Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 187 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 12.7%, with 100 new companies registered, and 79 companies liquidated.
- 100 new companies
- 79 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Zurich.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 100 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 21 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 91st largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 100 new companies
- 187 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 8 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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78% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 187 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (74), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (58), and Construction of utility projects for fluids (24).
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
74
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
58
Construction of utility projects for fluids
24
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
20
Construction of railways and underground railways
6
Construction of bridges and tunnels
3
Construction of water projects
2
Companies in civil engineering in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (39%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Other" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Limited
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Other
- 10% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8600 Dübendorf
19/03/2026
8400 Winterthur
17/03/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
20/02/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
09/01/2026
8154 Oberglatt ZH
15/12/2025
8413 Neftenbach
07/03/2025
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8400 Winterthur
22/08/2025
8405 Winterthur
03/06/2024
8400 Winterthur
09/01/2024
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 7 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 status
28/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2026