Perita

What Perita does

Perita AG is a Swiss construction management firm specializing in Hochbau (above-ground construction) project management, founded in December 2019 and headquartered in Switzerland with regional offices in Basel, Zürich, and St. Gallen. The company delivers Baumanagement (construction management and site supervision), Kostenmanagement (cost management), and Projektmanagement (project management) services across all SIA project phases (1–5), serving architects, public authorities (cantons, municipalities, federal agencies such as the Bundesamt für Bauten und Logistik), and private developers in German-speaking Switzerland. The firm employs approximately 50 construction management professionals with collective experience of roughly 800 years and has completed 250+ projects, including major mandates such as the St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle (CHF 175 Mio.), Schulhaus Walkeweg in Basel (CHF 56 Mio.), and Wohnüberbauung Solistrasse in Bülach (CHF 25.7 Mio.).

The business is a professional services firm that bills on a quote-based, project-specific fee model with no public pricing disclosed. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, supported by three regional offices, an active content and event presence (Swissbau trade fair, the in-house Peritalk panel series, YouTube channel, FYRMA Podcast guest appearances, LinkedIn, and a CleverReach newsletter), and systematic participation in Generalplaner and ARGE consortia with leading Swiss architecture firms (Aequipe, Ilg Santer, Hosoya Schaefer, aww, Buchner Bründler, Roider Giovanoli, among others). Notable differentiators include a proprietary cost benchmarking database, BIM management expertise, a tailored Perita App Suite, and a broad employee co-ownership model with 31 Mitinhaber*innen out of ~50 staff. The firm is launching Perita Modular in June 2026, introducing 16 individually bookable modules across five thematic areas (Planersubmission, Vertrag, Kosten, Accounting, How To) as a new productized, modular service line.

Leadership transitioned in May 2025: founder Markus Schmalz moved from Managing Director to Verwaltungsratspräsident (Board President), and Benjamin Büsser (previously Standortleiter St. Gallen since 2020) took over as Geschäftsleiter (Managing Director). The company is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft (stock corporation) with no external parent and no disclosed funding rounds, and has no AI/ML-specific capabilities or product features in the current data.

Name

Perita

Legal name

Perita AG

Website

https://perita.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perita AG is a Swiss construction management firm providing Baumanagement, Kostenmanagement, and Projektmanagement services across all SIA project phases. With ~50 professionals across offices in Basel, Zürich, and St. Gallen, it serves architects, public authorities, and private developers in German-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Baumanagement (Construction Management): Perita charges fees for professional construction management and site supervision services, including monitoring of schedules, costs, and quality; tendering and awarding of all work categories; construction control and coordination through to final settlement. Services are provided to both public and private clients across all SIA phases.
2. Kostenmanagement (Cost Management): Perita provides cost management services including cost certainty analysis, risk steering, feasibility studies, cost benchmarking, Second Opinions, and Life Cycle Cost calculations. These are billed as professional consulting engagements, either as standalone mandates or as part of full-service mandates.
3. Projektmanagement (Project Management): Perita offers project management services from initial concept through to successful handover, including strategic planning, risk management, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees.
4. Perita Modular (Modular Service Packages): A new revenue stream launching June 2026, offering 16 individually bookable and combinable modules across five thematic areas (Planersubmission, Vertrag, Kosten, Accounting, How To) aligned with SIA project phases. Each module is independently priced and booked, creating a modular, on-demand revenue model for professional services. Perita Modular does not take on Bauherrenvertretung (client representation) mandates.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Perita AG is a Swiss construction management firm that delivers Baumanagement (construction management and site supervision), Kostenmanagement (cost management with cost certainty, risk steering, and benchmarking), and Projektmanagement (project management from concept to handover) across all SIA project phases for architects and building owners. The firm also offers Perita Modular, a modular service system of 16 bookable modules across five thematic areas along the SIA phases for clients needing targeted, topic-specific support without a full mandate.

