Switzerland Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2030 (H1 2026)
Summary
The construction industry in Switzerland is expected to expand in real terms by 1.4% in 2026, supported by investments in affordable housing infrastructure, coupled with lower interest rates, and continued development in the renewable energy sector. However, the industry is expected to face short-term challenges due to government spending constraints, budget limitations, and the cancellation or scaling back of major infrastructure projects. As part of the budget, the government reported that international cooperation funding was reduced by CHF16 million ($20.1 million) to just over CHF800 million ($1 billion), while support for Geneva-based non-governmental organizations was cut by CHF5 million ($6.3 million) to CHF300 million ($377.7 million).The construction industry is forecasted to record an annual average growth of 1.6% between 2027 and 2030, supported by rising government investments in transport, housing, and energy infrastructure projects. Forecast period growth will also be driven by the government’s goal of producing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2050, and the country’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 65%, compared to 1990 levels by 2035, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In early June 2026, the Senate approved an increase of CHF150 million ($188.6 million) to the Fonds de Roulement for the period 2030-2034. The fund provides low-interest loans for the construction of new housing, renovation projects, and property acquisitions by non-profit housing developers. The Senate also voted to extend the federal housing promotion guarantee mechanism, under which the Confederation improves financing conditions by guaranteeing bonds issued by the issuing center for non-profit housing developers. For this purpose, a commitment credit of CHF1.92 billion ($2.4 billion) was approved for the 2027-2033 period.
The analyst’s Construction in Switzerland - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (H1 2026) 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 (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) 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
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst'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-Glance6 Construction Market Data
3 Context
4 Construction Outlook
5 Key Industry Participants
7 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
