Gustav Epple

What Gustav Epple does

Gustav Epple Bauunternehmung GmbH is a German general contractor (Generalübernehmer / Generalunternehmer) founded in 1909 in Stuttgart-Degerloch, where its headquarters remain. The company delivers turnkey construction services (Schlüsselfertigbau) across healthcare, education, research, commercial, residential, hospitality, and industrial sectors from three German offices in Stuttgart, Munich, and Berlin. The service portfolio spans Schlüsselfertigbau, Beratung (consulting), Planen & Bauen (planning and construction management), Serielles Bauen (serial and modular wood construction), Holzbau (wood construction), and Revitalisierung (building revitalization and adaptive reuse).

The technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM), which the firm applies across project phases and delivers to clients as an as-built digital twin at handover. This is complemented by a proprietary process management system called "Prozesshaus. Plus." introduced in 2018 for standardized execution, Lean Management methods for multi-trade coordination, and a structured IAÜ (commissioning, acceptance and handover) process for technical building equipment. The company also operates a subcontractor procurement portal that distributes GAEB-standard tender documents to qualified trade partners.

Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price general contracting contracts, acquired via European-wide public procurement tenders, direct private negotiations with institutional and real estate clients, and framework agreements such as the GdW Bundesverband Wohnungswirtschaft serial construction program. Major clients include Klinikum Stuttgart (currently engaged on a ~€200M net ARGE for Haus A), Merz Bildungswerk, Pforzheim WSP (Zentrum für Präzisionstechnik), Living Isar Munich (>€112M completed by 2021), and a portfolio of hotel, university and office developments. Following a December 2024 change of ownership to GE Beteiligungs GmbH (shareholders Filippo Salvia and Dirk Jannausch) and the March 2026 appointment of Marco Blume-Pleiß as co-Managing Director alongside Heico Zirkel, the company is in active leadership transition while pursuing major contracts in healthcare and modular housing.

Name

Gustav Epple

Legal name

Gustav Epple Bauunternehmung GmbH

Website

https://gustav-epple.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gustav Epple is a 1909-founded German general contractor headquartered in Stuttgart that delivers turnkey building projects (healthcare, education, residential, commercial) from offices in Stuttgart, Munich, and Berlin, using BIM-based processes and a proprietary project management system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Turnkey construction services
• General contractor services
• Commercial building construction
• Modular wood construction
• Building revitalization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contractor Services (Schlüsselfertigbau): As Generalübernehmer (general contractor), the company delivers turnkey construction projects from planning through execution to handover. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts for complete building delivery. Projects span schools/education, clinic buildings, industrial and office buildings, and residential buildings.
2. Planning and Consulting Services: Integrated planning services and consulting in project development, procurement processes, and construction law matters. Provided as part of the general contractor offering or as standalone consulting engagements.
3. Wood Construction (Holzbau): Modern wood construction services combining sustainability with construction quality and design freedom. Offered as hybrid or pure wood construction solutions.
4. Revitalization Services: Building preservation, renovation, and adaptive reuse services including remodeling of office spaces and existing buildings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Gustav Epple operates as a Generalübernehmer (general contractor) delivering turnkey construction projects from planning through handover across Germany. Core services include Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey construction), Planen & Bauen, Beratung (consulting), Serielles Bauen (serial/modular wood housing), Holzbau (wood construction), and Revitalisierung (renovation). Projects span schools, hospitals, research facilities, offices, hotels, and residential buildings for public, institutional, and commercial clients.