Product overview

Perita AG operates as a construction management services company offering a portfolio of three core services (Baumanagement, Kostenmanagement, and Projektmanagement) that span all SIA phases (2-5). The company also offers Perita Modular, a new modular add-on service launching June 2026, providing individually bookable modules for targeted support without requiring a full mandate. Services are delivered through three Swiss locations (Basel, Zürich, St. Gallen) to clients throughout German-speaking Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baumanagement Construction management and site supervision services that implement planners' and building owners' visions in practice. Includes monitoring of schedules, costs, and quality; tendering and awarding of all work categories; construction control, coordination, and final settlement. Serves architects and public or private building owners across German-speaking Switzerland.
• Kostenmanagement Cost management services providing cost security, transparency, and risk minimization through feasibility studies, cost benchmarking, Second Opinions, risk steering, and Life Cycle Cost calculations. Offered as standalone mandates or within integrated mandates across all SIA phases.
• Projektmanagement Project management services accompanying clients from initial concept through to successful handover, including strategic planning, risk management, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams. Spans all SIA phases (1–5).
• Perita Modular A modular service system offering flexible, individually bookable and combinable modules along SIA phases for clients needing targeted, topic-specific support. Covers five thematic areas: PLANERSUBMISSION, VERTRAG, KOSTEN, ACCOUNTING, and HOW TO. Designed for municipalities, architecture firms, and cooperatives that need specific expertise without a full mandate. Perita Modular does not take on Bauherrenvertretung (client representation) mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and notable.

