Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 242 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.0%, with 145 new companies registered, and 125 companies liquidated.
- 145 new companies
- 125 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 145 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 20 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 101st largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 145 new companies
- 242 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 19 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 19 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 242 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (81), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (74), and Construction of utility projects for fluids (42).
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
81
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
74
Construction of utility projects for fluids
42
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
20
Construction of railways and underground railways
15
Construction of water projects
5
Construction of bridges and tunnels
5
Companies in civil engineering in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (33%), followed by "Other" (30%) and "Limited Liability Company" (28%).
- Legal forms
- 33% Limited
- 30% Other
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 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
1220 Les Avanchets
20/03/2026
1315 La Sarraz
03/03/2026
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
23/02/2026
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2054 Chézard-St-Martin
15/01/2026
3977 Granges VS
21/11/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
30/07/2025
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
14/07/2025
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 10 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
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2026