Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG

What Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG does

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG is a Swiss civil and structural engineering consultancy founded in 1948 in Basel by Ernst Schmidt, the inventor of the Schmidt Prüfhammer (rebound hammer), a non-destructive concrete testing device now developed and sold worldwide by Proceq. The firm is organized as an Aktiengesellschaft under family ownership, with shares restricted to the Schmidt family and partners under a management participation agreement, and is currently led by third-generation CEO Dr. Wendelin Schmidt alongside four additional managing partners. Headcount is approximately 23 employees distributed across four offices in Basel (headquarters), Therwil, Baden, and Uttigen (Bern region), serving clients in northwestern Switzerland.

The company’s service portfolio spans three core areas: Br\u00fcckenbau (bridge construction, including steel, prestressed concrete, composite, and timber bridges), Hochbau (building construction project management and supervision across residential, commercial, administrative, and industrial sectors), and Zustandsuntersuchung / Instandsetzung (condition assessment and repair of existing structures). Since 1951, the firm has completed over 100 bridge new constructions and over 60 renovations and conversions. It also participates in architectural and engineering design competitions, with multiple prize-winning entries that emphasize aesthetic bridge design.

The business model is professional services / project-based engineering consulting: engagements are won through Swiss public procurement (cantonal and federal tenders, including ASTRA) and direct private-client relationships, with fees determined by project scope, complexity, and duration on a per-engagement basis. Customer mix is dominated by Swiss public-sector clients (federal roads office, multiple cantons, cities) supplemented by enterprise clients in pharmaceuticals, insurance, financial services, construction, and manufacturing (e.g., Novartis, Credit Suisse, Helvetia, Implenia). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm has held ISO 9001 certification since 2000 (verified by SGS), which serves as a baseline qualification for public tenders. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has no external shareholders, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG

Legal name

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG

Website

https://schmidtundpartner.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG is a family-owned Swiss civil and structural engineering consultancy, founded 1948 in Basel, specializing in bridge construction, building project management, and structural assessments across northwestern Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil and Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Bridge construction
• Structural engineering
• Building construction management
• Infrastructure renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional services revenue from project engineering, construction management, structural inspections, and expert opinions for bridge construction, high-rise buildings, and civil engineering projects. Projects are billed on a per-engagement basis with fees based on project scope and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG is a Swiss civil and structural engineering consultancy that plans, designs, and supervises bridge construction (new builds and renovations in steel, prestressed concrete, steel-concrete composite, and timber), building construction (residential, commercial, administrative, and industrial projects), and structural condition assessments plus repair work. Founded in 1948, the firm serves cantonal, municipal, and federal government clients alongside private enterprises across northwestern Switzerland from offices in Basel, Therwil, Baden, and Bern.

Product overview

Schmidt + Partner Bauingenieure AG is a civil engineering firm founded in 1948 offering specialized engineering services in three core areas: Bridge Construction (Brückenbau), Building Construction (Hochbau), and Design Competitions (Wettbewerbe). The company provides a comprehensive range of services including project management, construction supervision, structural condition assessments, and repair work. As a leading expert in bridge construction since 1951, the company has completed over 100 bridge new constructions and 60+ renovations. Their building construction services cover residential, commercial, administrative, and industrial buildings. The company maintains offices in Basel (headquarters), Therwil, Baden, and Bern.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brückenbau (Bridge Construction) Bridge construction service covering new constructions and renovation of steel, prestressed concrete, steel-concrete composite, and timber bridges. Since 1951, the company has completed over 100 bridge new constructions and 60+ renovations and conversions of structural works.
• Hochbau (Building Construction) Project management and construction supervision for new buildings, renovations, and conversions in residential, commercial, administrative, and industrial building sectors, including expert opinions and building inspections.
• Zustandsuntersuchung (Condition Assessment) Inspection and assessment of existing structures to determine their condition and required maintenance or repair work.
• Instandsetzungsarbeiten (Repair Work) Repair and restoration services for existing structures, including bridge renovations and structural maintenance.
• Bauleitung (Construction Management) Construction supervision and management services for bridge and building construction projects.
• Wettbewerbe (Design Competitions) Participation in architectural and engineering design competitions, particularly for bridge constructions, with multiple award wins including 1st place recognition for projects such as the Personenunterführung Hammer in Olten.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 bridge new constructions completed since 1951
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction and real-estate services company with significant in-house engineering capability. A customer of Schmidt + Partner on Volta Zentrum and a broader competitor for large integrated mandates in Swiss infrastructure.
• AFRY (formerly Pöyry / ÅF): Global engineering, design and consulting firm with a significant Swiss infrastructure practice spanning bridges, buildings and transport. Broader incumbent that competes with Schmidt + Partner on larger public mandates.

Direct peers

• WaltGalmarini AG: Zurich-based civil/structural engineering firm serving Swiss infrastructure and building projects with comparable service offering in bridge, building and condition assessment work. Direct comparable for project type and customer base.
• Bänziger Partner AG: Swiss engineering office specializing in structural and civil engineering for bridges, buildings and infrastructure. Comparable in size-class, Swiss regional focus and service portfolio.
• Conzett Bronzini Partner AG: Specialist Swiss structural engineering firm focused on bridge and building design, with deep aesthetic-design credentials and competition wins. Directly comparable in core bridge-engineering niche and target segment.
• dsp Ingenieure & Planer AG: Swiss civil/structural engineering consultancy with similar services in bridge, building and infrastructure design across multiple Swiss locations. Direct comparable in scope, service mix and target customer base of Swiss public authorities and private developers.
• Dr. Lüchinger + Meyer Bauingenieure AG: Swiss structural engineering consultancy with strong bridge and high-rise building expertise and an established competition-winning track record. Direct comparable in core engineering services and aesthetic-design orientation.
• Basler & Hofmann AG: Mid-to-large Swiss engineering consultancy offering structural, civil and infrastructure services across Switzerland. Larger direct peer with comparable service lines and overlap in Swiss public-sector tenders.

Others

• TBA Basel-Stadt (Tiefbauamt): Public-sector owner/operator of cantonal road infrastructure including bridges awarded to Schmidt + Partner (e.g., Stuckisteg competition). Represents the buyer side of the firm's primary customer segment.
• Proceq SA: Swiss-based manufacturer of non-destructive testing equipment that currently develops and sells the Schmidt Prüfhammer (Schmidt Rebound Hammer) invented by Schmidt + Partner's founder. Ecosystem partner tied to the firm's strongest brand asset.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schmidtundpartner

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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