Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol

What Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol does

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/S is a Denmark-based, DANAK-accredited and Erhvervsstyrelsen-approved certification and control body serving the regulated construction trades. Founded in 2000/2001 as Kloakmestrenes Kvalitetskontrol A/S and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dansk Industri (the Danish Industry Confederation), the company issues legally required authorizations and quality certifications to more than 3,500 SMB construction and trade companies across kloak (drainage/sewage, ~70% national market share), El (electrical, ~600 certified companies), VVS (plumbing/heating, ~170 certified companies), asbest (asbestos, newly mandatory since January 2025), selektiv nedrivning (selective demolition, mandatory from July 2025), and adjacent verticals including window/door manufacturing (DVV), wet-room flooring (GVK), sealing/jointing (FSO), controlled boring, electrical thermography, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications for energy labeling, house inspection, building thermography, and air-tightness testing.

The company operates a human-led audit and document-review model against ISO 9001:2015 and Danish authorization standards, supplemented by free Word-based KLS (Kvalitetsledelsessystem) quality management templates, Excel calculation tools, BK technical guidelines, and a helpdesk (Svartjeneste) staffed by experienced KLOAK auditors. Revenue is generated per service rendered — pre-approval evaluation, periodic surveillance audits, recertification, training courses (open-enrollment and corporate), and low-margin physical materials (work folders, streamers) — with no upfront registration or annual affiliation fees. Go-to-market is primarily self-serve web onboarding via a "Bliv kunde" form, complemented by sector-specific newsletters, in-person training, and direct outreach for the DVV product certification vertical. With 21 employees serving 3,500+ customers, the operating model is high-density and high-margin professional services built on a regulatory accreditation moat.

Name

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol

Legal name

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/S

Website

https://byggekvalitet.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol is a Denmark-based, DANAK-accredited certification body issuing legally required authorizations and ISO 9001 certifications to more than 3,500 construction trade companies across kloak, El, VVS, asbest, and demolition.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Vejen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification and authorization fees: Companies pay for pre-approval evaluation of their KLS (quality management system) and for periodic audit visits. Certification results in a certificate (typically valid 3 years for ISO certifications, shorter for product certifications), after which companies pay for surveillance audits and recertification. Fees vary by certification area. No registration or annual fees are charged just for being affiliated with the control body; payment is only required for services actually used.
2. Training and course fees: The company offers open enrollment courses (e.g., 'Godt i gang med KLS', KEO Certificeringskursus, asbestos courses, plumber updates) across Denmark, charging per participant. Course fees include materials, accommodation, and catering. Discounts are available for members of Kloaksektionen under DI or Dansk Håndværk. Corporate/in-house courses are also offered.
3. Document and template sales: Sale of physical materials such as work folders (arbejdsmapper) and streamers for the kloak sector. Pricing is per-unit with volume discounts (25 units at 9.00 kr each, 50 units at 8.00 kr each, 100 units at 7.00 kr each).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/S is an accredited Danish certification and control body that provides authorization and quality management certification services for the construction industry. It certifies companies in regulated trades (kloak, VVS, El, asbest, selective demolition) and issues ISO 9001:2015 and product certifications (e.g., DVV windows/doors, GVK wet room floors). Services include pre-approval evaluation of KLS systems, surveillance audits, recertification, and training courses.

Product overview

Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol is a certification and quality control body for the Danish construction industry. Its portfolio spans multiple product lines: (1) KLS (Kvalitetsledelsessystem) template document packages across four authorization areas (Kloak, EL, VVS, Asbest) — Word-based quality management system templates and supporting attachments provided free to customers; (2) ISO 9001:2015 certification services covering Energimærkning (energy labeling), Huseftersyn (home inspection), Termografiinspektion (thermography), and Tæthedsmåling (tightness/pressure testing); (3) sector-specific product certifications including DVV (Danish Window Verification for windows, exterior doors, and engineered wood), GVK (Floor Industry Wet Room Control), NCS (Nordic Certified Scantlings for glulam/finger-jointed wood), and Fuge- og Tætningsarbejde (sealing/jointing work); (4) authorization support for Asbest (asbestos), Selektiv Nedrivning (selective demolition), and ILR (Internal Pipe Renovation / cured-in-place pipe lining); (5) a course/training program (Kurser) including KLOAK update courses, asbestos KLS courses, and general certification courses offered as open enrollment or firm-specific sessions; and (6) supplementary technical tools including calculation spreadsheets (Beregningsskemaer), D/V operation and maintenance manuals, BK-Instructions, streamers and work folders for KLOAK, and a helpdesk/service hotline (Svartjeneste). The company also publishes newsletters (KloakmesterNYT, AutorisationsNYT, CertificeringsNYT, AsbestNYT, EL-NYT).

