Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek

What Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek does

Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek is an independent Dutch foundation (Stichting) that develops and manages interoperability standards for the Dutch construction and technical (Bouw en Techniek) sector. Its portfolio spans specification (STABU besteksystematiek), product classification (ETIM), digital messaging (DICO), building element classification (NLBE-SfB jointly developed with Buildwise and digiGO), identification codes (GS1/GLN-GTIN, with Ketenstandaard managing all GLN addresses for the Dutch construction sector), and manufacturer product datasheets (FPS). The foundation serves approximately 4,000 participant companies spanning clients/building owners, advisors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors, installers, software vendors, and trade associations.

The standards are operationalized through a connected tooling layer: the Mijn Ketenstandaard participant portal; the ETIM Classification Management Tool (CMT) and Modelling Management Tool (MMT); an API for environmental data (Milieudata) supporting Digital Product Passport compliance; the STABU Fabrikantenindex cataloguing 150,000+ products from 500+ manufacturers; and the publicly searchable DICO Adresregister. Distribution runs through more than 100 integrated software partners (ERP/PIM/BIM/specification vendors) plus ten trade-association branchepartners including Bouwend Nederland, Techniek Nederland, FME, FEDET, HIBIN/VVNH, and NVTB. Multi-stakeholder governance via per-standard Beheercommissies and a Strategic Advisory Council (SAR) embeds representatives from public bodies (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, VNG), housing associations (Aedes), and professional bodies (NL Ingenieurs, BNA), aligning evolution with sector consensus.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual participant contributions tiered by company turnover across ETIM (€478–€5,988), DICO (€0–€7,594), STABU (~€1,277/user), and FPS (€1,866–€8,077 per unit bracket), with a €365 multi-standard bundle discount and additional income from training courses (€525/seat for Cursus Specificeren), in-company training, and GLN code management services. The biennial Ketenstandaard Congres (~800 attendees) serves as the flagship community-convening event. Headcount is approximately 25 staff based in Ede, Netherlands, and the organization holds operating geographies in the Netherlands and Belgium following the NLBE-SfB harmonization.

Name

Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek

Legal name

Stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek

Website

https://ketenstandaard.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek is an independent Dutch foundation that develops and manages interoperability standards (STABU, ETIM, DICO, NLBE-SfB, GS1/GLN, FPS) for the construction and technical sector, serving ~4,000 participant companies across clients, advisors, manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors, and software vendors in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Participant Contributions / License Fees: Annual participant fees based on company turnover category and chosen standards. Companies can participate in multiple standards (STABU, ETIM, DICO, FPS). Discounts apply for multi-standard participation (€365 reduction). Fee tiers range from free (DICO for companies <€1M turnover) to several thousand euros annually depending on turnover and standard.
2. Training and Education Services: Revenue from training courses including the Cursus Specificeren (STABU and KIS Systematiek) priced at €525 per participant, with discounts based on participant status and number of colleagues. In-company training offered at custom pricing based on group size, location, and customization.
3. GLN Adrescode Management: Ketenstandaard manages all GLN (Global Location Number) codes for the Dutch construction and technical sector as a service, likely generating revenue from code issuance and management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek is the independent foundation (Stichting) that manages, develops and disseminates shared data standards for the Dutch construction and installation (Bouw en Techniek) chain. It maintains classification and exchange standards such as STABU, ETIM, DICO, NLBE-SfB and FPS, and delivers them through a participant portal, software integrations, APIs and tooling so that manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors and clients can exchange product, project and specification data uniformly.

Product overview

Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek is an independent foundation managing multiple interoperability standards for the Dutch construction and technical sector. The core portfolio consists of STABU (specification system), ETIM (product classification), DICO (communication/messaging standard), NLBE-SfB (building element classification), GS1/GLN-GTIN (identification codes), and FPS (manufacturer product specifications). These standards are interconnected through the KIS (Ketenstandaard Integrale Specificatiestructuur) framework and supported by participant portals, APIs, and tools including ETIM CMT, ETIM MMT, and the STABU Fabrikantenindex. The organization enables efficient data exchange across the construction chain through digital standards that connect approximately 4,000 participants including manufacturers, wholesalers, installers, advisors, and software partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STABU: Besteksystematiek for specifications in the construction sector
• ETIM
• DICO
• NLBE-SfB
• FPS
• KIS
• GS1 | GLN-GTIN

