WAM

What WAM does

WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG is a Swiss engineering and planning consultancy founded in 1974 and headquartered in Solothurn, with a second office in Bern. The firm operates as a full-service engineering practice organized around five integrated departments: timber construction engineering (Holzbauingenieurwesen), structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), infrastructure civil engineering (Infrastruktur Tiefbau), spatial planning, traffic and environment (Raum Verkehr Umwelt), and competitions and study assignments (Wettbewerbe / Studienaufträge). Its work spans structural design, infrastructure planning, transport and mobility studies, environmental impact assessment, and complex urban-development competitions. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, with named specialists leading each department (e.g., Reto Affolter for spatial/traffic/environment, Dr.-Ing. Vladimir Redzovic in structural engineering).

The firm generates revenue primarily through fee-based professional engineering services procured via Swiss public tenders, architectural and engineering competitions, and direct commissions from public authorities and private developers. Customer segments are anchored in the public sector — cantons (Solothurn, Aargau), municipalities (Stadt Bern), and federal or quasi-federal entities (SBB, Swiss National Bank, Inselspital Bern) — supplemented by institutional clients (FHNW) and private developers. Project examples include the Zürich Hauptbahnhof Generalsanierung Südtrakt (Building Award 2025), the Suhr bypass bridge crossing, the Aarebrücke Wildegg replacement study, and RailCity Basel SBB. International project references span airports in Frankfurt, Dresden, Iasi, Turkmenistan, Serbia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

WAM pursues limited marketing activity; its business development runs through professional reputation, competition wins, and memberships in Swiss industry bodies (sia.ch, suisse.ing). Delivery relies on interdisciplinary partnerships, most notably with Fürst Laffranchi Bauingenieure (lead civil engineering on Suhr and Wildegg competitions) and Klötzli Friedli Landschaftsarchitekten (urban and landscape projects in Basel). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is governed by per-project negotiation against sia fee guidelines. The company has no venture funding, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed AI or software platform.

Name

WAM

Legal name

WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG

Website

https://wam-ing.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG is a Solothurn-based Swiss engineering and planning consultancy, founded in 1974, delivering structural, infrastructure, timber, and spatial/traffic/environmental engineering to cantons, municipalities, federal entities, and private developers primarily across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Solothurn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Planning Services: WAM generates revenue through fee-based professional engineering services, including structural engineering, civil infrastructure planning, traffic and mobility planning, and spatial/environmental planning. Revenue is project-based, typically procured through public tender competitions or direct client commissions from public authorities and private developers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG is a Swiss engineering and planning consultancy that delivers fee-based professional services across five disciplines: timber construction engineering, structural engineering, infrastructure civil engineering, and spatial/traffic/environmental planning. The firm serves cantons, municipalities, federal agencies, transportation operators, institutions, and private developers with planning, design, and assessment services for construction, infrastructure, and urban development projects across Switzerland.

