de Bonth van Hulten

What de Bonth van Hulten does

De Bonth van Hulten specializes in restoration, renovation, repurposing, and specialized new construction projects. The company offers services including building restoration, sustainable renovation, adaptive reuse of structures, and construction of unique new buildings. Additionally, De Bonth van Hulten provides maintenance services, long-term upkeep, and manages small-scale projects. The company is part of the VolkerWessels group.

Name

de Bonth van Hulten

Legal name

De Bonth van Hulten

Website

https://www.debonthvanhulten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

De Bonth van Hulten specializes in restoration, maintenance, and renovation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Building Restoration & Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Heritage restoration services
• Monument renovation
• Adaptive reuse construction
• Energy-efficient renovation
• Modular housing construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwkuijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Restoration Services: The company generates revenue through construction, renovation, restoration, and specialized new-build projects. Projects range from small-scale maintenance and service contracts to large heritage restoration and transformation projects. Revenue is project-based, typically won through competitive tendering or direct client relationships.
2. Modular Housing (MorgenWonen Dealership): As an active dealer of MorgenWonen modular housing, the company earns revenue from the sale and construction of factory-produced modular residential units for housing corporations and other clients seeking rapid, sustainable housing solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Bonth van Hulten delivers construction, renovation, restoration, and adaptive-reuse services for heritage buildings, monuments, social housing stock, and complex specialist new-build projects across the Netherlands. The firm operates an in-house workshop for custom fabrication of unique building components and additionally acts as a dealer of VolkerWessels' MorgenWonen industrialised modular housing concept. Projects are acquired through direct relationships with municipalities, housing corporations, heritage organisations, and private developers.

