Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen

What Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen does

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen GmbH is a fifth-generation, family-owned German construction group headquartered in Uelzen, Lower Saxony, with approximately 400 employees distributed across eight operating locations in northern Germany (Uelzen, Hamburg, Lüneburg, Braunschweig, Berlin, Falkensee, Kiel, and additional sites). Founded on October 1, 1860 by Jürgen Heinrich Meyer as a masonry business in Batensen, the company has evolved into a multi-subsidiary group spanning the full construction value chain: structural and turnkey construction (Meyer Hochbau), civil engineering, road construction, earthworks and foundation engineering (Meyer Tiefbau, Meyer Sonderbau, RSM Grundbau), gas station construction (Tankstellenbau), silage and biogas facility construction (Fahrsilo), drainage and canal construction (Sielbau), real estate project development (Meyer Projektentwicklung), in-house planning (Meyer Planung), and concrete restoration (BIT Bauwerkserhaltung, 50% joint venture).

The group generates revenue exclusively through project-based construction contracts won via competitive public tendering and direct private client acquisition, with individual project values ranging from sub-€1M agricultural infrastructure (e.g., a €0.5M silage facility for LüneHöfe KG Echem, a €0.7M biogas plant in Gnoien) to large-scale multi-million-Euro infrastructure deals (e.g., the €10M Multi-Fuel-Autohof Langenhagen, and projects of up to €40-60M in volume in the Braunschweig region). Technical capabilities rest on a modern fleet of Liebherr machinery up to 74 tons with 3-D machine control, SCC-certified safety management, and EMB-Wertemanagement Bau certified compliance systems, complemented by subcontractor networks for specialized trades. Customers are largely enterprise-scale public agencies, municipalities, energy and agriculture operators (e.g., E.ON e.dis, Balance Erneuerbare Energien, Agrofarm Herwigsdorf eG, Mundt Verwaltungsgesellschaft), and private developers, served through relationship-based business development rather than consumer marketing. The 2019 corporate restructuring positioned Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen GmbH as the strategic and commercial holding entity for the operating subsidiaries, all controlled by the Meyer family.

Name

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen

Legal name

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen GmbH

Website

https://meyer-bau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen is a fifth-generation family-owned German construction group headquartered in Uelzen, operating ~400 employees across northern Germany through subsidiaries covering structural construction, civil engineering, road construction, specialized foundation work, project development, and gas station construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Civil engineering construction
• Infrastructure construction services
• Residential building construction
• Specialized foundation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Uelzen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Revenue: The company generates revenue through direct construction contracting for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Revenue is project-based with one-time fees per project contract. Projects range from small-scale renovations to large infrastructure contracts (40-60 million EUR project volumes mentioned).
2. Specialized Construction Services: Specialized services including tankstellenbau (gas station construction), Fahrsilo construction, and wind turbine foundation construction provide additional revenue streams with premium pricing for specialized expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen is a fifth-generation family-owned German construction group that delivers full-service building, civil engineering, and infrastructure construction across northern Germany. The group executes Hochbau (structural and turnkey construction), Tiefbau and Straßenbau (civil engineering and road construction), Erdbau and Grundbau (earthworks and deep foundation), Sielbau (drainage/canal construction), Sonderbau (wind turbine foundations, concrete restoration, bridge work), Tankstellenbau (gas station construction), and Fahrsilo (silage/biogas storage facilities), supported by in-house planning and real estate project development subsidiaries.

Product overview

Willi Meyer Bauunternehmen is a family-owned construction group operating since 1860, providing comprehensive building and civil engineering services through its network of subsidiary companies. The company operates under a unified structure combining seven specialized sub-brands: Meyer Hochbau (high-rise/residential construction), Meyer Tiefbau (civil engineering/road construction), Meyer Projektentwicklung (real estate development), Meyer Planung (engineering and planning), Meyer Sonderbau (specialized construction including wind turbine foundations), and BIT Bauwerkserhaltung (concrete restoration), along with Fahrsilo and Tankstellenbau service lines. Services span the full construction value chain from planning and project development through execution across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in northern Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meyer Hochbau: Core operating subsidiary specializing in high-rise construction, turnkey construction, residential and commercial building
• Meyer Tiefbau
• Meyer Projektentwicklung
• Meyer Planung
• Meyer Sonderbau
• BIT Bauwerkserhaltung

