Boess

What Boess does

Boess is a privately held Swiss electrical engineering group founded in 1964 and headquartered in Bern, operating through six wholly-owned subsidiaries (Boess Engineering AG, Boess Infra AG, Boess + Partner AG, Boess Rüegg AG, Boess SYTEK AG, and Boess Viscum AG) and approximately 125 employees distributed across 12 office locations throughout Switzerland. The company delivers comprehensive electrical engineering planning, building automation (MSRL), telecommunications infrastructure, and specialist coordination services for complex building, transport, energy, healthcare, and data center projects, with methodologies compliant to Swiss SIA Norm 108 and BIM-based coordination frameworks (both 'little open BIM' and 'big open BIM').

Its service portfolio spans general technical planning, SIA-compliant electrical installation planning, energy and power supply systems, architectural and tunnel lighting design, building automation and control systems, cable and infrastructure planning (GIS/NIS), safety and security systems, data and network communications (including KNX, Polycom, GSM-R, and FRMCS), road traffic engineering (BSA), rail infrastructure planning, construction supervision, and owner-side advisory and expert assessment. Notable reference projects include infrastructure for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) highway projects such as Nordumfahrung Zürich (ANU), the Swisscom data center in Bern, ETH Zürich Rechenzentrum HRZ, Universitätsspital Basel Klinikum 2, Flughafen Zürich, Coop retail locations, and the BLS Lötschberg-Basistunnel.

Boess generates revenue through professional services on a project-based, multi-year contract model with custom quotation per engagement and no public pricing. Its go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales targeting construction companies, engineering firms, government agencies, and infrastructure operators, secured through competitive bidding, referrals, and established client relationships. The company is family-controlled with no external private equity or venture capital ownership, and senior leadership comprises Christian Siegenthaler (CEO and President of the Board) and Matthias Junker (Deputy CEO).

Name

Boess

Legal name

Boess Engineering AG

Website

https://boess.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boess is a Swiss electrical engineering group founded in 1964, employing approximately 125 staff across 12 Swiss offices, providing SIA-compliant electrical planning, building automation, BIM coordination, and specialist consulting for infrastructure, rail, energy, healthcare, and data center projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS) (EUAEAFAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering services
• Building automation planning
• Infrastructure electrical design
• Railway electrical planning
• SIA electrical planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Berne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Planning Services: Professional services revenue from electrical engineering planning, coordination, and project management services. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements, typically billed on a per-project or hourly basis for infrastructure, building, and industrial projects across Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boess is a Swiss electrical engineering planning firm that provides comprehensive electrical design, coordination, and building automation services for buildings, infrastructure, railways, energy systems, and data centers. Core services include SIA-compliant Elektroplanung (electrical planning), Generalplaner Technik (overall technical planning), Fachkoordination (multi-discipline coordination), building automation (MSRL), lighting design, traffic engineering (BSA), cable/infrastructure planning, security systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Product overview

