Measure Thighs

What Measure Thighs does

Schenkel Vermessungen AG is a privately held Swiss geomatics and surveying firm headquartered in Zürich (Sandacker 21, CH-8052) with a branch office in Luzern (Vonmattstrasse 40, CH-6003). The company delivers precision measurement and building documentation services to architects, construction companies, property developers, industrial operators, and public institutions across Switzerland. Its service portfolio spans eight core offerings: 3D Laserscanning, Gebäudeaufnahmen (building surveys), Drohnenvermessung (drone surveying), Bauvermessung (construction surveying), Industrievermessung (industrial surveying with laser-tracker accuracy up to 0.015mm), Rissprotokolle (crack documentation per SN 640 312a), Überwachungsmessung (monitoring and deformation measurement with SMS/email alerting), and Bauprofile (construction profile installation). A secondary online shop sells surveying and marking materials to professional buyers via German and French storefronts.

The technology stack combines terrestrial 3D laser scanning (FARO), drone-based aerial surveying with tiltable cameras, laser-tracker and ScanArm precision measurement, ArchiCAD-based 2D/3D/BIM modeling, and the NavVis IVION platform for client-facing scan data access. Reference projects include ETH Zürich, UBS Hauptsitz Zürich, Swiss Re Zürich, Kinderspital Zürich, Hotel Bellerive au Lac Zürich, Alterszentrum Gibeleich Opfikon, and the historic Gasometer Schlieren, with 100+ completed projects across Switzerland cited.

The business model is B2B professional services, quote-based per project, supplemented by e-commerce hardware/material sales. The firm is founder-owned, with Daniel Fanconi as Managing Director/Owner (Geschäftsführer/Inhaber) and Esther Fanconi overseeing secretariat and the online shop. Marketing is conducted via company website, an extensive project reference portfolio, and a structured online quote-request form; no active paid or social media advertising is evident. The company also runs a Schnupperlehre (apprenticeship) program and hires Geomatiker/Zeichner to sustain technical capacity.

Name

Measure Thighs

Legal name

Schenkel Vermessungen AG

Website

https://schenkelvermessungen.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schenkel Vermessungen AG is a Swiss geomatics and surveying firm headquartered in Zürich with a Luzern branch, providing 3D laser scanning, drone surveying, construction staking, industrial laser-tracker measurement, deformation monitoring, crack documentation, and building/BIM modeling to architects, construction companies, industrial clients, and public institutions across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional services for construction, architectural, and industrial surveying. Pricing is quote-based per project. Includes services for new construction, renovation, monitoring, and industrial applications.
2. Online Shop - Surveying Materials: E-commerce sale of surveying and marking materials. Net prices plus VAT, with payment terms of 30 days. International shipping available with additional costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schenkel Vermessungen AG is a Swiss geomatics company that provides professional land surveying and measurement services. Its core offerings include 3D laser scanning, building surveys, drone-based aerial surveying, construction surveying, industrial precision measurement, crack documentation, deformation/monitoring measurements, and installation of construction profiles. The company also runs an online shop selling surveying and marking materials.

