Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling

What Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling does

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling B.V. is a family-owned Dutch construction and real estate development company headquartered in Bergschenhoek (near Rotterdam), founded in 1865 as a carpentry firm and now operating as an integrated developer-builder with roughly 40-50 employees delivering approximately 200 residential units annually. The company's offering spans three core lines: woningbouw (serial residential construction, including social/affordable housing via woningcorporaties and starter apartments), utiliteitsbouw (commercial, healthcare, education and cultural buildings such as the Casa Cadanza cultural center in Lansingerland), and projectontwikkeling (in-house land and project development, exemplified by the Combinatie Wilderszijde joint venture with BPD delivering 2,000+ homes, and the De Jonge Veenen Moerkapelle development of 370 homes with VOSPlan).

Technically, Batenburg combines conventional Dutch construction with industrialized methods: HSB (houtskeletbouw) timber framing using finger-joint (vingerlas) technology to minimize waste, Premodu modular factory-built wooden homes from partner Emergo Prefab achieving energy label A++++, MPG 0.4, ~130 kg CO₂/m² BVO and zero-on-the-meter (NOM) performance, alongside settlement-free infrastructure and rainwater infiltration systems for sensitive sites. All homes are delivered under Woningborg guarantee and the firm holds ISO 9001, VCA (safety/health/environment), and FSC-C105581 (sustainable wood) certifications plus the Royal Hofleverancier designation.

Commercially, Batenburg operates a sales-led, project-based model: turn-key agreements with housing corporations (3B Wonen, Woonpartners Midden-Holland, Woonhave), joint developments with area and project developers (BPD Bouwfonds, VOSPlan, AM, Wonen à la Carte, Ante Liberi, WDevelop), municipal contracts (Gemeente Lansingerland, Gemeente De Ronde Venen), co-creation/buyer-participation for private individuals (ARC Rokkeveen), and investment-fund contracts for build-to-rent portfolios (Parkzoom IV). Pricing is custom per project, contracts are multi-year, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Geographic focus is the South Holland corridor (Rotterdam, Zoetermeer, Delft, Gouda, The Hague) with selective extension into the Utrecht region.

Name

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling

Legal name

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling B.V.

Website

https://batenburgbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling is a 160-year-old, family-owned Dutch developer-builder headquartered in Bergschenhoek (near Rotterdam) that delivers roughly 200 residential units and commercial buildings annually for housing corporations, project developers, municipalities, and investors across South Holland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Construction

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential construction
• Commercial building
• Project development
• Sustainable housing
• Renovation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergschenhoek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Development Services: Batenburg develops and builds serial housing projects and utility projects: residential buildings, commercial properties, healthcare centers, schools, and business premises. They operate in both expansion areas and inner-city developments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling is a Dutch construction and real estate development company that develops and builds serial housing projects (woningbouw) and utility projects (utiliteitsbouw), including residential buildings, apartments, healthcare centers, schools, and commercial premises. The company handles the entire process from project development through construction and post-delivery support (nazorg), operating primarily in the South Holland region of the Netherlands.

