MT Højgaard

What MT Højgaard does

MT Højgaard Danmark is a Danish construction and civil engineering contractor headquartered in Søborg, Denmark, operating as a subsidiary of MT Højgaard Holding. Founded in 1918, the company has over 100 years of continuous operation in the Danish construction market. It delivers projects across three core service pillars: Civil Works and Infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, marine works, climate protection, energy projects, foundations), Construction (housing, commercial buildings, data centres, healthcare facilities, schools, multi-storey car parks), and Renovation and Transformations (social housing, heritage-listed buildings, hospitals, concrete renovation). A dedicated Craftsmanship division provides in-house carpentry, masonry, painting, and concrete work, supported by a BIM Consultancy capability delivered by 50+ engineers in Vietnam.

The company generates revenue through project-based contracting models including turnkey contracts, general contracts, individual trade contracts, and prime contracts. Pricing is determined through competitive public tendering and direct negotiation, with no public pricing. Beyond traditional contracts, MT Højgaard operates joint ventures (e.g., Nordhavn Tunnel with BESIX, Valby Cloudburst Tunnel with Eiffage), long-term strategic partnerships with open accounting (e.g., 'Sammenholdet' alliance with the Capital Region of Denmark alongside Rambøll, Kemp & Lauritzen, and Link Arkitekter), and open collaboration models involving early contractor participation. Customer base spans Danish municipalities, government transport and energy authorities, housing associations, utilities, and private sector clients including financial institutions and developers. Marketing and business development rely on public tendering as the primary channel, supplemented by project portfolio showcasing on the company website, employer branding, and employee testimonial content.

The business is organized horizontally with no apparent business-unit segmentation in the customer data, though operationally it runs ~100 projects simultaneously with 70+ active at any time and 50+ steering groups. Geographic footprint is predominantly Denmark with selective Nordic (Sweden) and offshore (Vietnam) presence. The company holds ISO 9001 quality and ISO 45001 health and safety certifications and operates without public listing under private holding company ownership.

Name

MT Højgaard

Legal name

MT Højgaard Danmark

Website

https://mth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MT Højgaard is a 100+ year-old Danish construction and civil engineering contractor delivering bridges, tunnels, buildings, and renovation projects for public and private clients through tendering, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Piling & Deep Foundations (Jetties, Dolphins, Moorings) (IMAFAJAE), Offshore-to-Shore Interface Construction (Landfalls, Shore Crossings, HDD) (IMAFAJAK), Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Construction contracting
• Infrastructure projects
• Building renovation
• BIM consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Søborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction contracting: Revenue generated through construction and renovation projects for both public and private clients. Company operates as main contractor, turnkey contractor, and general contractor on projects of various sizes.
2. Civil works and infrastructure: Revenue from infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, marine works, foundations, and climate protection projects. Projects range from small to large complex assignments.
3. Craftsmanship services: In-house production teams handle smaller craftsmanship projects including carpentry, masonry, painting, concrete work, and service/maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MT Højgaard Danmark is a Danish construction and civil engineering contractor that delivers new building construction, renovation and transformation of existing structures, and civil/infrastructure works including bridges, tunnels, marine works, foundations, and energy projects. The company operates as main, turnkey, and general contractor for public and private sector clients, supported by in-house carpentry, masonry, painting, and concrete craftsmanship teams and an offshore BIM consultancy with over 50 engineers in Vietnam.

Product overview

MT Højgaard Danmark is a major Danish construction and civil engineering contractor operating as part of MT Højgaard Holding. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core service pillars: Civil Works and Infrastructure (foundations, bridges, tunnels, marine works, energy projects), Construction (new buildings including housing, commercial, data centres, healthcare, and educational facilities), and Renovation and Transformations (social housing, heritage buildings, concrete renovation). These are supported by in-house Craftsmanship capabilities (carpentry, masonry, painting, concrete work) and BIM Consultancy Services delivered by over 50 engineers in Vietnam. The company delivers projects through various contracting and collaboration models including turnkey, general, and trade contracts, as well as Joint Ventures (e.g., Nordhavn Tunnel with BESIX), Strategic Partnerships (with the Capital Region of Denmark and Furesø Municipality), and Open Collaboration models (with early contractor involvement). Major project types span infrastructure (Nordhavn Tunnel, Valby Cloudburst Tunnel, Rønne Harbour, Viking Link converter station), commercial buildings (Svanemølleholm head offices, Vildbjerg School PPP), and residential (AARhus, Bindesbøll Byen, Bellisbakken).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Works and Infrastructure

Named customers12 records

Segments4 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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BESIXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for the Nordhavn Tunnel project valued at DKK 2.585 billion. The tunnel will connect Østerbro with Nordhavn and is scheduled to open in 2027. BESIX is a Belgian construction company with international experience.
• EiffagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for the Valby Cloudburst Tunnel project - 2.4 km tunnel for cloudburst protection. Eiffage is a French construction company.
• NIRASsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on the Nordhavn Tunnel project.
• Bravida Danmark A/SsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation and technical systems partner on the Nordhavn Tunnel project.
• JacobssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on the Nordhavn Tunnel project.
• SpiecapagsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Green Gas Project on Lolland involving controlled horizontal directional drilling.
• HDIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Green Gas Project on Lolland.
• SkanskasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner on Hisingsbron bridge in Gothenburg, Sweden.
• RambøllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in 'Sammenholdet' alongside Kemp & Lauritzen and Link Arkitekter for Capital Region of Denmark projects including hospital facilities.
• Kemp & LauritzencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in 'Sammenholdet' strategic alliance for Capital Region of Denmark renovation and construction projects.
• Link ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in 'Sammenholdet' strategic alliance for Capital Region of Denmark renovation and construction projects.
• RambøllsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on Rønne Harbour expansion project phases 2, 3 and 4.
• NIRASsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on Valby Cloudburst Tunnel project.
• DK2 og RambøllsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on Viking Link converter station project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Per Aarsleff: Denmark's largest civil engineering contractor and a direct competitor in foundations, marine works, bridges, and tunnels. Highly comparable in scope, geography, and customer base (Danish public sector).
• BESIX: Belgian contractor that is MT Højgaard's JV partner on the Nordhavn Tunnel. Competes and partners on large infrastructure projects across Europe and the Middle East.
• Pihl & Søn: Danish general contractor active in building construction and civil works. Directly comparable in domestic Danish building and infrastructure project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• NCC: Major Nordic construction and infrastructure group with significant operations in Denmark. Comparable across building construction, civil works, and infrastructure, but operates at a broader Nordic scale than MT Højgaard.
• Skanska: Global construction and civil engineering firm that partners with MT Højgaard on the Hisingsbron bridge and competes in Nordic infrastructure. Overlaps on building, civil works, and public-sector tenders.
• Veidekke: Norwegian-headquartered construction and civil engineering group with Nordic operations. Comparable in mixed building and civil works, including infrastructure and renovation.
• Eiffage: French construction group partnering with MT Højgaard on the Valby Cloudburst Tunnel. Comparable on civil works and infrastructure, including tunnels and climate adaptation.
• Strabag: Large European construction group active across Scandinavia. Comparable in heavy civil, building construction, and infrastructure with established Nordic presence.

Others

• Rambøll: Danish engineering consultancy that is both a partner (Sammenholdet alliance, Rønne Harbour, Viking Link) and a frequent advisor to MT Højgaard's clients. Provides engineering services on the same projects MT Højgaard builds.
• MT Højgaard Holding (Enemærke & Petersen, Scandi Byg): Sister entities within the same MT Højgaard Holding group; compete for and deliver overlapping Danish construction and renovation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mthojgaard

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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