GiB Society for innovative construction technology

What GiB Society for innovative construction technology does

GiB Gesellschaft für innovative Bautechnologie mbH is an independent German engineering firm founded in 2009 in Arnstorf, Bavaria, operating a DAkkS-accredited (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and ISO 9001-certified testing laboratory together with a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for the construction sector. The firm employs approximately 80 technicians, designers and engineers organised across five service pillars: sound insulation and acoustics, fire and smoke protection, building climatology, structural engineering/statics, and building product development — including CAD planning, algorithmic/generative design (Grasshopper/Rhinoceros), SLA/FDM 3D printing, and 3D visualisation. Its Research and Development Centre (FEZ) provides over 2,000 m² of laboratory and test-stand capacity (small fire furnace, reverberation chamber, facade test rigs, climate chambers, structural test stands), commissioned in 2019 for approximately €5 million and co-funded via Lindner Gewerbeimmobilien.

GiB generates revenue on a project-based, fee-for-service basis across four streams: engineering consulting (structural, fire protection, climatology, acoustics), accredited testing services billed per assignment, building product development projects (CAD, algorithmic design, rapid prototyping, visualisation), and energy consulting for residential and non-residential buildings including GEG compliance and climate-friendly certification. Pricing is contractually agreed, with hourly rates for out-of-scope work and three-month offer validity. Distribution is direct to enterprise customers — including Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Fraport Pier G/Terminal 3, Heathrow Terminal 2/5, Deutsche Bank Frankfurt, Munich Airport Satellite T2, Crossrail London, AIDA Cruises, BMW Munich, and Boehringer Ingelheim — through consultative, project-led engagements rather than indirect channels.

The firm collaborates closely with Fraunhofer ISE on the TABSOLAR III research programme (approximately €4.7 million total project volume), partners with TH Deggendorf to deliver the 'Construction Products and Processes' degree programme, participates in the BMWK-funded BIPV component-development consortium, and runs earthquake-resistance testing through the IZIIS Institute in Skopje. Operating geographies span at least 19 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and South America, with Germany as the commercial core and the FEZ as the central asset. Ownership is private, no parent company or external institutional capital is disclosed, and management is led by Directors Albert Eckl and Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Lang.

Name

GiB Society for innovative construction technology

Legal name

GiB Gesellschaft für innovative Bautechnologie mbH

Website

https://gib-mbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GiB is a privately held German engineering firm founded in 2009, operating an accredited testing laboratory and engineering consultancy for the construction sector across acoustics, fire protection, climatology, structural engineering, and product development, serving enterprise customers on a project-based fee-for-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnstorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: GiB provides project-specific engineering consulting services including structural engineering/statics, fire protection concepts, building climatology, and acoustic consulting. Fees are agreed per contract, with hourly rates for services beyond agreed scope. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Accredited Testing Laboratory Services: GiB operates an accredited test laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) conducting building product testing in acoustics, fire resistance, statics, and building climatology. Testing services are billed per test assignment.
3. Building Product Development: GiB develops and prototypes building products for clients including CAD planning, algorithmic design, 3D visualization, and rapid prototyping services, billed as project-based consulting.
4. Energy Consulting: Energy consulting services for residential and non-residential buildings including GEG compliance certifications and climate-friendly building certifications, funded under government support programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GiB is an independent engineering company that provides building product development, accredited laboratory testing, and consulting services for the construction industry. Its portfolio spans six integrated service pillars: testing and laboratory facilities, sound insulation and acoustics, fire and smoke protection, building climatology, structural engineering/statics, and building product development, delivered through its 2,000 m² Research and Development Centre (FEZ) in Arnstorf, Germany.

Product overview

GiB (IngenieurGesellschaft für innovative Bautechnologie mbH) is an independent engineering company founded in 2009, offering a portfolio of interconnected testing, consulting, and engineering services for the construction industry. The core offering spans six integrated service pillars: Testing and Laboratory Facilities (comprising multiple accredited test stands for façades, acoustics, fire, and climate), Sound Insulation and Acoustics (DAkkS-accredited), Fire and Smoke Protection (concepts, monitoring, testing), Building Climatology (energy consulting, heat-moisture protection, air tightness), Structural Engineering/Statics (steel, glass, façade, interior), and Building Product Development (covering CAD planning, algorithmic/generative design, 3D printing, prototyping, and visualization). Supporting these pillars are DIN EN ISO 9001 quality management and DAkkS DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the acoustics laboratory. The Research and Development Centre (FEZ) provides over 2,000 m² of cutting-edge laboratory facilities for product development and testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing and Laboratory Facilities A comprehensive suite of in-house testing stands and laboratories — including window and façade test stands, blower door tests, small fire furnace, air conditioning/ventilation test stand, endurance test stand, thermography, climate chamber, reverberation chamber with flow resistance testing, statics test stand, air and impact sound test stands, and a central test laboratory — available to construction companies, product manufacturers, and building operators.
• Sound Insulation and Acoustics Accredited testing laboratory providing building acoustics and room acoustics services, including air sound insulation, impact sound insulation, sound absorption measurements, and reverberation time testing for construction projects and building product manufacturers.
• Fire and Smoke Protection Fire protection services covering fire protection concepts, monitoring and site supervision, fire protection in existing buildings, escape and fire brigade plans, fire testing in the in-house small fire furnace, and seminars and training courses — for construction companies, building operators, and public infrastructure projects.
• Building Climatology