Boess is a Swiss electrical engineering group offering comprehensive planning services for buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects. The company operates as a unified group of 6 subsidiaries providing integrated services: Boess Engineering AG serves as the general contractor for electrical engineering and construction management; Boess Infra AG specializes in infrastructure systems; Boess + Partner AG handles electrical planning and building automation; Boess SYTEK AG provides specialist coordination for architects; Boess Rüegg AG focuses on electrical planning and lighting design; and Boess Viscum AG offers administrative and project management services. The core service portfolio includes Generalplaner Technik (overall technical planning), Fachkoordination (specialist coordination), Elektroplanung nach SIA (SIA-compliant electrical planning), Energie- und Stromversorgungssysteme (energy/power systems), Beleuchtungs- und Lichtplanung (lighting design), Gebäudeautomation/MSRL (building automation), Kabel- und Infrastrukturanlagen (cable/infrastructure), Sicherheitsanlagen (security systems), Kommunikation/Multimedia (communications), Verkehrstechnik BSA (traffic engineering), Beratungen und Expertisen (consulting), Oberbauleitung/Bauherrenunterstützung (construction management), Planung Bahninfrastruktur (rail infrastructure), Bauleitung (site management), BIM (digital planning methodology), and Funk und Telekommunikation (telecommunications). The company serves diverse sectors including roads, public transport, energy utilities, hospitals, healthcare, public buildings, retail, industry, residential, and data centers across 12 Swiss locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generalplaner Technik (Overall Technical Planning) Overall technical planning service coordinating all building technology disciplines across all project phases from concept to handover, primarily for building developers and general contractors.
• Fachkoordination (Specialist Coordination) Specialized coordination services managing multiple technical disciplines, interfaces, and planning teams for complex construction projects, primarily serving building owners, architects, and general contractors.
• Elektroplanung nach SIA (SIA-compliant Electrical Planning) Electrical installation planning following SIA standards 108, covering buildings, infrastructure, and civil structures for new builds and renovations.
• Energie- und Stromversorgungssysteme (Energy and Power Supply Systems) Energy and power supply systems including electrical distribution, transformer stations, public lighting, transmission lines, and renewable energy solutions, primarily serving energy utilities and infrastructure operators.
• Beleuchtungs- und Lichtplanung (Lighting Design) Architectural and functional lighting design services for buildings, streets, tunnels, public spaces, and specialized applications.
• Gebäudeautomation / MSRL (Building Automation and Control Systems) Building automation and control systems (MSRL/Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik) for intelligent building management and energy efficiency across buildings and infrastructure.
• Kabel- und Infrastrukturanlagen (Cable and Infrastructure Planning) Cable and infrastructure planning services including duct systems, utility management, GIS documentation, and cable routing for all project phases.
• Sicherheitsanlagen (Safety and Security Systems) Safety and security systems including fire alarm systems, intrusion detection, evacuation PA systems, video surveillance, and access control for buildings and infrastructure.
• Kommunikation, Multimedia (Communications and Multimedia) Data and network communication systems including multimedia, smart home (KNX, Digital Strom), structured cabling, backbone infrastructure, and audio/video systems.
• Verkehrstechnik (BSA) (Road Traffic Engineering) Road traffic engineering and operational/safety equipment (BSA/Betriebs- und Sicherheitsausrüstung) for tunnels, highways, and urban traffic management systems.
• Beratungen und Expertisen (Consulting and Expert Assessment) Independent consulting and expert assessment services by SIA-certified engineers covering all aspects of electrical engineering, project definition, and cost management.
• Oberbauleitung, Bauherrenunterstützung (Construction Management and Client Support) Construction management and client support services ensuring information flow between project parties and representing client interests throughout projects.
• Planung Bahninfrastruktur (Rail Infrastructure Planning) Rail infrastructure planning services for railway systems including stations, tracks, electrification, signaling, and operational facilities.
• Bauleitung (Construction Supervision and Site Management) Construction supervision and site management services including quality control, commissioning, testing, and project documentation.
• Funk und Telekommunikation (Radio and Telecommunications Infrastructure) Radio and telecommunications infrastructure planning including fiber optics, tunnel communications, critical radio systems (Polycom, GSM-R, FRMCS), and mobile/broadcast networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed for infrastructure with 200,000+ daily commuters and 300 trains per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RZintegralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for comprehensive data center services. Boess collaborates with RZintegral to offer all services around concept, planning, and realization of data centers from a single source. Projects include Datacenter Thurgau and Rechenzentrum Wankdorf.
• Schweizerische Lichtgesellschaft (Swiss Lighting Society)minorOthersBoess is a member of the Swiss Lighting Society's Fachgruppe (specialist group), providing access to latest developments in lighting technology and industry best practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global provider of building automation, HVAC controls, and integrated facility management technology. Comparable to Boess in the MSRL/BAS domain but operates at global scale as a product and platform vendor.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent offering building automation, energy management, and electrical infrastructure solutions. Overlaps with Boess at the system level (BMS, EPMS) but as a global vendor rather than a local planning specialist.
• Hager Group: European manufacturer and solutions provider of building automation, energy distribution, and KNX-based control systems. Adjacent incumbent in the BAS/BMS supply chain that Boess plans and integrates.
• WSP Switzerland (formerly Wüst + Wüst): Global engineering consultancy with significant Swiss presence in buildings, rail, and infrastructure. Competes with Boess on large multidisciplinary Swiss projects as a broader incumbent.
• Burkhalter Group: Largest Swiss electrical engineering services group with 50+ locations across Switzerland and ~3,000 employees. Overlaps with Boess in Elektroplanung/MSRL but operates at significantly larger scale and broader service scope.

Direct peers

• Amstein + Walthert: Leading Swiss engineering consultancy specializing in building services (Elektro, HLKS, GA/MSRL) and energy consulting across building and infrastructure projects. Directly comparable to Boess in service portfolio, target clients, and Swiss market focus.
• Gruner AG: Swiss engineering group offering electrical engineering, building services, and infrastructure planning with national office footprint. Directly comparable to Boess across Elektroplanung, building automation, and infrastructure verticals.
• BG Ingenieure AG: Swiss engineering consultancy with Elektroplanung, building automation, and infrastructure expertise across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable in size, scope, and target verticals to Boess.
• A+W Elektroplanung (Amstein + Walthert subsidiary network): Amstein + Walthert's Elektro/MSRL planning practices across Swiss offices directly overlap with Boess's Generalplaner Technik and Fachkoordination services on building and infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

• Schmid + Pletscher AG: Swiss engineering firm specializing in Elektroplanung and building automation for commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. Comparable mid-sized peer with similar vertical breadth to Boess.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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