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WUST
Legal namestring
WUST
Websiteurl
wust.be
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1932
Descriptiontext

WUST is a Belgian general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) headquartered in Thimister-Clermont, Belgium, operating as a subsidiary of BESIX Group since 1985. Founded in 1932 by Jean WUST, the company delivers new building construction, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering works across Wallonia, Brussels, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. With 410 employees and €175M in consolidated revenue as of January 1, 2026, WUST ranks among the largest constructors in Belgium, serving public sector clients (municipalities, provinces, public institutions) and private commercial clients across healthcare, education, retail, industrial, real estate, and public infrastructure verticals.

The company's service offering spans three principal revenue streams: traditional construction contracts (general contracting and Design & Build), the Bouwteam collaborative project delivery model that integrates clients, architects, and engineering firms from early design phases through completion, and a dedicated real estate development arm (Promotions immobilières) that develops residential complexes and service residences for sale. Technical capabilities are anchored by Class 8 general building certification and a portfolio of quality and sustainability certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, EN1090: EXC2 via subsidiary ACMP, BREEAM Excellent). The wholly-owned steel construction subsidiary ACMP (Atelier de Construction Métallique des Plenesses) provides integrated steel structural and architectural metalwork services, while access to BESIX Group subsidiary Franki Foundations enables specialized foundation work for complex ground conditions such as the 870-pile deployment at the LegiaPark biotech campus on a former mining site.

WUST acquires projects through direct enterprise field sales, competitive public tender bidding, and Bouwteam collaborative arrangements, with pricing determined on a project-specific quote basis. The company operates from five regional sites (Thimister-Clermont, Cuesmes, Namur, Virton, and Windhof in Luxembourg), with long-standing joint venture partnerships with MOURY Construct and DENYS for consortium project delivery. The January 1, 2026 full integration of majority-owned subsidiary Cobelba SA represents the most recent structural move, consolidating WUST's position as a reference player in Walloon construction.

Short descriptiontext

WUST is a Belgian general construction company founded in 1932 and part of BESIX Group, delivering new building, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and Luxembourg for public and private sector clients, with 410 employees and €175M consolidated revenue post-Cobelba integration.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLiège, Belgium
HQ citystring
Liège
HQ countrystring
Belgium
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices5 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
general construction, building contractor, real estate development, steel construction, construction services
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYIMAFAAAB
Residential General Contracting (New Build)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management
SECONDARYIMAFADAF
Metals & Steel Mill Facility Construction
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Industrial Construction (Plants & Facilities)
NAICS code2 codes
  • Nonresidential Building Construction2362
  • Specialty Trade Contractors238
SIC code1 code
  • General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs1540
Product category
Construction Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Construction Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

General construction services including new building construction, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering works. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with public and private clients.

wust.be
2Real Estate Development
TypeOne Time License
Description

Property development through dedicated promotion department, developing residential complexes, service residences, and commercial properties for sale to end buyers.

wust.be
3Bouwteam Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Collaborative construction team model where WUST provides project management and construction expertise from early design phases through project delivery.

wust.be
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Project-based construction contracts
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Construction projects are quoted individually based on specifications, scope, and complexity. No standard pricing tiers available publicly.

wust.be
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

WUST is a Belgian general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) that designs, builds, and develops construction projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The company operates three integrated service lines — general construction, the Bouwteam collaborative design-build approach, and real estate development (Promotions immobilières) — supported by steel-construction subsidiary ACMP and Cobelba SA (integrated in January 2026).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • BREEAM Excellent certification achieved for LegiaPark biotech campus
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

WUST is a general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) offering a comprehensive suite of construction and real estate development services. Its core offering consists of general construction services for buildings, industrial facilities, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure. The company operates through two main service models: traditional construction contracts (Build, Design & Build) and Bouwteam—a collaborative project delivery approach. Additionally, WUST maintains a dedicated real estate development division (Promotions immobilières) that develops residential and mixed-use properties. All services are delivered with 90+ years of experience, positioned within the BESIX Group of international scope.

Product and service1 record
1General Construction
Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
1DENYS
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-01
Description

Joint venture partner for Grand Théâtre de Verviers renovation project. WUST-DENYS consortium handling general construction and extension work as well as restoration of decorations, entrance hall, and performance spaces.