Products and services

• Hochbau (Structural and Turnkey Construction) Structural construction services covering residential buildings (Wohnungsbau), office buildings, shell construction (Rohbau), turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau), and industrial/commercial construction for private and public sector clients in northern Germany.
• Tiefbau und Straßenbau (Civil Engineering and Road Construction) Civil engineering services including asphalt construction, municipal road construction, development measures (Erschließungsmaßnahmen), and paving work delivered for municipal and commercial clients across northern Germany.
• Erdbau und Grundbau (Earthworks and Foundation Engineering) Earthworks, dike and water construction, sheet pile work (Spundwandarbeiten), and specialized deep foundation (Spezialtiefbau) services using modern equipment including Liebherr machinery up to 74 tons with 3-D machine control systems.
• Sielbau (Drainage and Canal Construction) New construction and renovation of drainage systems (Entwässerungsanlagen), development measures, and house connections for municipal and private clients. Holds GüG Kanalbau AK2 certification for canal construction quality.
• Tankstellenbau (Gas Station Construction) Nationwide gas station construction services including new construction, renovation, expansion, demolition, and environmental remediation of contaminated sites. Backed by 25 years of experience and SCC safety certification for security-relevant construction environments. Capabilities include E-charging infrastructure integration.
• Fahrsilo (Silage Storage and Biogas Facility Construction) New construction, renovation, and assessment of silage storage facilities (Fahrsiloanlagen) and biogas plant infrastructure for agricultural cooperatives, energy operators, and utilities. Over 100 successfully completed projects across northern Germany, with compliance expertise in environmental and water protection regulations.
• Sonderbau (Wind Turbine Foundations and Specialized Construction) Specialized construction services including foundation construction for wind turbines, earth and path construction for wind parks, concrete restoration, and bridge construction. Operates nationally and across Europe through Meyer Sonderbau GmbH.
• Planung (Construction Planning and Engineering) Comprehensive planning services and engineering (Gesamtplanungen, Ingenieurbüro) for structural construction projects, delivered in-house through Meyer Planung GmbH to support integrated project delivery.
• Projektentwicklung (Real Estate Project Development) Real estate project development focused on residential construction for northern Germany, particularly the Hamburg metropolitan region, Lüneburg, and Uelzen. Operates as developer and contractor through Meyer Projektentwicklung GmbH, extending the group's value chain.
• Industrie- und Gewerbebau (Industrial and Commercial Construction) Construction of industrial buildings (Industriebau), hall construction (Hallenbau), administrative buildings (Verwaltungsgebäude), and logistics facilities (Logistikfläche) for commercial and industrial clients.
• Concrete Restoration and Bridge Repair (Bauwerkserhaltung) Concrete repair and maintenance services for bridges, parking structures, and hydraulic engineering structures. Delivered through the 50%-owned joint venture BIT Bauwerkserhaltung GmbH based in Hamburg-Harburg.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 successfully completed Fahrsilo projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RSM Ingenieure GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationRSM Ingenieure GmbH (Falkensee) was established in 2017 from the RSM Grundbau spin-off to handle planning, consulting, and monitoring of specialized deep foundation work. The company continues to work with Meyer Tiefbau on complex foundation projects requiring specialized deep foundation expertise.
• BIT Bauwerkserhaltung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner50% joint venture with BIT Bauwerkserhaltung GmbH (Hamburg Harburg) specializing in concrete restoration for bridges, parking structures, and water construction works. Represents strategic partnership for concrete repair and maintenance services.
• Richard Ditting GmbH & Co. KGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired tankstellenbau division from Richard Ditting GmbH & Co. KG (Rendsburg) in September 2018. Experienced team integrated to expand nationwide tankstellenbau services.
• Ostfalia Hochschule SuderburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual study program (Duales Studium) in Civil Engineering. Students combine university studies with practical training at Meyer, graduating with both Gesellenbrief and Bachelor of Engineering.
• HS21 (Hochschule 21) BuxtehudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual study program in Civil Engineering. 13-week theory/practice alternating cycles leading to Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-SenftenbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual study program with Meyer Tiefbau Falkensee (Erd- & Grundbau). Eight-semester program alternating between university and practical training leading to Bachelor of Science.
• Bauindustrieverband (Construction Industry Association)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Bauindustrieverband's training center in Bad Zwischenahn for overbetriebliche Ausbildung (inter-company training) for dual study and apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Goldbeck GmbH: Mid-sized German general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, and turnkey building construction with strong regional/decentralized structure. Comparable to Meyer in Hochbau/Schlüsselfertigbau focus, scale, and serial-builder operational model.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned mid-sized German construction group offering Hochbau, Tiefbau, Straßenbau, and specialized construction services across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Meyer in multi-discipline structure, family ownership, and northern German regional reach.
• Max Bögl Bauservice GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction company with Hochbau, Tiefbau, renewable energy, and modular/prefab capabilities. Comparable to Meyer in family ownership, multi-discipline portfolio, and presence in renewable infrastructure/wind construction.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor focused on turnkey building, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects with a decentralized regional subsidiary model. Comparable to Meyer's integrated Schlüsselfertigbau + Tiefbau offering and regional coverage.
• Bauer AG: German construction specialist with deep-foundation, ground engineering, and construction-services divisions. Directly comparable to Meyer's Meyer Tiefbau/Sonderbau ground engineering, vibro stone column, and deep foundation work.

Broad incumbents

• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German general contractor (STRABAG subsidiary) covering building construction, civil engineering, and tunneling. Overlaps with Meyer's full-service Hochbau+Tiefbau offer but operates at significantly larger national/international scale.
• Hochtief AG: One of Germany's largest construction groups with infrastructure, building, and renewable energy exposure. Overlaps with Meyer's diversified portfolio but much larger in scale and globally listed (ACS subsidiary).
• STRABAG SE: European construction market leader with strong Hochbau, Tiefbau, and infrastructure presence. Competes in adjacent segments to Meyer in the German market but at vastly larger scale across many countries.
• PORR AG: Austrian-based European general contractor with Hochbau, Tiefbau, and infrastructure exposure in Germany. Adjacent competitor in the German market with similar multi-discipline offering but larger scope.

Others

• Bilfinger SE: German industrial services provider focused on maintenance, engineering, and construction for process industries. Overlaps with Meyer's BIT joint venture in concrete restoration/maintenance and industrial facility work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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