Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 72 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 0.0%, with 43 new companies registered, and 43 companies liquidated.
- 43 new companies
- 43 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Vaud.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 43 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 0 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 105th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 43 new companies
- 72 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 5 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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75% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Large (>249 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 72 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (24), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (21), and Construction of utility projects for fluids (9).
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
24
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
21
Construction of utility projects for fluids
9
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
8
Construction of railways and underground railways
8
Construction of bridges and tunnels
2
Companies in civil engineering in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (39%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Other" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Limited
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Other
- 7% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1024 Ecublens VD
27/05/2026
1315 La Sarraz
03/03/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
14/05/2025
1020 Renens VD
15/01/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
05/12/2024
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
30/07/2025
1131 Tolochenaz
18/06/2025
1290 Chavannes-des-Bois
10/03/2025
1041 Poliez-le-Grand
15/11/2024
1148 La Coudre
08/04/2024
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
12/03/2024
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 5 companies in civil engineering have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2026