Richard Schulz

What Richard Schulz does

Richard Schulz Tiefbau GmbH & Co. KG is a German civil engineering and road construction contractor headquartered in Neuburg an der Donau, founded in 1898 and operating as a privately held family business (Wilhelm/Strommer families since 1987, next-generation ownership from 2015). The company provides integrated infrastructure construction services under an "alles aus einer Hand" model, encompassing asphalt production (via subsidiary JURA Asphalt), road and highway construction, earthworks using GPS-controlled heavy equipment, canal and utility construction, structural/bridge engineering, water engineering, concrete construction, prefabricated concrete elements (BEFER/TAT subsidiary), and traffic safety services (Verkehrssicherung GmbH subsidiary). Its core technical assets include a fleet of 200 excavators (1.7 to 90 tons), 40 road pavers, 150 rollers, GPS-supported 3D machine guidance systems (Trimble, Leica, Topcon), 400 GNSS rover sticks, and the internationally patented Pantex® lattice girder system for tunnel construction. The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, DVGW, Güteschutz Kanalbau, and Deutsche Bahn pre-qualification certifications.

The company generates revenue through project-based contracts awarded via competitive bidding, primarily serving German public-sector clients (federal, state, and municipal road and highway authorities including Die Autobahn GmbH, Staatliche Bauämter, and municipal governments) and selected private/industrial clients (Deutsche Bahn, Flughafen München, Vattenfall Europe Mining, RS-Terminal). Distribution is direct-to-client through 13 regional branch offices across South, Central, and East Germany plus 6 wholly-owned subsidiaries, with no intermediaries or resellers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, tied to competitive public tenders and individual project quotations. Marketing is limited to a corporate website, project references, social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and industry/career events such as the 125th-anniversary street festival in 2023.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the company employs 1,600+ staff across 13 branches and 6 subsidiaries and self-describes as "one of the leading construction service providers (Baudienstleister) in Germany" in the civil engineering segment. The business model is capital-intensive, with continuous reinvestment in fleet, equipment modernization, and certification maintenance, and is exposed to German public infrastructure spending cycles. Customer concentration is heavily skewed toward the public sector and regulated infrastructure buyers.

Name

Richard Schulz

Legal name

Richard Schulz Tiefbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schulz-tiefbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (2373), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Highway & Roadway Construction (Highways, Arterials, Streets) (IMAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB), Interchanges, Ramps & Flyovers Construction (IMAFAEAD), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG), Paving-Grade Asphalt Binder (PG/Performance-Graded) (EUALAKAA), Roadside Structures & Ancillary Works (Noise Barriers, Lighting, Guardrails, Fencing) (IMAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Asphalt production
• Road construction services
• Earthworks infrastructure
• Bridge construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuburg-donau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from civil engineering and road construction projects. The company provides comprehensive services from planning to completion, including asphalt production, earthworks, canal/utility construction, bridge construction, and traffic safety measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Richard Schulz Tiefbau delivers integrated civil engineering and infrastructure construction services, anchored in in-house asphalt production and asphalt paving for road and highway projects. Complementary offerings include large-scale earthworks, canal and pipeline construction, water/hydraulic engineering, bridge and structural engineering, concrete construction, prefabricated concrete elements, and traffic safety services. The company serves German public-sector and industrial clients through direct, project-based contracts and competitive public bids.

