What Van Wijnen does

Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction and real estate development company founded in 1907, headquartered in Baarn, and operating 32 offices across the Netherlands. It is a subsidiary of HAL Investments, a publicly listed Amsterdam stock exchange investment company, since 2020. The company delivers an integrated housing lifecycle offering across five revenue streams: new construction, renovation and maintenance, transformation, property development, and property management. Its primary customer segments are housing corporations (woningcorporaties), municipalities, real estate investors, and project developers, with secondary work for healthcare, education, and government clients. Van Wijnen describes itself as the market leader in the affordable housing segment and positions its work around addressing the Dutch housing shortage and renovation demand.

The company's product portfolio includes three branded housing concepts — Maatwerk Woningbouw (custom builds), Wij Wonen (conceptual prefab-custom housing), and Fijn Wonen (factory-built housing) — supported by the Woningfabriek Heerenveen, an all-electric, 14,000+ square meter automated housing factory using robotics, described as the most advanced in Europe. Quality is externally validated by KIWA and BouwQ ratings, and the company won the Re-Use Award 2022 for transformation leadership. Van Wijnen has also developed a suite of proprietary digital planning tools (Buurtscan, Ambitietool, Verduurzamingskompas, Wijkscan, Gebiedsscan) that combine historical data, resident input, and national databases for neighborhood-level decision-making. Customer-facing portals (Mijn Woning Portaal, Nieuwbouw Van Wijnen) support direct buyer engagement for new construction.

Van Wijnen operates a sales-led go-to-market through 32 direct offices and regional directors, with project-specific pricing on multi-year contracts. Its distribution footprint spans regional offices for Noord-Oost, West, Midden, Zuid, plus specialized units for engineering, materials, and property management. The company's approximately 440 active projects include participation in the VRDRS consortium for renovation of 9,000 social rental homes, the NCG partnership for earthquake-resistant construction in Groningen, and a diversified mix of new build, renovation, transformation, development, sustainability, and management engagements.

Name

Van Wijnen

Legal name

Van Wijnen Groep

Website

https://vanwijnen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction and real estate development company founded in 1907 that builds, renovates, transforms, and manages affordable residential and select non-residential properties for housing corporations, municipalities, investors, and developers across the Netherlands through 32 offices and an automated housing factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Property Managers (531311), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Build-to-Rent (BTR) Community Management (BPAJAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Green Building & Energy-Efficient Construction (LEED, Weatherization) (EDAOAAAO)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Housing development
• Property renovation
• Real estate development
• Modular housing manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Baarn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: New construction of residential and non-residential buildings including houses, apartments, healthcare facilities, offices, retail, and educational buildings. Services include custom housing, conceptual housing (Wij Wonen), and factory housing (Fijn Wonen).
2. Renovation and Maintenance: Renovation of existing properties including major maintenance, energy efficiency improvements, and circular renovation. Property management services through regional offices for housing corporations.
3. Transformation: Building transformation and upgrade services converting obsolete properties like empty office buildings into attractive apartments. Includes building upgrades for quick profitability and sustainability.
4. Property Development: Real estate development including site investigation, area development (250+ homes), neighborhood development, and land acquisition for housing construction.
5. Property Management: Real estate management services through regional offices including maintenance, tenant management, and 24/7 emergency services for housing corporations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction and real estate development company delivering new construction, renovation, transformation, area/development, and property management services across the Netherlands. Operating through 32 local offices and an automated housing factory in Heerenveen, it serves housing corporations, municipalities, investors, project developers, and private individuals with branded housing concepts such as Fijn Wonen (factory-built homes), Wij Wonen (conceptual housing), and Maatwerk (custom builds).

Product overview

Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction and real estate development company offering a comprehensive housing portfolio spanning development, construction, renovation, transformation, and property management. The product ecosystem includes branded housing concepts (Fijn Wonen for factory-built homes, Wij Wonen for conceptual housing, Maatwerk for custom builds), digital neighborhood analysis tools (Buurtscan, Ambitietool, Verduurzamingskompas, Wijkscan, Gebiedsscan), customer-facing portals (Mijn Woning Portaal, Nieuwbouw Van Wijnen), and an advanced automated factory in Heerenveen supporting the Fijn Wonen brand. The company operates 32 locations across the Netherlands delivering services to housing corporations, investors, municipalities, and private individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fijn Wonen: Factory-built housing brand offering homes of proven quality with variety and affordability, including terraced houses and high-quality apartments meeting today's and tomorrow's living wishes
• Wij Wonen