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Products and services

• Energimærkning af bygninger (Energy Labeling of Buildings Certification) ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification for energy advisors producing energy labels for single- and multi-family houses in Denmark. DANAK-accredited service for companies in the energy labeling area.
• Huseftersyn (House Inspection Certification) ISO 9001:2015 certification for companies performing house condition surveys under the Danish Huseftersynsordningen scheme. The scheme is expected to become an authorization scheme from July 2028.
• Termografiinspektion af bygninger (Building Thermography Inspection Certification) ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification for companies performing thermographic inspections of buildings in Denmark. Non-DANAK-accredited service.
• Tæthedsmåling af bygninger (Building Air Tightness Testing Certification) ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification for companies performing building air tightness and pressure testing, per DS/EN ISO 9972:2015. Non-DANAK-accredited service.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certificering (Quality Management System Certification) ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification covering energy labeling of buildings, house inspection schemes, building thermography, air tightness testing, and the Bedre Bolig (Better Home) scheme.
• DVV – Dansk Vindues Verifikation (Danish Window Verification Product Certification) DANAK-accredited product certification scheme for window and exterior door manufacturers, covering windows, exterior doors, laminated and finger-jointed wood, and energy labeling of facade windows (A-G rating). Certified manufacturers can issue a 5-year product guarantee.
• NCS – Nordic Certified Scantlings Nordic certification scheme for finger-jointed and laminated wood used in door and window production, recognized across Denmark (DVV), Norway (NDVK), and Sweden (P-marking).
• GVK – Gulvbranchens Vådrumskontrol (Floor Industry Wet Room Control Certification) Quality certification for flooring companies installing wet room floors, demonstrating quality management competence and providing documentation advantage in sales and dispute situations. Auditing and certification conducted on behalf of Gulvbranchen (Floor Industry Association).
• Fuge- og Tætningsarbejde (Sealing and Jointing Work Certification) Quality system (KS system) certification for companies performing sealing and jointing work on buildings, following ISO 9001:2015 principles and FSO certification requirements for sealing contractors.
• Asbestautorisation (Asbestos Authorization) Authorization support and certification services for companies removing asbestos-containing materials from buildings. Covers KLS template provision, pre-approval of quality management systems, and audit services. Asbestos authorization has been a legal requirement in Denmark since January 1, 2025.
• Selektiv Nedrivning (Selective Demolition Authorization) Authorization support for companies performing selective demolition of buildings over 250 square meters. Requires a pre-approved KLS and a qualified resource-responsible person. Authorization granted by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) from July 1, 2025.
• ILR – Indvendig Ledningsrenovering / Strømpeforing (Internal Pipe Renovation / CIPP Lining Certification) Specialty certification for companies performing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of drainage pipes up to 300 mm diameter. Requires a KLS covering the liner work plus a product declaration for the lining system used. Annual renewal after evaluation and audits.
• Styret Boring og Gennempresning (Controlled Boring and Pipe Bursting Certification) Certification for companies performing horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe bursting. All audit and control activities for the NO DIG Control Scheme including work on Banedanmark (Danish railway) areas.
• DVV-certificering (DVV Product Certification Process) Formal DVV product certification process including document evaluation, factory visit, and issuance of a 3-year product certificate with annual or semi-annual surveillance audits per TB for DVV requirements.
• Kurser (Training Courses) Open enrollment and firm-specific training courses covering KLOAK update and certification, asbestos KLS, energy advisor updates, and general quality management topics. Courses are held at multiple venues across Denmark and delivered through the NemTilmeld registration portal.
• Svartjeneste (Helpdesk Advisory Service) Telephone-based expert advisory service for customers facing on-site challenges with KLS systems, documentation, or certification-related questions. Staffed by experienced KLOAK professionals and auditors, available Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:00 and Friday 08:00–13:00.
• Besigtigelse og Vurdering (Inspection and Assessment Service) Expert inspection and assessment service for windows, doors, and facades in cases of quality disputes, defects, or performance failures. Conducted by experienced auditors with deep knowledge of DVV-certified manufacturers and their products. Available nationwide with short notice.

