Pihl

What Pihl does

Pihl & Søn A/S is a Danish private construction company (founded 1894) operating as a total, main, and management contractor for new-build and renovation projects across the Capital Region of Denmark and Zealand. Headquartered in Taastrup, the company employs 100+ staff across project management, site management, BIM/IKT, sustainability coordination, and executive roles, and is led by CEO Frank Aarslew-Jensen alongside COO Henrik Mielke and CSO Thomas Hejnfelt. Pihl generates revenue through competitive tenders for large institutional, public-sector, foundation, and private-enterprise construction projects, with a FY2024/25 turnover of 1.83 billion DKK (25% YoY growth) and an order backlog above 2 billion DKK. Its portfolio spans landmark cultural and civic buildings (Operaen, Skuespilhuset, FN Byen, Nordø, Marmormolen, Carls Tårn) and operational facilities (Køge University Hospital, Amager Resource Center, Hotel Scandic Spectrum).

The company's core technology stack centers on digital construction management using BIM, 3D modeling, and IKT agreements covering the full project lifecycle from design through handover, complemented by deep DGNB certification expertise (with a stated goal of 20% DGNB consultant-certified production staff) and LEED Platinum credentials from FN Byen. It operates both independently and through Pihlkonsortiet, a consortium with LM Byg A/S (rough construction) and M.J. Eriksson A/S (groundwork) that together form Pihl Koncernen. Pihl's go-to-market is enterprise field sales on a limited number of high-profile projects, supplemented by DGNB/LEED differentiation and a talent-attraction model that underpins execution of complex, iconic builds in Denmark.

Name

Pihl

Legal name

Pihl & Søn A/S

Website

https://pihl-as.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pihl & Søn A/S is a Danish construction contractor (founded 1894, 100+ staff) delivering total, main, and management contracting for new-builds and renovations across Denmark, operating through Pihlkonsortiet with LM Byg A/S and M.J. Eriksson A/S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glostrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Construction Contracting: Revenue is generated through construction contracting services as total contractor, main contractor, and management contractor for new construction and renovation projects. Projects range from iconic buildings to residential developments to renovation assignments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pihl & Søn A/S is a Danish construction contractor delivering total, main, and management contracting (Totalentreprise, Hovedentreprise, Styringsentreprise) for new construction and renovation projects across residential, commercial, and institutional buildings in Denmark. The company focuses on complex, large-scale projects and operates both independently and through the Pihlkonsortiet consortium with LM Byg A/S and M.J. Eriksson A/S. Pihl applies digital construction management (BIM, 3D modeling, IKT agreements) and DGNB/LEED sustainability certification expertise across all phases of delivery.

Product overview

Pihl & Søn A/S is a Danish construction and contracting company offering a unified portfolio of construction services as a single operating entity. The core offering comprises three contracting models: Totalentreprise (turnkey construction), Hovedentreprise (main contracting), and Styringsentreprise (management contracting), delivered across two service types: Nybyggeri (new construction) and Renovering (renovation). The company operates both independently and through Pihlkonsortiet, a consortium with LM Byg A/S and M.J. Eriksson A/S for large-scale projects requiring combined expertise in civil works, shell construction, and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Totalentreprise (Turnkey Construction) Complete turnkey construction services where Pihl manages the entire building project from design through execution to final handover. Intended for clients seeking a single accountable contractor for full project delivery.
• Hovedentreprise (Main Contracting) Main contracting services in which Pihl coordinates and executes the primary construction work on building projects. Targeted at clients who retain direct contractual relationships with key specialty trades.
• Styringsentreprise (Management Contracting) Construction management services in which Pihl provides oversight, coordination, and project management expertise without taking on direct construction execution. Targeted at clients needing experienced management of multi-trade construction programs.
• Nybyggeri (New Construction) New building construction services covering residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Denmark. Delivered under Pihl's Totalentreprise, Hovedentreprise, or Styringsentreprise contracting models.
• Renovering (Renovation) Building renovation and modernization services for existing structures, including restoration and upgrade projects for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
• Pihlkonsortiet (Consortium) A construction consortium consisting of Pihl & Søn A/S, LM Byg A/S, and M.J. Eriksson A/S, enabling execution of large-scale total construction projects by combining expertise in civil works, shell construction, and overall project management.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BanzominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dutch technical contractor partnering with Pihl & Søn and LM Byg for the Amager Resource Center waste sorting facility project. Banzo brings technical expertise for the automated sorting system.
• LM Byg A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Pihlkonsortiet consortium. LM Byg is one of the leading companies in rough construction with specialization in concrete and main/total contracts. LM Byg can perform all types of rough construction work with their large own production unit. LM Byg is today together with Pihl & Søn A/S part of Pihl Koncernen. In the consortium, LM Byg handles rough construction work.
• M.J. Eriksson A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Pihlkonsortiet consortium. M.J. Eriksson is Denmark's largest construction company for ground work including earthwork, sewage, piling and sheet piling work, foundation and complex construction pits, road construction and related tasks. In the consortium, M.J. Eriksson handles earthwork, sewage, piling, and other ground work.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NCC: Nordic construction and real estate major with significant Danish operations. Overlaps with Pihl on commercial and residential total-contracting, but operates at much larger scale across the Nordics.
• Peab: Swedish major contractor with Nordic operations including Denmark. Comparable on total construction of commercial, residential, and public buildings, though at substantially larger scale.
• Skanska: Swedish-headquartered global construction major with active Danish business. Comparable on total contracting and sustainability-certified builds, but vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• BAM Group: European construction major with Nordic presence. Comparable as a broad general contractor pursuing public and commercial builds, with overlap on sustainability-certified projects.
• Veidekke: Nordic contractor operating across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark in building construction and civil works. Comparable as a general contracting peer with similar sustainability credentials.

Direct peers

• MT Højgaard: One of Denmark's largest general contractors, offering total, main, and design-build contracting on commercial, residential, and civil projects — directly comparable to Pihl's core service portfolio and Danish market footprint.
• M.J. Eriksson: Denmark's largest groundwork contractor and Pihl's consortium partner via Pihlkonsortiet. Compares directly to Pihl in the integrated delivery of complex total-construction projects in Denmark.
• Enemærke & Petersen: Danish mid-sized contractor focused on new build, renovation, and partnering contracts across housing, commercial, and public projects. Comparable as a direct Danish total/main-contracting peer.
• Per Aarsleff: Danish major contractor with strong positions in building construction and civil/infrastructure works. Closely comparable to Pihl as a Denmark-based total contractor competing for similar public and private building tenders.
• LM Byg: Rough construction specialist and Pihl's sister company within Pihl Koncernen. Directly comparable on concrete and structural contracting scope and serves the same Danish market and customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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