Consto
Consto is a privately held Norwegian construction and civil engineering group headquartered in Tromsø, building schools, hospitals, offices, infrastructure, and industrial facilities across Norway (including Svalbard) and Sweden through three business areas (Consto Bygg, Consto Anlegg, Consto Bygg Sverige) and roughly 1,200 employees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersTromsø, Norway
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Consto does
Consto is a privately held Norwegian construction and civil engineering group headquartered in Tromsø, operating across Norway (including Svalbard) and Sweden with roughly 1,200-1,250 employees. The group delivers integrated building construction (schools, kindergartens, hospitals, care homes, offices, hotels, and residential projects), infrastructure works (tunnels, roads, bridges, quays, railways, dams, water and sewage), and industrial construction including land-based aquaculture facilities. Operations are organized into three business areas — Consto Bygg Norge (building construction across Norway), Consto Anlegg (infrastructure), and Consto Bygg Sverige (Consto AB in Karlstad) — supported by regional entities (Consto Anlegg Nord, Midt, Vest, Sør, Øst, plus Consto Bergen, Consto Dambygg, and Consto Svalbard). The largest documented contract wins in recent years include the 620 MNOK Mosjøen videregående skole (Nordland fylkeskommune), the 550 MNOK Hyggevatn transformer station (Statnett), the 420 MNOK SalMar Tjuin settefiskanlegg, and the Snøhvit Future civil works package for Aibel/Equinor.
The company generates revenue primarily through project-based B2B contracts, competing in competitive public tenders issued by Norwegian municipalities, county councils, and state-owned enterprises (Statnett, Forsvarsbygg, Kystverket), supplemented by private agreements with developers (OBOS), aquaculture operators (SalMar, Mowi), and industrial clients (Aibel). Pricing is not standardized and varies project-by-project. The go-to-motion combines direct enterprise sales via regional offices with selective tendering, supported by credentials in BREEAM-NOR environmental certification and specialized expertise in challenging Arctic/Svalbard conditions. Following the January 2024 merger of seven building subsidiaries into parent Consto AS, the group operates under a simplified legal structure intended to generate cost synergies and improve cross-regional competitiveness.
Customers are concentrated in the Norwegian public sector and a small set of large private enterprises in aquaculture, energy, and real estate development. Notable recurring or repeat buyers include Statnett (multiple transformer stations), Mowi (Vågafossen smolt facility), SalMar (Tjuin), Nordland fylkeskommune, Porsgrunn kommune, Sortland kommune, Forsvarsbygg, OBOS, and Aibel. The group maintains construction-industry-standard ESG tooling including ISO certifications, a BREEAM-NOR track record, and an encrypted whistleblowing service. Consto has no disclosed parent company, no recorded outside funding rounds, and is led by Group CEO Kent-Helge Holst.
Consto firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Consto
- Legal name
- Consto AS
- Website
- https://consto.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Consto is a privately held Norwegian construction and civil engineering group headquartered in Tromsø, building schools, hospitals, offices, infrastructure, and industrial facilities across Norway (including Svalbard) and Sweden through three business areas (Consto Bygg, Consto Anlegg, Consto Bygg Sverige) and roughly 1,200 employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Consto industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Services
- NAICS
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Education Facilities Construction (Labs, STEM, CTE Shops, Arts, Athletics) (EDAEABAI)
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Where Consto is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tromsø
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Consto business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Construction project contracts: Consto generates revenue through construction project contracts including public tenders and private agreements. Projects range from small-scale renovations to major infrastructure projects worth hundreds of millions of NOK.
- Total enterprise contracts: Consto serves as main contractor and total enterprise contractor for construction projects, managing sub-contractors and delivering complete projects for clients such as municipalities, county councils, and private developers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Consto product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Consto is a Norwegian construction and civil engineering group that provides building construction (schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, hotels, residential), infrastructure (tunnels, roads, bridges, railways, dams, water/wastewater systems), and industrial construction services including land-based aquaculture facilities. The company operates through regional subsidiaries across Norway and Sweden, executing projects primarily for public sector clients and private developers via tenders and direct contracts.
Product overview
Consto is a leading Norwegian construction and infrastructure group offering integrated building, civil engineering, and industrial construction services. The company operates through multiple divisions: Consto Bygg (general construction for buildings including schools, hospitals, offices, hotels, and residential), Consto Anlegg (infrastructure including tunnels, roads, bridges, railways, dams, and marine facilities), and Consto Industri (industrial and land-based aquaculture projects). The group encompasses regional subsidiaries across Norway including Consto Anlegg Nord, Midt, Sør, Øst, and Vest, plus Consto Bergen AS and Swedish subsidiary Consto AB. Consto also provides corporate governance services including a whistleblowing platform. Major notable projects include the Arctic Arena in Bodø, SalMar's world's largest land-based smolt facility, and multiple healthcare, education, and energy infrastructure projects across Scandinavia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Consto Bygg (Building Construction)
- Consto Anlegg (Civil Engineering / Infrastructure)
- Consto Industri (Industrial Construction)
- Consto Dambygg (Dam Construction and Rehabilitation)
- Settefiskanlegg Tjuin (SalMar Smolt Facility)
- Constos varslingstjeneste (Whistleblowing Service)
Companies that use Consto
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Consto technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Consto partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.
