PROMA

What PROMA does

PROMA, s.r.o. is a Slovakia-based architectural and engineering services firm operating across all stages of the construction investment lifecycle, founded in 1990 and organized as a limited liability company since 1994. The firm provides integrated services spanning investment preparation and feasibility studies, environmental assessments (EIA), architectural and engineering design, BIM-based virtual design and construction, and Design & Build / EPC project delivery. It operates through three offices in Žilina (headquarters), Bratislava, and Košice with 78 professional staff including architects, engineers, BIM specialists, and project managers, and has accumulated 3,300+ completed projects across 400+ clients and 11 national-level awards over 30 years of operation.

The firm's technology backbone is Building Information Modeling (BIM), adopted in 2009 and centralized in the VDC Studio established in 2018, which delivers 3D/4D (time) and 5D (time + cost) modeling, clash detection, laser scanning, VR/MR visualization, 3D printing with 20+ materials, and CDE-based coordination, supported by Autodesk Construction Cloud and Dalux platforms. Revenue is generated through professional services fees (engineering, design, BIM coordination) and managed services contracts (EPC/EPCM delivery for industrial buildings). The group structure includes subsidiaries PROMA ENERGY (energy systems and building technology), PROMA TECHNOLOGY (IT and cybersecurity services), and PROMA FOR PEOPLE (civic association).

Commercial activity is concentrated in Slovakia, with dominant exposure to multinational automotive suppliers (Porsche EPC, ZF, KIA, KASAI, Seoyon E-Hwa, Gühring, Hainbuch, Dhollandia, PUNCH Precision, HS-Tec), real estate developers (YIT, ITB, MONDI SCP), and public-sector infrastructure (Bratislava and Košice municipalities, DPMŽ trolleybus depot at ~EUR 29M). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, public procurement bidding, 30 years of relationship capital, and a university-driven talent pipeline; the firm is selectively pursuing international opportunities in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) via government trade missions and bilateral business forums.

Name

PROMA

Legal name

PROMA, s.r.o.

Website

https://proma.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PROMA is a Slovakia-headquartered architectural and engineering firm providing BIM-enabled design, Design & Build / EPC contracting, and energy systems services to industrial manufacturers (notably automotive suppliers), real estate developers, and municipal clients across Slovakia with selective expansion into Central Asia and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zilina

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Design Services: PROMA provides comprehensive architectural and engineering design services across all stages of the investment process and construction. Revenue is generated through professional fees for project documentation, feasibility studies, environmental assessments (EIA), design coordination, and construction supervision. This is the primary revenue stream for the company.
2. Design & Build / Construction Management: As an EPC/EPCM contractor, PROMA delivers industrial buildings and selected projects from design through construction completion. Revenue comes from construction contracts where the company acts as general contractor, managing all phases from project design, permitting, procurement, through to commissioning and handover.
3. BIM and Digital Construction Services: The VDC studio provides specialized digital construction services including BIM coordination, 3D printing, laser scanning, VR/MR visualization, and 4D/5D simulations — both for internal project use and external clients.
4. Energy and Building Technology Systems: Through subsidiary PROMA ENERGY, the company provides design, delivery, and installation of energy systems and comprehensive building technology solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PROMA provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, and construction services for industrial, commercial, public, and residential projects. The firm delivers design, BIM / Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), design & build project delivery, and energy/building technology systems through a multidisciplinary team. Subsidiary lines (PROMA ENERGY, PROMA TECHNOLOGY, PROMA FOR PEOPLE) extend the offering into energy solutions, technology/VDC, and people/HR services.

