Kurmann Cretton Engineers

What Kurmann Cretton Engineers does

Kurmann Cretton Ingénieurs SA (KCi), founded in 1962 in Monthey, Switzerland, is a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm organized around seven service domains: building construction and design, seismic engineering (Swiss and international), civil and environmental engineering, industrial projects, renovation and transformation, art structures (bridges, tunnels, protection works), and fire protection. The firm is structured as a Swiss société anonyme, 100% partner-owned, with no external institutional investors, and employs 31 qualified collaborators including EPF/HES-trained civil engineers, certified fire protection specialists (AEAI AQ1/AQ2), and BIM coordinators. Roberto Peruzzi serves as Chairman of the Board (and until 2024 as Director), with Alexandre Schmid appointed Director in 2024 alongside an expanded management team.

Technically, KCi operates on a BIM (Building Information Modeling) platform with 3D virtual modeling, having transitioned from traditional drawing boards to digital collaborative workflows that integrate with architects and technical offices. Specialized capabilities include seismic engineering in Switzerland's highest seismic risk zones (zone 3b), ductile design (q=4), and verification under SIA 261, CT SIA 2018, and international OFEG standards used on Swiss federal projects abroad. The firm is ISO 9001 certified (since 1998) and holds memberships in SIA and USIC. The wholly-owned subsidiary ARC Génie Civil SA, created in 2017, supports capacity scaling in core civil engineering.

KCi's commercial model is professional services on a project-by-project basis: revenue is generated from civil engineering consulting, project design, construction supervision, and technical studies for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Distribution is direct, with public-sector projects won through competitive tender and private work via direct commission. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The client mix spans government (municipalities, cantons, Swiss federal offices including BBL, Swissgrid), industrial (Satom), healthcare (Hôpital Riviera Chablais), education (CO Régional Saint-Maurice), and private developers, with geographic coverage across Valais, Vaud (since 2025 via Vevey branch), and select international projects tied to Swiss embassy mandates.

Name

Kurmann Cretton Engineers

Legal name

Kurmann Cretton Ingénieurs SA

Website

https://kcing.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kurmann Cretton Engineers (KCi) is a partner-owned Swiss civil engineering firm in Monthey and Vevey serving government, industrial, healthcare, and private developer clients with BIM-based structural, seismic, infrastructure, and fire protection design since 1962.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Structural engineering design
• Seismic engineering consulting
• Fire protection engineering
• Building construction design

Headquarters

HQ city

Monthey

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Revenue generated from civil engineering consulting, project design, construction supervision, and technical studies for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kurmann Cretton Ingénieurs (KCi) is a Swiss civil engineering bureau that delivers multidisciplinary engineering services covering building construction and design, seismic engineering (Swiss and international), civil and environmental engineering, industrial projects, renovation and transformation, art structures such as bridges and tunnels, and AEAI-certified fire protection. The firm provides end-to-end project delivery from preliminary studies and feasibility through construction supervision, applying BIM-based 3D collaborative design to support public and private clients across Swiss Romandy and selected international engagements.

Product overview

KCi (Kurmann Cretton Ingénieurs) is a multidisciplinary civil engineering bureau founded in 1962, headquartered in Monthey, Valais, Switzerland, with a branch in Vevey. The firm operates as a unified engineering services practice organized around seven core service domains: building construction and design, seismic engineering (both Swiss and international), civil and environmental engineering, industrial projects, renovation and transformation, art structures (bridges, tunnels, protection works), and fire protection. KCi utilizes BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology with 3D virtual modeling capabilities for project design and collaboration. The firm employs approximately 31 highly trained collaborators and serves clients across Valais, Vaud, and international markets including Latin America and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction et conception de bâtiments (Building Construction and Design) Engineering design and construction supervision for new residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects, covering feasibility studies, preliminary design, execution documents, tendering, and commissioning. Targeted at private developers, property owners, public clients, and architectural partners in Swiss Romandy.
• Génie parasismique en suisse et à l'étranger (Seismic Engineering, Swiss and International) Seismic risk assessment, ductile design (q=4), seismic strengthening, and safety verification in compliance with Swiss (SIA 261, CT SIA 2018) and international standards (OFEG). Targeted at public agencies, private building owners, and federal clients requiring seismic compliance, including the verification of Swiss embassy buildings abroad.
• Génie civil et environnement (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Industrie (Industrial Projects)
• Assainissements et transformations (Renovation and Transformation)
• Ouvrages d'art (Art Structures)
• Protection incendie (Fire Protection)

Quantifiable outcome

• Extensive portfolio of completed projects spanning residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and specialized seismic engineering work across Swiss Romandy since 1962.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ARC Génie Civil SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company created in 2017 to expand civil engineering service capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Müller Engineering: Swiss building physics and fire protection consultancy. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but relevant for cross-referral relationships on fire-protection mandates.

Broad incumbents

• AFRY Switzerland: Global engineering consultancy (formerly Pöyry) with significant Swiss operations covering buildings, infrastructure, and energy. Competes for larger federal and cantonal mandates where scale matters.
• WSP Switzerland: Global engineering consultancy with Swiss offices providing civil, structural, and environmental services. Competes with KCi on larger infrastructure and public-sector mandates.
• Basler & Hofmann: Major Swiss engineering consultancy with broad civil, structural, and environmental practices across Romandie and German-speaking Switzerland. Directly comparable service portfolio but at materially larger scale (~700+ employees) than KCi.
• Holinger AG: Swiss engineering firm with strong water, civil, and infrastructure practices operating across Romandy. Overlapping client base in cantonal infrastructure and similar project profiles.

Direct peers

• WaltGalmarini AG: Zurich-based Swiss structural and civil engineering consultancy with comparable seismic and infrastructure design capabilities. Comparable in size and service philosophy, focused on technically demanding projects.
• Emch+Berger: Swiss civil and structural engineering firm operating across Romandie with seismic, infrastructure, and building design expertise. Closest direct head-to-head competitor for mid-sized Swiss cantonal projects.
• Timbatec: Swiss engineering firm specialized in timber and hybrid construction with offices in Romandie. Comparable in scale and structure, competing for similar mid-sized building and renovation projects.
• BG Ingenieurs Conseils: Swiss consulting engineering firm offering structural, civil, and environmental engineering with public-sector clients. Directly comparable size range and service mix to KCi.

Regional players

• IM Maggia Engineering: Ticino-based engineering firm under Groupe E with structural and civil capabilities. Operates in a different Swiss region but with comparable project profile and cantonal-client focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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