2MOURY Construct
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-01-01
Description

Long-term joint venture partner for construction projects. Companies operate in société momentanée (temporary joint ventures) for specific projects including LegiaPark biotech campus and Les Heures Claires service residences.

3ACH Construct
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Joint venture partner for Spa Community Swimming Pool construction project delivered under Design & Build contract.

4Franki Foundations
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

BESIX Group subsidiary providing specialized foundation work. Deployed 870 piles for LegiaPark project due to specific ground conditions from former mining site.

5Cobelba SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Wholly-owned subsidiary being fully integrated into WUST structure effective January 1, 2026. Cobelba has been majority-owned by WUST since 2018 and operates from Namur region covering projects in residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

6Valentiny Architects
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Architecture firm for LegiaPark project, responsible for mission of architecture on biotech campus development.

7Greisch Engineering
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Engineering firm responsible for stability studies, special techniques, PEB, BREEAM certification, and safety coordination on LegiaPark project.

8SPIE
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Technical works partner collaborating with WUST on UMons Materials Science Building project execution.

9BESIX Group
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

International construction group headquartered in Belgium. WUST is a subsidiary within BESIX Group which includes BESIX, BESIX Infra, Jacques Delens, Socogetra, BESIX Unitec, Vanhout, Franki Foundations, Lux TP, and BESIX RED operating in Benelux, France, Central/Eastern Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, Australia, and Middle East.

Recent move9 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat5 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers10 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Subsidiaries2 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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WUST

Construction Serviceswust.be

WUST is a Belgian general construction company founded in 1932 and part of BESIX Group, delivering new building, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and Luxembourg for public and private sector clients, with 410 employees and €175M consolidated revenue post-Cobelba integration.

What WUST does

WUST is a Belgian general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) headquartered in Thimister-Clermont, Belgium, operating as a subsidiary of BESIX Group since 1985. Founded in 1932 by Jean WUST, the company delivers new building construction, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering works across Wallonia, Brussels, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. With 410 employees and €175M in consolidated revenue as of January 1, 2026, WUST ranks among the largest constructors in Belgium, serving public sector clients (municipalities, provinces, public institutions) and private commercial clients across healthcare, education, retail, industrial, real estate, and public infrastructure verticals.

The company's service offering spans three principal revenue streams: traditional construction contracts (general contracting and Design & Build), the Bouwteam collaborative project delivery model that integrates clients, architects, and engineering firms from early design phases through completion, and a dedicated real estate development arm (Promotions immobilières) that develops residential complexes and service residences for sale. Technical capabilities are anchored by Class 8 general building certification and a portfolio of quality and sustainability certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, EN1090: EXC2 via subsidiary ACMP, BREEAM Excellent). The wholly-owned steel construction subsidiary ACMP (Atelier de Construction Métallique des Plenesses) provides integrated steel structural and architectural metalwork services, while access to BESIX Group subsidiary Franki Foundations enables specialized foundation work for complex ground conditions such as the 870-pile deployment at the LegiaPark biotech campus on a former mining site.

WUST acquires projects through direct enterprise field sales, competitive public tender bidding, and Bouwteam collaborative arrangements, with pricing determined on a project-specific quote basis. The company operates from five regional sites (Thimister-Clermont, Cuesmes, Namur, Virton, and Windhof in Luxembourg), with long-standing joint venture partnerships with MOURY Construct and DENYS for consortium project delivery. The January 1, 2026 full integration of majority-owned subsidiary Cobelba SA represents the most recent structural move, consolidating WUST's position as a reference player in Walloon construction.

