baltensperger ag hochbau tiefbau holzbau

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Baltensperger AG Hochbau Tiefbau Holzbau is a family-owned Swiss general construction company headquartered in Winterthur, founded in 1974 (with predecessor activities dating to 1952). The company delivers an integrated portfolio of construction services through three operating subsidiaries: Hoch- & Tiefbau (structural and civil engineering, including high-rise construction up to 110+ meters), Holzbau (timber construction and the proprietary BARAMO modular building system), and General Contracting/Total Contracting (TU/GU) services. Customers span private property owners, public institutions and municipalities, real estate developers, housing cooperatives, and industrial/commercial clients across Eastern Switzerland, Zurich, Mittelland, and Central Switzerland. The firm employs approximately 250 people and operates its own prefabrication hall (Modulhalle) and workshop (Werkhof) for weather-independent manufacturing of wood elements and BARAMO modules, complementing in-house BIM 3D planning and Minergie-P-ECO certified hybrid construction methods that combine concrete cores with wooden facades.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, generating one-time revenue per construction engagement rather than recurring or licensed revenue. Revenue streams are diversified across new-build residential, large-scale residential settlements, public infrastructure (notably schools), commercial/industrial facilities, renovation and conversion work, and ongoing maintenance services. Distribution is conducted exclusively through direct enterprise sales — personal consultations, dedicated acquisition personnel, and direct-to-customer project delivery with the company acting as general or total contractor providing a single point of contact for cost, schedule, and quality management. Marketing relies on a project reference library published on its website, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and relationship-based selling in its regional catchment. Notable project wins include the ThreePoint development (445 apartments, including the tallest residential towers in Switzerland at 110+ meters), Lerchenweg in Kloten (over 200 rental apartments), Leutschenbach (400 city apartments), and Mattenhof 3 (84 age-appropriate apartments for a housing cooperative), alongside MINERGIE-P-ECO certified modular school buildings for the City of Dübendorf and Community of Rickenbach.

Capital structure is conservative and privately held: Baltensperger AG operates as a holding entity following a 2022 restructuring, with the Baltensperger family retaining full ownership and no disclosed external investors or private equity backing. Generational leadership is in transition, with founder-era ownership giving way to a second-generation CEO (Beat Baltensperger) and a third-generation Deputy CEO (Rahel Ruchti-Baltensperger) joining in May 2024, supported by divisional managing directors for Hoch- & Tiefbau and Holzbau appointed in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The company is registered as a Swiss corporation (CHE jurisdiction) and is actively operating across multiple multi-year residential and public-sector projects.

Name

baltensperger ag hochbau tiefbau holzbau

Legal name

Baltensperger AG

Website

https://baltenspergerbau.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Baltensperger AG is a family-owned Swiss general contractor headquartered in Winterthur delivering high-rise, civil, timber, modular (BARAMO), renovation, and hybrid construction services to public, private, developer, and cooperative clients across Eastern and Central Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Modular building systems
• General contracting services
• Wood construction services
• Residential building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Construction Services (Hochbau/Tiefbau): One-time project-based revenue from residential construction (single-family homes to high-rises), civil engineering, and building renovations. Services include new construction and modernization projects from foundation to turnkey delivery.
2. General Contractor / Total Contractor (TU/GU): Full project coordination and delivery as general or total contractor. Responsible for costs, schedules, and quality. Coordinates planners, contractors, and authorities with single point of contact for clients.
3. Wood Construction and Modular Building: Wood construction services including system construction, carpentry, and BARAMO modular buildings. Prefabricated elements produced in own facility and assembled on construction sites.
4. Building Services and Maintenance: Flexible support for maintenance and smaller construction projects including core drilling, concrete work, renovations during operations, and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baltensperger AG provides integrated construction services across Hochbau (high-rise/structural construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering), and Holzbau (wood construction), including general contractor and total contractor (TU/GU) coordination, renovations, hybrid wood-concrete construction, maintenance services, and the proprietary BARAMO modular building system. Projects span residential, commercial, public, and educational buildings, delivered turnkey from foundation to handover.

Product overview

Baltensperger AG operates as a construction company offering an integrated portfolio of building services organized around three core divisions: Hochbau & Tiefbau (high-rise and civil engineering), Holzbau (wood construction including the BARAMO modular system), and Generalunternehmung (general/total contracting). The company provides additional specialized services including Umbauten & Renovationen (conversions and renovations), Hybridbau (combining concrete and wood construction), and Bauservice (maintenance and smaller construction projects). The BARAMO modular building system is a flagship named product offering rapid, certified (Minergie) turnkey construction. Services span from individual residential projects to large-scale commercial, educational, and public facility construction throughout the eastern Switzerland, Zurich, and central Swiss regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BARAMO: Modular construction system for quick building projects including offices, schools, hotels and residential spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings can be expanded with additional floor at later date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HolzvisionMAX / Muni Max PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Baltensperger AG Holzbau participated as a promotional partner in the 'Muni Max' timber construction project coordinated by HolzvisionMAX. Over 220 companies and training locations formed a partnership to promote regional value chains from forest through processing to construction. Baltensperger contributed to timber framing work and construction of the base plate.
• Partner ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBaltensperger works with partner architects for building permit applications and project planning. The company also has an internal planning department for project coordination.
• Specialist Trade PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaltensperger collaborates with competent specialists and trade partners for project execution, maintaining long-term relationships and ensuring partner expectations are met.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest publicly listed construction firm (SIX: IMPN), offering general contracting, real estate development, and infrastructure across the country. Comparable as a Swiss general contractor serving residential, commercial, and public-sector clients, but operates at national/international scale far above Baltensperger's regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Steiner AG: Swiss general contractor specializing in turnkey residential, commercial, and educational projects as a TU/GU. Closely comparable in service model, delivery approach, and customer segments to Baltensperger.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss general contractor and total contractor for complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Directly competes with Baltensperger in the Zurich/Swiss German market for large turnkey developments.
• Halter AG: Swiss general contractor and real estate developer with comprehensive services across residential, commercial, and public projects. Comparable in delivery model and customer profile to Baltensperger.
• Marti AG: Major Swiss construction group covering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and specialty trades with multi-decade operating history. Comparable multi-discipline structure and similar range of large Swiss construction projects.
• ERNE AG Bauunternehmung: Swiss construction firm offering general contracting, civil engineering, and timber construction with a regional focus comparable to Baltensperger. Similar service portfolio including Holzbau.
• Frutiger AG: Swiss construction company headquartered in the Bern/Thun region offering general contracting, civil engineering, and wood construction. Operates a similar multi-discipline service model in Swiss regional markets.
• Anliker AG: Swiss general contractor and total contractor with services spanning Hochbau, Tiefbau, and renovation. Comparable in TU/GU delivery model and customer base for mid-sized to large Swiss projects.
• Walo Bertschinger AG: Long-established Swiss construction firm with national reach across civil engineering, building construction, and general contracting. Comparable as a multi-discipline Swiss construction contractor serving public and private clients.

Emerging players

• Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG: Swiss timber engineering specialist supporting wood construction projects with engineering, planning, and consulting. Comparable to Baltensperger's Holzbau division but more narrowly focused on engineering services rather than general contracting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/baltenspergerbau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baltenspergerbau-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/baltenspergerag

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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