What SCHMID does

SCHMID (Matthäus Schmid Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG) is a third-generation, family-owned German construction group headquartered in Baltringen, Baden-Württemberg, operating as a multi-discipline Bauunternehmen since 1963. The company provides general contracting, structural construction (Hochbau), timber construction (Holzbau), steel construction (Stahlbau), civil engineering and bridge construction (Ingenieurbau/Brückenbau), civil infrastructure (Tiefbau), prefabricated concrete components (Fertigteilebau), and construction services including formwork and depot operations. Adjacent lines include real estate development and property management through affiliated Matthäus Schmid Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG and multiple regional MS Immo entities, plus temporary staffing services.

The company differentiates through three proprietary process modules: SCHMIDFÜNFD®, a BIM-based 5D/6D methodology assigning data sets (SCHMID Code) covering cost, time, and sustainability dimensions to every building element; SCHMIDPLUSP®, an open-book partnership contracting model with optional guaranteed maximum price (GMP); and SCHMIDHOCHE®, a lean management framework using six-week planning cycles. Approximately 350 skilled professionals serve public sector clients, international corporations, innovative Mittelstand companies, and demanding private clients, primarily in Baden-Württemberg and southern Germany. Current flagship engagement is the Erneuerung B10 Ulm infrastructure project (2024–2030), executed in ARGE with Leonhard Weiss under Germany's first large-scale construction partnering procedure.

Name

SCHMID

Legal name

Matthäus Schmid Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://perfekt-bauen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SCHMID is a third-generation, family-owned German Bauunternehmen offering general contracting, structural, timber, steel, bridge, and civil infrastructure construction across Baden-Württemberg, serving public sector, enterprise, and Mittelstand clients via proprietary BIM and partnership delivery modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Engineering Services (541330), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Bridge construction engineering
• Timber and steel construction
• Civil infrastructure construction
• Prefabricated concrete elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services (Generalunternehmen): Full-service construction delivery as a general contractor covering the entire project lifecycle from initial concept and planning through to building management and long-term maintenance, encompassing civil engineering, structural steelwork, timber construction, bridge building, civil works, and precast element fabrication.
2. Immobilien / Projektentwicklung: Real estate development and property management services through affiliated entities (Matthäus Schmid Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG and multiple project-specific LLCs) including property acquisition, development, and ongoing management.
3. Zeitarbeit (Temporary Labor): Temporary labor services (Zeitarbeit) as a supplementary workforce provision offering.
4. Stahlbau (Steel Construction): Specialized steel construction services through Matthäus Schmid Stahlbau GmbH & Co. KG, including bridge steelwork, structural steel, and custom metal fabrication.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SCHMID is a family-owned construction group offering full-lifecycle building services as a general contractor across structural construction, timber construction, steel construction, civil/bridge engineering, civil infrastructure, prefabricated components, and real estate development. The company serves public sector clients, international corporations, innovative Mittelstand firms, and demanding private clients across southern Germany. It differentiates through three proprietary process modules (SCHMIDFÜNFD® 6D BIM, SCHMIDPLUSP® partnership model, SCHMIDHOCHE® lean management) and operates an in-house supply chain including precast element and steel fabrication.

Product overview

SCHMID (Matthäus Schmid Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG) is a construction company offering comprehensive building services across Hochbau (structural construction), Holzbau (timber), Stahlbau (steel), Ingenieurbau/Brückenbau (civil/bridge engineering), Tiefbau (infrastructure), Fertigteilebau (prefabricated components), and general contracting. Their portfolio includes real estate development and temporary staffing. The company differentiates through proprietary process modules: SCHMIDFÜNF D® (BIM-based 6D planning methodology with digital building models incorporating cost, time, and sustainability dimensions), SCHMIDPLUSP® (collaborative contracting model with open-book billing and optional guaranteed maximum pricing), and SCHMIDHOCHE® (lean management methodology with six-week planning cycles). These three modules form an integrated approach to construction project delivery alongside their core construction service divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCHMIDPLUSP®: A partnership model creating transparency between client and contractor via open-book accounting and optional guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
• SCHMIDFÜNFD®
• SCHMIDHOCHE®

