Jan Snel

What Jan Snel does

Jan Snel (legally Daiwa House Modular Europe Jan Snel B.V.) is a Netherlands-based modular construction company founded in 1960 and headquartered in Bunnik, with approximately 536 FTEs across operations in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company designs, produces, transports, and assembles factory-built modular buildings for five primary verticals: education, government/municipalities, corporate/industry, healthcare, and special-purpose projects (e.g., sports facilities, fire stations). Its core technology is an industrialized modular construction system — standardized units of 18 m² (6x3m) and custom configurations (K1500, K3000, K4000 module types) produced in 22 factory halls using robotized production at a rate of approximately one unit every 45 minutes, then transported and assembled on-site into complete buildings.

Jan Snel operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time sales of custom modular buildings, recurring rental of units for temporary or medium-term needs (no minimum rental period), turnkey project delivery (design, build, transport, assembly), and Design-Build-Maintain (DBM) multi-year contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with dedicated specialist account managers per vertical (Education, Healthcare, Government, Industry, Specials), supported by regional offices in Bunnik, Hulst, Vlaardingen, and Sint-Niklaas (Belgium). Differentiation rests on 30-50% faster construction timelines versus traditional methods, 50% CO2 reduction per project, and 80% material reusability validated by independent Sloopcheck analysis.

Since 2020, Jan Snel has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Daiwa House Group, operating under the Daiwa House Modular Europe umbrella launched in October 2021. The company holds extensive certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 3834-2, CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, VCA/VCA-P, EN-1090-1, and Safety Culture Ladder Level 3. Notable customers span ProRail, Sanquin, FC Utrecht, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Yes We Can Clinics, Stedelijk Dalton Lyceum, and multiple Dutch municipalities for Ukrainian refugee housing. Leadership is transitioning: Harry van Zandwijk is handing the CEO role to Niels Vergeer as of June 2026.

Name

Jan Snel

Legal name

Daiwa House Modular Europe Jan Snel B.V.

Website

https://jansnel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jan Snel is a Netherlands-based modular construction company, founded 1960 and a subsidiary of Daiwa House Group since 2020, that designs, manufactures, and assembles factory-built modular buildings for education, government, healthcare, industry, and special-purpose clients across the Netherlands and Belgium, with 536 FTEs and 22 production halls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Construction Services

NAICS

Construction of Buildings (236), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modular/Prefabricated Classroom Buildings & Installation (EDAEABAH), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Modular construction
• Prefabricated buildings
• Temporary accommodation
• Circular construction
• Modular building systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Montfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Unit Sales (Purchase): Customers can purchase modular buildings that are fully customized to their specific requirements. Buildings maintain value and can be expanded, relocated, or repurposed. Purchase is ideal for companies planning long-term growth or ongoing flexible space needs.
2. Modular Unit Rental: Rental of circular, immediately deployable modular units for short or medium-term needs. Units can be returned and redeployed for completely different functions after the rental period. No minimum rental period required.
3. Turnkey Project Delivery: Complete end-to-end project delivery including design, production, transport, assembly, and installation of all facilities (electricity, plumbing, climate control). Buildings delivered ready for immediate use.
4. Design, Build, Maintain (DBM) Contracts: Comprehensive contracts covering design, construction, and ongoing maintenance services, as demonstrated in projects like the European School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jan Snel designs, manufactures, transports, and erects modular (permanent or semi-permanent) buildings for the education, government, industry, office, and healthcare sectors. Operating 22 factory halls, the company produces roughly one modular unit every 45 minutes, delivering turnkey accommodation projects either for rental (Huurunit) or for purchase (Koopunit).

