiveFor more complex construction projects with comprehensive communication, visualisation and evaluation.
- Full scope of WebLight
- 3D visualisation & animation
- Construction sequence, traffic & restrictions
- Tracking & final evaluation
Overview of all projects
BDFcivory WebMap
ConnectedFor a central overview and connection of several projects, sites or areas.
- Interactive map overview
- Connect several projects centrally
- Project information & data integration
- Link with WebLight & WebPlus
Current projects at a glance
With BDFcivory WebMap, several construction projects are connected centrally on one map. The overview shows at a glance where construction is taking place and leads directly to the information on each project.
BDFcivory in motion
Discover animations and site walkthroughs from real projects and get a direct insight into digital construction site communication.
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External content
This content is loaded from an external provider. Data is transferred to that provider, including to countries outside Switzerland and the EU, in particular the USA.
Frequently asked questions about BDFcivory
Which construction projects is BDFcivory suitable for?
BDFcivory is suitable for construction and infrastructure projects that affect the public. Depending on project size, construction period and communication needs, WebLight, WebPlus, WebMap or a combination of the product variants is used.
How much effort does it mean for our project team?
We work with the project information and documents that already exist in the construction project and prepare them for BDFcivory. This keeps additional effort for the project team to a minimum.
How quickly can BDFcivory be set up for a project?
Depending on project size, product variant and availability of documents, set-up usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks. After a joint kick-off meeting, the platform is built for the specific project, coordinated and published.
Who updates the communication during construction?
We support ongoing updates and communication as a service. At the same time, the project team has access to the platform and can also adjust content independently if required.
How does BDFcivory reach the affected public?
BDFcivory is integrated into the client's existing communication channels and combines digital and traditional channels to reach residents, businesses and passengers in a targeted way.
Where is the data stored?
BDFcivory relies on local data storage and digital sovereignty. Depending on the requirements, projects are hosted in Switzerland or within Europe.