Niersberger Group

What Niersberger Group does

Niersberger Group is a privately held, family-founded German construction and engineering services holding company headquartered in Erlangen, operating across 25 subsidiary companies in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia with approximately 450 employees distributed across 9 locations. The Group provides integrated services across the full real estate value chain — planning, construction, building services engineering (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, ventilation), information technology infrastructure, and real estate management — serving property developers, real estate investors, public sector clients (schools, hospitals, administrative buildings), industrial clients, and housing associations.

The Group's technical foundation rests on Building Information Modeling (BIM, including both open and closed BIM workflows using Autodesk Revit, Plancal NOVA, RIB iTWO, and ArchiCAD), Lean Construction methodology, and a group-wide cloud-based digital infrastructure maintained by its in-house IT subsidiary WITTL Informationstechnologie. A notable specialty is the Energiesprong serial renovation method, executed through the simply timber solutions subsidiary, which uses prefabricated timber element facade modules to deliver rapid, net-zero-energy retrofits of residential buildings. Sustainable construction has been a stated company value since the firm's founding in 1921.

Niersberger generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services — construction management, general contractor work, technical building equipment installation, and property management — with an emerging recurring revenue stream from energy contracting (supply of heat, cold, electricity, steam, and compressed air). The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting large property developers, institutional investors, and public sector clients through dedicated account managers and regional subsidiary teams. Pricing is quote-driven and project-specific, with no disclosed standard rates or subscription pricing for client services.

Name

Niersberger Group

Legal name

Niersberger Wohn- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://niersberger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Niersberger Group is a privately held German construction and building services holding company with 25 subsidiaries and 450 employees in Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, delivering integrated planning, construction, technical building equipment, and property management services to property developers, investors, and public clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Building Services Engineering

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55), Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)

Keywords

• Building services engineering
• Residential construction
• Technical building equipment
• Serial renovation
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Building Services Revenue: Core revenue from planning, construction, and management of residential buildings, commercial properties, and process plants. Revenue generated through project-based fees for construction management, general contractor services, and technical building equipment installation.
2. Technical Building Equipment (TGA) Services: Revenue from HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and ventilation installation and maintenance services. Includes both new installation and service/maintenance contracts.
3. Real Estate Management and Property Services: Revenue from property management, letting, facility operation, and real estate transactions (purchase, sale, and rental of properties) for own account and third parties.
4. Energy Contracting: Supply of heat, cold, electricity, steam, and compressed air as operating media. Energy generation facility development, operation, and maintenance. Sale of substrates for energy production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Niersberger Group plans, implements, and manages residential and commercial real estate and building technology systems. Through approximately 25 subsidiaries in Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, the Group delivers integrated construction services, technical building equipment (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration), Energiesprong serial renovation, energy contracting, and property management along the full value chain from planning through construction to operation.

