Fastening and installation systems from fischer are being used in the construction of the new Campus Universitario di Grugliasco for applications in technical building services (TBS). This modern science and research site of the University of Turin is one of the most significant university construction projects in Italy.

With the new Campus Universitario di Grugliasco, the University of Turin (Università degli Studi di Torino) is expanding its presence in the Piedmont region, realizing one of its most ambitious development projects outside the city limits. Over past decades, growing demand for space for teaching, research, and student services has led to increasing decentralization of university facilities in the Turin metropolitan area.

The science and research center is being built on a site of over 228,600 m² in the municipality of Grugliasco, west of Turin. In future, it will consolidate teaching and research activities in the Departments of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Systems Biology. The campus is complemented by already existing faculties in Agriculture, Forestry & Food Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine.

The complex comprises 22,000 m² of teaching space, 47,500 m² of research facilities, 7,300 m² of sports infrastructure, 7,200 m² of social/community spaces, and a 40,000 m² urban park. 

The architecture is modern, functional, and flooded with natural light — with clean lines, sustainable materials, and open spatial layouts that promote research and community.

Secure fischer Solutions for Building Services
For the Building Services installations, fischer Italia — the Italian subsidiary of the fischer Group of Companies — provided reliable static and seismic solutions. The fischer Channel system universal (FUS) in both galvanized and hot dip galvanized steel was used — ideal for mounting medium to heavy service lines via simple insertion and twisting into the mounting channel. Connection to the substrate was achieved using the FAZ II Plus bolt anchors and the UltraCut FBS II concrete screws with proven high capacity. These products ensured safety, reliability, and flexibility for applications such as cable trays, pipes, and ventilation ducts. They also allowed adaptation to varying system sizes and comply with national seismic standards.

“Beyond the right product solutions, we impressed our clients with our full 360° services,” emphasizes Riccardo Vettorello of the fischer Engineering Team in Italy. “From the early planning phase through to on site installation, we provided advisory support. Our goal is to optimize project schedules and costs with best fit solutions — and with the Building Services execution at the University of Turin’s new campus, we succeeded in improving efficiency significantly.”

Digital Planning — Efficient Execution
A decisive factor for project success was the consistent use of the BIM methodology (Building Information Modeling) in planning the building services systems. The owner provided a complete BIM model, on the basis of which fischer early on determined the optimal fastening solutions. This resulted in measurable advantages: minimized changes during construction, precise quantity estimation and material planning, as well as time and cost efficiencies on site. Furthermore, integrated planning with BIM enabled better coordination across trades. Potential conflicts and construction errors could be identified and avoided early. BIM also pays off for later maintenance and retrofitting, as all technical data are available in the building’s digital twin. Thanks to BIM, the building services systems could also be planned for optimal energy and functional efficiency — with lasting benefits for occupant comfort, operation, and building sustainability.

Contribution to the Future of Educational Construction
With innovative technology, digital planning expertise, and long standing experience in fastening and installation systems, fischer has made a valuable contribution to the successful realization of one of Italy’s most forward looking educational building projects.