Product overview

PROMA is an architectural and engineering services company offering comprehensive services across all stages of the construction investment process. The core product portfolio consists of BIM-based design and virtual construction services through the VDC Studio (Virtual Design and Construction), supported by specialized 3D printing capabilities for model production. Services span investment preparation and consulting, architectural design, engineering, Design & Build project delivery, and technical/energy building systems. The VDC Studio, established in 2018, serves as the specialized division for BIM implementation, digitalization, and process optimization across the entire project lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VDC Štúdio (Virtual Design and Construction): Department handling research, education, and implementation in construction digitalization areas, particularly BIM (Building Information Modeling), established in 2018.
• BIM

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design for industrial, commercial, residential, and public-sector buildings, from concept and permitting through detailed design.
• BIM / Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Building Information Modeling and virtual design and construction services coordinated by a dedicated VDC Studio to support clash detection, coordination, and construction-phase execution.
• Design & Build Project Delivery Integrated design-and-build delivery combining architectural/engineering design with construction execution under a single contractual responsibility.
• Structural & Building Engineering Structural, MEP, and building-physics engineering design services supporting new construction and renovation projects.
• Energy & Building Technology Systems (PROMA ENERGY) Energy and building-technology solutions delivered via the PROMA ENERGY subsidiary, focused on building-systems performance and energy-efficient design.
• Construction & Project Management Project management, site supervision, and construction administration services for industrial, commercial, and public-sector builds led by chief project engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9-month construction preparation for Porsche Smart Battery Shop, ready for technology installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technical University of Košice (Technická univerzita v Košiciach)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2023Memorandum of Cooperation signed for partnership in research, education, and implementation of construction digitalization. Company opened office within the Faculty of Civil Engineering's Educational-Laboratory Centre. Joint activities include student education, BIM research, digitalization, innovative and sustainable construction solutions.
• PROMA ENERGYcoreOthersSubsidiary company within the PROMA GROUP focused on energy efficiency and building technology systems. Provides design, delivery, and installation of energy equipment and comprehensive building technology services. Collaborated on Gühring Design & Build project.
• PROMA TECHNOLOGYcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary within PROMA GROUP providing IT and cybersecurity services to businesses and individuals — vulnerability assessment, IT system strengthening, Cyber equipment installation and management, network design, and consulting services.
• PROMA FOR PEOPLEminorOthersCivic association founded with the purpose of using 2% of taxes to support and organize projects helping people in need, children with disabilities, and children and adults from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Žilinská univerzita — Stavebná fakulta (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Žilina University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term educational partnership. CEO Ján Majerský teaches final-year engineering students. Zdeněk Hubatka lectures on construction costs and budgets. Dávid Sándor lectures on BIM. Over 28 students hired from this university in past 4-5 years. Dekan Prof. Marián Drusa awarded CEO a memorial medal in 2023 for 70th faculty anniversary.
• Stavebná fakulta STU v Bratislave (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with STU Bratislava's Faculty of Civil Engineering on BIM Challenge student competition. Dávid Sándor serves as jury member evaluating student BIM work. Joint BIM on-site seminars organized with BIM Association Slovakia and YIT Slovakia.
• BIM Association Slovakia (BIMaS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of BIM Association Slovakia. CEO Ján Majerský serves on expert panels. Dávid Sándor participates in association meetings and presentations. Company contributes to national BIM conferences, BIM4FREE events, and standardization discussions.
• Slovak Green Building Council (SGRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROMA became a (re)member in 2023. Focus on comprehensive services in construction with emphasis on sustainable and green building solutions. CEO Ján Majerský attended certificate handover ceremony with Finnish ambassador to Slovakia.
• Autodesk (BIM 360 / Construction Cloud)coreTechnology or IntegrationPROMA uses Autodesk BIM 360 (now Autodesk Construction Cloud) for project document management, collaboration, and BIM model coordination across distributed teams. BIM Collaborate Pro used on large-scale projects for aggregated model viewing with external specialists. Implemented during COVID-19 pandemic to enable home office working.
• DaluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationDalux platform used for construction management and site oversight. PROMA purchases Dalux licenses for specific projects. Enables real-time construction monitoring, issue tracking, and BIM model access on site (tablets). VDC Studio PROMA nominated for The Dalux Award 2025.
• BF PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain project designer for Winkelmann Group industrial park in Rimavská Sobote. PROMA provides project management services in cooperation with BF Partners.
• Metrostav SlovakiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Winkelmann Group industrial park construction. PROMA is in coordination with Metrostav Slovakia as main contractor and with Strabag Pozemné a inžinierske staviteľstvo for prefabricated structures.
• Strabag Pozemné a inžinierske staviteľstvominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for prefabricated reinforced concrete structures on the Winkelmann Group industrial park project in Rimavská Sobote.
• IONITYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPROMA designs and constructs EV charging stations for IONITY in Slovak industrial parks (Dubnica nad Váhom, with future projects planned in Nitra and Zvolen). Construction cost approximately 160,000 EUR per station. IONITY has indicated future collaboration opportunities.
• VodamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet at CONECO 2024 trade fair. Vodama manufactures water recycling technology for toilet flushing and laundry reuse. Potential for integration into PROMA's sustainable building designs.
• YIT SlovakiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResidential developer client. PROMA provides BIM coordination and design services on multiple YIT projects including Zwirn 1, Zwirn 2, and Čerešne 5. Jointly organized BIM on-site seminar with BIM Association Slovakia and STU Bratislava Faculty of Civil Engineering.
• Zväz stavebných podnikateľov Slovenska (ZSPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak Construction Employers Union. CEO Ján Majerský has been Vice President since 2018 (President 2005-2010, member of presidium since 1999). Company member since 1994. Active in industry policy discussions with government on construction law and digitalization.
• ASPIRO SKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet during Azerbaijan business mission. Offers cooperation on design and construction of small hydroelectric power plants in Azerbaijan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering, architecture, and construction-services firm offering integrated design, BIM/VDC, and program management across transportation, industrial, and built-environment sectors. Comparable in service-mix to PROMA's architecture-engineering-EPC stack but operating at global scale.
• Skanska: Swedish-headquartered global construction and project-development group with deep Central European operations including Slovakia. Directly comparable as an integrated design-build/EPC player serving enterprise, public, and real-estate clients, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth than PROMA.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm with strong sustainability and BIM-enabled design advisory practices. Comparable in integrated design and digital project delivery to PROMA's BIM/VDC-led approach, particularly for industrial, real-estate, and public-sector clients.
• Porr: Austrian-headquartered full-service construction group operating across CEE with design-build capabilities comparable to PROMA's integrated delivery model. Targets similar enterprise and public infrastructure clients in Slovakia and the wider Central European market.
• WSP: Global professional services consultancy combining engineering, architecture, and project management. Directly comparable to PROMA's architecture-engineering-construction-management stack and increasingly invests in BIM and digital-twin capabilities that parallel PROMA's VDC Studio.
• AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering, project-management, and nuclear/industrial EPC firm with strong European operations. Comparable in integrated design-build-EPC delivery to PROMA and competes for similar industrial, infrastructure, and energy-transition mandates.
• Strabag: Austrian-headquartered European construction group with major CEE presence and a Slovak subsidiary. Already identified in PROMA's own partnership ecosystem (general contractor on the Winkelmann industrial park project), competing directly for the same Slovak industrial, civil, and infrastructure EPC mandates.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with strong built-environment and infrastructure practices. Overlaps with PROMA in multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and project-management services for industrial, transportation, and built-environment clients.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm delivering engineering, architecture, construction services, and digital/VDC solutions to industrial, infrastructure, and advanced-facilities clients. Directly comparable in mission-critical design-build and BIM-enabled delivery for sectors PROMA serves.

Regional players

• HB Reavis: Slovak-origin commercial real-estate developer active across CEE with in-house design and BIM capabilities for office, mixed-use, and large-scale developments. Comparable to PROMA's real-estate-developer client segment and competing for similar landmark commercial and residential mandates in the Slovak market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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