- Bravida NorwayminorBravida Norway was awarded a NOK 60 million contract by Consto to supply plumbing, heating, cooling, and fire extinguishing installations for the Arctic Arena in Bodø.
- NordecminorNordec was awarded contract to deliver engineering, manufacturing, and installation of the steel frame for Arctic Arena in Bodø, working under contract with Jaro AS while Consto serves as main contractor.
- Aibel ASmajorConsto was selected as Aibel's partner for the Main Civil Work contract in the Snøhvit Future Project at Melkøya for Equinor. This is the largest civil contract awarded by Aibel in connection with the extensive modification assignment.
- Krüger KaldnesmajorConsto partnered with Krüger Kaldnes for the SalMar Tjuin settefiskanlegg project. Consto is responsible for the building construction deliverable while Krüger Kaldnes is responsible for the process-technical plant. The project represents a joint venture working arrangement for one of the world's largest land-based smolt facilities.
- SalMar ASAcoreSalMar contracted Consto and Krüger Kaldnes to build the world's largest settefiskanlegg (smolt facility) at Tjuin in Malm, Steinkjer. The 420 MNOK project involves joint working arrangement between the three companies.
- HitraMat EiendomminorHitraMat Eiendom, NutriShell and Consto formed a working partnership for development and construction of the NutriShell crab byproduct processing factory on Hitra - the first such factory in Europe.
- Mowi Norway ASminorConsto Anlegg Sør signed contract with Mowi Norway AS for expansion of existing land-based smolt facility at Vågafossen, involving rock excavation, river rerouting, and construction work.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Consto competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Veidekke ASA: One of Norway's largest construction and civil engineering contractors, operating across building, infrastructure, and asphalt/paving. Closest pure-play Norwegian peer to Consto, competing head-to-head on municipal, county, and private building tenders.
- Skanska AB: Swedish-headquartered global construction and infrastructure group with deep Nordic presence. Direct competitor for the same public-tendered building, civil, and energy infrastructure projects Consto pursues; Consto's own leadership has Skanska alumni, underscoring direct overlap in talent and bid lists.
- JM AB: Swedish residential and commercial property developer/contractor with Nordic operations. Comparable on the residential and commercial building side of Consto's portfolio, particularly relevant to Consto's OBOS and other private developer contracts.
- Betonmast AS: Norwegian building contractor (now part of AF Gruppen) focused on residential, commercial, and public buildings. Comparable on the building construction side of Consto's portfolio and competes for the same public-tender projects.
- NCC AB: Major Swedish construction and infrastructure company active across the Nordics, with similar building/civil mix and exposure to public-tender markets. Direct peer on the Sweden and Norway infrastructure and building segments Consto serves via Consto AB and Consto Anlegg.
- HENT AS: Norwegian general contractor focused on public and commercial building construction. Direct peer competing on the same municipal, healthcare, and education building tenders that anchor Consto Bygg's backlog.
- Peab AB: Swedish construction and civil engineering company with strong Nordic footprint in building, infrastructure, and housing. Comparable size and business mix, competing for similar public and private contracts across the Nordics.
- AF Gruppen ASA: Norwegian contractor with building, civil, energy, and environment segments. Direct competitor for the same mega-contracts in energy infrastructure, public buildings, and industrial construction that Consto pursues (e.g., Statnett-related works).
Regional players
- YIT Oyj: Finnish construction company active across the Nordics and Baltics in building and infrastructure. Regional Nordic peer — not directly competing in Norway today, but operates the same building/civil business model across neighboring markets.
Others
- Nordec Oy: Nordic steel frame engineering and manufacturing supplier, currently contracted as a sub-supplier to Consto on the Arctic Arena Bodø project. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Consto social profiles
Digital presenceConsto compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Consto financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Consto leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Consto subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries18 records
Consto funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Consto M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Consto
What does Consto do?
Consto is a Norwegian construction and civil engineering group that provides building construction (schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, hotels, residential), infrastructure (tunnels, roads, bridges, railways, dams, water/wastewater systems), and industrial construction services including land-based aquaculture facilities. The company operates through regional subsidiaries across Norway and Sweden, executing projects primarily for public sector clients and private developers via tenders and direct contracts.
Is Consto a public or private company?
Consto is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Consto founded?
Consto was founded in 2019. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Consto based?
Consto is headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Consto make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Construction project contracts are the primary driver. The others are total enterprise contracts.
Who are Consto's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Veidekke ASA, Skanska AB, JM AB, Betonmast AS, NCC AB, HENT AS, Peab AB and AF Gruppen ASA. YIT Oyj is listed as a regional player. Nordec Oy is listed as an others.
Does Consto have an API?
No public API is recorded for Consto.
What industry is Consto in?
Consto's product category is Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEABAI, Specialty Education Facilities Construction (Labs, STEM, CTE Shops, Arts, Athletics). Its NAICS code is 236220 and its SIC code is 1600.