JVAB

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Constructionjvab.se

JVAB is a Greater Stockholm-based infrastructure construction firm delivering water, sewage, road, and concrete projects primarily for Swedish municipalities through competitive bidding and multi-year framework agreements. Founded 1985, it operates as a subsidiary of Eleda Group with ~2.6B SEK group revenue.

Company typePrivate
Founded1985
HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What JVAB does

JVAB (legal name Järfälla VA- & Byggentreprenad AB) is a privately held Swedish infrastructure contractor founded in 1985, headquartered in Järfälla in Greater Stockholm. The company delivers construction and facilities services across four core service lines: Vatten & Avlopp (water and sewage systems), Mark & Väg (roads, groundworks, and site preparation), Anläggning/Betong (concrete and structural construction), and specialized services including Rörinspektion (pipe inspection via mobile equipment), Masshantering (earth/material handling), and trenchless pipe replacement (rörspräckning). JVAB maintains ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications under its GRUNDA management system and has received Deloitte's Sweden's Best Managed Companies recognition for six consecutive years (2020-2025).

The company's customer base is dominated by public-sector clients in the Greater Stockholm region, including Stockholm Vatten och Avfall (a framework-agreement client since 1998), Stockholms Stad, and roughly ten surrounding municipalities, with a secondary private-sector segment serving property developers. Revenue is generated through project-based competitive bidding and multi-year framework agreements (ramavtal). Standalone JVAB entity revenue was 1,617 million SEK in FY2024 (down 8.5% year-over-year), while the broader JVAB group including JVAB Infra and other entities reported approximately 2,600 million SEK; order backlog stood at 1,734 million SEK with operating margin of 3.8%.

JVAB operates exclusively through direct project contracting with no intermediaries, employing 311 people as of December 2024. The company has been part of Eleda Group since a 2020 acquisition, and underwent significant restructuring effective January 1, 2025, merging JVAB and JVAB Infra into a single entity organized into four business areas (Mark Norr, Mark Syd, Betong, Ledningar), with Edvard Söderman appointed CEO on February 14, 2025 to succeed long-tenured Fredric Kastevik. Geographic focus is single-country/domestic, concentrated in Stockholm County.

JVAB firmographics

Firmographics

Name: JVAB
Legal name: Järfälla VA- & Byggentreprenad AB
Website: https://jvab.se
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1985
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: JVAB is a Greater Stockholm-based infrastructure construction firm delivering water, sewage, road, and concrete projects primarily for Swedish municipalities through competitive bidding and multi-year framework agreements. Founded 1985, it operates as a subsidiary of Eleda Group with ~2.6B SEK group revenue.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

JVAB industry classification

Industry

Product category: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Construction
SIC: Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
akta.pro primary industry: Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)
akta.pro secondary industry: Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

Infrastructure construction
Water and sewage systems
Road and groundworks
Concrete construction
Pipe inspection services

Where JVAB is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Stockholm
HQ country: Sweden
HQ region: Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

JVAB business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Infrastructure Construction Projects: Revenue generated from construction projects including water and sewage systems, road construction, ground work, and concrete structures. Projects are typically won through competitive bidding with public and private clients.
General Contracting (Generalentreprenader): JVAB serves as general contractor coordinating complex infrastructure projects with multiple work phases and subcontractors, particularly for municipal infrastructure development.
Framework Agreement Services (Ramavtal): Long-term contractual arrangements with municipalities and public entities providing pre-negotiated services over extended periods, creating recurring revenue streams from established client relationships.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Project-based contracting with custom pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

JVAB product offering

Product offering

Core offering

JVAB is a Swedish infrastructure construction contractor that delivers civil engineering projects in the Greater Stockholm region. Its core offerings span water and sewage systems (Vatten & Avlopp), road and groundworks (Mark & Väg), concrete construction (Anläggning), pipe inspection (Rörinspektion), and excavation material management (Masshantering). Services are delivered through direct project contracting with municipalities and private developers, often via multi-year framework agreements, employing both traditional excavation and trenchless techniques such as pipe bursting.

Product overview

JVAB is a construction and civil engineering company providing infrastructure services in the Stockholm region. The company operates as a unified service provider organized around four core offerings: Vatten & Avlopp (Water & Sewage) covering water supply and drainage systems; Mark & Väg (Ground & Road) covering road construction and site development; Anläggning (Construction) covering concrete and structural work; and specialized services including Rörinspektion (Pipe Inspection) and Masshantering (Earth Handling). The company also offers pipe pressure testing services. JVAB serves municipal and private clients across Greater Stockholm, implementing infrastructure projects for government bodies including Stockholm Vatten och Avfall, various Stockholm municipalities, and private developers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

JVAB Infra: Infrastructure subsidiary that was merged into JVAB from January 1, 2025. Generated 625 mkr revenue in 2024.

