What F. Preisig does

F. Preisig AG is a privately held Swiss engineering services firm founded in 1961 that delivers infrastructure planning, design, and project management across German-speaking Switzerland. The firm operates eight offices in Zürich, Bern, Buchs, Chur, Freienbach, Lenzburg, St. Gallen, and Winterthur, and serves two primary customer segments: government agencies and municipal authorities requiring public infrastructure works, and private developers and enterprises undertaking construction and infrastructure projects. Its offerings span six integrated competency areas: construction consulting and project management, hardness stabilization, engineering structures and building construction, environment/energy/water, traffic infrastructure, and traffic planning.

The business is built on a professional services model in which revenue is generated through project-based contracts with public and private clients, with pricing determined per engagement rather than via standardized public rates. The firm markets itself on precision, reliability, partnership, and long-term responsibility, and supports a multi-generational engineering workforce that includes an apprenticeship program ('Lernende'). Notable recent and ongoing projects include the Hardwald pedestrian bridge (completion targeted 2026) and the Hardwald road expansion project (running through 2027).

The company is incorporated as an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) in Switzerland, is not publicly listed, and has no documented parent company, external investors, or M&A activity. No revenue, headcount, certifications, patents, awards, or formal partnerships are disclosed in available sources, which limits quantitative assessment of scale and growth. The firm relies on direct sales engagement through its regional office network and on its corporate website as the primary marketing channel, with no indication of digital platform, software, or AI-driven product offerings.

Name

F. Preisig

Legal name

F. Preisig AG

Website

https://preisigag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

F. Preisig AG is a Swiss engineering services firm founded in 1961 that provides infrastructure planning, design, and project management across eight offices in German-speaking Switzerland, serving government agencies, municipalities, and private developers with six integrated engineering competency areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Infrastructure consulting
• Traffic planning
• Construction project management
• Environmental engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services Revenue: The company generates revenue through providing comprehensive engineering services for infrastructure projects. This includes consulting, planning, project management, and technical engineering services for construction and infrastructure development across Switzerland. Projects are delivered with precision, reliability, and highest quality standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

F. Preisig AG is a Swiss engineering services firm providing comprehensive infrastructure engineering across six core competency areas: construction consulting and project management, hardness stabilization, engineering structures and building construction, environment/energy/water, traffic infrastructure, and traffic planning. The firm delivers planning, consulting, project management, and technical engineering services for public and private infrastructure projects throughout Switzerland, with a focus on precision, reliability, and sustainable solutions.

Product overview

F. Preisig is a Swiss engineering firm established in 1961, offering comprehensive engineering services for infrastructure projects. The company provides six core service areas: Bauberatung & Projektmanagement (Construction Consulting & Project Management), Härtestabilisierung (Hardness Stabilization), Ingenieurbauwerke & Hochbau (Engineering Structures & Building Construction), Umwelt, Energie & Wasser (Environment, Energy & Water), Verkehrsinfrastruktur (Traffic Infrastructure), and Verkehrsplanung (Traffic Planning). These service areas are delivered through multidisciplinary teams with a focus on precision, reliability, and highest quality standards for infrastructure projects including pedestrian bridges, road expansions, and various civil engineering works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bauberatung & Projektmanagement (Construction Consulting & Project Management) Construction consulting and project management services for infrastructure projects, ensuring precise planning, reliable processes, and on-time delivery for government, municipal, and private developer clients.
• Härtestabilisierung (Hardness Stabilization) Specialized engineering service focused on hardness stabilization techniques for construction and infrastructure applications.
• Ingenieurbauwerke & Hochbau (Engineering Structures & Building Construction) Engineering and construction services for engineering structures and building construction projects, including bridges and other civil structures.
• Umwelt, Energie & Wasser (Environment, Energy & Water) Engineering services focused on environmental sustainability, energy solutions, and water infrastructure for public and private clients.
• Verkehrsinfrastruktur (Traffic Infrastructure) Engineering services for traffic infrastructure development and implementation, including roads and transport infrastructure projects.
• Verkehrsplanung (Traffic Planning) Traffic planning services for infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainable and efficient mobility solutions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AFRY: European engineering and design consultancy (formerly Pöyry) with Swiss presence and broad infrastructure, transportation, and environmental service offerings. Larger and broader portfolio than F. Preisig, but competes in the same Swiss market.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with infrastructure, mobility, and environmental practices. Competes for larger public infrastructure contracts and serves overlapping client segments with F. Preisig.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a strong transportation and infrastructure engineering practice operating in Switzerland. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than F. Preisig, but overlapping service offerings.
• Ramboll: International engineering and consulting firm with established Swiss operations across infrastructure, environment, and transportation. Competes for similar public-sector engagements as F. Preisig.

Direct peers

• Holinger AG: Swiss engineering firm offering water, environment, and infrastructure services with multiple Swiss offices. Comparable mid-sized domestic peer with overlapping competencies to F. Preisig, particularly in environment/energy/water.
• Basler & Hofmann: Swiss engineering consultancy offering infrastructure, transportation, environment, and structural engineering services across Switzerland. Directly comparable in service scope and target clients to F. Preisig.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (SBP): Specialist structural engineering consultancy known for bridge and infrastructure design. Comparable to F. Preisig's engineering structures and bridge design services, though with a narrower focus and German headquarters.
• IUB Engineering: Swiss engineering consultancy offering infrastructure, civil engineering, and environmental services. Comparable mid-sized domestic peer serving similar public and private clients to F. Preisig.
• Amberg Engineering: Swiss engineering firm specializing in underground structures, infrastructure, and transportation projects. Comparable in its infrastructure engineering focus and Swiss market presence to F. Preisig.
• Emch+Berger: Swiss engineering firm providing infrastructure, building construction, environment, and traffic engineering services. Closely comparable multi-disciplinary engineering services portfolio to F. Preisig.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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