Product overview

Batenburg Bouw & Ontwikkeling is a construction and real estate development company offering integrated services across residential and commercial construction. The company operates three core offerings: woningbouw (residential housing development and construction), utiliteitsbouw (commercial and institutional construction including healthcare and educational facilities), and projectontwikkeling (property development). Additional services include meedenken & advies (consulting and advisory support throughout projects) and nazorg (post-delivery support). All residential projects are covered by Woningborg-garantie quality assurance. The company was founded in 1865 and operates primarily in the Rotterdam-The Hague area of the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woningbouw (Residential Housing Construction) Serial housing construction (seriematige woningbouw) of apartments, ground-bound homes (grondgebonden woningen), and residential complexes for housing corporations, project developers, and private buyers.
• Utiliteitsbouw (Commercial and Institutional Construction) Construction of commercial buildings including business premises (bedrijfspanden), offices (kantoren), healthcare centers (gezondheidscentra), schools, and cultural facilities.
• Projectontwikkeling (Project Development) Real estate development of residential and commercial projects including expansion-area and inner-city developments, with focus on starters apartments, ground-bound housing, healthcare centers, and commercial buildings.
• Meedenken & Advies (Consulting and Advisory) Advisory and consulting services providing customized solutions and guidance throughout the construction process, including advice, bespoke solutions, and support for change management.
• Nazorg (Post-Delivery Support) Post-delivery support services including maintenance guidance, complaint handling, and warranty management for completed projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~200 units delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• BPD Bouwfonds GebiedsontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor area development partner collaborating on large residential projects including Wilderszijde (3000+ homes) and Matchpoint. BPD is one of Batenburg's commercial partners for joint development.
• VOSPlan VastgoedontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer partner for projects including De Jonge Veenen (210 homes in Moerkapelle), Oude Tol Reeuwijk, and Groen Dorpsveld. Co-developer in various residential projects.
• Wonen à la CartecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for ARC Rokkeveen project using co-creation model where future residents participated in apartment design.
• Ontwikkelingscombinatie Damcentrum C.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between BPD Gebiedsontwikkeling and SDJ vastgoedontwikkeling for Het Leytsche Hof project in Leidschendam (153 homes).
• Ante LiberimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Ratelaarweg business units project in Rotterdam.
• De Jonge Veenen B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between VOSPlan and Batenburg for development of De Jonge Veenen neighborhood in Moerkapelle (370 homes).
• Combinatie Batenburg-BPD-Zondag OntwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for Wilderszijde development: approximately 3000 total homes with 2000+ by this combination, including 600 social rental units.
• WoonhavemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing corporation partner for Meerzicht Zoetermeer project (86 apartments with commercial plinth). Signed contract February 6, 2026.
• Emergo Prefab B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationModular housing supplier for Premodu wooden homes in Wilderszijde project. Provided factory visits for future homeowners to see their homes under construction.
• Van den Hondel Prefab B.V.majorTechnology or IntegrationPrefabrication partner recognized for top quality, clear communication, and proactive approach aligning with Batenburg's core values.
• Gemeente LansingerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality client for Casa Cadanza cultural center in Berkel en Rodenrijs - multifunctional building with theater, cinema, dance studio, library.
• AMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject developer for Haringlocatie project in Delft's rail zone (54 homes and commercial space).
• Van Es architectuurmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborating on Villa Goed design in Berkel en Rodenrijs.
• Gemeente De Ronde VenenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality for Matchpoint project in Mijdrecht (54 homes). Purchase agreement signed April 4, 2025.
• CHNL architecten & adviseursmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm for Hergerborch project in Berkel en Rodenrijs.
• Wubben.Chan architectenmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm for Parkzoom 4 project (29 NOM apartments) with distinctive round forms and striking brick architecture.
• Tobe architectenmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm for Oude Tol Reeuwijk and Groen Dorpsveld projects, providing technical elaboration of designs.
• Creating Living SpacesmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture/design firm for Meerzicht Zoetermeer project.
• GROOSMANmajorTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm for Meerzicht Zoetermeer project.
• IMd Raadgevende IngenieursmajorTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy for Meerzicht Zoetermeer project.
• Van Rossum Raadgevende Ingenieurs BVmajorTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy for Hergerborch project.
• Ingenieursbureau Deuring B.V.majorTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy for Hergerborch project.
• Koos WesselsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for 21 Premodu wooden homes at WOCODA location in Bergschenhoek.
• WDevelop Vastgoed OntwikkelingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer for Dokter Kniplaan project in Hoek van Holland (8 luxury villas).
• Villa Goed FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting housing search for future residents. Villa Goed project will provide 24 apartments (8 rental, 16 for young adults with disabilities) initiated by parents of future residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VORM Bouw: VORM is a Dutch construction and development company with a strong residential and area development focus. Comparable to Batenburg in product mix (new housing, renovation, area development) and target customers (housing corporations, investors, municipalities), with a similar mid-market positioning.
• Trebbe: Trebbe is a Dutch construction and development company of similar mid-market scale with a strong focus on residential housing (woningbouw) and area development. Highly comparable to Batenburg in product mix (serial housing, renovation, area development), customer base (housing corporations, municipalities), and integrated developer-builder model.
• Synchroon: Synchroon is a Dutch residential and area developer focused on inner-city and expansion area projects. Comparable to Batenburg's projectontwikkeling activities, with similar customer base (housing corporations, municipalities) and project type (residential neighborhoods, mixed-use developments).
• Van Wijnen: Van Wijnen is a mid-size Dutch construction and development firm specializing in residential housing, renovation, and area development, very similar in operating model to Batenburg. Comparable product mix (woningbouw, utiliteitsbouw, projectontwikkeling) and customer segments (housing corporations, developers, investors).

Broad incumbents

• BAM Bouw en Vastgoed: BAM is the largest listed Dutch construction group, with a broad portfolio including residential building, non-residential construction, and infrastructure. Overlaps with Batenburg in residential development and utility construction but at a national/international scale.
• Ballast Nedam: Ballast Nedam is a Dutch construction and development company active in residential, non-residential, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in integrated developer-builder model but operates nationally with greater scale and a broader project portfolio than Batenburg.
• Dura Vermeer: Dura Vermeer is a major Dutch construction and real estate development company with a much larger national footprint. Overlaps with Batenburg across residential development, utility construction, and infrastructure, but at materially greater scale and with broader service lines (including infrastructure and PPP).
• Heijmans: Heijmans is a large listed Dutch construction and development company active in residential building, non-residential construction, and infrastructure. Comparable in core residential developer-builder activities but operates at significantly greater scale and capital intensity than Batenburg.
• VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is a large Dutch construction and real estate development group with significant residential and area development operations across the Netherlands. Comparable in residential and commercial building activities, but at substantially larger scale and with greater geographic diversification.

Emerging players

• BPD Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling: BPD is a major Dutch area developer (a Rabobank subsidiary) and Batenburg's key co-development partner on large projects such as Wilderszijde. While BPD is a developer rather than a builder, it is highly comparable as a counterparty in the same residential development ecosystem and represents a meaningful share of Batenburg's pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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