Product overview

WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG is a Swiss engineering and planning consultancy offering comprehensive civil engineering services. The firm operates as a unified service provider across five specialized departments: Holzbauingenieurwesen (wood construction engineering), Tragwerksplanung (structural engineering), Infrastruktur Tiefbau (infrastructure civil engineering), Raum Verkehr Umwelt (spatial planning, traffic, and environment), and Wettbewerbe/Studienaufträge (competitions and study assignments). Rather than a software product platform, WAM provides integrated engineering planning services for construction, infrastructure, and urban development projects throughout Switzerland, with offices in Solothurn and Bern.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holzbauingenieurwesen (Timber Construction Engineering) Specialized engineering services for timber/wood construction projects, including structural planning and design for timber buildings, provided to public and private clients in Switzerland.
• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering) Structural planning services including construction pit design, special foundation engineering, earthquake verification, natural stone structures, and structural analysis for various building types. Provided to public authorities, developers, and institutions for construction projects.
• Infrastruktur Tiefbau (Infrastructure Civil Engineering) Civil infrastructure services including railway facilities, construction surveying, drainage planning, pipeline cadastre, airport infrastructure planning, municipal water engineering, special foundation engineering, road construction, and supply/disposal infrastructure. Provided to public authorities, transportation operators, and developers.
• Raum Verkehr Umwelt (Spatial Planning, Traffic, and Environment) Comprehensive services in spatial development, transport planning, and environmental assessment including land use planning, mobility concepts, noise protection, environmental impact assessments, GIS analyses, traffic safety assessments, and area development. Provided to cantons, municipalities, institutions, and developers.
• Wettbewerbe / Studienaufträge (Competitions and Study Assignments) Participation in architectural competitions and commissioned study assignments for urban development and infrastructure projects, serving public authorities and developers across Switzerland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winner of Building Award 2025 for Zürich Hauptbahnhof Generalsanierung Südtrakt project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klötzli Friedli LandschaftsarchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010WAM worked in a team led by Klötzli Friedli Landschaftsarchitekten for the Testplanung Vision Unterlauf Wiese project in Basel (2010). Also collaborated on Rheinpromenade Kleinbasel competition (3rd place). Klötzli Friedli led landscape architecture with WAM providing traffic and infrastructure planning.
• Fürst Laffranchi Bauingenieure GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAM collaborated with Fürst Laffranchi Bauingenieure as lead firm in project teams for major competitions and studies. Won 1st prize project competition for Suhr bypass bridge crossing and winner of study contract for Aarebrücke Wildegg. Fürst Laffranchi serves as lead civil engineering firm with WAM providing traffic planning and road construction expertise.
• Wiederkehr und PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAM participated with Wiederkehr und Partner (lighting design) in the Rheinpromenade Kleinbasel competition team led by Klötzli Friedli.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft BHSF und Raumbureau ArchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAM served as traffic planner in interdisciplinary team for Chantier Bethlehem West urban development study in Bern. Collaboration with architecture/städtebau (BHSF & Raumbureau), landscape (Maurus Schifferli), sociology (Caroline Ting), and economics (Georg Schärrer).
• fugu GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerfugu GmbH provided website design and programming services for WAM. Located at Schwarztorstrasse 9, 3007 Bern, +41 (0)31 550 12 40.
• sia.ch (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for Swiss engineers and architects. WAM is a member, indicating adherence to professional standards and fee guidelines.
• suisse.ingminorOthersProfessional association for Swiss engineers. WAM holds membership for industry credibility and networking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bänziger Partner AG: Swiss engineering consultancy providing structural and infrastructure services. Comparable in size and service portfolio to WAM, with similar public sector clientele.
• Basler & Hofmann: Swiss engineering consultancy with multi-disciplinary services including structural, infrastructure, and environmental planning. Direct competitor to WAM in the Swiss engineering services market with comparable scope and geographies.
• WaltGalmarini AG: Swiss structural and civil engineering firm competing in similar infrastructure and building projects. Comparable in scale and service focus to WAM's structural engineering practice.
• Henz & Partner AG: Swiss structural engineering firm with similar focus on building and infrastructure projects. Comparable in scale and service offering to WAM.
• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Swiss timber engineering specialist providing structural engineering services for wood construction. Direct competitor to WAM's dedicated Holzbauingenieurwesen practice.
• Synaxis AG: Swiss structural engineering firm (formerly ZPF Ingenieure) with focus on building and infrastructure projects. Competes in similar Swiss markets and on similar project types as WAM.
• Emch+Berger: Swiss engineering consultancy offering structural, infrastructure, and environmental engineering services. Comparable in size and service breadth to WAM, with shared presence in the Swiss public sector market.
• Lüchinger + Meyer Bauingenieure: Swiss structural engineering practice with expertise in timber, steel, and concrete construction. Comparable specialty focus to WAM, particularly in complex sustainable building projects.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: European engineering consultancy with Swiss offices providing structural, infrastructure, and environmental services. Larger and broader than WAM but competes for similar Swiss public infrastructure projects.
• AFRY: Large European engineering consultancy with significant operations in Switzerland. Competes in similar infrastructure and environmental engineering projects but with broader geographic and service scope than WAM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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