Lauber Ingenieure AG

What Lauber Ingenieure AG does

Lauber Ingenieure AG is an independent Swiss engineering consultancy headquartered in Lucerne, founded in 1997 and operating with approximately 14 employees. The firm specializes in timber construction engineering (Ingenieurholzbau), building preservation (Bauwerkserhalt), and fire protection engineering (Brandschutz), delivering structural planning, feasibility studies, construction management, energy certification (GEAK), seismic safety assessment, and expert opinions for new constructions, renovations, conversions, and heritage preservation projects.

The company's core product portfolio spans three interconnected pillars—timber structural engineering, building preservation, and fire protection—supported by ancillary services such as seismic safety, structural monitoring, and construction supervision up to QSS3 standard. Project work emphasizes wide-span timber frameworks, timber-concrete composite and hybrid construction, and condition assessment of historic wooden structures including nationally significant monuments such as the Kapellbrücke in Lucerne and the Jugendstilhotel Paxmontana.

Revenue is generated through professional services on a project-by-project basis. The customer base spans private developers, industrial and commercial clients (e.g., Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG, Walter Küng AG), public institutions and municipalities (e.g., University Hospital Zurich, City of Lucerne), and heritage sites, with go-to-market driven by direct enterprise engagement, a bilingual website, trade publication presence in outlets such as TEC21 and Hochparterre, and a strong track record of Prix Lignum awards. The firm maintains active membership in Swiss industry associations (SIA, Lignum, STE-AoC, VGQ) and contributes to the SIA 265 timber construction standards committee, while selectively executing international projects, notably Peter Zumthor's Zinc Mine Museum Allmannajuvet in Norway.

Name

Lauber Ingenieure AG

Legal name

Lauber Ingenieure AG

Website

https://lauber-ing.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lauber Ingenieure AG is a Lucerne-based independent Swiss engineering consultancy (14 employees, founded 1997) specializing in timber construction, building preservation, and fire protection engineering for public, private, industrial, and heritage clients across Switzerland and selective international projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering services for timber construction, building preservation, and fire protection. Services include structural planning, feasibility studies, construction management, quality assurance, and expert opinions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lauber Ingenieure AG is an independent Swiss engineering office providing specialist services in timber construction (Ingenieurholzbau), building preservation (Bauwerkserhalt), and fire protection (Brandschutz). The firm plans new builds, conversions, extensions, and renovations, and also delivers structural planning, construction management, seismic safety assessment, energy certification (GEAK), monitoring, and expert opinions for timber and hybrid structures.