Products and services

• Fijn Wonen Fijn Wonen is Van Wijnen's factory-built housing brand offering terraced houses and high-quality apartments produced in the automated Heerenveen housing factory. Targeted at buyers seeking affordable, sustainable, factory-built homes.
• Wij Wonen Wij Wonen is a conceptual housing brand combining solid prefab base components with customization and personalization options. Targeted at buyers and partners seeking flexible, tailored residential solutions.
• Maatwerk Woningbouw Custom home building services delivered to housing corporations, investors, and private individuals. Local presence enables continuous engagement with partners, future residents, and surroundings.
• Nieuwbouw (New Construction) New construction of residential and non-residential buildings, including houses, apartments, healthcare facilities, offices, retail spaces, and educational buildings. Targeted at housing corporations, investors, municipalities, and private individuals.
• Renovatie en Verduurzaming (Renovation and Sustainability) Renovation and sustainability services for existing residential properties, including major maintenance, energy efficiency improvements, and circular renovation. Primarily delivered to housing corporations.
• Transformatie (Transformation) Building transformation and upgrade services that convert obsolete properties (e.g., empty office buildings) into attractive apartments or upgraded buildings. Delivered to property owners, housing corporations, and municipalities.
• Gebieds- en Projectontwikkeling (Area and Project Development) Real estate development services including site investigation, area and neighborhood development (typically 250+ homes), and land acquisition for housing construction. Delivered to municipalities, project developers, and investors.
• Vastgoedbeheer (Property Management) Real estate management services delivered through five regional offices including planned maintenance, tenant management, and 24/7 emergency services. Targeted at housing corporations and property owners.
• Van Wijnen Engineering In-house engineering services supporting structural and technical design across Van Wijnen's construction, renovation, and transformation projects, delivered from offices in Dordrecht, Drachten, and Emmen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory homes rated highest quality in market by KIWA and BouwQ
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 minor and core.

• Oostwest ArchitectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Oostwest Architecten and Portaal for the development and realization of 71 lifelong, affordable, and sustainable apartments in Arnhem following the 'Inclusief wonen' (Inclusive living) concept.
• Nationaal Coördinator Groningen (NCG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NCG and local municipality for earthquake-resistant new construction in Middelstum, replacing 40 outdated homes with earthquake-resistant buildings.
• Bouwwereld (VRDRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRDRS (Bouwwereld Renovatie & Verduurzaming) collaboration with four other construction companies and five housing corporations for sustainability renovation of 9,000 social rental homes. Van Wijnen leads the Von Geusaustraat project as the first within this program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal BAM Group: Largest Dutch listed construction and engineering group, active in residential, non-residential, and civil infrastructure across the Netherlands and other European markets. Direct peer to Van Wijnen in residential construction, real estate development, and renovation for housing corporations and municipalities.
• Heijmans: Dutch listed construction and real estate development company with strong positions in housing, working, and infrastructure. Direct peer in residential development, renovation, and sustainability services for Dutch housing corporations and municipalities.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and real estate development group with nationwide presence in housing, commercial real estate, and infrastructure. Comparable to Van Wijnen in scale, Dutch geographic footprint, and housing-corporation customer base.
• Dura Vermeer: Privately held Dutch construction and real estate development company active in residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Direct peer competing for the same housing-corporation and municipal tenders in the Netherlands.
• TBI Holdings: Dutch private holding group with multiple construction and development subsidiaries (including ERA Contour, Synchroon, and others). Comparable to Van Wijnen in Dutch residential development, area development, and renovation services.
• Ballast Nedam: Dutch listed construction and development company active in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in the Netherlands. Direct peer in residential development, modular construction, and circular renovation for public and private clients.
• BPD Bouwfonds Property Development: Largest Dutch residential area developer, a Rabobank subsidiary, focused on land acquisition and master planning for housing projects. Comparable to Van Wijnen's project development and area development arm; the two companies are also active as development partners in the Dutch market.
• AM: Dutch real estate development firm (part of Amvest) focused on area development and residential housing projects. Direct peer in Dutch area and neighborhood development, often co-developing with construction firms like Van Wijnen.
• Strukton: Dutch private construction and infrastructure group with operations in residential, civil, and rail. Comparable to Van Wijnen in Dutch construction and renovation services for institutional clients.

Others

• Wienerberger: Leading European producer of building materials (bricks, roof tiles, pipe systems) with significant Dutch operations. Adjacent ecosystem player as a key supplier of building materials to Dutch construction firms including Van Wijnen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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