BG BAU

Name

BG BAU

Legal name

BG BAU - Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft

Website

https://bgbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Statutory Accident Insurance

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Continuity & Operational Resilience (BCM/OR) (HDADAIAK), Emergency & Business Continuity Management (BPABAAAN)

Keywords

• Statutory accident insurance
• Construction safety services
• Occupational health insurance
• Workplace safety training
• Construction industry insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions (Beiträge): BG BAU is funded through mandatory membership contributions from insured companies. As a statutory accident insurance institution under SGB VII, all construction companies and construction-related service businesses are legally required to become members and pay contributions based on their industry classification (Gefahrtarif) and payroll (Lohnnachweis).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

BG BAU (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft) is the statutory accident insurance institution for the German construction industry and construction-related services under SGB VII. It provides mandatory statutory accident insurance coverage, occupational safety and health consultation, medical rehabilitation services through a nationwide AMD network, professional training and seminars, financial compensation for workplace accidents and occupational diseases, and digital tools for hazard assessment and safety management.

Product overview

BG BAU operates as a comprehensive digital service platform for occupational safety and health insurance in the German construction industry. The core offering centers on 'meine BG BAU', an integrated customer portal providing access to all insurance and safety services. This portal connects to specialized tools including WINGIS online (hazardous substance information system), GISBAU (hazard communication), and digitgb (digital risk assessment with a 7-step process). Educational offerings include the Lernportal e-learning platform, the Bausteine-App for mobile safety training in multiple languages, and Bildungsangebote seminars covering topics from driving safety to specialized health programs (Rückenkolleg, Kniekolleg). Safety investment support is provided through Arbeitsschutzprämien subsidies. Additional services include AMS BAU (occupational safety management system), ASD and AMD occupational health services with 60+ physical locations, and practical tools like online antworten for document submission and Hitzeaktionspläne for heat protection. The platform also publishes media resources including the T!PPS newspaper, BG BAU aktuell newsletter, and the Bausteine educational folder.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bausteine-App: Mobile application providing safety training materials and educational content for construction workers.
• WINGIS
• GISBAU
• AMS BAU
• meine BG BAU
• ASD der BG BAU

Products and services

• meine BG BAU Customer portal providing online access to insurance services, accident reporting, documents, case management, and contact information for both insured individuals and member construction companies.
• WINGIS online Online hazardous substance information system providing classification catalogs, product groups, and exposure descriptions for safe handling of dangerous materials in construction.
• GISBAU Hazardous substance information system for the construction industry, offering exposure descriptions, forms, protective glove recommendations, and dedicated mobile apps for handling hazardous substances on construction sites.
• AMS BAU Occupational safety management system (Arbeitsschutzmanagementsystem) helping construction companies systematically manage workplace safety and health obligations and document compliance.
• Arbeitsschutzprämien Work safety subsidies and premiums offering financial support for member companies investing in occupational safety equipment and measures, such as turning assist systems for construction vehicles.
• Bausteine-App Mobile application delivering safety training modules (Bausteine) in up to 12 languages for construction worker education and hazard awareness.
• Lernportal Online learning platform offering e-learning courses and educational materials for occupational safety and health training in the construction industry.
• Bildungsangebote (Seminare) Seminar and training program offerings including safety seminars, driving safety trainings, first aid courses, and specialized health programs (Rückenkolleg, Kniekolleg, Hüftkolleg, Schulterkolleg) for construction workers and companies.
• digitgb (Digitale Gefährdungsbeurteilung) Digital risk assessment tool guiding construction companies through a 7-step process for workplace hazard evaluation and documentation.
• online antworten Online response service allowing customers to submit responses to BG BAU correspondence via scan or photo upload without requiring login.
• SDBtransfer Mobile app for transferring safety data sheets (Sicherheitsdatenblätter), part of the GISBAU hazard communication system.
• Hitzeaktionspläne Heat action plans providing checklists and procedures for managing heat exposure risks on indoor and outdoor construction sites.
• ASD der BG BAU Arbeitsmedizinisch-Sicherheitstechnischer Dienst (occupational health and safety service) providing workplace assessments, safety consultations, and expert guidance for construction companies.
• AMD der BG BAU Arbeitsmedizinischer Dienst (occupational medical service) with over 60 locations nationwide, offering preventive medical examinations and workplace health services for construction industry workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 deaths prevented through traffic safety initiatives in 2024 (reduced from previous levels through Fahrsicherheitstraining and other prevention programs)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG BAU is a member of the DGUV, the umbrella organization for the German statutory accident insurance system. DGUV develops the comprehensive regulations, rules, and guidelines (Vorschriften, Regeln, Informationen, Grundsätze) that BG BAU implements for the construction industry. BG BAU participates in DGUV's specialized divisions including FB Verkehr (transport safety) and other industry-specific working groups.
• DVR (Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat e.V.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on traffic safety initiatives including the DVR/UK/BG Schwerpunktaktion campaign addressing safe driving behaviors. The partnership includes joint campaigns, materials for workplace safety training, and prize competitions to promote road safety awareness among construction workers.
• German Road Safety (Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership promoting the German Road Safety app that provides multilingual (14 languages) information about German traffic rules, supporting foreign workers in the construction industry to understand and follow road safety regulations.
• BGHW (Berufsgenossenschaft Handel und Warenlogistik)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint TikTok campaign '#sicherankommen' with BGHW targeting apprentices (Auszubildende) to raise awareness about the dangers of traffic accidents during commuting, aiming to reduce the high number of commuting accidents among young workers.
• GUROMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG BAU promotes GUROM, the online tool for analyzing, assessing, and preventing mobility hazards. GUROM helps companies prevent accidents during commutes and business travel (Dienstwege).
• WISOM (Verkehrssicherheitsportal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on WISOM, a digital library for traffic-related knowledge for occupational safety and prevention. Focus areas include road traffic safety and mobility in occupational contexts.
• GDA (Gemeinsame Deutsche Arbeitsschutzstrategie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG BAU participates in GDA, the joint German occupational safety strategy involving federal and state authorities, accident insurance institutions, and social partners. GDA develops coordinated approaches to occupational safety including tools like GDA-ORGAcheck and GDA Gefahrstoff-Check.
• BG Kliniken (BG University Hospital)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with BG Kliniken for medical rehabilitation services. Reha-Koordinatoren and Reha-Koordinatorinnen from BG Kliniken serve as contacts for injured workers, coordinating rehabilitation services across BG clinic locations throughout Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AUVA (Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt): Austrian statutory accident insurance institution. Closest DACH-region peer in legal structure, scope (workplace + commuting accidents), and integrated prevention-rehabilitation-insurance model - a smaller-market analog to BG BAU.
• Suva (Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt): Swiss statutory accident insurance covering workplace and non-workplace accidents. Comparable in mandate, dual prevention-insurance role, and scale; differs by geography and a more consolidated national scope than BG BAU's single-sector mandate.

