What Messerli Informatik AG does

Messerli Informatik AG is a privately held Swiss vertical software company founded over 40 years ago and headquartered in Spreitenbach, Switzerland. It develops and sells a modular software suite for the Swiss construction industry, with its flagship product BAUAD (Bauadministration) covering cost estimation, tendering, bid comparison, scheduling, construction accounting, payments, fee calculation, and project management. The suite is complemented by ELITECAD (architecture CAD), Businesslösungen (SME order processing), financial accounting (Finanzbuchhaltung), payroll (Lohnbuchhaltung with Swissdec certification), project/time tracking/post-costing, and additional modules (BIM2COST, Cockpit, Bauplattform, Liquiditätsplanung, E-Rechnung, document and address management). The platform is deeply integrated with Swiss-specific standards including eBKP-H, SIA, NPK, Steiger, Suissetec, and CRB Typ I, with the Swissdec payroll certification functioning as a regulatory anchor.

The company monetizes primarily through software subscriptions and licensing, recurring maintenance and support contracts (with tiered pricing for customers with vs. without maintenance), instructor-led training courses, and IT infrastructure/hardware sales plus datacenter hosting. GTM is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales through five regional offices (Spreitenbach, Nuglar, Bern, Horw, Oberuzwil) and channel partners covering Graubünden, Ticino, and Western Switzerland. Customer base spans 4,000+ construction firms (architects, general contractors, engineers, installers) with 10,000+ users on Bauadministration, 1,200+ active electrical customers on 7,800+ workstations, and marquee references including Flughafen Zürich AG (THE CIRCLE, ongoing since 2014), Renggli AG, GROSS Generalunternehmung, WSP Suisse AG, and Rhomberg Bau. Messerli is family-controlled (Roland Messerli as Board President, André Messerli as Operational CEO), employs 51–100 people, and operates exclusively in Switzerland across all language regions.

Name

Messerli Informatik AG

Legal name

Messerli Informatik AG

Website

https://messerli.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Messerli Informatik AG is a privately held Swiss vertical software firm serving 4,000+ construction companies with modular construction administration (BAUAD), CAD (ELITECAD), payroll, financial accounting, and project management tools compliant with Swiss standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Administration Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating (HDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Construction administration software
• Swiss construction software
• Building services planning
• Construction cost estimation
• Payroll accounting software

Headquarters

HQ city

Spreitenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Core revenue from proprietary construction administration and business management software solutions, including Bauadministration, Project Management, Financial Accounting, and Payroll modules. Software is sold with optional maintenance and support contracts.
2. Support and Maintenance Services: Technical support services with dedicated phone lines for planner solutions, entrepreneur solutions, and IT infrastructure. Premium support with maintenance contracts available at dedicated phone numbers; basic support without maintenance at premium rate numbers.
3. Training and Education: Revenue from instructor-led training courses for construction administration (BAUAD), electrical solutions, and financial/payroll accounting. Courses offered at company locations in Spreitenbach, Horw, and Bern.
4. ELITECAD Software: Revenue from ELITECAD Architecture CAD software, including version 17 with AI capabilities. Sold through direct inquiries and updates to existing customers.
5. IT Infrastructure and Hardware Sales: Revenue from hardware and software sales, IT infrastructure setup and maintenance, and datacenter hosting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Messerli Informatik AG develops and sells a modular proprietary software suite for the Swiss construction industry, with its flagship Bauadministration (BAUAD) platform covering the entire project lifecycle from cost estimation and tendering through project management, billing, financial accounting, and payroll. The company also provides ELITECAD Architecture CAD software, complementary business, project, time tracking, financial, and payroll modules, plus IT infrastructure, cloud hosting, training, and support services, all certified against Swiss standards such as eBKP-H, SIA, NPK, Steiger, Suissetec, and Swissdec.

