Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'333 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 13.1%, with 626 new companies registered, and 472 companies liquidated.
- 626 new companies
- 472 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 626 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 154 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Civil engineering studies:
Canton of Bern (212), Canton of Zurich (189), and Canton of Saint Gallen (152).
Companies in civil engineering are the 69th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 626 new companies
- 1'333 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 64 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 33 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 64 new companies
- 33 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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81% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'333 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (584), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (358), and Construction of utility projects for fluids (195).
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
584
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
358
Construction of utility projects for fluids
195
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
98
Construction of railways and underground railways
43
Construction of bridges and tunnels
33
Construction of water projects
22
Companies in civil engineering in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (36%), followed by "Other" (31%) and "Limited Liability Company" (26%).
- Legal forms
- 36% Limited
- 31% Other
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9450 Lüchingen
23/06/2026
6044 Udligenswil
16/06/2026
8932 Mettmenstetten
15/06/2026
8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
08/06/2026
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
01/06/2026
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 8 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9242 Oberuzwil
10/07/2026
9200 Gossau SG
07/07/2026
8590 Romanshorn
03/07/2026
3645 Gwatt (Thun)
02/07/2026
8404 Winterthur
16/06/2026
7278 Davos Monstein
11/06/2026
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 64 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
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026