Products and services

• STABU Besteksystematiek

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 4,000 companies participate in the Ketenstandaard ecosystem, representing a large portion of the Dutch construction and technical sector.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 2BAcoreTechnology or Integration2BA is the data pool for installer-focused Netherlands (installerend Nederland). They provide a data platform collecting and validating product data from manufacturers and trade data from wholesalers. 2BA & ETIM Combi enables manufacturers to receive both ETIM participation through Ketenstandaard and a 2BA Logo-Deeplink contract.
• BNB (Beroepsvereniging Nederlandse Bouwspecificatiedeskundigen)minorOthersProfessional association for Dutch building specification professionals working on building specifications and contracts in the Netherlands.
• BRIS (BouwRegelgeving InformatieSystemen)minorOthersDigital platform making current Dutch building regulations and standards accessible for construction professionals.
• buildingSmart InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization developing and promoting open standards and digital solutions for the built environment. Ketenstandaard maintains collaborative relationships and international input at buildingSmart and ISO.
• CROWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge organization with extensive expertise in procurement, contracting, and other construction processes. CROW is involved in PG01 (Projectgroep Administratieve Bepalingen) for harmonization of administrative conditions across sectors.
• digiGOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization stimulating and supporting digitalization within the Dutch construction and technical sector. DigiGO coordinates sector-wide digitalization agreements (digideals/beleidsmaatregelen). Ketenstandaard signed three digideals with DigiGO partners in June 2025.
• ERM (Erkende Restauratiekwaliteit Monumentenzorg)minorOthersDutch organization developing quality guidelines and protocols for the restoration and preservation of monuments. ERM and Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) collaborated with Ketenstandaard to translate execution guidelines into STABU specifications.
• ETIM InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal organization supporting and managing the international ETIM classification standard. Ketenstandaard (ETIM Nederland) holds one seat in the ETIM Technical Committee, representing Dutch interests internationally.
• FBS (Fabriekspecificatie Nederland)minorOthersAssociation focused on exchanging and managing digital data in the construction sector, with a focus on specification texts, article data, quality standards, and environmental labels for manufacturers.
• ISSO (Instituut voor Studie en Stimulering van Onderzoek)minorOthersDutch knowledge institute for construction and installation technology, developing and sharing validated knowledge to support professionals in sustainable and efficient building and managing installations.
• KOMOminorOthersCollective quality mark used in Dutch construction for both civil and utility construction (B&U) and civil engineering (GWW). Lars Kiebert of Stichting KOMO sits on the STABU Beheercommissie.
• NMD (Stichting Nationale Milieu Database)minorOthersFoundation managing and publishing data for calculating the environmental performance of buildings in the Netherlands. Contributes to environmental data standardization within the sector.
• SCSN (Smart Connected Supplier Network)minorOthersIndependent foundation established by industry leaders, innovative manufacturing companies, and ERP suppliers to advance smart connected supplier data standards.
• TNO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research. Contributed to Beleidsmaatregel 22 on data sharing for conceptual and industrial construction, signed at PROVADA.
• TVVL (Technische Vereniging Voor de Installatiebranche)minorOthersKnowledge platform supporting installation technology professionals through knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation in the installation sector.
• VKB (Vereniging KwaliteitsBorging Nederland)minorOthersSupports quality assurance providers in implementing the Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb) by developing quality instruments and guidelines.
• GS1 NederlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationGS1 develops international uniform standards for identification of locations, products, and articles, including GLN and GTIN. Ketenstandaard manages all GLN codes for the Dutch construction and technical sector. Frits van den Bos of GS1 Nederland sits on the DICO Beheercommissie.
• BuildwisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian construction research organization. Ketenstandaard and Buildwise jointly developed the NLBE-SfB standard (harmonized classification for Netherlands and Belgium). Niki Cauberg and Pauline Dewez of Buildwise sit on the NLBE-SfB Beheercommissie.
• Stichting Duurzaam InstallerenminorOthersInitiative of ten leading installation companies with over four million customers, providing practical knowledge for the development and application of data sharing approaches for installation maintenance data.
• AedescoreOthersDutch association of housing corporations. Ed de Myttenaere and Roland Schweigle of Aedes sit on the SAR. Aedes is involved in digitalization initiatives including the Wet kwaliteitsborging (Wkb).
• Bouwend NederlandcoreOthersDutch construction industry association. René de Groot (now Directeur Business Development at Ketenstandaard) was previously a member of the SAR representing Bouwend Nederland. Han Blom and Joris Wester also represent Bouwend Nederland in the STABU Beheercommissie.
• Techniek NederlandcoreOthersDutch association for installation technology companies. Frank Wolbertus represents Techniek Nederland (TBI) in the ETIM Beheercommissie. Mark-Jan Koldijk represents Techniek Nederland (DWT Groep) in the SAR.
• FMEcoreOthersDutch employers' association for technology companies. Albert Dunnink (Zehnder), Jan Willem Koot (Assa Abloy), Ahmet Turhan (Eaton Industries), Caspar van Zoelen (M&G Group), Frank Overdijk (ABB), Wim de Boer (Prysmian), and René van Blarcum (Aalberts HFC) represent FME across various committees.
• FEDETcoreOthersDutch federation of technology traders. Maurice van der Leeden (Technische Unie) is chairman of the ETIM Beheercommissie. Jan Roffel (Hanzestrohm), Rens Godschalk (Rensa), and Ton Smeele (Technische Unie) also represent FEDET.
• HIBIN/VVNHcoreOthersDutch trade association for installation materials wholesalers. Mark van Otterloo (Stiho) and Wesley Huijsman (TABS) represent HIBIN/VVNH in the DICO Beheercommissie.
• NVTBcoreOthersDutch association of building product manufacturers. André Meester (NVPU) represents NVTB in the SAR. Tim Koster (Wavin), Leendert van der Waal (Wienerberger), and Wim Hunting (BMI) represent NVTB in the ETIM Beheercommissie.
• BNA (Bond van Nederlandse Architecten)minorOthersDutch association of architects. Jeffrey Truijens (VDNDP) represents BNA in the SAR. Jan Wijnand Groenendaal (JW Architecten) and Sebastiaan Prenen (Klous + Brandjes Bouwadvies) represent BNA in various committees.
• NL IngenieurscoreOthersDutch association of engineers. Jan Janssen (Haskoning) represents NL Ingenieurs in the SAR. Jack Smeets (Arcadis) is chairman of the STABU Beheercommissie.
• VNG (Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten)coreOthersAssociation of Dutch municipalities. Involved in digitalization initiatives including the Wet kwaliteitsborging (Wkb) through uniform information standards.
• RijksvastgoedbedrijfcoreOthersDutch national real estate agency. Hans Elsinga (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf) is chairman of the SAR. Giovanni de Cuba represents Rijksvastgoedbedrijf in the STABU Beheercommissie. Contributes to Wkb digitalization efforts.
• VERTAZminorOthersSandeep Mahajan of Vertaz (Isero) represents Vertaz in the DICO Beheercommissie.
• VHS (Vereniging van Hydraulische Sluizen)minorOthersAssociation of hydraulic locks in the Netherlands, listed as a branch partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CROW: Dutch knowledge organisation for infrastructure, construction and traffic; partner via PG01 on administrative conditions. Its product data and standards activities sit alongside rather than compete directly with Ketenstandaard.
• digiGO: Dutch sector-wide digitalisation coordinator that convenes digideals with government and industry (including Ketenstandaard, Aedes, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf). Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• Architects' Council of Europe / ISO 12006 community (CLC/TC 330): European/ISO committees that define construction information classification (ISO 12006-2, CEN/TC 442) underpinning NLBE-SfB and BIM standards — indirect peer shaping the long-term interoperability landscape Ketenstandaard operates within.

