Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in the Canton of Ticino
Canton of Ticino is home to a total of 66 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 6.5%, with 37 new companies registered, and 33 companies liquidated.
- 37 new companies
- 33 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Ticino
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Ticino.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 37 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Civil engineering studies:
Canton of Bern (212), Canton of Zurich (187), and Canton of Saint Gallen (151).
Companies in civil engineering are the 84th largest group of companies in the Canton of Ticino.
- 37 new companies
- 66 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Ticino
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.5% growth in the Canton of Ticino.
- 5 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Ticino
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Ticino is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Unknown
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Ticino
Out of the 66 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (32), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (11), and Construction of water projects (7).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Civil engineering studies
Nb of legal entities
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Construction of roads and motorways
32
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
11
Construction of water projects
7
Construction of utility projects for fluids
6
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
5
Construction of railways and underground railways
4
Construction of bridges and tunnels
1
Companies in civil engineering in the Canton of Ticino show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (36%), followed by "Other" (33%) and "Limited Liability Company" (26%).
- Legal forms
- 36% Limited
- 33% Other
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 5% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6850 Mendrisio
16/04/2026
6915 Pambio-Noranco
24/12/2025
6500 Bellinzona
25/07/2025
6925 Gentilino
13/02/2024
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6834 Morbio Inferiore
21/11/2023
6514 Sementina
05/06/2023
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 1 company in civil engineering has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
02/06/2026
Change of status
30/03/2026