Products and services

• Generalunternehmen (General Contractor Services) Full-service general contracting covering the entire project lifecycle from initial concept through planning, execution, and long-term building management. Serves public sector clients, international corporations, innovative Mittelstand firms, and demanding private clients across southern Germany.
• Hochbau (Structural Construction) Structural construction services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Covers reinforced concrete shells, masonry, and multi-story structural construction.
• Holzbau (Timber Construction) Timber construction including wooden structures, facades, and wood-hybrid building systems. Examples include the Voith Ravensburg office building in timber-hybrid construction and the Trumpf referenced timber project.
• Stahlbau (Steel Construction) Steel construction services including steel structural frameworks, bridges, and steel facades. Delivered through the specialized subsidiary Matthäus Schmid Stahlbau GmbH & Co. KG, including bridge steelwork, structural steel, and custom metal fabrication.
• Ingenieurbau / Brückenbau (Civil Engineering / Bridge Construction) Civil engineering and bridge construction services including bridge construction, reconstruction, and specialized engineering structures. 60+ years of bridge-building expertise with flagship projects including the Wallstraßenbrücke replacement as part of the Erneuerung B10 Ulm and DB AG railway bridges.
• Tiefbau (Civil Infrastructure) Civil infrastructure construction including canal systems, utility installation, and earthworks. Delivered in conjunction with civil engineering projects such as the B10 Ulm renewal.
• Fertigteilebau (Prefabricated Components) Prefabricated concrete components manufacturing and installation for various construction applications. In-house precast fabrication provides vertical integration and quality control advantages.
• Bauservice / Schalungsbau / Bauhof (Construction Services / Formwork / Depot) Construction services including formwork systems, equipment depot operations, and logistics for materials and machinery. Supports in-house project delivery with formwork and equipment management.
• Immobilien / Projektentwicklung (Real Estate / Project Development) Real estate development and property management services delivered through Matthäus Schmid Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG and multiple project-specific LLCs. Includes property acquisition, development, and ongoing management.
• Zeitarbeit (Temporary Staffing) Temporary staffing services for construction industry personnel. Supplementary workforce provision offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% continuous B10 traffic maintained throughout construction (two lanes in each direction)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments3 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt Ulm (City of Ulm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHMID is the primary construction partner in the ARGE (Arbeitsgemeinschaft/working group) with Leonhard Weiss for the Erneuerung B10 project — one of the largest infrastructure projects in Ulm's recent history. The partnership uses the pioneering 'Partnering' method (first in Germany at this scale). SCHMID is responsible for the Wallstraßenbrücke replacement, two pedestrian bridges, and related infrastructure works.
• Leonhard Weiss (Bauunternehmen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHMID forms an ARGE (working group) with Leonhard Weiss for the Erneuerung B10 Ulm project. Leonhard Weiss handles road and civil works while SCHMID handles bridge and structural engineering components.
• Ci4C (Catch for Climate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCi4C logo displayed as a partner on the SCHMID homepage, indicating involvement in the catch for climate initiative — a sustainability/carbon reduction collaboration in the construction sector.
• Baden-Württemberg (Federal State)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState coat of arms (Landeswappen) of Baden-Württemberg shown as a partner logo, indicating government-level collaboration or recognition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Porr AG: Austrian construction group with extensive German operations covering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and infrastructure. Comparable end markets and service breadth, but substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Bauer AG: German construction group with civil engineering, foundations, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable on Ingenieurbau/Tiefbau work and DB AG prequalification-driven projects, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German construction company within the Strabag Group covering Hochbau, Ingenieurbau, and Tiefbau at national scale. Competes with SCHMID on large public-sector and bridge tenders, but operates with substantially larger resources and geographic footprint.
• Goldbeck GmbH: Larger German construction company specializing in systematic building approaches for commercial and industrial clients. Comparable in industrial/enterprise customer focus, but with broader scale, larger geographic reach, and proprietary industrialized building systems.
• Implenia AG: Swiss-headquartered construction and real estate services group with significant German operations. Overlaps with SCHMID on integrated construction delivery, civil engineering, and real estate development, but operates at national/European scale.

Direct peers

• Max Bögl Bauservice GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German Mittelstand construction company with vertically integrated steel, timber, and precast capabilities. Closely comparable to SCHMID across disciplines (Hochbau, Ingenieurbau, Stahlbau, Fertigteilebau) and family-governance structure.
• Baresel GmbH: German general contractor focused on Hochbau, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects with comparable regional Mittelstand positioning. Overlaps with SCHMID on public-sector and enterprise tenders in southern Germany.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized German construction group with similar full-service disciplines (road, civil, structural). SCHMID's ARGE partner on the Erneuerung B10 Ulm project, making it the closest operational and scale peer for benchmarking joint-delivery models.
• Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG: German specialist in civil engineering, bridge construction, and tunneling with a long heritage. Direct comparability to SCHMID's Ingenieurbau/Brückenbau practice and prequalification-driven tender model.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor covering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and civil engineering with a comparable integrated delivery model. Similar size band and Mittelstand orientation make it a direct competitive benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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