Civil engineering studies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'644 active companies in civil engineering. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 12.8%, with 821 new companies registered, and 635 companies liquidated.
- 821 new companies
- 635 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Civil engineering studies in Switzerland.
Civil engineering studies — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 821 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 186 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Civil engineering studies:
Canton of Bern (213), Canton of Zurich (190), and Canton of Saint Gallen (155).
Companies in civil engineering are the 78th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 821 new companies
- 1'644 active companies
- ** year to date
Civil engineering studies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 91 companies in civil engineering were incorporated. In that same period, 41 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 91 new companies
- 41 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Civil engineering studies — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Civil engineering studies in 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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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Civil engineering studies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'644 companies in civil engineering, most are active in
Construction of roads and motorways (699), Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (446), and Construction of utility projects for fluids (242).
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
699
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
446
Construction of utility projects for fluids
242
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
122
Construction of railways and underground railways
64
Construction of bridges and tunnels
38
Construction of water projects
33
Companies in civil engineering in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (35%), followed by "Other" (31%) and "Limited Liability Company" (26%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Limited
- 31% Other
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Sole proprietorship
Civil engineering studies — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 companies in civil engineering have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8133 Esslingen
18/08/2026
8617 Mönchaltorf
17/08/2026
1024 Ecublens VD
17/08/2026
8717 Benken SG
12/08/2026
1566 St-Aubin FR
17/07/2026
Civil engineering studies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in civil engineering have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1543 Grandcour
03/08/2026
8162 Steinmaur
21/07/2026
8558 Raperswilen
15/07/2026
9242 Oberuzwil
10/07/2026
9200 Gossau SG
07/07/2026
8590 Romanshorn
03/07/2026
3645 Gwatt (Thun)
02/07/2026
Civil engineering studies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 55 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 domicile
27/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
25/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/08/2026
Change of company name
25/08/2026