Volandis

What Volandis does

Volandis is a Dutch non-profit knowledge and advice center established in 2016 as the successor to earlier sector organizations serving the construction and infrastructure (Bouw & Infra) industry. It operates as the designated sector organization under the cao Bouw & Infra collective labor agreement, delivering occupational health, safety, and sustainable employability services to ~10,000 employers and the broader workforce in the Netherlands. Its core offerings span medical examinations (PAGO, DIA, GPO), risk and safety compliance tools (RI&E, V&G-planner with ~270 task risk analyses, Schadelijke Stoffen Assistent), sector-specific content (A-bladen, Toolboxen, Adviezen), a skills documentation product (Digitaal Skills Paspoort), and worker-facing prevention care portals (mijnVolandis, Preventiezorgportaal).

The underlying technology is a digital platform ecosystem rather than a single product — mijnVolandis serves as the employer-facing hub integrating RI&E, V&G-planner, Preventiegids, and sector-wide reporting (Bedrijfstakatlas, Monitor arbeidsongevallen, Sectoranalyse duurzame inzetbaarheid). Specialized tools like the Quickscan deliver workplace assessments in under five minutes, and the SSA tool handles hazardous substances management. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR/AVG compliant. Prevention care is delivered both digitally (self-service portals) and physically through a curated network of contracted arbodiensten (occupational health services) that must demonstrate sector-specific knowledge.

The business model is sector-funded rather than market-priced. All services are free to employers and employees covered under cao Bouw & Infra and cao Afbouw, with funding flowing through the BTER-regeling (Bedrijfstakexploitatie Toereikend Rendement). Additional revenue/grant envelopes include MDIEU program funds (~€200M available until 2030 for "Gezond naar het pensioen") and training subsidies (diplomabonus €2,500, T-rijbewijs €1,100). The organization is governed by social partners, holds no external VC/PE ownership, and operates as a monopoly-position sector institution with no direct for-profit peers.

Name

Volandis

Legal name

Volandis

Website

https://volandis.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Volandis is the Dutch sector organization for construction and infrastructure, providing free occupational health, safety, and sustainable employability services via the mijnVolandis digital platform, contracted arbodiensten, and BTER-regeling sector funding under cao Bouw & Infra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Worksite Health Virtual Care (fit-for-duty, RTW) (HLALADAM), Co-Employment Risk Management & Insurance (Workers’ Comp, Liability) (BPACAGAH)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Construction safety compliance
• Risk assessment tools
• Sustainable employability
• Hazardous substances management

Headquarters

HQ city

Harderwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sector-funded prevention care (BTER): Services are collectively financed through the BTER-regeling (Bedrijfstakexploitatie Toereikend Rendement) under the cao Bouw & Infra. This funding covers the prevention care package including DIA, PAGO, and other preventive services at no cost to employers or employees in the sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volandis is the knowledge and advisory center for the Dutch construction and infrastructure sector, delivering free occupational health (DIA/PAGO/GPO), workplace safety (RI&E, V&G-planner, SSA), sustainable employability (DSP, leefstijlbegeleiding), and skills development services to sector employers and employees. The offering is delivered through a digital platform ecosystem (mijnVolandis) backed by contracted occupational health services (arbodiensten) and collectively funded through the cao Bouw & Infra BTER-regeling.