Product overview

Schenkel Vermessungen AG is a Swiss geomatics company offering precision surveying services. The core offering consists of eight specialized measurement services: 3D Laserscanning for detailed spatial capture, Gebäudeaufnahmen for building documentation, Drohnenvermessung for aerial surveying, Bauvermessung for construction surveying, Industrievermessung for industrial precision measurement, Rissprotokolle for crack documentation, Überwachungsmessung for monitoring and deformation measurement, and Bauprofile for construction profile installation. The company also operates an online retail shop for surveying equipment. All services are executed in their offices in Zürich and Luzern, with the company positioning itself as a provider of precision and efficiency for construction projects under a 'Swiss Made' quality standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Laserscanning High-precision terrestrial 3D laser scanning service using FARO scanners for detailed spatial data capture of buildings, bridges, and complex objects. Used by architects, construction companies, and property owners for as-built documentation, architecture surveys, and renovation planning.
• Gebäudeaufnahmen (Building Surveys) Comprehensive building survey services for renovation and modernization projects, including creation of floor plans, sections, facade elevations, and complete 3D building models. Targeted at architects, property owners, and developers needing accurate existing-condition documentation.
• Drohnenvermessung (Drone Surveying) Aerial surveying using drone technology with tiltable cameras for vertical, oblique, and horizontal imagery. Supports terrain modeling, excavation control, roof surveys, and 3D volume models of large areas or inaccessible objects. Used by construction firms, mining operators, and property owners.
• Bauvermessung (Construction Surveying) Construction measurement services including axis marking, reference lines, height specifications for buildings, excavation staking, cubature calculations, and quality control of new structures. Primarily for construction companies and contractors during the building phase.
• Industrievermessung (Industrial Surveying) Precision industrial surveying for manufacturing and industrial facilities. Includes positioning of industrial plants, 3D modeling of existing facilities and pipelines, machine installation alignment, and component inspection using laser tracker technology (accuracy up to 0.015mm) and FARO ScanArm.
• Rissprotokolle (Crack Documentation) Photographically documented crack protocols for at-risk structures, including installation of crack meters or plaster seals, and intermediate and final control inspections per SN 640 312a standard. Used by property owners, insurance assessors, and construction firms to document pre-existing or emerging damage.
• Überwachungsmessung (Monitoring and Deformation Measurement) Comprehensive monitoring services including deformation monitoring, settlement measurements, vibration measurements, and automated real-time monitoring of construction sites and surrounding structures with SMS/email alerts when defined thresholds are exceeded.
• Bauprofile (Construction Profiles) Measurement of planned corners in position and height to determine required profile rod lengths, including transport, assembly, documentation, rental, and dismounting of construction profiles.
• Online Shop (Surveying Equipment) E-commerce retail channel offering a comprehensive range of surveying and marking materials for professional use. Priced at net prices plus VAT, payment terms of 30 days, with international shipping available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser tracker accuracy up to 0.015mm for precision industrial measurement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Esri Switzerland: Swiss arm of Esri, the global GIS software provider. Enabling/ecosystem peer — its GIS platform is commonly used alongside surveying and BIM workflows like the ones Schenkel produces, but it does not directly compete in service delivery.
• Pix4D SA: Swiss-based photogrammetry and drone-mapping software company. Adjacent/enabling technology peer — its software underpins part of the drone-surveying workflow that Schenkel delivers, and it sits in the same Swiss innovation cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Global provider of geospatial, construction, and surveying technology — including 3D laser scanning, GNSS, and BIM software. Overlaps with Schenkel's scanning and BIM deliverables at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon AB): Global leader in surveying instruments, laser scanners, GNSS, and measurement technology, owned by Hexagon. Comparable on the underlying measurement technology and acts as an equipment supplier/adjacent competitor for high-end scanning workflows.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Global manufacturer of surveying, GNSS, laser, and machine-control equipment. Comparable on the hardware and measurement technology layer underpinning services like Schenkel's construction and industrial surveying.

Direct peers

• Jenzer + Partner AG: Swiss surveying and geomatics consultancy providing cadastral, construction, and 3D surveying services to architects, engineers, and public-sector clients in Switzerland. Comparable mid-sized Swiss surveying peer with similar architect/construction GTM.
• BSF Swissphoto AG: Swiss aerial surveying and geospatial services company offering drone surveying, photogrammetry, and 3D mapping. Directly comparable to Schenkel on drone-based aerial surveying and large-area 3D data capture for construction and infrastructure clients in Switzerland.
• Flotron AG: Swiss engineering and surveying firm offering geomatic services, 3D laser scanning, deformation monitoring, and BIM for construction and infrastructure projects. Closely comparable in service mix (scanning, monitoring, construction surveying) and Swiss domestic positioning.

Emerging players

• FARO Technologies, Inc. Provider of 3D laser scanners, ScanArms, and laser trackers for industrial metrology and surveying. Directly comparable on the industrial measurement side — Schenkel's laser-tracker and ScanArm work uses FARO hardware, and FARO's solutions target overlapping end markets.
• IGI (Integrated Geospatial Innovations): European provider of aerial surveying, LiDAR, and geomatics services with comparable drone-based and LiDAR scanning capabilities. Overlaps with Schenkel's drone and 3D scanning service lines in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schenkel-vermessungen-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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