Daniel-Hervé OHAYON In the last 25 years, applications for building permits have become more and more intricate, lengthy, laborious and complicated, especially in countries that are increasingly aware of their environmental heritage. Numerous laws, rules and regulations have been decreed which have to be processed and resolved through various national and local administrations, associations and authorities.

Our specialists are therefore instructed to find solutions and compromises instead of clashing head-on with opposing ideologies or defending certain pre-determined concepts.

It is this willingness to dialogue and compromise that has secured a WWF certification for two "Harradine Golf" courses in Switzerland where we have been able to combine the enhancement of the local ecology with a great golfing experience.

Paulus Grolimund is the key person in the Harradine Erlen office. He is responsible for the administration of golf course projects in Switzerland, Southern Germany and Austria and has a vast experience in tough negotiations with landowners and local authorities.

His project management skills are critical for organizing the construction of golf courses which are often logistical nightmares. Paulus places emphasis on easy maintenance and has developed innovative concepts to ease the task of superintendents.