WUST firmographics

Firmographics
Name
WUST
Legal name
WUST
Website
https://wust.be
Company type
Private
Founded year
1932
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
WUST is a Belgian general construction company founded in 1932 and part of BESIX Group, delivering new building, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and Luxembourg for public and private sector clients, with 410 employees and €175M consolidated revenue post-Cobelba integration.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

WUST industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Services
NAICS
Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Specialty Trade Contractors (238)
SIC
General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYIMAFAAAB
Residential General Contracting (New Build)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management
SECONDARYIMAFADAF
Metals & Steel Mill Facility Construction
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Industrial Construction (Plants & Facilities)

Keywords

  • General construction
  • Building contractor
  • Real estate development
  • Steel construction
  • Construction services

Where WUST is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Liège
HQ country
Belgium
HQ region
Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

WUST business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Construction Services: General construction services including new building construction, renovation, restoration, and civil engineering works. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with public and private clients.
  2. Real Estate Development: Property development through dedicated promotion department, developing residential complexes, service residences, and commercial properties for sale to end buyers.
  3. Bouwteam Services: Collaborative construction team model where WUST provides project management and construction expertise from early design phases through project delivery.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractProject-based construction contracts

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

WUST product offering

Product offering

Core offering

WUST is a Belgian general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) that designs, builds, and develops construction projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The company operates three integrated service lines — general construction, the Bouwteam collaborative design-build approach, and real estate development (Promotions immobilières) — supported by steel-construction subsidiary ACMP and Cobelba SA (integrated in January 2026).

Product overview

WUST is a general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) offering a comprehensive suite of construction and real estate development services. Its core offering consists of general construction services for buildings, industrial facilities, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure. The company operates through two main service models: traditional construction contracts (Build, Design & Build) and Bouwteam—a collaborative project delivery approach. Additionally, WUST maintains a dedicated real estate development division (Promotions immobilières) that develops residential and mixed-use properties. All services are delivered with 90+ years of experience, positioned within the BESIX Group of international scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • General Construction

Quantifiable outcome

  • BREEAM Excellent certification achieved for LegiaPark biotech campus
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use WUST

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

WUST technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

WUST partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • DENYScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint venture partner for Grand Théâtre de Verviers renovation project. WUST-DENYS consortium handling general construction and extension work as well as restoration of decorations, entrance hall, and performance spaces.
  • MOURY ConstructcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Long-term joint venture partner for construction projects. Companies operate in société momentanée (temporary joint ventures) for specific projects including LegiaPark biotech campus and Les Heures Claires service residences.
  • ACH ConstructminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for Spa Community Swimming Pool construction project delivered under Design & Build contract.
  • Franki FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBESIX Group subsidiary providing specialized foundation work. Deployed 870 piles for LegiaPark project due to specific ground conditions from former mining site.
  • Cobelba SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary being fully integrated into WUST structure effective January 1, 2026. Cobelba has been majority-owned by WUST since 2018 and operates from Namur region covering projects in residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
  • Valentiny ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for LegiaPark project, responsible for mission of architecture on biotech campus development.
  • Greisch EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm responsible for stability studies, special techniques, PEB, BREEAM certification, and safety coordination on LegiaPark project.
  • SPIEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical works partner collaborating with WUST on UMons Materials Science Building project execution.
  • BESIX GroupcoreOthersInternational construction group headquartered in Belgium. WUST is a subsidiary within BESIX Group which includes BESIX, BESIX Infra, Jacques Delens, Socogetra, BESIX Unitec, Vanhout, Franki Foundations, Lux TP, and BESIX RED operating in Benelux, France, Central/Eastern Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, Australia, and Middle East.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

WUST competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

WUST social profiles

Digital presence

WUST financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

WUST leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

WUST subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

WUST funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

WUST M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about WUST

What does WUST do?

WUST is a Belgian general construction company (entreprise générale de construction) that designs, builds, and develops construction projects across Wallonia, Brussels, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The company operates three integrated service lines — general construction, the Bouwteam collaborative design-build approach, and real estate development (Promotions immobilières) — supported by steel-construction subsidiary ACMP and Cobelba SA (integrated in January 2026).

Is WUST a public or private company?

WUST is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was WUST founded?

WUST was founded in 1932. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is WUST based?

WUST is headquartered in Liège, Belgium, in the Europe region.

How does WUST make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are real Estate Development and bouwteam Services.

Does WUST have an API?

No public API is recorded for WUST.

What industry is WUST in?

WUST's product category is Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAB, Residential General Contracting (New Build), with a secondary code of IMAFADAF, Metals & Steel Mill Facility Construction. Its NAICS code is 2362 and its SIC code is 1540.

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