What Construcciones Amenabar does

Construcciones Amenabar is a privately held Spanish construction company founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, with a secondary operating entity (AMENABAR OBRAS Y PROYECTOS, S.L.) in Madrid. The company executes construction projects across six typologies: residential (free and protected housing), singular/landmark buildings, tertiary (healthcare, offices, cultural, hospitality, commercial), sports facilities, industrial construction, and civil works/public infrastructure. Its client base spans public institutions, private developers, and professional sports clubs across Spain.

The firm's core technology centers on industrialized construction using prefabricated facade elements, supported by an own environmental management system designed to minimize construction site impact and organize material treatment and transport. Projects are delivered under a turnkey (llave en mano) model with 360-degree control over the integrated supply of technical and human resources, relying on a multidisciplinary team of specialists and own specialized equipment across a wide range of construction techniques. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications, and participates in the Basque Government's HAZITEK R&D program co-financed by EU FEDER funds.

Construcciones Amenabar generates revenue through traditional one-time construction project contracts across its six segments. The company self-reports more than 1,000 workers, more than 1,000 completed projects, and 2019 billing exceeding €100 million. It is organized under two legal entities — CONSTRUCCIONES AMENABAR, S.A. (public limited company) and AMENABAR OBRAS Y PROYECTOS, S.L. (private limited company) — with no external investors, private equity backers, or parent company control disclosed. The company emphasizes the specialization of its professionals, rigorous control systems, and adherence to price and deadline commitments as the foundation of its competitive position in the Spanish construction market.

Name

Construcciones Amenabar

Legal name

CONSTRUCCIONES AMENABAR, S.A.

Website

https://construccionesamenabar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Construcciones Amenabar is a privately held Spanish construction company founded in 1981, delivering turnkey residential, singular, tertiary, sports, industrial, and civil works projects across Spain from San Sebastián and Madrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Residential construction
• Civil engineering works
• Turnkey construction projects
• Industrialized building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zarautz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Contracts: Traditional construction company revenue model based on one-time project contracts. Revenue generated through the execution of construction projects across residential, tertiary, industrial, sports, and civil engineering segments, delivered as turnkey/key-in-hand solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Construcciones Amenabar is a Spanish general contractor executing construction projects across residential housing, singular/iconic buildings, tertiary (healthcare, office, cultural, hospitality, commercial), sports, industrial, and civil engineering segments. Projects are delivered as turnkey (llave en mano) solutions with full control over technical and human resources. The company leverages industrialized prefabricated facade systems and an in-house environmental management system to optimize timelines and minimize site impact.

Product overview

Construcciones Amenabar is a construction company offering integrated construction services across six specialized areas: Residencial (residential housing), Edificios Singulares (landmark/singular buildings), Terciario (commercial/tertiary facilities), Construcción Deportiva (sports facilities), Construcción Industrial (industrial/prefabricated construction), and Obra Civil (civil engineering). The company provides 360-degree turnkey project capabilities, managing the complete construction process from start to finish. Founded in 1981, the company operates with multidisciplinary teams and proprietary management systems, serving clients throughout Spain with offices in San Sebastián and Madrid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Construction (Residencial) Construction of free and protected housing developments and residential buildings for developers, cooperatives, and public housing agencies across Spain. Leverages 40+ years of experience to build homes, residential developments, and multi-unit housing projects.
• Singular Buildings (Edificios Singulares) Construction of singular and iconic buildings that contribute to urban regeneration and shape the personality of localities. Targets public and private clients seeking landmark-quality buildings with civic impact.
• Tertiary Construction (Terciario) Construction of healthcare facilities, offices, cultural venues, hospitality and commercial buildings. Delivered for public administrations and private firms seeking facilities that drive social and economic development.
• Sports Construction (Construcción Deportiva) Construction of community sports facilities (polideportivos, swimming pools, multifunctional venues) and modernization/expansion projects for professional sports clubs. Designed for both public entities and private sports organizations.
• Industrial Construction (Construcción Industrial) Industrial construction using prefabricated facade elements and industrialized building techniques to optimize timelines and execution quality. Serves industrial facility owners seeking efficient, timeline-optimized builds.
• Civil Works (Obra Civil) Civil engineering and public infrastructure projects including strategic, innovative public works. Focused on sustainable solutions and long-term societal development for public sector clients.
• Turnkey Project Delivery (Proyectos Llave en Mano) 360-degree turnkey project delivery with full control over the integrated supply of technical and human resources, ensuring efficiency and adherence to price and timeline commitments. Offered across all six construction typologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 completed construction projects over 40+ years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Basque GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Basque Government co-finances Amenabar's R&D and innovation activities through the HAZITEK program, supporting business R&D initiatives.
• European Union (European Regional Development Fund - FEDER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU co-financing through the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) in partnership with the Basque Government, supporting R&D and innovation in construction under the Hazitek program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ACS Group (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios): One of Spain's largest general contractors and infrastructure developers with diversified civil works, building, and concessions across global markets. Comparable to Amenabar as a diversified Spanish construction group, but vastly larger and more geographically and operationally diversified.
• Ferrovial: Major Spanish construction and infrastructure operator with significant exposure to civil works, building, and toll-road concessions globally. Comparable to Amenabar's civil works and infrastructure segment, but operates at a much larger scale with international presence.
• FCC (Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas): Diversified Spanish construction and environmental services group with comparable civil works and building activity. A direct peer to Amenabar's diversified typologies, but operates at much larger scale and across more geographies.
• Acciona: Spanish construction and renewable infrastructure group with significant residential, civil works, and singular building exposure. Comparable to Amenabar's broad typology portfolio, especially in sustainable construction positioning, but with global footprint.
• Sacyr: Spanish construction and concessions company active in civil works, building, and infrastructure. Comparable to Amenabar's civil works and public infrastructure delivery, but at substantially greater scale and international diversification.
• OHLA (formerly OHL): Spanish construction group with civil works and building operations, historically active across multiple geographies. Comparable to Amenabar in typology (residential, civil, non-residential), but currently smaller and focused on fewer markets.

Direct peers

• Construcciones San José: Spanish general contractor active in residential, civil works, industrial, and non-residential building. Closest scale-comparable peer to Amenabar, operating with similar typology breadth and serving a similar mid-tier Spanish market position.
• Vías y Construcciones: Spanish construction company focused on civil works, building, and maintenance services. Comparable to Amenabar as a mid-sized Spanish general contractor with diversified civil and building capabilities.

Regional players

• Altuna y Uría: Basque Country construction and real estate group with residential and building activity. Comparable to Amenabar as a regional Basque construction player with overlapping building typologies, though typically with more developer/promoter exposure.
• Jauregia Construcciones: Basque-based construction firm focused on residential and singular building projects in northern Spain. Comparable to Amenabar's residential and singular building segments at a regional, similarly-sized competitor level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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