Product overview

Messerli Informatik AG offers a modular software ecosystem primarily serving the Swiss construction industry. The core offerings include BAUAD (Bauadministration) for construction administration, ELITECAD for architectural CAD, Businesslösungen for business operations, and a suite of integrated modules including Projekt/Zeiterfassung/Nachkalkulation (project management, time tracking, post-costing), Finanzbuchhaltung (financial accounting), and Lohnbuchhaltung (payroll). Additional specialized modules include BIM2COST, BKE, Cockpit, Bauplattform, Liquiditätsplanung, E-Rechnung, Dispo, Freigabeprozess, Dokumentenmanagement, and Adressverwaltung. The company also provides IT infrastructure and cloud hosting services. The architecture is modular and scalable, allowing customers to expand functionality according to their needs from small businesses to large enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELITECAD: CAD software for architecture planning, version 17 with AI assistant Luna
• BAUAD
• BIM2COST

Products and services

• Bauadministration (BAUAD) Comprehensive construction administration software covering the entire project lifecycle from cost estimation, cost plans, and tendering through bid comparison, scheduling, construction accounting, payments, fee calculation, and final billing. Used by architects, civil engineers, general contractors, and construction managers across Switzerland.
• ELITECAD Architecture CAD software for architects with AI assistant Luna, improved material management, and new import options for sustainable planning workflows. Used by architecture firms in Switzerland.
• Businesslösungen, Auftragsbearbeitung Order processing and small business management software providing document management, appointment scheduling, address management, and business contact management for small and medium enterprises in construction-related trades.
• Projekt, Zeiterfassung, Nachkalkulation Project management module with time tracking, material recording, cost type administration, employee and resource administration, invoicing, and post-calculation analysis for evaluating project success.
• Finanzbuchhaltung Swiss-compliant financial accounting software with debtor and creditor accounting, dunning, VAT reporting, cost centers, and foreign currency support for construction SMEs.
• Lohnbuchhaltung Swissdec-certified payroll software managing personnel information, salary types, payroll runs, annual statements, electronic salary certificates with or without barcode, and ISO 20022 compliant payment processing for Swiss employers.
• IT-Infrastruktur, Cloud-Hosting IT infrastructure and cloud hosting services including hardware and software procurement, network and email setup, ongoing maintenance, and company-operated datacenter hosting enabling remote access to Messerli software.
• BIM2COST Module that extracts quantities and measurements directly from BIM models to feed cost planning and tendering within the Bauadministration platform.
• BKE (Baukostenermittlung) Construction cost estimation module that produces calculations according to the Swiss eBKP-H standard, used for projects including the THE CIRCLE complex at Zurich Airport.
• Bauplattform Digital platform that lets participating contractors log in to add prices and plans to tender specifications at no charge, enabling standardized tender exchanges within the Messerli network.
• Schulungen (Training Courses) Paid instructor-led training courses covering construction administration (BAUAD 01-03), construction management (Bauleitung 01-02), and electrical trade topics (NPK Installers, Steiger), delivered at company locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,000 construction companies and 10,000 users rely on Messerli Bauadministration for their project management needs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

