RECON Group

What RECON Group does

RECON Group is a Belgian family-owned construction conglomerate headquartered in Adegem, operating across the Flanders region through four integrated subsidiaries. Founded in 1983 by Benedict Huys as IDG-RECON for post-damage cleaning, the group grew through the acquisition of Van de Kerckhove in 1983 and Bouwbedrijf Wienen in 2020, and now combines general contracting, residential project development, and 24/7 damage remediation under a unified brand. Its operating companies are RECON Bouw (a Class 8 general contractor specializing in group housing, apartments, and care centers, with approximately 90 own employees), WIENEN Bouw (a Class 7 general contractor based in Zutendaal covering Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant with approximately 40 own employees), ASCOT (a project developer for apartments, infill projects, public-private partnerships, and land subdivisions), and RECON Damage (24/7 fire, water, and asbestos remediation plus professional building drying).

The group runs in-house production facilities in Adegem covering joinery, custom kitchen manufacturing, and PVC window production, providing vertical integration that reduces subcontractor dependency and supports quality control. Its own engineering team supplements approximately 130 direct employees with quality subcontractors to execute large-scale residential projects. The business is now led by the second generation of the Huys family (Bob, Vic, and Wim Huys), who joined around 2006.

RECON Group generates revenue through three streams: project-based general contracting contracts for residential and care-center construction, property development and one-time sales through ASCOT, and professional damage remediation services billed per engagement. Its customer base spans private individuals (the primary segment), government entities (PPS and municipal construction), and professional/industrial clients requiring rapid equipment and building damage remediation. Pricing is project-based via direct quotation; revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company remains privately held with no external investment.

Name

RECON Group

Legal name

RECON Group

Website

https://recongroup.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RECON Group is a Belgian family-owned construction conglomerate operating across Flanders through four subsidiaries: RECON Bouw (Class 8 general contractor), WIENEN Bouw (Class 7 general contractor), ASCOT (project development), and RECON Damage (24/7 remediation services), serving private, government, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Residential construction
• Project development
• Damage remediation services
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Drogenbos

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting (Totaalaanneming): Construction services for group housing, apartments, and care centers including new builds and large-scale renovations. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
2. Project Development (Projectontwikkeling): Residential development projects including apartment complexes, infill projects, PPS (public-private partnerships), and land subdivisions. Revenue from property development and sales.
3. Damage Remediation (Schadesanering): Damage repair and renovation services after calamities including fire damage, water damage, asbestos removal, and professional building drying. Available 24/7 for residential and industrial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RECON Group is a Belgian construction conglomerate that delivers general contracting for group housing, apartments, and care centers; residential and industrial project development; and 24/7 damage remediation and post-calamity renovation services. The group operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries—RECON Bouw (class 8 contractor), WIENEN Bouw (class 7 contractor), ASCOT (project development), and RECON Damage (remediation)—serving individuals, governments, and professionals across Flanders.

Product overview

RECON Group is a Belgian construction conglomerate operating under an umbrella brand structure with four main divisions: RECON Bouw (general contracting, class 8, approximately 90 employees), WIENEN Bouw (acquired general contractor, class 7, approximately 40 employees), ASCOT (project development and real estate promotion), and RECON Damage (damage remediation and renovation services). The group, originating in 1983 as IDG-RECON specializing in damage cleaning, has evolved through acquisitions and organic growth to become a comprehensive construction group serving residential, governmental, and professional clients across Flanders.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASCOT Project developer of residential construction projects specializing in apartment buildings, infill development, public-private partnerships (PPS), and land subdivisions, focused on improving quality of life in neighborhoods. Targeted at individuals, investors, and government partners across Flanders.
• RECON Damage 24/7 damage remediation and renovation services after calamities, covering residential total A-to-Z solutions, industrial/professional damage to buildings and equipment, asbestos removal, and professional construction drying. Serves residential homeowners and industrial/professional clients across Belgium.
• RECON Bouw Family-owned Class 8 general contractor (totaalaannemer) for group housing, apartments, and care centers, delivering both new construction and large-scale renovations in Flanders. Operates with approximately 90 own employees plus quality subcontractors and includes in-house joinery, kitchen production, and PVC window manufacturing.
• WIENEN Bouw Class 7 general contractor based in Zutendaal, taking full A-to-Z responsibility for group housing and apartment construction projects in Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant. Operates with a stable team of approximately 40 own employees supplemented by quality subcontractors.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TrintechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026RECON Group was recognized as an FY26 Partner Award winner by Trintech during their annual Revenue Summit. This award recognizes partners contributing to AI-driven financial close transformation. The partnership involves helping finance teams replace manual processes with intelligent automation solutions, with the partner ecosystem collectively generating millions in revenue.
• ASCOT BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCOT Belgium is a real estate company with which RECON Group collaborates on building promotion and project development since 1996. ASCOT operates as the project developer subsidiary handling residential development projects including apartments, infill projects, PPS, and land subdivisions.
• Bouwbedrijf WienencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2020, Bouwbedrijf Wienen is a Class 7 general contractor from Zutendaal. The acquisition strengthened the partnership with RECON Bouw, both specializing in group housing and apartment construction, expanding presence across all of Flanders.
• Quality SubcontractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRECON Group works with quality subcontractors in combination with their own workforce to deliver complete construction projects. RECON Bouw has approximately 90 own employees and WIENEN Bouw has approximately 40 own employees, supplemented by quality subcontractors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Groep Van Roey: Flemish construction group spanning general contracting, project development and renovation - a near-analogue to RECON Group's three-pillar structure (build / develop / remediate).
• Vanhout: Turnhout-based Belgian general contractor active in residential and commercial new build and renovation. Comparable to RECON on regional positioning and customer segment mix.
• CIT Blaton: Brussels-based Belgian general contractor with residential, industrial and civil work plus development. Comparable to RECON on multi-segment construction delivery and long Belgian track record.
• Groep Heylen: Belgian/Flemish general contractor and project developer focused on residential and commercial building. Closely comparable to RECON in scale, regional footprint and integrated construction-plus-development model.
• Democo: Belgian general contractor with strong residential and renovation activities plus project development exposure. Comparable to RECON on customer mix (private, public, industrial) and Flanders-centric operations.
• BELFOR: International leader in property damage restoration, including fire, water and industrial recovery. Direct peer to RECON Damage on remediation technology, scale and 24/7 response positioning.
• Willy Naessens: Belgian contractor with strong residential and industrial building plus project-development capability. Comparable to RECON in family ownership scale, integrated build-develop offering and Benelux footprint.
• Polygon Group: Global property damage restoration and remediation group with active Belgian operations. Direct peer to RECON Damage's fire/water/asbestos/drying service line.
• Module: Belgian residential and modular construction specialist targeting similar end customers (individuals, developers, care housing). Comparable through multi-channel residential delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• CFE: Belgian-listed construction group with multi-segment contracting and real estate development. Broader and larger than RECON but operates in adjacent Belgian construction and development niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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