Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau

What Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau does

Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau gmbh is a German, owner-managed (inhabergeführtes) construction company headquartered in Weismain, Bavaria, with over 140 years of operating history. The company executes three integrated service lines — structural construction (Hochbau), turnkey building delivery (schlüsselfertige Errichtung), and civil engineering (Tiefbau) — for projects ranging from small contracts to individual engagements exceeding €250 million. Its principal technical differentiator is exposed concrete (Sichtbeton) craftsmanship, positioned as European-wide 'concrete art' expertise and evidenced by flagship references such as the Galileo Kontrollzentrum Oberpfaffenhofen and the Oscar-Niemeyer-Sphere Leipzig.

The firm serves six vertical segments — Industry & Commerce, Trade & Services, Education & Leisure, Health & Social, Infrastructure & Transport, and Living & Homes — with named clients including Nestlé Schwerin, Hochschule Hof, SSB railway, and various healthcare and residential developers. Distribution is direct (enterprise field sales / project tender acquisition) with no intermediary channels. Revenue mechanics are project-based and quote-driven, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures.

Operationally, the company runs a nationwide footprint from its single Weismain headquarters with 501–1,000 employees, supported by an in-house equipment fleet and a partner network spanning demolition (AS Kraus), exposed-concrete restoration (KRA-TEC), IT infrastructure (Compu-House), AI-based site safety (resQsec), and employee wellness. It has been recognized three times as one of Bavaria's 50 fastest-growing companies ('Bayerns Best 50'), alongside the 'Großer Preis des Mittelstandes' and the 'Bayerischer Staatspreis'.

Name

Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau

Legal name

dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau gmbh

Website

https://dhib.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau is a family-owned German construction company in Weismain offering structural, turnkey, and civil engineering services nationwide, with a specialty in exposed concrete (Sichtbeton) craftsmanship. It serves industry, commerce, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and residential clients across projects up to €250M+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Structural construction services
• Civil engineering projects
• Turnkey building construction
• Architectural exposed concrete
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weismain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: The company generates revenue through construction services including classic raw construction, turnkey building erection, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects. Revenue is project-based, ranging from small contracts to large-scale projects exceeding €250 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau is a family-owned construction company that delivers Hochbau (structural construction), Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey building erection), and Tiefbau (civil engineering) services for commercial, industrial, public-sector, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure clients. The company is differentiated by a specialty in Sichtbeton (architectural exposed concrete) and executes projects ranging from small contracts to large-scale builds exceeding €250 million.

Product overview

Dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau gmbh is a family-owned, medium-sized construction company operating nationwide with over 140 years of experience. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing three core integrated construction service lines: traditional structural construction (Hochbau), turnkey building delivery (schlüsselfertige Errichtung), and civil engineering (Tiefbau). These services are supported by the company's specialty expertise in architectural exposed concrete (Sichtbeton), which is marketed as a distinctive competency. The company serves diverse market segments including industry, commerce, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and residential projects, with project values ranging from small contracts to major projects exceeding 250 million euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hochbau (Structural Construction) Structural building construction services for commercial, industrial, public-sector, healthcare, educational, and residential projects. Covers the load-bearing shell and primary structure of new builds and major refurbishments across Germany.
• Schlüsselfertigbau (Turnkey Building Construction) End-to-end turnkey delivery of buildings, from planning and shell construction through to fit-out and handover. Customers engage Dechant as the single general contractor for the entire delivered asset.
• Tiefbau (Civil Engineering) Civil and infrastructure construction services including earthworks, foundations, site development, and supporting infrastructure for building projects and stand-alone infrastructure clients.
• Sichtbeton in Perfektion (Architectural Exposed Concrete) Specialty service delivering high-quality, architecturally exposed concrete finishes — visible concrete surfaces specified for aesthetics, uniformity, and tolerance. Sold as a differentiated craft capability underpinning the firm's Hochbau and Schlüsselfertigbau projects.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AS Kraus GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS Kraus is Dechant's primary partner for professional demolition and proper renovation of buildings. They also handle hazardous material removal, bringing experience and precision as a long-term partner.
• Compu-House GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompu-House provides the digital foundation for Dechant's daily work, including IT infrastructure, hardware, and security systems. They are a reliable partner for technology needs.
• KRA-TEC Bausanierungs GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRA-TEC specializes in professional injection and coating, concrete renovation, exposed concrete restoration and retouching, and painting work. They combine high-quality procedures with technical expertise.
• Kurzentrum WarenminorOthersHealth resort offering special programs for Dechant employees including prevention, recovery, and sustainable health maintenance.
• Kurzentrum Bad WeißenstadtminorOthersHealth resort offering special programs for Dechant employees including prevention, recovery, and sustainable health maintenance.
• Siebenquell GesundZeitResort GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersWellness resort providing Dechant employees with a place for regeneration at discounted conditions. Health, relaxation, and renewed strength are part of their offering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolff & Müller Holding GmbH & Co. KG: Privately held German construction group providing building construction, civil engineering, and turnkey project delivery. Comparable in private ownership structure, German nationwide operations, and multi-segment construction focus.
• Heitkamp & Thumann Group: German mid-sized construction group with structural construction, civil engineering, and renovation services. Comparable in size and segment focus to Dechant, with similar privately-held German ownership profile.
• Goldbeck GmbH: German mid-sized general contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and turnkey building construction with a system-building approach. Highly comparable to Dechant in scale, German mid-market positioning, and turnkey delivery model.
• Depenbrock Bau GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction company providing structural construction, civil engineering, and turnkey building services across multiple sectors. Closely comparable to Dechant in family-owned mid-market positioning, service breadth, and German-wide operations.
• Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG: Large family-owned German construction and technology company active in structural engineering, civil/infrastructure, and turnkey building delivery. Comparable scale and segment breadth to Dechant, with similar private German family ownership.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction company offering structural construction, civil engineering, and turnkey building services nationwide. Directly comparable to Dechant in family ownership, full-service construction portfolio, and German mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• HOCHTIEF AG: Germany's largest construction contractor and an international building/infrastructure group with major presence across all construction segments. Overlaps with Dechant on turnkey building and infrastructure but operates at far greater scale and with global reach.
• STRABAG SE: Austrian-headquartered, one of Europe's largest construction groups with full-service building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable in service portfolio but vastly larger scale and publicly listed.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Subsidiary of STRABAG and one of Germany's largest construction companies, covering building construction, civil engineering, and tunneling. Comparable service portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach than Dechant.
• Bilfinger SE: German-listed industrial services and construction group active in building, infrastructure, and industrial construction. Comparable in building construction expertise but with a much larger industrial-services platform and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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