WBI
WBI AG is a Swiss civil engineering firm providing infrastructure, railway, structural, municipal, and surveying/GIS services to public authorities, industry, and private clients across six cantons from four regional offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1955
- HeadquartersRegensdorf, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
WBI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WBI
- Legal name
- WBI AG
- Website
- https://wbi.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1955
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- WBI AG is a Swiss civil engineering firm providing infrastructure, railway, structural, municipal, and surveying/GIS services to public authorities, industry, and private clients across six cantons from four regional offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WBI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civil Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)
Keywords
Where WBI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Regensdorf
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
WBI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Engineering and Planning Services: Professional engineering and planning services for infrastructure, railway construction, structural engineering, municipal engineering, and construction projects. Revenue generated through project-based fees for consulting, planning, and project management services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cadastral Information Inquiry (up to 2000m2) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
WBI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WBI AG is a Swiss planning, consulting, and engineering firm that delivers civil engineering services for infrastructure construction (roads, utilities, water, wastewater), railway construction and maintenance, structural engineering (bridges, high-rise buildings), municipal engineering, construction management, and surveying/GIS services. The company serves public authorities, industry, and private clients across the Swiss cantons of Zürich, Schaffhausen, Aargau, St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau from four office locations, covering all project phases from feasibility study through commissioning.
Product overview
WBI AG operates as an engineering and planning company offering civil engineering services across infrastructure construction, railway engineering, and structural engineering disciplines. The company provides a portfolio of interconnected engineering services including infrastructure construction (roads, utilities, water supply, wastewater), railway construction and maintenance, structural engineering (bridges, high-rise buildings), municipal engineering (zoning, traffic planning), construction management, and geomatic/GIS services including utility cadastre and cadastral information systems. The company was founded in 1955 and serves clients across the cantons of Zurich, Schaffhausen, Aargau, St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Infrastrukturbau (Infrastructure Construction) Planning and execution of sustainable infrastructure facilities including roads, utilities, water supply, and wastewater systems designed for multi-generational use, covering all project phases from study to commissioning for public authorities, industry, and private clients.
- Bahnbau (Railway Construction) Planning and realization of railway infrastructure projects including double-track expansions, station renovations, track bed renewals, drainage, and technical buildings for operators such as SBB. WBI has over 20 years of experience in railway construction and construction in railway areas.
- Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering services including bridge design, support structures, foundation pits, and high-rise construction for both public and private clients, delivered as part of WBI AG's full project lifecycle from study to commissioning.
- Gemeindeingenieurwesen (Municipal Engineering) Municipal engineering services including spatial and traffic planning, quarter plans, land use planning, and traffic calming solutions for cantonal and municipal authorities.
- Beratung und Vertretung (Consulting and Client Representation / Construction Management) Client representation and consulting services including project management, organizational representation, and overall project leadership on the client side, supporting building owners through planning, execution, and commissioning phases.
- Vermessung & GIS (Surveying & GIS) Geomatic and GIS services including land surveying, 3D laser scanning, BIM as-built models, civil/highway/railway surveying, deformation measurements, and utility cadastre/GIS solutions, delivered via the Vermessung & GIS GmbH subsidiary.
- Geodaten / Werkleitungen (Geodata / Utility Pipelines) Utility pipeline cadastre management, GIS solutions, and web-based geographic information systems (Werkleitungskataster) for cities, municipalities, and utility operators, including wastewater, water, district heating, remote-control cables, and road management data.
- Katasterauskünfte (Cadastral Information Services) Cadastral information services providing utility line inquiries and land registry information for cantonal regions, priced at CHF 80 per inquiry for properties up to 2,000 m² with larger areas billed based on actual effort.
Companies that use WBI
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
WBI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
WBI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Bytix AGminorBytix AG, based at Hardturmstr. 66, 8005 Zürich, is responsible for the concept and technical implementation of the WBI website.