Direct peers

• BGHW (Berufsgenossenschaft Handel und Warenlogistik): German statutory accident insurance for trade, retail, and logistics. Direct peer with identical legal mandate (SGB VII), contribution model (Gefahrtarif), and integrated prevention/rehabilitation structure - covers a different industry but operates under the same institutional framework as BG BAU.
• BG ETEM (Berufsgenossenschaft Energie Textil Elektro Medienerzeugnisse): German statutory accident insurance for energy, textile, electrical, and media sectors. Same institutional structure (Berufsgenossenschaft under SGB VII), same Gefahrtarif contribution mechanics, and parallel prevention/inspection mandate to BG BAU.
• VBG (Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft): German statutory accident insurance for the administrative/services sector. Operates under identical SGB VII framework with the same statutory monopoly, Gefahrtarif contribution system, and integrated prevention services - structurally indistinguishable from BG BAU at the operating model level.
• BG Verkehr: German statutory accident insurance for the transport and logistics sector. Direct peer with identical legal and operational structure; particularly relevant given BG BAU's heavy focus on commuting and traffic accident prevention in construction.
• BG RCI (Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie): German statutory accident insurance for raw materials and chemical industry. Sister Berufsgenossenschaft with parallel mandate, covering a different high-hazard industrial sector under the same legal and operational framework as BG BAU.
• BGHM (Berufsgenossenschaft Holz und Metall): German statutory accident insurance for wood and metal industries. Closest analog to BG BAU given the manufacturing-adjacent construction-supply chain overlap, sharing the same Berufsgenossenschaft model, contribution mechanics, and DGUV coordination.

Others

• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, certification (TIC) provider with strong Germany presence. Overlaps with BG BAU's inspection, certification, and Prävention services on the commercial side; complements rather than competes with the statutory insurance monopoly.

Broad incumbents

• DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung): Umbrella organization of all German statutory accident insurers including BG BAU. Sets cross-sector Vorschriften, Regeln, and Branchenregeln that BG BAU implements; comparable as the policy-making body governing BG BAU's operating rules.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/BGBAU1
• Facebookfacebook.com/BgBau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgbau
• Instagraminstagram.com/_BGBAU
• TikToktiktok.com/@bg_bau
• Xx.com/BG_BAU

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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