Product overview

De Bonth van Hulten is a construction company offering specialized services in four core disciplines: Herbestemming (repurposing/adaptive reuse), Verduurzaming (energy efficiency renovation), Restaureren (monument restoration), and Specialistische nieuwbouw (specialist construction). The company operates as a unified service provider rather than a modular software platform, with services delivered through its own workforce of approximately 68 craftsmen, an in-house workshop for custom woodwork, and administrative staff. The MorgenWonen modular housing concept is offered as a complementary service through their sustainability division, while client communication portals provide post-construction support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Herbestemming (Adaptive Reuse / Repurposing) Conversion and repurposing of vacant, underutilised, or heritage buildings into new functional uses (residential, hotel, commercial, cultural). Service is targeted at property owners, developers, housing corporations, and heritage organisations seeking to prevent neglect and value loss in empty buildings.
• Verduurzaming (Energy-Efficient Renovation) Energy-efficiency renovation of existing residential and civic buildings, including insulation, installations, and sustainability upgrades delivered while occupants remain in residence. Designed for housing corporations and building owners needing to comply with tightening Dutch energy regulations (e.g. 2028 energy label requirements).
• Restauratie (Monument Restoration) Restoration of national and municipal monuments, historic churches, lock complexes, and listed buildings, including historical construction methods, materials, and procedural compliance. Delivered under ERB (Erkend Restauratie Bedrijf) certification for clients including municipalities, heritage foundations, and the Dutch Royal Family (via Hofleverancier status).
• Specialistische nieuwbouw (Specialist New-Build) Specialist small-scale and complex new-build construction on challenging or constrained sites (such as former fort grounds or historic settings) requiring craftsmanship, creativity, flexibility, and sensitivity to surrounding context. Targeted at institutional, healthcare, and private clients needing new construction integrated with existing heritage structures.
• Service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance) Service, maintenance, and long-term maintenance contracts for residential and heritage properties, including small-scale repair and upkeep projects. Offered to housing corporations, property owners, and institutional clients requiring ongoing stewardship of buildings.
• MorgenWonen Modular Housing (Dealership) Sale and construction of factory-produced modular residential units based on VolkerWessels' MorgenWonen industrialised housing concept. Units are assembled under controlled factory conditions using smart building components and can be plug-and-play assembled on site within one day. Targeted at housing corporations and clients seeking rapid, sustainable, and affordable housing delivery.
• Custom Woodworking & Fabrication (In-house Workshop) Bespoke fabrication service producing unique building components — church doors, sluice doors, windows with authentic profiling, complete conservatories, and other non-standard elements — combining traditional craftsmanship with modern machinery. Serves the firm's own projects and heritage restoration clients requiring historically accurate or unique elements that off-the-shelf suppliers cannot deliver.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy label improvement from G to A achieved in Oud Tivoli transformation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VolkerWesselscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of De Bonth van Hulten. VolkerWessels is a major Dutch construction conglomerate with approximately 13,000 employees across 120 subsidiaries. The partnership provides De Bonth van Hulten with financial stability, access to specialized resources, and the ability to participate in integrated multidisciplinary projects. De Bonth van Hulten operates as an independent subsidiary within the VolkerWessels network.
• NatuurmonumentencoreOthersNature conservation organization that owns and manages nature reserves in Belgium and the Netherlands. Engaged De Bonth van Hulten for restoration of Sluiscomplex 't Saske in Lommel, Belgium. Project also supported by Province of Noord-Brabant and co-financed by Coca-Cola Nederland.
• MEMO ProjectontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner collaborating with De Bonth van Hulten on the Heilig Hartkerk project in Breda. MEMO handled development and sale aspects while De Bonth van Hulten executed construction.
• Van der Sande MakelaardijminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agency partnering on the Heilig Hartkerk project in Breda for the sale of residential apartments within the transformed church building.
• Van AgtmaalcoreOthersConstruction company that contracted De Bonth van Hulten for specialized restoration work on Kapel Saint Louis in Oudenbosch. Van Agtmaal served as main contractor while De Bonth van Hulten performed restoration services.
• StadswaardecoreOthersProperty developer that engaged De Bonth van Hulten for the transformation of Oud Tivoli in Utrecht. Stadswaarde is the developer and principal for the project converting the historic building into Conscious Hotel Oudegracht and Union House restaurant.
• Isabella GroepcoreOthersProperty developer and owner of Fort Isabella in Vught. Engaged De Bonth van Hulten for ongoing transformation of the historic fort into residential complex including restoration of existing buildings and new construction.
• VOCUS ArchitectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for design of Oud Tivoli transformation. De Bonth van Hulten executes construction based on VOCUS design.
• VolkerWessels InclusiefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal social enterprise of VolkerWessels that helps people with additional support needs find employment in construction. Supports De Bonth van Hulten in hiring and developing workers from disadvantaged backgrounds through supervised work placement programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nico de Bont Bouwgroep: Dutch construction and restoration contractor specializing in renovation, restoration, and maintenance of monumental and historic buildings. Closest comparable to DBvH given similar ERB-equivalent credentials, heritage focus, and Northern Brabant footprint.
• Hillen & Roosen: Amsterdam-headquartered builder specializing in restoration, renovation, and transformation of heritage buildings and urban renewal. Directly comparable on adaptive-reuse and historic renovation competencies.
• Koninklijke Woudenberg: Dutch construction firm with a dedicated heritage restoration division serving municipalities, housing corporations, and heritage organizations. Closely mirrors DBvH's ERB-style certified restoration positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke BAM Groep: Largest Dutch construction group with restoration and renovation divisions operating alongside nonresidential new-build, infrastructure, and property development. Overlaps with DBvH on heritage/renovation tenders but as a small portion of a much broader portfolio.
• Heijmans: Major Dutch construction and real estate developer offering renovation, restoration, and sustainability services for housing corporations and municipalities. Comparable customer segments but operates at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• Dura Vermeer: Dutch construction and development company with dedicated renovation, restoration, and sustainable building divisions serving residential and commercial clients. Broad incumbent with overlap on heritage and energy-efficiency renovation work.
• Ballast Nedam: Established Dutch construction firm providing renovation, restoration, and new-build services across housing, healthcare, and commercial segments. Competes with DBvH for institutional tenders as part of a wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Jan Snel: VolkerWessels sister company specializing in modular and circular construction for housing, healthcare, and education. Directly comparable to DBvH's MorgenWonen dealership line and shares the same parent conglomerate.
• VORM Bouw: Dutch developer and builder with strong renovation, transformation, and new-build activity in housing and care. Adjacent peer competing with DBvH for adaptive-reuse and housing-corporation tenders.

Regional players

• Hendriks Bouw en Ontwikkeling: Dutch construction firm with restoration, renovation, and development capabilities serving housing corporations and private clients, primarily in the Brabant region — overlapping DBvH's home market with similar mid-tier positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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