Product overview

Richard Schulz Tiefbau is a civil engineering company offering integrated infrastructure construction services from planning to completion. The company operates a unified service portfolio centered on asphalt (from own production and installation), supplemented by earthworks, canal/pipe construction, water engineering, structural/bridge engineering, and concrete construction. Supporting services include prefabricated concrete elements (via BEFER/TAT subsidiary) and traffic safety (via Richard Schulz Verkehrssicherung subsidiary). The company also offers specialized products like colored asphalt and Pantex lattice girders for tunnel construction. The integrated approach enables the company to deliver projects from design through execution using their own workforce, equipment, and materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asphalt Production (Asphaltproduktion) In-house production of asphalt used as the primary material in Richard Schulz's road construction projects, enabling supply chain and quality control integration from manufacture to installation.
• Asphalt Construction (Asphaltbau) Road construction and paving services using asphalt as the primary material, setting company-stated standards for road construction in Germany.
• Colored Asphalt (Farbasphalt) Colored asphalt products supplied and installed for specialized road construction applications.
• Canal and Pipe Construction (Kanal- und Leitungsbau) Construction and renovation of drainage canals and pipelines for water, wastewater, and gas in all diameters, backed by Güteschutz Kanalbau and DVGW specialist certifications.
• Earthworks (Erdbau) Large-scale earthmoving operations using GPS-controlled equipment for major road projects, noise barriers, industrial facilities, and renaturation projects.
• Hydraulic Engineering (Wasserbau) Water engineering services including dike construction, flood protection systems, river renaturation, and environmental restoration projects, with WHG Fachbetrieb certification.
• Structural Engineering (Ingenieurbau) Bridge construction, industrial facilities, retention basins, and shaft structures delivered with technical engineering and quality execution.
• Concrete Construction (Betonbau) Production of concrete traffic surfaces and edge profiles using qualified personnel and sophisticated machinery.
• Prefabricated Concrete Elements (BEFER/TAT Betonfertigteile) Prefabricated concrete elements with high visual concrete requirements including wall palettes, stairs, balconies, and large columns for industrial buildings, delivered via the BEFER/TAT subsidiary.
• Traffic Safety Services (Verkehrssicherung) Traffic safety services delivered through Richard Schulz Verkehrssicherung GmbH, including consultation, traffic sign plans, signage, barriers, and short-term closures.
• Pantex Lattice Girders (Pantex Gitterträger) Internationally patented tunnel support systems and lattice girder elements for tunnel construction, fully integrated into shotcrete shells to avoid porous zones and spray shadows while minimizing settlements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 apprentices in training ensuring workforce development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strommer Tiefbau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company of Richard Schulz Tiefbau based in Schongau, Bavaria. Specializes in civil engineering and construction services, operating as part of the integrated group structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PORR AG: Austrian construction group with significant German road and civil engineering operations. Comparable as a public-listed construction services provider with road construction and infrastructure activities in Germany.
• HOCHTIEF AG: One of Germany's largest construction companies with extensive civil engineering and infrastructure operations. Comparable in road and bridge construction though substantially larger and more diversified globally than Richard Schulz.
• STRABAG AG: One of Europe's largest construction groups with significant German road and civil engineering operations. Directly comparable as a large-scale heavy civil and road construction contractor serving public and private infrastructure clients across Germany.

Direct peers

• Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG: German civil engineering specialist in bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure construction. Comparable in heavy civil engineering, tunnel construction (overlapping with Pantex® girder technology), and public infrastructure project execution.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction company operating in road construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure. Direct comparable with similar size, family ownership structure, and integrated service portfolio serving government clients.
• Max Bögl: Major German construction company with civil engineering, road construction, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable as a family-owned German contractor with similar integrated services and public-sector focus.
• Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co. KG: German civil engineering contractor with road construction, earthworks, and infrastructure services. Comparable family-owned German Tiefbau firm with similar integrated service portfolio and public-sector customer base.
• EUROVIA GmbH: Subsidiary of VINCI focused on road construction, asphalt production, and civil engineering in Germany. Highly comparable business model with own asphalt production, road paving services, and public-sector customer base mirroring Richard Schulz's offerings.
• Köster GmbH: German construction services provider with road construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable integrated construction services model serving public and enterprise clients in Germany.
• Streicher Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co. KG: German construction services provider with road construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure focus. Comparable as a family-owned German contractor with integrated services and public-sector clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richard-schulz-tiefbau
• Instagraminstagram.com/richard_schulz_tiefbau

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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