• Ruprecht Architekten GmbH, ZürichmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Perita is the construction management partner within the Generalplaner (general planner) consortium led by Ruprecht Architekten GmbH for the Bundesasylzentrum Buosingen project. The winning project 'Weiler' was selected from a selective procedure of five Generalplaner teams. Perita is responsible for Baumanagement (construction management) on the project.
• Hosoya Schaefer ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Perita is contributing to the Zentralplatz Herisau project (Bahnhof Herisau) as construction management partner for Hosoya Schaefer Architects' design. The project combines traditional timber construction with modern infrastructure, creating an open, inviting square for commuters and visitors.
• von Ballmoos Partner ArchitektennotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Perita is working with von Ballmoos Partner Architekten on the Burgfelderstrasse project in Basel (near the French border). The project involves a multi-layered ensemble with small apartments, social infrastructure, and educational offerings, featuring careful renovation of the historic tram waiting hall.
• Roider Giovanoli Architektur ETH BSA SIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita provides cost and construction management for the Dienstleistungszentrum Buchrain (Generationenprojekt Buchrain), working with Roider Giovanoli Architektur ETH BSA SIA. The project combines residential, commercial, and public uses in a single mixed-use building.
• Claus Kahl Merz Atelier für Architektur + Städtebau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita serves as Generalplaner and provides project, cost, and construction management for a new residential building project at Hardstrasse in Birsfelden, designed by Claus Kahl Merz Atelier. The project targets SNBS (Swiss Sustainable Construction Standard) certification and emphasizes Low-Tech construction with certified timber.
• Buchner Bründler AGnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita participated in an ARGE (joint venture) with Buchner Bründler AG for the competition 'Neubau Campus Platztor Universität St.Gallen' (University of St.Gallen new campus). The team achieved 2nd place in the competition. Perita contributed alongside a strong planning team.
• PASTA MISTA (Architekten)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita is part of an ARGE with PASTA MISTA for the Erneuerung Siedlung Hirschwiese project (transformation of existing residential area) with Baugenossenschaft Hagenbrünneli (bgh) and a private developer. The project pursues a partial replacement strategy — retaining and renovating existing buildings combined with targeted new construction.
• Isler Gysil ArchitektennotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita is contributing to the Schulzentrum Lärche, Arbon project (59.9% Yes vote, CHF 62.9 million credit approved) as construction management partner for Isler Gysil Architekten.
• Piertzovanis Toews GmbHnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita is contributing to the Gesundheitszentrum Bachwiesen, Zürich-Albisrieden project (~90% Yes vote) as construction management partner for Piertzovanis Toews GmbH. The project involves a seven-story Minergie-P-ECO standard building with 96 single and 12 double rooms for people with dementia.
• Behnisch Architekten / Johannes MüntinganotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Perita is contributing to the Sportanlage Juchhof 3, Zürich project (82.9% Yes vote, CHF 25.66 million) as construction management partner for Behnisch Architekten and Johannes Müntinga.
• Forrer Stieger ArchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Perita collaborated with Forrer Stieger Architekten on the store expansion project for Spiess+Kühne AG in the Einkaufszentrum Silberturm, St. Gallen. Perita handled project management and construction management under ongoing business operations, including asbestos remediation.
• aww ArchitektenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Perita served as Generalplaner (general planner) for the Ferrum AG headquarters in Schafisheim, working closely with aww Architekten for the architecture. The ~14,000 m² building was completed in 23 months, combining production and office spaces under one roof. Studio Gessaga Innenarchitektur also contributed to the project.
• Aequipe GmbH (Davis Manz / Barbara Thüler Architektur / Farquet Architectes)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Perita formed an ARGE (Arbeitsgemeinschaft / joint venture) with Aequipe GmbH to serve as the Generalplaner consortium leading the Schulhaus Walkeweg project in Basel. Perita is responsible for project management, construction management, and cost management. The project has a construction sum of CHF 56 million and is Perita's largest public-sector mandate.
• Ilg Santer ArchitektenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Perita works as overall leader and cost manager alongside Ilg Santer Architekten on the St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle project (CHF 175 Mio. incl. civil engineering). The project involves two planning teams (civil engineering and building construction) requiring complex coordination, with Perita responsible for overall leadership and cost control.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest publicly listed construction services group, operating across real estate, civil engineering, and special foundations. A broad incumbent that competes with Perita on large Swiss building and infrastructure projects, with much greater scale and a fully integrated delivery model.
• Losinger Marazzi AG: Swiss construction company (Bouygues subsidiary) active in building construction, real estate development, and renovation. A broad incumbent delivering large-scale Swiss Hochbau projects that overlap with Perita's public and private mandate pipeline.
• Steiner AG: Major Swiss general contractor providing turnkey construction, renovation, and real estate development services. A broad incumbent competing with Perita for large public and private Hochbau mandates, but operating at materially larger scale and with integrated execution rather than independent owner-side PM.
• Marti AG: Large Swiss construction group with capabilities across building construction, civil engineering, and special works. A broad incumbent whose building construction division competes with Perita for sizable Hochbau mandates from public and private clients.

Direct peers

• S+B Baumanagement AG: Swiss construction management firm providing Baumanagement, Kostenmanagement, and Projektmanagement for private developers and public clients. Closely matches Perita's service portfolio and target customer segments in the Swiss Hochbau market.
• pom+ Consulting AG: Swiss project management consultancy focused on construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Comparable to Perita for its professional services offering of Projektmanagement and Kostenmanagement to building owners and public clients in Switzerland.
• Wüest Partner AG: Swiss real estate consulting and project management firm providing advisory, cost, and project management services. Directly comparable to Perita's Kostenmanagement / Projektmanagement offerings, particularly for developers and institutional clients in Switzerland.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss real estate project developer and construction management firm serving public and private clients. Comparable to Perita in offering integrated project management for building owners across Switzerland, including large civic and residential schemes.
• Renggli AG: Swiss total contractor specializing in modular timber construction with integrated project management for private and public building owners. Comparable to Perita on customer type (developers, public clients) and full-mandate construction management, with a distinctive product-style modular offering similar in spirit to Perita Modular.
• Halter AG (Halter Unternehmungen): Swiss Gesamtdienstleister for real estate development providing project development, construction management, and total contractor services. Directly comparable to Perita as a Swiss firm offering full construction management mandates to architects and building owners across Switzerland, with similar public-sector exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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