What Holte does

Holte is a Norwegian construction-software provider founded in 1977, now operating as a product line within EG (EG Software). Its portfolio targets contractors, specialty trades (plumbers, electricians, HVAC/VA-VMT technicians), architects, and building applicants with modules for HSE (health, safety, environment), quality assurance (KS), deviations, calculation, time tracking, invoicing, equipment tracking, and building-permit applications. Core products include EG HoltePortalen (the central HSE/KS/project platform), EG SmartKalk (cost-estimation calculation), EG TraceTool (equipment tracking), EG ByggSøk (permit applications), EG JobOffice (project management for trades), and EG Ordre (small-job management), with 65,000+ users across Norway.

The underlying technology is a cloud-based, module-based SaaS platform with vertical specialization for Norwegian construction workflows. Recent additions include an AI Agent in EG HoltePortalen for automated month-end timekeeping and period closing, and a generative-AI assistant in EG SmartKalk that converts natural-language job descriptions into calculations. The platform integrates with wholesaler pricing feeds and supports both fixed-price and time-based billing. Distribution is through EG Norge AS's direct sales force for enterprise customers and self-service channels for smaller contractors and tradespeople, supported by webinars, professional courses, and customer-story content.

The business model is subscription-based SaaS sold primarily through EG's Nordic sales infrastructure. Customers range from major construction enterprises (Peab, Skanska, Consti, Paal B, Rik Byg AS) to long-tail SMB contractors and individual tradespeople. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the Holte unit operates within EG Norge AS (Org.nr 983 781 233), which is part of EG's 19-country European platform. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The Holte-specific headcount is 51-100 employees, while the broader EG Norge organization comprises 400+ specialists.

Name

Holte

Legal name

Holte

Website

https://holte.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holte, now part of EG, is a Norwegian construction-software provider serving 65,000+ contractors, tradespeople, and building professionals with SaaS modules for HSE, quality assurance, calculation, time tracking, invoicing, and building-permit applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Software

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE/EHS) Publishing (MPAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training (EDAGANAI)

Keywords

• Construction management software
• HSE quality assurance software
• Building permit software
• Construction cost estimation
• Tradesman project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based software solutions delivered as subscription services with multiple product modules for construction management, calculation, project management, and quality assurance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holte is a Norwegian construction industry software supplier providing SaaS solutions for HSE management, quality assurance, building permit applications, cost calculation, project management, order processing, and time tracking. The company serves construction professionals including contractors, plumbers, electricians, and architects with an integrated suite of cloud-based modules.

Product overview

Holte, now part of EG, is a construction industry software provider offering a portfolio of integrated products under the EG brand. The core offering includes EG HoltePortalen as the main platform for HSE, quality assurance, and project management, complemented by specialized products: EG SmartKalk for cost estimation, EG TraceTool for equipment tracking, EG ByggSøk for permit applications, EG JobOffice for trade professionals, and EG Ordre for small job management. Nordic products include EG Jydacom (DK), EG Ajour (DK), EG CalWin Dynamic (DK), EG Sigma (DK), EG Kalkia (DK), EG Xena (DK), EG Lønservice (DK), EG DriVE (DK), and EG Visual Administration (DK). The company serves 65,000+ users across Norway with products supporting the full construction workflow from planning to project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EG HoltePortalen: Module-based solution for HSE, KS, deviations, time tracking and invoicing with custom modules meeting requirements and increasing profitability.
• EG SmartKalk
• EG JobOffice
• EG ByggSøk
• EG Ordre

Products and services

• EG HoltePortalen A cloud-based construction project management platform for Norwegian contractors and tradespeople, providing tools for project planning, documentation, and collaboration across the full construction project lifecycle.
• EG SmartKalk A cost calculation and estimation software for construction professionals, enabling contractors and tradespeople to calculate project costs, generate quotes, and price construction work accurately.
• EG TraceTool A HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and quality assurance tracking tool for construction companies, designed to document compliance, manage deviations, and support quality assurance processes on construction sites.
• EG ByggSøk A building permit application software enabling architects, contractors, and building professionals to prepare, submit, and manage electronic building permit applications to Norwegian municipalities.
• EG JobOffice A time tracking, scheduling, and field service management application for tradespeople and construction contractors, supporting mobile time registration, job scheduling, and workforce coordination.
• EG Ordre An order and invoicing module for construction businesses, integrated with HoltePortalen, enabling contractors to manage customer orders, generate invoices, and process billing for construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000+ users across Norway trust EG Holte software
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Large diversified technology company with a substantial construction software portfolio (project management, estimating, BIM, field service). Competes with Holte across multiple workflows as a broad incumbent rather than a focused vertical SaaS.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Broad construction-tech suite from Autodesk (including PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, BIM 360) covering field collaboration, quality, and document control. Overlaps with HoltePortalen's HSE/KS and ByggSøk-style workflows as part of a much larger portfolio.

Direct peers

• Buildertrend: Cloud construction project management platform for residential and remodel builders, including scheduling, estimating, job costing, and client communication. Highly comparable in SaaS model and SMB/mid-market contractor focus to Holte's job-office and HoltePortalen offerings.
• Procore: Leading global construction management SaaS platform covering project management, HSE/quality, estimating, and field operations. Directly comparable to Holte's HoltePortalen/SmartKalk/JobOffice stack, though at vastly larger scale and broader geography.
• LetsBuild: Danish-founded construction project management and field collaboration SaaS serving European general contractors. Closest geographic and product peer to Holte, with overlapping workflows in quality, safety, and on-site coordination.
• CoConstruct: Construction project management and client-collaboration SaaS for custom home builders and remodelers. Comparable in subscription model and SMB contractor focus to Holte, particularly the JobOffice and Ordre modules for tradespeople.
• Foundation Software: Construction accounting, job costing, and project management platform serving specialty and general contractors. Overlaps with Holte's invoicing, time tracking, and project management features, particularly for the trades segments Holte serves.
• Thinkproject: European SaaS platform for construction project collaboration, BIM, and compliance documentation. Comparable to Holte's HSE/KS and ByggSøk capabilities and serves many of the same large European contractors (including in the Nordics).

Emerging players

• Raken: Mobile-first construction field management platform for daily reports, safety/HSE checklists, time tracking, and photo documentation. Overlaps with HoltePortalen's HSE, deviation, and time-tracking modules for SMB and mid-market contractors.
• JobTread: Cloud construction management platform for SMB builders and remodelers, covering estimating, scheduling, job costing, and client billing. Comparable in target customer and SaaS delivery model to Holte's SMB/Ordre offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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