Switzerland’s construction industry is forecast to record growth of 2.5% in 2021, following a contraction of 4.2% in 2020. The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions weighed on the industry’s output last year. Reflecting the pandemic’s impact on construction activities, the industry’s value-add fell sharply by 1.2% year on year (YoY) in Q1 2021, preceded by a Y-o-Y 3.1% contraction in Q4 2020, according to Eurostat.
The publisher forecasts the construction industry to grow by 1.2% and record an annual average growth rate of 1.1% between 2023-2025, supported by government investments in infrastructure, residential and renewable energy projects. The construction of the country’s Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) project, which got the green signal from Swiss Senate in June 2021 and involves the construction of 500km of tunnels to transport goods through self-driving vehicles between Zurich and Geneva, with an investment of CHF30-35 billion (US$30.2-35.2 billion), is a major project that will drive growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, an investment of CHF165.1 million (US$177.3 million) for the upgrade of St. Gallen city expressway will help in developing the country’s transport infrastructure.
The government’s aim to increase the share of renewable energy in terms of the total energy mix will boost investment in renewable energy infrastructure, with the government targeting generation of 11.4TWh of electricity from solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources by 2035, compared to 2.8TWh in 2017. The government also plans to install 50GW of new solar power plants across the country by 2050.
The industry’s output will also be supported by the government measures to contain the impact of the outbreak on manufacturing output and support for businesses to cope with the outbreak by providing guarantee on loans. The Swiss government’s investment in transport and energy infrastructure projects is also expected to drive growth in the coming years.
The publisher forecasts the construction industry to grow by 1.2% and record an annual average growth rate of 1.1% between 2023-2025, supported by government investments in infrastructure, residential and renewable energy projects. The construction of the country’s Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) project, which got the green signal from Swiss Senate in June 2021 and involves the construction of 500km of tunnels to transport goods through self-driving vehicles between Zurich and Geneva, with an investment of CHF30-35 billion (US$30.2-35.2 billion), is a major project that will drive growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, an investment of CHF165.1 million (US$177.3 million) for the upgrade of St. Gallen city expressway will help in developing the country’s transport infrastructure.
The government’s aim to increase the share of renewable energy in terms of the total energy mix will boost investment in renewable energy infrastructure, with the government targeting generation of 11.4TWh of electricity from solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources by 2035, compared to 2.8TWh in 2017. The government also plans to install 50GW of new solar power plants across the country by 2050.
The industry’s output will also be supported by the government measures to contain the impact of the outbreak on manufacturing output and support for businesses to cope with the outbreak by providing guarantee on loans. The Swiss government’s investment in transport and energy infrastructure projects is also expected to drive growth in the coming years.
This report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the Swiss construction industry, including:
- The Swiss construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
- Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the Swiss construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Switzerland. It provides:
- Historical (2016-2020) and forecast (2021-2025) valuations of the construction industry in Switzerland, featuring details of key growth drivers.
- Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
- Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants
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- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using the publisher's standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies.
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts.
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- Formulate and validate strategy using the publisher's critical and actionable insight.
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures.
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors.
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance
3 Context3.1 Economic Performance
3.2 Political Environment and Policy
3.3 Demographics
3.4 COVID-19 Status
3.5 Risk Profile
4 Construction Outlook4.1 All Construction
- Outlook
- Latest news and developments
- Construction Projects Momentum Index
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
- Outlook
- Project analytics
- Latest news and developments
5 Key Industry Participants5.1 Contractors
5.2 Consultants
6 Construction Market Data
7 Appendix7.1 What is this Report About?
7.2 Definitions
7.3 CRI Methodology
7.4 The Publisher's Construction
- Contact the Publisher
List of TablesTable 1: Construction Industry Key Data
Table 2: Switzerland, Key Economic Indicators
Table 3: Switzerland, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 4: Switzerland, Top Commercial Construction Projects by Value
Table 5: Switzerland, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 6: Switzerland, Top Industrial Construction Projects by Value
Table 7: Switzerland, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 8: Switzerland, Top Infrastructure Construction Projects by Value
Table 9: Switzerland, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 10: Switzerland, Top Energy and Utilities Construction Projects by Value
Table 11: Switzerland, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 12: Switzerland, Top Institutional Construction Projects by Value
Table 13: Switzerland, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2016-2025
Table 14: Switzerland, Top Residential Construction Projects by Value
Table 15: Switzerland, Key Contractors
Table 16: Switzerland, Key Consultants
Table 17: Switzerland, Construction Output Value (Real, US$ Million)
Table 18: Switzerland, Construction Output Value (Nominal, CHF Million)
Table 19: The Publisher's Construction Market Definitions
Table 20: Risk Dimensions
Table 21: Ratings, Scores and Definitions
List of FiguresFigure 1: Western Europe, Construction Output (Real % Change), 2020 and 2021
Figure 2: Switzerland, Construction Projects Pipeline by Sector (US$ Billion)
Figure 3: Switzerland, COVID-19 Confirmed Cases
Figure 4: Switzerland, Risk Summary
Figure 5: Switzerland, Risk Regional Comparison
Figure 6: Switzerland, Construction Output Value (Real, US$ Billion, 2017 Prices and Exchange Rate), 2016-2025
Figure 7: Switzerland, Construction Output Value, by Sector (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 8: Switzerland, Construction Value-Add (CHF Million, 2015 Constant Prices)
Figure 9: Switzerland, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (CHF Million, Current Prices)
Figure 10: Switzerland, Construction Projects Momentum Index
Figure 11: Western Europe, Construction Projects Momentum Index
Figure 12: Switzerland, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 13: Switzerland, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 14:Switzerland, Tourist Arrivals and Overnight Stays, Total Tourist Arrivals, and Overnight Stays (In Thousands)
Figure 15: Switzerland, Construction Retail Trade Turnover Index (2015=100)
Figure 16: Switzerland, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 17: Switzerland, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 18: Switzerland, Manufacturing Value-Add EUR Million, 2015 Chained Prices)
Figure 19: Switzerland, Industrial and Manufacturing Production Index (2015=100)
Figure 20: Switzerland, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 21: Switzerland, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 22: Switzerland, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 23: Switzerland, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 24: Switzerland, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 25: Switzerland, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 26: Switzerland, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2016-2025
Figure 27: Switzerland, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
Figure 28: Switzerland, Real estate Value-Add (EUR Million, 2015 Chained Prices)
Figure 29: Switzerland, Headquarters of Key Contractors (% of Total Project Pipeline)
Figure 30: Switzerland, Headquarters of Key Consultants (% of Total Project Pipeline)
