EDIFEA

What EDIFEA does

EDIFEA SA is a privately held Swiss general contractor headquartered in Geneva, providing integrated construction services across the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, and Fribourg, with additional project activity extending into Valais, Neuchâtel, and Bern. Founded in 2009 and operating through three offices (Geneva, Morges, Villars-sur-Glâne), the firm delivers projects under three sequential service phases — Penser (strategic consulting and feasibility), Planifier (planning, technical clarification, permit procedures), and Réaliser (execution, project direction, commissioning) — and offers clients a choice of delivery models including Entreprise Totale (turnkey), Entreprise Générale (general contracting), and Direction des Travaux (construction supervision).

The company's underlying capability centers on traditional construction management rather than proprietary technology, with documented expertise in Minergie and ECO-rated sustainable construction. Certifications include ISO 9001 via SQS and IQNet. Notable projects include the 299-unit PAD Gachoud residential complex in Fribourg, the 350-unit BeauVi ECO housing development (delivery 2029), the 166-unit Minergie-certified Les Cèdres in Chavannes-près-Renens, and the Ecole Emilie de Morsier school in Vernier.

EDIFEA generates revenue through fixed-price, project-based construction contracts negotiated via competitive tenders or direct negotiations with a diversified mix of enterprise clients: real estate developers (Sarimmob, Orllati Real Estate, Filemi Properties), institutional investors (Helvetia Assurances, Raiffeisen Caisse de retraite), cooperatives, public administrations, and high-net-worth private owners. Marketing is anchored by a project-portfolio website, supported by LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube channels, with the go-to-market centered on regional direct sales and referrals.

Name

EDIFEA

Legal name

EDIFEA SA

Website

https://edifea.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EDIFEA SA is a privately held Swiss general contractor in Geneva delivering construction project management, general contracting, and turnkey services for residential, commercial, and institutional clients across Romandie (Western Switzerland).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: EDIFEA operates as a general contractor (entreprise générale) and total contractor (entreprise totale) providing comprehensive construction services including project direction, construction management, and complete project delivery. Revenue is generated through fixed-price construction contracts for residential, commercial, administrative, and institutional projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EDIFEA SA is a Swiss general contractor providing integrated construction services for residential, commercial, administrative, educational, healthcare, and transformation projects across Western Switzerland (Geneva, Vaud, Fribourg). The company operates under a Penser-Planifier-Réaliser framework covering strategic consulting, feasibility studies, technical planning, permit procedures, and project execution, delivered through three contracting models: Entreprise Totale (turnkey), Entreprise Générale (general contracting), and Direction des Travaux (construction supervision). It serves property developers, cooperatives, public entities, and private owners, with particular expertise in Minergie-certified sustainable construction.

Product overview

EDIFEA is a Swiss general contractor (entrepreneur général) providing comprehensive construction services across the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, and Fribourg. The company operates as a unified service offering organized around three core phases—Penser (strategic consulting and feasibility), Planifier (planning and technical preparation), and Réaliser (execution and project management). EDIFEA delivers services through multiple delivery models including Entreprise Totale (full-service turnkey), Entreprise Générale (general contracting), and Direction des Travaux (construction supervision), allowing clients to select the level of involvement that suits their needs. The company specializes in residential (logement et résidentiel), commercial and administrative (administratif et commercial), educational and healthcare (éducation et santé), and transformation/renovation (transformation et rénovation) projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Construction Services (Penser-Planifier-Réaliser) End-to-end construction service offering spanning strategic consulting, technical planning, permit acquisition, and project execution for residential, commercial, administrative, educational, healthcare, and transformation projects across the Geneva, Vaud, and Fribourg cantons. Services can be contracted individually or as a complete package.
• Entreprise Totale (Turnkey Construction Delivery) Full-service turnkey construction delivery where EDIFEA assumes complete responsibility for the project from conception through completion, including design coordination, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
• Entreprise Générale (General Contracting) General contracting services in which EDIFEA manages construction operations and subcontractors, coordinating execution while the client retains overall project ownership.
• Direction des Travaux (Construction Supervision) Construction supervision and work direction services for client-managed projects, providing oversight of works, quality control, and project reporting without assuming general contractor responsibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed large-scale projects including 299-unit PAD Gachoud complex and 350-unit BeauVi eco-quarter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burckhardt + Partner AG: Swiss construction company active in general contracting and real estate development, with comparable residential and commercial project delivery in the same Swiss market.
• Halter AG: Swiss general contractor providing entreprise totale services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, with a directly comparable project model and Romandie presence overlapping EDIFEA's footprint.
• Frutiger AG: Swiss construction group offering general contracting, real estate development, and building services with overlapping target customers and project profiles to EDIFEA.
• Anliker AG Generalunternehmung: Swiss general contractor delivering residential and commercial turnkey projects, with a comparable integrated delivery model and mid-market positioning to EDIFEA.
• Losinger Marazzi AG: Bouygues subsidiary and one of Switzerland's largest general contractors, active in Western Switzerland on residential, commercial, and sustainable construction projects directly comparable to EDIFEA's offering.
• Marti Generalunternehmung AG: Swiss general contractor part of the Marti Group, delivering turnkey residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects with directly comparable entreprise totale services.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss general contractor offering entreprise totale / entreprise générale services for residential and mixed-use developments across Switzerland, with comparable project scale and integrated delivery model to EDIFEA.
• Priora AG: Swiss general contractor (Generalunternehmung) active in residential and commercial development across German- and French-speaking Switzerland, offering entreprise totale services directly comparable to EDIFEA.
• Steiner SA: Swiss general contractor (entreprise totale) delivering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects nationally, with a similar turnkey delivery approach and comparable mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest listed construction and real estate services group, offering general contracting, real estate development, and infrastructure as part of a broader portfolio overlapping EDIFEA's core general contracting business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edifea
• Instagraminstagram.com/edifea_sa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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