Product overview

Lauber Ingenieure AG is an independent Swiss engineering firm specializing in timber construction (Ingenieurholzbau) and building preservation (Bauwerkserhalt). The company's core product portfolio centers on three interconnected service pillars: Timber Construction Engineering (structural design for new timber buildings, composite and hybrid construction), Building Preservation (heritage restoration, structural maintenance, condition assessment), and Fire Protection Engineering (fire safety concepts, fire resistance certification). Supporting these core offerings are specialized services including Construction Management (Bauleitung), Structural Planning (Tragwerksplanung), Seismic Safety assessment, Energy Certification (GEAK), Monitoring, and Expert Opinions. Projects span across educational facilities (kindergartens, schools), commercial and industrial buildings (factories, warehouses), residential developments, heritage monuments, hotels, healthcare facilities, sports venues, and cultural institutions. The company has received multiple Prix Lignum awards for their timber construction work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timber Construction Engineering (Ingenieurholzbau) Structural design and engineering for timber constructions including wide-span timber frameworks, timber-concrete composite systems, and hybrid construction combining timber with concrete or steel. Targeted at property owners, developers, architects, and public clients building new timber buildings or undertaking renovations.
• Building Preservation (Bauwerkserhalt) Building condition assessment, preservation planning, and structural maintenance services for existing wooden buildings including historic structures, monuments, and heritage sites. Targeted at owners of historic buildings, heritage authorities, and municipalities.
• Fire Protection Engineering (Brandschutz) Fire protection consulting, fire protection concepts, fire protection plans, fire resistance certificates, escape and rescue plans, and liaison with authorities on fire safety matters for timber construction projects. Targeted at developers, architects, and public clients needing regulatory fire safety compliance.
• Construction Management (Bauleitung) Specialist construction management, construction supervision, and quality assurance services up to QSS3 standard for timber construction projects. Targeted at clients executing timber construction projects requiring qualified on-site supervision.
• Structural Planning (Tragwerksplanung) Structural concepts, structural planning, feasibility studies, cost planning, and design services for timber construction projects. Targeted at architects, developers, and owners preparing building permits and detailed engineering.
• Building in Existing Structures (Bauen im Bestand) Renovation, conversion, and extension engineering for existing buildings including additions, upward extensions (Aufstockungen), and comprehensive refurbishment projects in timber. Targeted at owners and developers redeveloping existing buildings.
• Seismic Safety (Erdbebensicherheit) Seismic safety engineering and earthquake resistance assessment and design for timber structures. Targeted at owners and public authorities needing earthquake-safety verification of timber buildings.
• Building Certification (GEAK / Wärmenachweise) Energy performance certification and thermal analysis services using the cantonal building energy certificate (GEAK / Gebäudeausweis der Kantone) system required by Swiss cantons. Targeted at property owners, developers, and public clients needing energy compliance certification.
• Monitoring Structural monitoring services for buildings under renovation or with preservation requirements to verify structural behavior over time. Targeted at heritage property owners and project managers supervising complex preservation works.
• Expert Opinions (Gutachten) Expert assessments and professional opinions on timber structures, building conditions, and construction matters, often used in legal or insurance contexts. Targeted at courts, insurers, owners, and public clients requiring independent expert evidence.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STE-AoC Swiss Timber EngineerscoreOthersAssociation membership for Swiss timber engineers - part of the professional ecosystem for timber construction in Switzerland
• SIA (Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein)coreOthersSwiss Association of Engineers and Architects - major professional body for the engineering and architecture industry
• Lignum Holzwirtschaft SchweizcoreOthersSwiss wood economy association - central industry organization for timber construction in Switzerland
• VGQ – Verein Gebäudequalität SchweizcoreOthersSwiss Building Quality Association - VGQ Partner membership
• Bern University of Applied Sciences - Architecture, Wood and ConstructioncoreOthersCompany employee serves as examination expert for the Bern University of Applied Sciences in the wood construction program

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with dedicated timber and advanced structural engineering groups. Competes for large and internationally significant timber and hybrid projects.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner: International structural engineering firm with a long-standing timber and lightweight structures practice. Competes for high-profile timber commissions and brings significantly larger capacity.
• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction and real-estate services provider, with in-house engineering capabilities including timber. Adjacent competitor that can absorb larger projects end-to-end.

Direct peers

• Conzett Bronzini Partner AG: Swiss structural and civil engineering consultancy with timber expertise, particularly in heritage and bridge structures. Comparable on heritage preservation commissions such as the Kapellbrücke-class work.
• Timbatec Holzbauingenieure AG: Swiss timber engineering specialist offering structural planning, fire protection, and building physics for timber and hybrid construction. Directly comparable in service portfolio and project types.
• SJB Kempter Fitze AG: Swiss structural engineering consultancy covering timber, concrete, and steel with established heritage and new-build practices. Competes for similar Swiss public-sector and developer mandates.
• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Leading Swiss timber engineering consultancy with a comparable specialization in structural timber planning, heritage preservation and fire protection. Closest head-to-head competitor for premium Swiss timber mandates.
• WaltGalmarini AG: Swiss structural engineering firm with timber construction capability serving architects, developers, and public clients. Overlaps with Lauber on commercial and cultural building projects.
• Merz Kley Partner ZT GmbH: Austrian structural engineering consultancy with strong timber and hybrid construction portfolio. Comparable service mix and serves as a regional peer for cross-border DACH projects.
• Makiol Wiederkehr AG: Swiss timber engineering and building physics consultancy with overlapping services in timber structural design, preservation, and energy certification. Similar boutique profile serving Swiss and adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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