Product overview

Gustav Epple is a general contractor (Generalübernehmer) offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services centered on turnkey building delivery. The core service offerings include Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey construction), Beratung (consulting), Planen & Bauen (planning and construction management), Serielles Bauen (serial/modular wood construction), Holzbau (wood construction), and Revitalisierung (building revitalization). These services are delivered across building sectors including Büro & Gewerbe (commercial), Wohnen & Hotel (residential/hospitality), Gesundheit & Pflege (healthcare), and Bildung & Forschung (education/research). The company operates from Stuttgart (headquarters), Munich, and Berlin with approximately 130-180 employees. The 'Anders. Bauen.' philosophy emphasizes partnership-based relationships with clients rather than simple supplier relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schlüsselfertigbau (Turnkey Construction) Turnkey general contractor delivery of complete building projects including commercial buildings, residential complexes, schools, hospitals, and special-purpose facilities, with handwerkliche Präzision, schedule and cost certainty, and partnership-based execution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stuttgart Cancer Center completed in 3 years as planned, on schedule and within budget
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salvia Gebäudetechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Joint venture (ARGE - Arbeitsgemeinschaft) for major Klinikum Stuttgart project. Gustav Epple handles structural work (execution planning, Rohbau, roof, facade, interior fit-out, medical technology) while Salvia handles integral building services (plumbing, heating, HVAC, electrical, energy supply, communication and security technology, building automation). The companies have collaborated successfully on previous Klinikum Stuttgart projects including Haus G (SCC) and Haus F. Contract value approximately 200 million EUR net for the ARGE.
• b_solution (Binderholz Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership for serial and modular wood construction. Gustav Epple and b_solution were selected as one of 20 bidder teams from across Europe as framework contractors for GdW Bundesverband Wohnungswirtschaft's serial and modular residential construction program (since autumn 2023). The partnership combines Gustav Epple's construction expertise with b_solution's modular wood building system. The collaboration enables fast, affordable housing construction in high quality that is durable, deconstructable, and circular.
• a+r ArchitektenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Architecture firm that designed Gustav Epple's headquarters building in Stuttgart-Degerloch, completed in 2021. The building won the Hugo-Häring-Auszeichnung architecture award. The firm created a distinctive triangular building with concrete and wood facade elements.
• Klinikum StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare client for whom Gustav Epple has delivered multiple projects: Haus G (Stuttgart Cancer Center, completed 2024) and currently building Haus A (first construction phase of Katharinenhospital replacement, 200M EUR contract). The long-term relationship has developed through successful project delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolff & Müller Hoch- und Industriebau: Stuttgart-headquartered German general contractor of comparable size providing turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau) for commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Closest geographic and capability match for Gustav Epple; Marco Blume-Pleiß joined Gustav Epple directly from Wolff & Müller, underscoring operational comparability.
• Köster GmbH: German mid-market general contractor competing in turnkey building construction across healthcare, office, education and residential. Very similar size profile and service portfolio to Gustav Epple, with comparable focus on Schlüsselfertigbau and BIM-enabled delivery.
• Goldbeck GmbH: Mid-sized German general contractor specializing in turnkey commercial and industrial buildings using a strong industrialized/systematic construction approach. A direct competitor in the German Schlüsselfertigbau market, particularly in commercial and institutional segments.
• ZECH Hochbau AG: German general contractor focused on turnkey construction of office, hotel, residential and public buildings nationwide. Direct comparable in size, geographic spread and service offering; Marco Blume-Pleiß previously worked at ZECH Hochbau prior to joining Gustav Epple.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized German construction group providing turnkey building construction, civil engineering and construction services across Germany. Comparable scale and turnkey/Schlüsselfertig orientation with overlapping customer base in commercial and public infrastructure.

Regional players

• Breinlinger Ingenieur- und Tiefbau GmbH: Baden-Württemberg-based mid-sized German construction company active in turnkey building, civil engineering and real estate development. Overlaps with Gustav Epple in southern German institutional and commercial building segments though smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Ed. Züblin AG: One of Germany's largest construction companies (Strabag subsidiary) offering turnkey building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure across all sectors. Head-to-head competitor for major public tenders including large hospital builds like Klinikum Stuttgart programs.
• HOCHTIEF AG: Germany's largest general contractor and one of the leading international construction groups. Competes with Gustav Epple in turnkey healthcare, education, and commercial builds as part of its wider portfolio; dominates large-scale public tenders.
• BAM Deutschland AG: German arm of Royal BAM Group executing complex building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, education, and commercial facilities. Direct competitor for major institutional turnkey tenders in the same geographic markets as Gustav Epple.

Others

• b_solution GmbH (Binderholz Group): Austria-based modular/serial wood construction specialist and Gustav Epple's strategic partner in the GdW framework program. Partner rather than direct competitor; illustrates the ecosystem of specialized modular-construction firms addressing Germany's serial affordable housing demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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