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DANAK (Danmarks Akkreditering)coreOthersDANAK is the Danish accreditation body. Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol holds DANAK accreditation under akk. 5013 (for ISO 9001 certifications in energy labeling and building inspections) and akk. 7042 (for DVV product certification of windows, doors, and laminated timber). DANAK accreditation is essential for the company's authority to issue legally recognized certifications.
• Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority)coreOthersErhvervsstyrelsen (formerly Sikkerhedsstyrelsen) is the government body that approves Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol as a control institution for issuing authorizations in kloak, VVS, El, asbest, and other regulated trades. The company reports pre-approvals and final certifications to Erhvervsstyrelsen as part of the authorization process.
• Dansk Industri (Danish Industry Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerByggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/S is a wholly-owned subsidiary (datterselskab) of Dansk Industri. This ownership provides institutional backing, access to the broader DI member network, and alignment with Danish industry standards. It also enables cross-selling opportunities with DI member companies.
• NO DIG kontrolordning for styret boring og gennempresningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerByggeriets Kvalitetskontrol performs all audit and control activities for companies affiliated with the NO DIG control scheme for controlled boring and pipe jacking (styret underboring/gennempresning). The company is approved to certify companies working on Banedanmark (Danish railway authority) areas through this scheme.
• Vinduesindustrien (Danish Window Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinduesindustrien owns the DVV (Dansk Vindues Verifikation) certification scheme. Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol serves as the certification body and independent control institution for DVV and the energy labeling scheme for facade windows. This is a core long-term partnership for the window/door product certification vertical.
• Gulvbranchen (Flooring Industry Association under Dansk Industri)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulvbranchen (Flooring Industry) has approved Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol to conduct audits and certification of its member companies under the GVK (Gulvbranchens Vådrumskontrol) scheme for wet room quality control.
• DBI (Dansk Brand- og Sikringsteknisk Institut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBI is the Danish Institute for Fire and Security Technology. Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol is approved by DBI to conduct third-party audits and certification of companies performing electrical thermography (El-termografering) in accordance with DBI Guideline 010-2. Certified companies are then listed on DBI's register of approved suppliers.
• Asbest-huset.dkminorOthersAsbest-huset.dk is referenced as a source of detailed information on asbestos-containing building materials and protective measures. Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol recommends asbest-huset.dk to its asbestos customers for further guidance on materials and precautions.
• Danske Bygningskonsulenter (Danish Building Consultants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerByggeriets Kvalitetskontrol collaborated with Danske Bygningskonsulenter to develop the certification requirements document (BK/SVC/9972) for tightness testing of buildings, combining the organization's certification expertise with practitioner input.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Dansk Standard: Denmark's national standards body, which develops standards and participates in certification programs but is not a direct competitor for authorization work. Comparable because it sits adjacent in the same standards-and-certification ecosystem, providing the standards framework on which BK's certifications are built.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global TIC giant with a strong Nordic presence providing certification, verification, and inspection services including for the building and infrastructure sector. Comparable because it issues overlapping management-system certifications but operates across many industries rather than specializing in Danish construction-trade authorization.
• DEKRA: German-origin global TIC company with a Danish subsidiary providing certification, testing, and inspection services. Comparable because it offers overlapping quality and product certification capabilities in Denmark as part of a broader international portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD: German-origin global TIC company with operations in Denmark offering ISO certification, product testing, and inspection services. Comparable because it overlaps on ISO 9001 and product certification but does not specialize in Danish construction-trade authorization.
• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) major with a Danish subsidiary providing ISO 9001 and construction-related certification services. Comparable because it offers overlapping ISO/quality certification in Denmark but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than focused on construction-trade authorization.

Regional players

• RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden): Swedish research and TIC organization offering testing, certification, and inspection including for construction products and energy labeling. Comparable because it operates a similar accredited body model in a neighboring Nordic market, but is regionally focused on Sweden rather than directly competing in Denmark.

Direct peers

• FORCE Technology: Danish technology service organization providing testing, inspection, and certification across multiple industries including construction, energy, and offshore. Comparable because it is a Denmark-based accredited body performing audits and certifications in regulated sectors — directly competing for the same authorization/certification work.
• Teknologisk Institut (DTI): Denmark's largest technological service institute, offering testing, calibration, and certification services including for construction-related trades. Comparable because it serves regulated industries with DANAK-accredited conformity assessment services in overlapping verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/byggekvalitet.dk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/byggeriets-kvalitetskontrol-a-s

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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