Products and services

Vatten & Avlopp (Water & Sewage) Installation, maintenance, and renovation of water supply and sewage/drainage systems including pipelines, pump stations, and water reservoirs. Targeted at Swedish municipalities and utilities in the Greater Stockholm region (e.g., Stockholm Vatten och Avfall).
Mark & Väg (Ground & Road) Construction and maintenance of roads, streets, public areas, foundations, and infrastructure for new residential and commercial developments. Serves Swedish municipalities and private property developers in Greater Stockholm.
Anläggning (Concrete Construction) Concrete construction and structural work for infrastructure projects including bridges, foundations, and civil engineering structures. Targeted at municipalities and private developers in the Stockholm region.
Rörinspektion (Pipe Inspection) Inspection services for pipelines and sewage systems using mobile inspection equipment to assess pipe condition and recommend quality improvements, including pressure testing of pipelines and sewage pipes. Targeted at municipal utilities and infrastructure owners.
Masshantering (Earth/Mass Handling) Management and handling of excavated earth and construction materials, including sustainable reuse strategies to minimize environmental impact across JVAB's construction projects. Targeted at project owners and contractors in the Stockholm region.

Quantifiable outcome

Customer Satisfaction (NKI) of 4.55/5, among highest in industry measurements
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Companies that use JVAB

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

JVAB technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

JVAB partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

JVAB competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

Veidekke ASA: Veidekke is a major Scandinavian construction and civil engineering contractor with infrastructure operations in Norway and Sweden. Comparable service offering (road, water, civil), though primarily headquartered and operating in Norway rather than Stockholm.
YIT Oyj: YIT is a Finnish construction and infrastructure company with Nordic operations including road, paving, and infrastructure services. Comparable in business model and infrastructure focus, though primarily Finland-based rather than competing in the Stockholm market.
NRC Group ASA: NRC Group is a Nordic infrastructure contractor specializing in rail, ground, and environmental construction. Similar business model to JVAB as a regional infrastructure contractor serving public clients, though primarily Norwegian and rail-focused.
AF Gruppen ASA: AF Gruppen is a Norwegian-based construction and civil engineering group with Swedish operations. Comparable to JVAB in civil engineering and infrastructure contracting, though with broader geographic footprint and Norwegian primary market.

Direct peers

Svevia AB: Svevia is a Swedish infrastructure specialist focused on road operations, maintenance, and civil engineering works. Highly comparable to JVAB on road construction and municipal infrastructure contracting in Sweden, though operating across more regions than JVAB.
NCC AB: NCC is one of Sweden's largest construction and infrastructure companies with significant water/sewer, road, and civil engineering operations in Greater Stockholm. Directly comparable in core service lines (VA, Mark & Väg, anläggning) and municipal client base, though at materially larger scale.
Infranord AB: Infranord is a Swedish state-owned railway infrastructure construction and maintenance company. Comparable to JVAB as a Sweden-based infrastructure contractor serving public sector clients, though focused on rail rather than water/sewer/road.

Broad incumbents

Peab AB: Peab is a major Swedish construction and civil engineering contractor with extensive road, water, and infrastructure operations including in Greater Stockholm. Comparable on service mix, though operating nationally across Sweden, Norway, and Finland at much larger scale.
Skanska AB: Skanska is Sweden's largest construction company and a global infrastructure player with overlapping civil engineering and road/sewer capabilities. Although much larger and globally diversified, it competes with JVAB for major Stockholm municipal tenders.

Emerging players

Bravida AB: Bravida is a leading Nordic technical installation and service company with Swedish operations in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. Partially comparable to JVAB in municipal infrastructure services, though focused on technical installations rather than heavy civil works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

JVAB compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

JVAB financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

JVAB leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

JVAB subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries7 records

JVAB funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

JVAB M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about JVAB

What does JVAB do?

Is JVAB a public or private company?

JVAB is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was JVAB founded?

JVAB was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is JVAB based?

JVAB is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.

How does JVAB make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Infrastructure Construction Projects are the primary driver. The others are general Contracting (Generalentreprenader) and framework Agreement Services (Ramavtal).

Who are JVAB's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Veidekke ASA, YIT Oyj, NRC Group ASA and AF Gruppen ASA. Direct peers are Svevia AB, NCC AB and Infranord AB. Broad incumbents are Peab AB and Skanska AB. Bravida AB is listed as an emerging player.

Does JVAB have an API?

No public API is recorded for JVAB.

What industry is JVAB in?

JVAB's product category is Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAGAC, Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors), with a secondary code of EUANALAE, Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight). Its SIC code is 1623.