- Chili Solutions GmbHminorChili Solutions GmbH, based at Birmensdorferstrasse 470, 8055 Zürich, is involved in the technical implementation of the WBI website.
- Acht Grad Ost AGminorAcht Grad Ost AG provides wastewater data for the canton of Zürich (Limmattal/Furttal region) for cadastral inquiries.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
WBI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Holinger AG: Swiss engineering group active in water/wastewater, infrastructure and environmental engineering with offices across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable to WBI on municipal engineering, pipeline cadastre and infrastructure planning.
- AF Toscano AG: Swiss engineering firm specialized in railway, infrastructure and structural engineering. Highly comparable in service mix (Bahn-/Infrastrukturbau) and target clients (SBB, municipalities) across German-speaking Switzerland.
- Emch+Berger AG: Swiss civil-engineering firm offering railway, road and structural-engineering services across multiple cantons. Closely mirrors WBI's service portfolio (Bahnbau, Infrastrukturbau, konstruktiver Ingenieurbau) and Swiss public-sector client base.
- Waldhauser + Hermann AG: Swiss engineering consultancy specializing in Bahnbau and municipal infrastructure for SBB and cantonal clients. Directly comparable mid-sized competitor to WBI in the railway engineering niche.
- Basler & Hofmann AG: Major Swiss engineering consultancy with deep rail/infrastructure practice across German-speaking Switzerland. Directly comparable to WBI in services (civil, structural, railway, municipal), customer mix (SBB, cantons) and ownership structure (independent/employee-owned).
- TBF + Partner AG: Swiss engineering firm focused on railway infrastructure (Bahn- und Infrastrukturbau) and project management. Directly comparable in railway specialization and SBB client base to WBI's Bahnbau practice.
- B+S AG (Bern + Schaffhausen): Swiss engineering consultancy with offices in Schaffhausen and Bern, active in railway, infrastructure and environmental engineering. Directly comparable to WBI given shared Schaffhausen canton presence and SBB-focused railway work.
- Rothpletz Lienhard + Partner AG: Swiss engineering firm offering Tiefbau, Bahnbau and Vermessung services. Closely matches WBI's combination of civil engineering, railway construction and surveying/GIS capabilities.
- F. Preisig AG: Zürich-based engineering consultancy providing railway, tunnel and infrastructure services to SBB and cantonal clients. Direct overlap with WBI on rail infrastructure projects in the Zürich region.
Regional players
- Schmid + Pletscher AG: Eastern Swiss engineering firm in St. Gallen/Appenzell region offering Tiefbau and Bahnbau services. Comparable to WBI's newly expanded Herisau presence and overlapping SG/AR/TG cantonal clients.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
WBI social profiles
Digital presenceWBI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
WBI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
WBI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
WBI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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WBI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about WBI
What does WBI do?
WBI AG is a Swiss planning, consulting, and engineering firm that delivers civil engineering services for infrastructure construction (roads, utilities, water, wastewater), railway construction and maintenance, structural engineering (bridges, high-rise buildings), municipal engineering, construction management, and surveying/GIS services. The company serves public authorities, industry, and private clients across the Swiss cantons of Zürich, Schaffhausen, Aargau, St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau from four office locations, covering all project phases from feasibility study through commissioning.
Is WBI a public or private company?
WBI is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was WBI founded?
WBI was founded in 1955. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is WBI based?
WBI is headquartered in Regensdorf, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does WBI make money?
One revenue line is on record: engineering and Planning Services.
Who are WBI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Holinger AG, AF Toscano AG, Emch+Berger AG, Waldhauser + Hermann AG, Basler & Hofmann AG, TBF + Partner AG, B+S AG (Bern + Schaffhausen), Rothpletz Lienhard + Partner AG and F. Preisig AG. Schmid + Pletscher AG is listed as a regional player.
Does WBI have an API?
No public API is recorded for WBI.
What industry is WBI in?
WBI's product category is Civil Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANALAE, Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight). Its NAICS code is 5413 and its SIC code is 1600.