Quantifiable outcome

• GiB's acoustic test laboratory has been DAkkS accredited for many years, and their structural engineers have successfully completed testing for projects including raised floor systems and facade systems tested against Kobe, El Centro, Petrovac, and AC156 earthquake standards.
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Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EurA AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024EurA AG is an innovation consultancy based in Pfarrkirchen focused on renewable energy, construction, and decarbonisation. GiB co-hosted a network meeting of 4 ZIM networks (Healthyindoor, MinusCarbon, Serial Refurbishment 4.0, Designed4Circularity) at its R&D centre.
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022GiB co-developed the new degree programme 'Bauprodukte und -prozesse' (Building Products and Processes) with TH Deggendorf and provides approximately 515 m² of laboratory space in the GiB-FEZ for student practicals. The university can also use GiB's existing laboratory facilities in connection with research projects.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020GiB collaborates with Fraunhofer ISE on the TABSOLAR III research project to develop flow-through building components from ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) for sustainable heating and cooling of buildings. GiB's role includes measuring TABSOLAR element performance and establishing test rigs.
• Lindner GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLindner Group initiated GiB's involvement in the Fraport Pier G project. GiB was engaged for fire protection quality assurance and building physics planning. Lindner Gewerbeimmobilien GmbH also handled the project management of the GiB FEZ construction. GiB also co-developed products with Lindner Group (e.g., CAS Rooms room-in-room system).
• Lindner Gewerbeimmobilien GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLindner Gewerbeimmobilien GmbH handled the project management and development of the entire GiB FEZ new building with an investment sum of approximately 5 million EUR.
• IAB – Institut für Angewandte Bauforschung Weimar gemeinnützige GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) project funded by BMWK, focused on developing standardised BIPV components with integrated system technology.
• GES Gebäude-Energiesysteme GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the BIPV project, contributing to the constructive development of BIPV modules, electrical connectors, and mechanical fastenings.
• Leibniz-Institut für ökologische Raumentwicklung e.V. (IÖR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the BMWK-funded BIPV project, contributing research expertise to the development of standardised building-integrated photovoltaic components.
• ASCA GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the BMWK-funded BIPV project contributing to the development of standardised building-integrated photovoltaic components with integrated system technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) provider covering building and infrastructure compliance. Compares to GiB on accredited testing and fire/structural compliance services but operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company, including construction materials and building component testing. Overlaps with GiB in accredited laboratory and building-physics services but at global scale across many industries beyond construction.
• TÜV SÜD Industrie Service: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant offering building-product testing, fire protection, and engineering services across multiple industries. Larger scale and broader scope than GiB but overlaps directly in fire and building-physics testing and is already a partner (GiB holds TÜV SÜD ISO 9001 certification).

Regional players

• BRE Group (Building Research Establishment): UK-based building science research, testing, and certification organisation. Comparable to GiB on accredited testing, building-physics consulting, and fire/acoustic performance; serves UK/European construction markets where GiB also has project references (Crossrail, Heathrow).
• CEREMA: French public agency for sustainable building, infrastructure, and environmental expertise, offering testing and consulting for construction products and acoustics. Comparable in scope (acoustics, fire, energy) to GiB but operating primarily in the French public-sector market.

Direct peers

• ift Rosenheim: Leading German research, testing, and certification institute for windows, façades, doors, and building components. Overlaps with GiB's façade testing, statics, and building product development services and shares the accredited-laboratory business model serving building product manufacturers.
• MFPA Leipzig (Material Research and Testing Institute Leipzig): German accredited testing institute for construction materials and components, covering fire resistance, acoustics, and statics. Direct competitor in the accredited building-product testing market with overlapping services and customer segments.
• MPA Braunschweig: Materials testing and research institute at TU Braunschweig, providing accredited testing for fire, structural, and building-physics performance. Comparable to GiB on accredited testing depth and German construction-industry focus.
• Müller-BBM Industry Solutions: German engineering consultancy specialised in building acoustics, sound insulation, and building physics. Directly comparable to GiB in service portfolio, customer base (construction industry, architects, building product manufacturers), and German market positioning; both offer accredited acoustic testing and engineering consulting.
• Fraunhofer IBP (Institute for Building Physics): German research institute focused on building physics (acoustics, thermal, energy, fire). Comparable to GiB across testing, consulting, and applied R&D, with stronger research credentials but a less commercial orientation; GiB has direct overlap with Fraunhofer ISE on TABSOLAR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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