Product overview

Volandis operates as a knowledge and advice center for the Dutch construction and infrastructure sector, offering a comprehensive platform of products and services focused on occupational health, safety, and sustainable employability. The core offerings include the mijnVolandis employer portal, which serves as the central hub integrating tools like the RI&E, V&G-planner, and Preventiegids. Key assessment products include the Duurzame Inzetbaarheidsanalyse (DIA) combined with PAGO medical examinations, the Quickscan assessment tool, and the Digitaal Skills Paspoort (DSP) for documenting worker competencies. Volandis also provides compliance tools (RI&E and V&G-planner), sector guidelines (A-bladen), training materials (Toolboxen), and advisory documents. Prevention services are delivered through contracted occupational health services (arbodiensten) and include lifestyle counseling and follow-up consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• mijnVolandis Digital employer portal providing access to RI&E, V&G-planner, Preventiegids, and Duurzame Inzetbaarheid reports based on PAGO/DIA data. Used by Dutch construction and infrastructure employers to manage occupational health and safety compliance.
• Duurzame Inzetbaarheidsanalyse (DIA) Sustainable Employability Analysis combining PAGO medical examination with advisory consultation and personal action planning for construction workers under the cao Bouw & Infra.
• PAGO (Periodiek Arbeidsgezondheidskundig Onderzoek) Periodic occupational health examination including medical check-up, blood tests, and cardiovascular screening for construction industry workers. Free under cao Bouw & Infra.
• Quickscan Online assessment tool for companies with at least 4 employees to gain insight into workplace safety, work enjoyment, and future perspectives within 5 minutes.
• RI&E (Risico-Inventarisatie en Evaluatie) Online application for companies to create a risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E) and action plan, recognized by Steunpunt RI&E.
• V&G-planner Safety and Health Planner containing approximately 270 task risk analyses to create V&G plans for construction projects.
• Preventiegids Online guide connecting employers with selected service providers for coaching, courses, and training in lifestyle, career, stress, and safe working practices.
• Digitaal Skills Paspoort (DSP) Digital skills passport making learning visible and documenting skills and competencies of construction workers. Recipient of the 2025 CRAS Award and Computable Awards nomination.
• Schadelijke Stoffen Assistent (SSA) Tool to help identify and manage hazardous substances in the workplace, used by 500+ companies as of May 2026.
• Preventiezorgportaal Prevention care portal for workers to access their PAGO/DIA results and prevention services, recognized as an excellent practice example.
• GPO (Gericht Periodiek Onderzoek) Targeted periodic research for workers performing specific risky activities, supplementing the DIA or PAGO.
• Leefstijlbegeleiding Lifestyle counseling service for workers with elevated cardiovascular risk, providing guidance on nutrition and exercise.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Contracted ArbodienstencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolandis contracts occupational health services (arbodiensten) on behalf of the sector. These partners must have knowledge of the sector and professions to ensure quality of care and advice. Employers select from these contracted providers for delivering prevention care services.
• FRAIM (TU Delft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and innovation center that works together with TNO and SME companies to develop and disseminate solutions that make heavy physical work less strenuous. Funded through the 'Gezond naar het pensioen' initiative.
• TNOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization partnering in the 'Gezond naar het pensioen' program to develop solutions for heavy work and sustainable employability, including establishing an expertise center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bedrijfsarts Online: Digital-first occupational health platform enabling remote PAGO/PMO examinations and online consultations. Emerging alternative to traditional arbodiensten that could pressure Volandis's contracted provider model over time.

Regional players

• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch employers' association for construction and infrastructure companies, co-party to cao Bouw & Infra. As one of the social partners that established Volandis, it provides governance and funding continuity context comparable to a sector organization's founding anchor.
• FNV Bouw: Dutch trade union representing construction and infrastructure workers, with statutory seat in cao Bouw & Infra negotiations. Counterparty in the collective labor agreement that funds Volandis, shaping its mandate and operating scope.

Direct peers

• ArboNed: Largest Dutch occupational health service provider, delivering PAGO/PMO examinations and prevention care directly to employers. Comparable as a contracted arbodienst partner in Volandis's delivery network and as a competing prevention care provider for Dutch construction firms.
• HumanTotalCare: Dutch occupational health and employee wellbeing provider offering arbodienst services, PMO/PAGO examinations, and prevention programs to employers. Competes for the same employer wallet in construction and adjacent sectors.
• Arbo Unie: Major Dutch occupational health service offering PAGO, PMO, and workplace prevention across multiple sectors including construction. Operates as a contracted arbodienst for cao-covered employers, directly overlapping with Volandis's prevention care delivery channel.
• Stichting Arbouw: Historical predecessor organization in Dutch construction occupational health, whose role was largely absorbed into Volandis at its 2016 founding. Same sector mandate and cao-funded model, providing the closest structural comparison.
• Steunpunt RI&E: Recognized Dutch body that validates RI&E (risk inventory and evaluation) tools, including Volandis's RI&E application. Functionally adjacent in compliance tooling for construction and infrastructure employers.

Others

• TNO: Dutch applied research organization partnering with Volandis on the 'Gezond naar het pensioen' program. Comparable as a research-driven contributor to construction-sector occupational health innovation and policy.

Broad incumbents

• Werkgeversvereniging AWVN: General Dutch employers' association providing HR advisory, cao support, and labor market services across all sectors. Comparable as an umbrella sector support organization, though broader in scope than Volandis's construction focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VolandisNL
• Facebookfacebook.com/VolandisNL

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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