Paas

What Paas does

Paas B.V. is a privately-held construction contractor headquartered in Nieuw-Buinen, Netherlands, founded in 1946 and operating as a family-owned business with 51-100 employees. The company delivers new construction, renovation, transformation, planned and major maintenance, and 24/7 service and maintenance across the Northern Netherlands, with particular depth in earthquake-resistant construction for the Groningen seismic zone and in energy-efficiency upgrades (Verduurzaming), circular and bio-based building practices.

Service lines span residential (Woningbouw), non-residential (Utiliteitsbouw), renovation, transformation, and Design & Build, supported by certifications including CO2-Prestatieladder Level 3 (achieved June 2025) and Erkend Leerbedrijf status. The company also acts as a Recapan dealer, providing renovation product solutions. Operations are supported by a modernized fleet of 14 electric VW transporters and 2 VW Crafters, plus 555 solar panels installed in 2024, and a knowledge and training partnership with SSPB Praktijkcentrum Bouw in Hoogezand.

The business model combines project-based one-off contracts won through tenders and direct invitations with recurring maintenance contracts at pre-agreed rates with housing corporations, healthcare institutions, municipalities, and architects. Customers named in the public record include housing corporations Groninger Huis, Woongroep Marenland, Lefier, and Woonzorg Nederland, and healthcare providers Zorggroep Drenthe and 's Heeren Loo. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company claims 50,000+ completed projects across its 75+ year history. Go-to-market is direct, anchored by long-standing client relationships in the regional public and semi-public sector.

Name

Paas

Legal name

Paas Nieuw-Buinen Projektontwikkeling B.V.

Website

https://paasbv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Paas B.V. is a family-owned Dutch construction contractor founded in 1946, delivering new construction, renovation, maintenance, earthquake-resistant building, and energy-efficiency upgrades primarily to housing corporations, healthcare institutions, and municipalities across the Northern Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Disaster Whole-Home Rebuild (Fire/Water/Storm) (HSAPAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leasing, Rental & Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) Enablement (EUAIANAI)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Residential construction
• Building renovation
• Earthquake reinforcement
• Building maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuw-buinen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: Project-based revenue from construction contracts including new construction, renovation, maintenance, and specialized services. Revenue is generated through competitive tendering and direct contract awards from housing corporations, healthcare institutions, municipalities, and private clients. Projects range from small maintenance contracts to large-scale residential and commercial developments.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts, often with pre-agreed rates, providing 24/7 service for housing corporations, healthcare institutions, and municipalities. These contracts provide recurring revenue streams through scheduled maintenance and emergency services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paas B.V. is a family-owned construction contractor offering new construction, renovation, transformation, planned and major maintenance, 24/7 service contracts, and Design & Build services. The company specializes in earthquake-resistant construction and seismic reinforcement for the Groningen region, and provides sustainability upgrades including energy efficiency, insulation, solar panels, and heat pump installations.

Product overview

Paas B.V. is a family-owned construction company with 75+ years of experience offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction and maintenance services. The core offerings include Woningbouw (residential construction) and Utiliteitsbouw (non-residential construction), supported by specialized services in Renovatie (renovation), Transformatie (transformation), and Aardbevingsbestendig (earthquake-resistant construction). The company provides both Design & Build integrated services and standalone Service & Onderhoud (maintenance) services available 24/7. Specialized sustainability offerings include Verduurzaming (energy efficiency upgrades) with partner products like Recapan roof insulation, and the company operates as a certified Meer Met Minder energy savings partner. The product portfolio covers the entire building lifecycle from new construction through renovation, maintenance, and sustainable upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woningbouw (Residential Construction) New-build residential construction services, including homes prepared for gas-free heating, solar panels, heat pumps, and energy-neutral homes, primarily for housing corporations and developers.
• Utiliteitsbouw (Non-Residential Construction) Non-residential construction projects with greater technical challenges, including commercial, healthcare, and institutional buildings for organizations.
• Renovatie (Renovation) Thorough renovation of existing buildings combined with sustainability improvements for housing corporations, healthcare institutions, and private owners.
• Planmatig Onderhoud (Planned Maintenance) Planned maintenance services for real estate assets, providing scheduled upkeep for housing corporations and property managers.
• Groot Onderhoud (Major Maintenance) Major maintenance and restoration services for large-scale building assets and portfolios.
• Transformatie (Transformation) Building transformation projects converting existing structures to new purposes, such as repurposing obsolete properties.
• Verduurzaming (Sustainability Upgrades) Sustainability and energy efficiency improvements including insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and energy label upgrades for existing buildings.
• Aardbevingsbestendig (Earthquake-Resistant Construction) Earthquake-resistant construction and reinforcement services for buildings in the Groningen earthquake area, including steel anchor installations and structural reinforcement.
• Service & Onderhoud (Service and Maintenance) 24/7 maintenance services for housing corporations, healthcare institutions, and municipalities on contract basis with pre-agreed rates.
• Design & Build Integrated design and construction services combining architectural design with implementation, typically delivered in collaboration with architectural firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 projects completed since founding in 1946
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SSPB Praktijkcentrum BouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaas B.V. is constructing the SSPB Knowledge and Training Centre in Hoogezand as a learning construction site. SSPB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Praktijkopleidingen Bouw) is a non-profit foundation that trains students for the construction industry. The project will serve as a practical training ground where Paas B.V. apprentices actively contribute to the construction while learning. The facility will also house Alfa College, Noorderpoort, InfraVak, and Bouwend Nederland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Van Wijnen: Regional Dutch construction company with similar residential development, renovation, and maintenance offerings. Comparable in size and customer mix, and competes for the same housing-corporation and municipality tenders in northern Netherlands.
• Trebbe: Dutch regional construction and development company with comparable residential, renovation, and transformation services across multiple Dutch regions. Directly comparable family-rooted builder operating at similar scale with overlapping housing-corporation client base.
• Vorm Bouw: Dutch construction and development firm offering new-build, renovation, and transformation services with a strong sustainability focus. Comparable lifecycle offering and overlap in housing-corporation clients.
• Heddes Bouw & Ontwikkeling: Regional Dutch construction and development company delivering residential, non-residential, and renovation projects. Similar service mix and similar competitive set in housing-corporation and institutional tenders.
• Brands Bouwgroep: Dutch family-owned regional builder active in residential and non-residential construction and renovation. Comparable service portfolio, similar client type (housing corporations, municipalities), and similar mid-sized regional profile.
• Geelen Bouw: Dutch regional builder with comparable residential, renovation, and maintenance capabilities and a similar family-business heritage. Competes in adjacent northern and central Netherlands sub-regions.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Publicly listed Dutch construction company covering residential building, renovation, and infrastructure. A direct competitor for large housing-corporation and non-residential tenders across the Netherlands.
• Royal BAM Group: One of the largest Dutch construction groups with extensive non-residential, residential, and civil-engineering operations. Competes with Paas for institutional and public-sector clients but at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Dura Vermeer: Large established Dutch construction and real-estate developer with residential, non-residential, renovation, and infrastructure services. Overlaps with Paas on housing-corporation and institutional clients but operates at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.

Regional players

• Welling Bouw: Regional Dutch construction company delivering residential, commercial, and renovation projects primarily outside Paas's northern territory. Comparable in size and service mix but geographically focused on a different Dutch region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paasbv
• Facebookfacebook.com/paasbv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paas-b-v-

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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