Emerging players

• CoBuilder: Norwegian-headquartered provider of digital product data and BIM-data management solutions for construction, overlapping with Ketenstandaard's FPS and ETIM product-data functions across multiple European markets.
• BIMobject: Swedish platform for building product manufacturers to publish BIM objects and structured product data to specifiers — a commercial counterpart to the STABU Fabrikantenindex and FPS in the manufacturer-to-specifier data flow.

Direct peers

• NBS (National Building Specification): UK-based specification system (NBS Source, NBS Chorus, Uniclass) with a comparable role to STABU and KIS — curating a national specification taxonomy, product data and standards for the design-and-build chain.
• 2BA: Dutch installer-focused data pool that collects and validates product data and integrates with ETIM (2BA & ETIM Combi). Direct operational overlap with Ketenstandaard's ETIM and DICO product data activities in the same Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• buildingSmart International: Global not-for-profit driving openBIM and IFC standards. Ketenstandaard is a member and contributes; buildingSmart is the international umbrella whose standards could overlap or substitute for parts of Ketenstandaard's portfolio.
• GS1 Netherlands: Operator of the global GLN/GTIN identification system that Ketenstandaard manages on behalf of for the Dutch construction sector. A cooperating standards body whose scope is far broader than built environment.
• ETIM International: Global governance body for the ETIM classification. Ketenstandaard is the Dutch member and operates the local translation; ETIM International owns the multi-country model and roadmap that ultimately shape Ketenstandaard's ETIM service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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