51 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EIT.swisscoreTechnology or IntegrationEIT.swiss is the Swiss Electrical Installation Association. Messerli integrates with EIT.swiss NPK catalog for electrical cost calculations and supports SIA-451 and IfA18 interfaces for data exchange with business partners. The software is certified for EIT.swiss standards.
• CRB (Centre for Buildings and Real Estate)coreTechnology or IntegrationCRB provides Swiss construction industry standards including eBKP-H cost classification. Messerli software supports eBKP-H standards for construction cost planning. CRB certification ensures compliance with Swiss construction standards.
• SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects)coreTechnology or IntegrationSIA is the major Swiss professional association for engineers and architects. Messerli integrates SIA standards including SIA-451 for tender document exchange and SIA fee calculation norms for project management.
• SwissdeccoreTechnology or IntegrationSwissdec is the Swiss digital business reporting certification body. Messerli's payroll software is Swissdec certified, ensuring compliance with Swiss legal requirements for electronic salary reporting and digital business processes.
• SuisseteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSuissetec is the Swiss association for building technology. Messerli integrates Suissetec catalogs for HVAC cost calculations, providing precise and traceable pricing for building services contractors.
• Steiger KalkulationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSteiger is a Swiss cost calculation system for electrical installations. Messerli software supports Steiger tariff data and interfaces for data exchange with business partners.
• ETH ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETH Zurich is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Educational partnership for software training and certification programs.
• Polybau Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolybau is a Swiss training institution for construction. Messerli provides educational content and software certification through Polybau training programs.
• Bildungszentrum PolybauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution for construction trades. Messerli provides software training certification through this institution.
• Bildungszentrum für Bau (BAU Schule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss construction training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Berufsbildungszentrum Wallensee (BBW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Berufsbildungszentrum Zofingen (BBZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Berufsbildungszentrum Willisau (WBZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Bildungszentrum Zug (BZB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Erwachsenenbildungszentrum Zug (EAZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss adult education institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Erwachsenenbildungszentrum Zürich (EBZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss adult education institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• HTW Chur (University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Gewerbeschule Winterthur (GBW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Gewerbeschule IT Basel (GIBB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Höhere Fachschule Baden (HFB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss higher vocational institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• IBW (Bildungsinstitut für Wirtschaft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss business training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• IBZ (International School of Zurich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss education institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• STFW (Swiss Technical Training Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss technical training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• TBZ (Technische Berufsschule Zürich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss technical vocational school. Partnership for software education and certification.
• BFH (Bern University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• ZHAW (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• AGS (Ausbildungszentrum Gesundheit und Soziales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss education institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• BBZB (Berufliche Bildungszentren Kanton Luzern)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• HEIA-FR (University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• BSA (Berufsverband der Architektinnen und Architekten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss architects association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• GIBZ (Gewerbliches Bildungsinstitut Kanton Zug)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• CPLN (Centre professionnel liberal cantonal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• EMVS (Ecole des Métiers du Valais)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• BSOW (Berufsbildung Schönbrunn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• e-profiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss education institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• HEIG-VD (University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• OST (Ostschweizer Fachhochschule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university of applied sciences. Partnership for software education and certification.
• TEKO (Technische Fachschule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss technical training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• WBZ (Westschweizer Bildungszentrum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• MPO (Berufsfachschule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss vocational training institution. Partnership for software education and certification.
• AM Suisse (Arbeitsmarkt Schweiz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss industry association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• smgv (Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss painters and plasterers association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• usic (Schweizerischer焚烧炉- und Gebäudetechnik-Unternehmerverband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss construction and building services entrepreneur association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• SBO (Schweizerischer Baumeisterverband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss master builders association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Holzbau SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss timber construction association. Partnership for software education and certification.
• Werth Informatik AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner in Graubünden responsible for sales and support of Messerli software solutions in the canton of Graubünden.
• CodingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner in Ticino responsible for sales and support of Messerli software solutions in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.
• NotariminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner in Ticino responsible for sales and support of Messerli software solutions.
• JobinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner in Western Switzerland (Lausanne) responsible for sales and support of Messerli software solutions in the French-speaking region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RIB Software: Leading German construction ERP and project management software vendor, now part of Schneider Electric. RIB directly competes with Messerli's Bauadministration for construction cost planning, tendering, and contractor project management customers across the DACH region.
• Nevaris: Construction software brand within the Nemetschek Group providing cost planning, tendering, and project management solutions. Targets the same construction administration and contractor workflows as Messerli, with strong presence in German-speaking markets.
• Allplan: Nemetschek's CAD and BIM software for architecture and engineering. Direct competitor to Messerli's ELITECAD product, targeting the same Swiss and European architectural design and planning customers with integrated CAD and BIM workflows.
• Bluebeam: Nemetschek-owned construction document management and PDF markup tool. Comparable to Messerli's document management, contract, and approval workflow modules, and increasingly used in Swiss construction administration for tender and billing reviews.
• iTWO: 5D BIM construction management platform from RIB/Schneider Electric, covering cost planning, tendering, and project execution. Comparable to Messerli's Bauadministration and BKE modules for cost estimation against eBKP-H-style standards.
• PlanRadar: Austrian SaaS platform for construction documentation, defect management, and site communication. Targets the same contractor, architect, and property developer customer base as Messerli's Bauleitungs/Baumanagement offering with a mobile-first, cloud-native delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Procore: US-based construction project management SaaS platform serving large general contractors and owners. Overlaps with Messerli's Bauadministration and Projekt modules in tendering, payments, and project controls, but operates at much larger global scale.
• Trimble Viewpoint: Construction ERP and project management suite within Trimble's broader portfolio, including Spectrum and Vista. Competes with Messerli in contractor financial management, project accounting, and ERP integrations for mid-to-large construction firms.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk's integrated design and construction platform spanning BIM (Revit), collaboration (BIM 360/ACC), and estimation. Overlaps with Messerli's ELITECAD, BIM2COST, and Bauadministration across the design-to-construction lifecycle.
• Planon: Dutch provider of real estate, facility, and workplace management software. Overlaps with Messerli's property owner/developer segment (Bauherrschaft/Immobilien) and with project oversight and contractor coordination workflows at the asset management layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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