HABAU

What HABAU does

HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. is an Austrian construction company headquartered in Perg, Upper Austria, founded in 1913 and operating as part of the family-owned HABAU GROUP. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries and approximately 7,000 employees, generating €2.02 billion in annual revenue, and is ranked among the top four players in the Austrian construction industry with an operating footprint spanning 19+ countries. The group is controlled by two long-standing shareholder families — the Halatschek and Heindl families — with no external institutional investors or public listing; Hubert Wetschnig has served as CEO of the HABAU GROUP since 2017 and Michael Mayer-Schütz as CFO since October 2023.

The company delivers projects across six core service lines: Hochbau (high-rise/above-ground construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering and infrastructure), Pipelinebau (pipeline construction operated jointly with subsidiary PPS Pipeline Systems), Fertigteilbau (prefabricated concrete elements), Public-Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure delivery, and Transportdienstleistungen (logistics via FTL). Its technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for digital project planning and execution, supplemented by an internally developed EarlyBird tool for automated analysis of project email communications. Major projects anchor the backlog across road/PPP infrastructure (€1.4B Havellandautobahn A10/A24, Mistelbach/Maissau bypasses), energy pipelines (€263M BRUA for TRANSGAZ, EUGAL, ZEELINK contracts), and commercial real estate (€700M Viertel Zwei, €70M IKEA CDC Wien, KTM Motohall, Dynatrace Campus Linz). Certifications include ÖGNI Platinum (first Austrian project, Viertel Zwei), DGNB Gold (Post am Rochus), and continued INEO apprenticeship recognition since 2013.

Revenue is generated through project-based general contracting and long-term PPP contracts with government agencies (ASFINAG, ÖBB, DEGES, City of Vienna, Wiener Linien) and enterprise clients (IKEA Austria, KTM, Dynatrace, TRANSGAZ, GASCADE, ZEELINK, SIGNA, Österreichische Post). The group pursues growth through serial acquisitions (HELD & FRANCKE 2001, PPS 2002, HANS HOLZNER 2007, ÖSTU-STETTIN/KARL SEIDL/FTL 2008, MCE 2016, SCHiCK 2023, SKI 2024) and the 2024 founding of HABAU INFRA to bundle German infrastructure competencies, alongside the 2024 VENERGI joint venture (with Wien Energie and Ramboll) targeting energy transition and decarbonization in Romania. A 2025 internal merger integrated KARL SEIDL, FTL, and LEN-BAU into HABAU to simplify group structures.

Name

HABAU

Legal name

HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://habau.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

HABAU is an Austrian family-owned construction company founded in 1913, providing Hochbau, Tiefbau, Pipelinebau, Fertigteilbau, and PPP services. The HABAU GROUP employs ~7,000 across 13 subsidiaries, generates €2.02 billion annually, and serves government and enterprise clients in 19+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Construction (23), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Civil engineering infrastructure
• Pipeline construction services
• Prefabricated concrete construction
• Public-private partnership infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Perg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: Project-based revenue from general contracting and construction services including Hochbau (high-rise/residential), Tiefbau (civil engineering), Pipelinebau (pipeline construction), Fertigteilbau (precast concrete), and PPP projects.
2. Public-Private Partnership (PPP): Long-term PPP contracts involving planning, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects (e.g., Havellandautobahn A10/A24, Umfahrung Mistelbach, Umfahrung Maissau).
3. Infrastructure Operation & Maintenance: Ongoing operation and maintenance services for completed infrastructure including roads, bridges, and buildings for specified contract periods.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HABAU is an international full-service construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio across six core service areas: Hochbau (above-ground/high-rise construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering/infrastructure including roads, bridges, tunnels), Pipelinebau (pipeline construction operated together with PPS subsidiary), Fertigteilbau (custom prefabricated concrete elements), Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects for long-term infrastructure delivery, and Transportdienstleistungen (transport and logistics services). The company also operates a real estate development division under HABAU Immobilien.

Product overview

HABAU is an international full-service construction company based in Perg, Austria, operating since 1913. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organized into six core service areas: Hochbau (high-rise/above-ground construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering/infrastructure), Pipelinebau (pipeline construction via PPS), Fertigteilbau (prefabricated construction), Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, and Transportdienstleistungen (transport/logistics). The company also operates a real estate development division (HABAU Immobilien) handling property development from search through key handover. HABAU is part of the HABAU GROUP with approximately 7,000 employees across 13 subsidiaries, generating annual revenue of EUR 2.02 billion. The company is a top-4 player in the Austrian construction industry and operates in over 19 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hochbau (High-rise Construction)
• Tiefbau (Civil Engineering)
• Pipelinebau (Pipeline Construction)
• Fertigteilbau (Prefabricated Construction)
• Public Private Partnership (PPP)
• Transportdienstleistungen (Transport Services)
• HABAU Immobilien (Real Estate Development)

Quantifiable outcome

• €2.02 billion annual revenue with 7,000 employees across group
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and client.

• VENERGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint venture co-founded in 2024 focused on energy transition and decarbonization, alongside Wien Energie and Ramboll. Catalina Otto, CFO of HABAU Romania, was instrumental in establishing this partnership to address energy transition challenges.
• Wien EnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of VENERGI joint venture for energy transition and decarbonization solutions in Romania.
• RambollcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of VENERGI joint venture for energy transition and decarbonization solutions in Romania.
• PPS Pipeline Systems GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary acquired in 2002 based in Quakenbrück, Germany, positioning HABAU as a complete provider in pipeline construction.
• ÖSTU-STETTINcoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in high-rise and tunnel construction acquired in 2008 based in Leoben, Austria.
• HELD & FRANCKEcoreOthersSubsidiary acquired in 2001 adding asphalt expertise and increased regional presence in Austrian federal states.
• HANS HOLZNER Baugesellschaft mbHcoreOthersSubsidiary acquired in 2007 based in Rosenheim, Germany for better positioning in German market.
• MCE GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary acquired in 2016 based in Linz, expanding portfolio to complex steel construction in bridge, aerospace, and automotive industries.
• SCHiCKcoreOthersGerman specialist for high-rise, civil engineering and precast concrete acquired in 2023, expanding construction family.
• SKIminorOthersAcquired in 2024, expanding portfolio with corrosion and industrial building protection expertise.
• HABAU INFRAcoreOthersFounded in 2024 to bundle infrastructure project competencies in Germany.
• Siemens AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partner in Campus Atzgersdorf PPP project with Stadt Wien, along with RBI.
• SwietelskymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partner for Landesdienstleistungszentrum Salzburg and S31 Talübergänge projects.
• PORRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partner in Schleuse Kachlet Passau, Aurachbrücke A1, and other major infrastructure projects.
• Asamer Kies- und BetonwerkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partner for A1 Re-Recycling project with ASFINAG.
• MA 48 (City of Vienna Waste Management)clientOthersClient for RinterNEU project - new operational facility construction after demolition of Rinterzelt.
• Bernegger GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partner for A2 highest noise barrier construction in Austria.
• ZEELINK consortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE partnership with PPS for 74.4km of 216km ZEELINK pipeline construction in Germany.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Privately held German construction group with comparable portfolio in civil engineering, road building, and PPP infrastructure in southern Germany, overlapping directly with HABAU's German subsidiaries (HABAU INFRA, HANS HOLZNER).
• PORR AG: Top-3 Austrian construction company listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange with overlapping services in Hochbau, Tiefbau, and PPP infrastructure. Frequently competes with HABAU for the same ASFINAG, ÖBB, and municipal tenders.
• Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG: Large privately owned German construction company with strength in civil engineering, precast concrete (Fertigteilbau), and renewable energy infrastructure — closely aligned with HABAU's Tiefbau and Fertigteilbau capabilities.
• STRABAG SE: Austrian-headquartered, publicly listed construction group with operations across Europe, directly competing with HABAU across Hochbau, Tiefbau, and transportation infrastructure. The closest comparable in scale and DACH-centric business mix.
• Swietelsky Baugesellschaft m.b.H. Privately held Austrian construction group (Top-4 alongside HABAU) with comparable full-service portfolio including Hochbau, Tiefbau, and pipeline construction; ARGE partner with HABAU on several projects.

Broad incumbents

• BAM Group (Royal BAM): Dutch-listed European construction major active in PPP, civil engineering, and property development. Comparable business model in long-term infrastructure concessions and competes with HABAU on cross-border European tenders.
• HOCHTIEF AG: Germany's largest construction company and an ACS Group subsidiary, competing with HABAU in German Tiefbau and PPP tenders (e.g., DEGES framework) while operating at a significantly larger scale across multiple continents.
• Vinci Construction: French-listed global construction subsidiary of Vinci Group with extensive European PPP and civil engineering portfolio. Competes with HABAU on large European infrastructure projects and pipeline works.
• Eurovia (VINCI subsidiary): European leader in road construction, asphalt, and rail infrastructure — directly comparable to HABAU's HELD & FRANCKE asphalt and ASFINAG motorway contracting capabilities across the DACH region.

Regional players

• SKE Group (Strabag unit) / Teerag-Asdag: Austrian road and asphalt specialist within the STRABAG group competing on motorway and highway paving tenders in Austria, directly overlapping with HELD & FRANCKE's market position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habau-cz-s.r.o.

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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