Product overview

Jan Snel offers a comprehensive modular construction platform providing turnkey, scalable, and flexible housing solutions. The core product is the Modulair Bouwen (Modular Building) system, which produces complete factory-built units in standard sizes (6×3m, 18m²) and custom configurations (K1500, K3000, K4000 module types) for rapid on-site assembly. Solutions are available through two service models: Huurunits (rental) for temporary needs and Koopunits (purchase) for permanent custom builds. The portfolio spans five market verticals — Onderwijshuisvesting (education), Kantoren (offices), Industrie (industrial), Overheid/Gemeenten (government), Zorg/Medical Buildings (healthcare), and Urgente Huisvesting (emergency housing) — all underpinned by a Circulair Bouwen (circular construction) methodology that achieves 50% CO2 reduction vs. traditional building and 80% material reusability. Special-purpose projects (Specials) include sports facilities and fire stations. The company operates as part of Daiwa House Modular Europe following acquisition in 2020, with production in 22 factory halls and multiple sites across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huurunit (Modular Rental Unit) Rental-based modular building units offered with no minimum rental period for schools, governments, businesses, and other organizations that need flexible temporary or semi-permanent accommodation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% faster construction time compared to traditional building
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daiwa House Modular EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2021Daiwa House Modular Europe was launched as a unified European entity combining Daiwa House and Jan Snel expertise. While Daiwa House Modular Europe focuses on permanent housing, Jan Snel continues focusing on temporary and modular solutions in the professional, education, leisure, and industry sectors.
• Daiwa House GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Jan Snel became part of Daiwa House Group in 2020, combining Dutch market expertise with international scale and financial strength. Jan Snel continues to operate under its own brand while benefiting from Daiwa House resources and innovation.
• MedexscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Medexs for medical interior fit-out of modular healthcare facilities. Medexs specializes in medical specialist spaces including operating rooms, cleanrooms, ICUs, and laboratories. Together they deliver turnkey medical buildings including hybrid operating rooms.
• SloopcheckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sloopcheck for circularity analysis of building materials. Sloopcheck analyzed six Jan Snel projects and confirmed that 80% of materials are reusable when buildings are disassembled.
• Bolls B.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with Bolls B.V. on refugee housing projects, specifically the Naarden project where Jan Snel delivered 26 apartments for Ukrainian refugees in 8 weeks.
• Modulair NederlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJan Snel is a member of Modulair Nederland, the industry association for modular and circular builders in the Netherlands. The association advocates for leading suppliers of modular housing.
• Abscis ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural partnership on the European School project (1,500 students, 521 units), where Abscis designed the temporary facility while Jan Snel handled construction.
• DenysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partnership on the European School DBM (Design, Build, Maintain) contract, working alongside Jan Snel for building delivery.
• Denys SupportminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaintenance partnership for ongoing support of completed projects under DBM contracts.
• Trovium ProjectrealisatieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership on projects including Medcor Pharmaceuticals office building and FC Utrecht sports center, where Trovium handled project realization.
• Foppe Hoekstra (Architect)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with architect Foppe Hoekstra on the Farmsumerborg earthquake-resistant child center project in Groningen.
• RoosRos ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural partnership on the FC Utrecht high-performance sports center, designing the two-story luxurious building.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Algeco (Modulaire Group): Algeco / Modulaire Group is Europe's largest modular space provider, offering rental and purchase of portable and modular buildings across construction, education, and public sectors. Directly comparable to Jan Snel in product offering (modular units, rental fleet), vertical focus (education, government, healthcare), and European footprint.
• Portakabin: Portakabin manufactures and delivers modular buildings for permanent and temporary applications across education, healthcare, offices, and public sector in the UK and Europe. Closely comparable to Jan Snel on factory-built modular construction, turnkey delivery, and a strong education and public-sector customer base.
• Wernick Group: Wernick is a UK-based modular building manufacturer and rental provider serving education, healthcare, construction, and public sectors. Comparable to Jan Snel in modular manufacturing-plus-rental model, customization, and emphasis on rapid deployment for schools and public buildings.
• Containex: Containex (part of the WALTER Group) is a leading European manufacturer of modular containers and prefabricated buildings, offering rental and sale across offices, schools, and public-sector applications. Directly comparable to Jan Snel in standardized modular units, rental and purchase options, and pan-European sales coverage.
• Touax (Modular Building division): Touax operates a European modular building rental business providing temporary and permanent space for education, offices, and public infrastructure. Comparable to Jan Snel in rental-led modular space delivery across Western Europe and similar vertical mix.
• Atco Structures & Logistics: Atco Structures manufactures and rents modular buildings globally for workforce housing, education, healthcare, and public sector. Comparable to Jan Snel in factory-built modular units, large rental fleet, and rapid deployment for institutional customers.

Emerging players

• Karmod Prefabricated Building Technologies: Karmod is a Turkish manufacturer of prefabricated and modular buildings serving education, construction-site housing, and public sectors across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Comparable to Jan Snel in modular construction technology and growing international footprint, but with a lower-cost manufacturing base.
• Sano Modular: Sano Modular is a German-based modular building manufacturer producing turnkey modular space for education, offices, and healthcare across the DACH region. Comparable to Jan Snel in factory-built modular construction and European public-sector customers, though at smaller scale and with more limited vertical reach.

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues Construction: Bouygues Construction is a large European general contractor with growing modular/offsite building capabilities (e.g., Linkcity). Comparable to Jan Snel as a broad incumbent moving into industrialized modular construction, though it operates a much wider portfolio and competes only partially in Jan Snel's core vertical segments.
• Skanska (Modular / Offsite): Skanska is a major European construction group with offsite and modular initiatives targeting education, healthcare, and commercial buildings. Comparable to Jan Snel as a broad incumbent developing modular capabilities, but with a much larger traditional construction business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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