Product overview

The Niersberger Group is a construction and engineering services company that operates as a multi-subsidiary organization with 25 companies across 3 countries. The company offers comprehensive services along the entire value chain of real estate and industrial facilities, from planning and development through construction to property management. The portfolio includes specialized subsidiaries focused on: Planning & Development (NWE Planungsgesellschaft, HNB Energietechnologien, S+N Planungsgesellschaft), Construction (Niersberger Wohn- und Anlagenbau, NuP Wohnbau, simply timber solutions), Building Services Engineering (NGA, Servicegesellschaft, Smart Concept, RME, Donat Haustechnik, Wärmetechnik, Czech and Slovak operations), Information Technology (WITTL IT), and Real Estate Management (Niersberger 365). The company specializes in sustainable construction and Energiesprong serial renovation methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning & Development Services
• Construction Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy-efficient buildings through Energiesprong serial renovation: prefabricated timber element modules enable rapid, net-zero-energy renovations that dramatically reduce energy consumption
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NWE Planungsgesellschaft mbHcoreOthersEngineering and specialist planning company developing sophisticated technical building equipment concepts. Offers far-sighted project guidance, construction management, and energy consulting. Based in Erlangen, Germany. Part of the integrated Niersberger Group service offering.
• HNB Energietechnologien GmbHcoreOthersSpecialist electrotechnical systems planning company developing sophisticated electrical installations meeting tomorrow's requirements. Sought after by architects, developers, businesses, tradespeople, and private individuals. Part of Niersberger Group.
• S+N Planungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbHcoreOthersDynamic, innovative planning office within Niersberger Group developing fast, results-based planning processes. Plans affordable housing in renovation and newbuild, collaborating closely with developers and focusing on future residents. Develops innovative solutions for industrial construction with group building services planning offices.
• Niersberger Wohn- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersCore operating entity developing and executing innovative residential construction concepts. Focus on revitalizing residential buildings and serial renovation, plus high-quality newbuilds. Primary purpose entity of the Niersberger Group, registered at Amtsgericht Fürth (HRA 9208).
• NuP Wohnbau GmbHminorOthersOrganizes performance and supervision of all kinds of construction and building services, especially demolition and dismantling, plus dependable caretaker services and building cleaning.
• simply timber solutions GmbHcoreOthersSystematic partner for turnkey timber building construction. Uses timber, concrete, steel, and hybrid construction elements to create sustainable, cost-efficient, turnkey solutions. Key contributor to Energiesprong serial renovation with prefabricated timber element facade modules.
• NGA Niersberger Gebäudeausrüstung GmbHcoreOthersBuilding services technology company ensuring smooth and efficient HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems. Provides services, works, planning, and sales with focus on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing.
• Niersberger Servicegesellschaft mbHcoreOthersDevelops, constructs, operates, maintains, and services all kinds of energy generation facilities. Ensures supply of operating media (heat, cold, electricity, steam, compressed air). Buys, rents, and sells equipment for efficient energy use and energy production substrates.
• Niersberger Smart ConceptminorOthersComprehensive portfolio from project development through implementation and support in investment/refurbishment projects, to supplying heat and electricity as a contractor, to permit-free building services engineering services.
• RME Gebäudetechnik Jena GmbHcoreOthersTechnical general contractor focused on customer benefits and costs. Offers complete range of technical building equipment, especially for schools, office and administrative buildings, hospitals, and energy supply systems throughout Germany. Based in Rothenstein, Germany.
• Donat Haustechnik GmbHcoreOthersPlans and implements technical heating, plumbing, and bathroom installations in commercial and private properties. Converts and newbuilds, full and partial renovations, and modernizations. Based in Erfurt, Germany.
• Wärmetechnik Wilkau-Haßlau GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersFocus on technical infrastructure with services, works, planning, and sales for building services engineering — especially heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing. Can work within general contract agreements. Based in Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany.
• Niersberger Instalace, s.r.o.coreOthersServes the Eastern European market from Benešov, Czech Republic. Focus on technical building equipment both as a general contractor and as an overall project coordinator. Supports Czech and broader Eastern European clients.
• Niersberger Slovakia, s.r.o.coreOthersIndependent company serving the Slovakian market from Žilina as a competent general supplier of technical building equipment. Provides comprehensive HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.
• WITTL Informationstechnologie GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT partner of Niersberger Group designing hardware and software, creating and operating IT infrastructures (client/server, network, and applications). Provides the foundation for modern, secure digital work across all subsidiaries. Critical enabler of group-wide BIM and cloud-based digital operations.
• Niersberger 365coreOthersProperty developer and construction manager coordinating construction of all building types plus purchase, sale, and letting of real estate for own and third-party account. Advises developers on financing and technical/economic project execution. Manages houses and land.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland GmbH: Major European energy and building services provider with strong German presence in energy contracting, facility management, and technical building equipment. Directly comparable to Niersberger Servicegesellschaft's energy contracting and property management offerings, though with much broader geographic and service footprint.
• VINCI Energies Deutschland: Subsidiary of French-listed VINCI Group providing electrical engineering, HVAC, and building services across Germany. Comparable to Niersberger's HNB Energietechnologien and MEP subsidiaries, serving similar commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.
• Bilfinger SE: Large publicly listed German industrial services provider with significant building services engineering, facility management, and energy efficiency consulting. Overlaps with Niersberger's TGA, energy contracting, and property management offerings but operates at much larger scale across multiple European countries.

Regional players

• B&O Bau GmbH: Bavarian/Austrian construction company specializing in residential serial renovation and modular building renovation, with comparable Energiesprong-style serial renovation expertise and regional focus in southern Germany and Austria.

Direct peers

• Max Bögl: Large German family-owned construction company with proprietary precast/prefab concrete and timber production capabilities, comparable to Niersberger's investment in simply timber solutions and Energiesprong modules. Similar full value chain delivery from planning through construction across residential, commercial, and infrastructure.
• Zech Group GmbH: German family-owned construction and real estate group with multiple subsidiaries covering real estate development, construction, and building services. Comparable Mittelstand multi-subsidiary model with similar geographic concentration in Germany and integrated value chain.
• GOLDBECK GmbH: German family-owned design-build construction company specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings with integrated planning and BIM-driven execution. Highly comparable in integrated value chain, Mittelstand family ownership, and design-build approach — only at substantially larger scale (~5,000+ employees, ~€1B+ revenue).
• Caverion Deutschland GmbH: Leading DACH building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and facility management provider, directly comparable to Niersberger's TGA subsidiaries (NGA, RME, Donat, Wärmetechnik). Serves same public sector, commercial, and industrial customer base across Germany.
• Köster GmbH: German construction group offering planning, construction, and real estate services with multiple subsidiaries across Germany. Comparable integrated value chain model and Mittelstand multi-subsidiary structure, serving similar residential, commercial, and public sector clients.
• WISAG Industrie Service Holding GmbH: German facility management, building services, and technical building equipment provider with multiple regional subsidiaries — structurally analogous to Niersberger's 25-company model. Comparable in serving commercial, industrial, and public clients with integrated technical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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