Provis

What Provis does

PROVIS AG is a Swiss software company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kemptthal, Switzerland. It develops and sells a modular construction project management platform ("PROVIS Bauprojektmanagement") used by general contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners to plan, control, and document construction projects end-to-end. The platform is structured around the Swiss SIA 112 project phases and covers cost planning, tendering and contract management, schedule and performance tracking, risk and quality management, reporting/controlling, strategic investment planning, and an integrated CRM — all aligned with SIA 112 standards and delivered in German, French, Italian, and English.

Technically, PROVIS is built on a Microsoft stack: SQL Server database, C# application layer, and deep Microsoft Office integration. It supports centralized or decentralized installation with client-server access, and exposes open interfaces for uni- or bidirectional data exchange with major ERP systems (SAP, Abacus, MS Dynamics, Navision), DMS, MIS systems, and BI tools (Qlik and Microsoft Power BI). The product supports multi-client (group) environments and granular permissions, indicating an enterprise-oriented architecture.

PROVIS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axept Business Software AG, acquired in 2017. Axept (180+ employees) acts as the exclusive distribution, implementation, and support partner, while PROVIS AG retains a focused team of 15+ software specialists for ongoing product development. Revenue is generated through annual software licensing with bundled support and maintenance, supplemented by 6–12 month implementation engagements and recurring updates (typically annual). Pricing is quote-based, determined via a formal solution design (Pflichtenheft) per customer. The company is profitable-looking and mature: 150+ Swiss customers and 3,000+ professional users across construction, real estate, government, education, research, and insurance segments.

Name

Provis

Legal name

PROVIS AG

Website

https://provis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PROVIS AG develops modular construction project management software for Swiss general contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners, covering all SIA 112 project phases via a SQL Server/C# platform distributed exclusively by parent Axept Business Software AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemptthal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: PROVIS software licenses with annual maintenance and support. License, support and maintenance costs are determined based on individual solution design.
2. Implementation Services: Configuration and implementation services delivered by Axept Business Software AG, typically 6-12 months engagement per customer
3. Support & Maintenance: Phone hotline support, remote maintenance access, and ongoing software updates (typically annual)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PROVIS Bauprojektmanagement is a modular, Swiss-developed construction project management software platform covering all project phases per SIA 112 standards. It combines CRM, financial and resource planning, tendering and contract management, schedule and performance tracking, risk and quality management, and reporting/controlling in one integrated system with deep Microsoft Office and major ERP (SAP, Abacus, MS Dynamics, Navision) integration. The software is sold and implemented exclusively through parent company Axept Business Software AG to general contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners in Switzerland.

Product overview

PROVIS is a modular construction project management software platform developed 100% in Switzerland. The core PROVIS Bauprojektmanagement product integrates all project phases according to SIA 112 standards, combining CRM, financial and resource planning, and Office integration. The platform consists of functional modules including Kostenplanung & Projektsteuerung (cost planning and project control), Ausschreibung & Vertragswesen (tendering and contracts), Termin- & Leistungserfassung (schedule and performance tracking), Risiko- & Qualitätsmanagement (risk and quality management), Reporting & Controlling, Strategic Investment Planning, and integrated PROVIS CRM. PROVIS is available in German, French, Italian, and English, operates on SQL Server, and supports multi-client environments with granular permissions. The software is distributed and supported exclusively through Axept Business Software AG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROVIS Bauprojektmanagement Modular, integrated construction project management platform covering all project phases per SIA 112 standards, combining CRM with Microsoft Office connection, financial and resource planning, tendering and contracts, scheduling, risk and quality management, and reporting. Designed for Swiss general contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 companies in Switzerland use PROVIS productively
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Axept Business Software AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxept Business Software AG is the owner of PROVIS AG and serves as the exclusive distribution and implementation partner. With over 180 employees, Axept handles marketing, sales, implementation, customer support, process individualization, training, and interface development for PROVIS across Switzerland.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Abacus Research: Swiss ERP and business software vendor that PROVIS explicitly integrates with. Comparable Swiss SMB customer base, and a potential upstream/downstream competitor should Abacus expand its own construction vertical modules.
• Bausoft: Swiss software vendor focused on construction and craft-trade business management. Targets an overlapping SMB general contractor and tradesman segment within Switzerland, representing the closest like-for-like domestic peer.

Direct peers

• ThinkProject: Munich-based provider of construction project management, BIM collaboration, and contract management software. Directly comparable to PROVIS for European general contractors and infrastructure owners, with overlapping tender and contract management capabilities.
• RIB Software (now Arica by Schneider Electric): German-headquartered provider of construction project management and estimating software (iTWO, RIB BuildSmart). Directly competes with PROVIS in the DACH construction PM niche with overlapping customer segments of general contractors, architects, and real estate developers.

Emerging players

• PlanRadar: Austrian SaaS for construction and real estate defect, task, and documentation management. Targets some of the same Swiss and DACH general contractor and owner personas as PROVIS with a lighter, mobile-first product.

Broad incumbents

• NEMETSCHEK Group: European construction software group whose portfolio (NEVARIS, BLUEBEAM, Graphisoft) targets the same general contractors and AEC firms as PROVIS. Overlaps particularly through NEVARIS in German-speaking markets on construction PM and ERP-adjacent workflows.
• Oracle Primavera: Enterprise construction PPM and scheduling platform owned by Oracle. Competes with PROVIS's Termin- & Leistungserfassung and Kostenplanung modules for large infrastructure and capital project owners, often alongside SAP or Oracle ERP.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk's suite (Build, BIM 360, PlanGrid, Assemble) for construction project and field management. Comparable buyer base of general contractors, architects, and owners, with strong BIM/CAD integration that PROVIS does not natively offer.
• Procore Technologies: Global cloud construction management platform covering project execution, quality, safety, and financials. Competes for the same Swiss general contractor and owner accounts as PROVIS, with a heavier investment in mobile, analytics, and an app marketplace.

Others

• msg global (construction & real estate solutions): SAP-centric consulting and software provider with construction and real estate industry practices. Comparable as an enterprise systems integrator that competes for the same Swiss construction owner and ERP-aligned engagements, often alongside SAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PROVIS-AG-1076741995837773
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/provis-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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