Obuda Group

What Obuda Group does

Óbuda Group (legal entity Óbuda-Újlak Zrt.) is a privately held Hungarian architecture, engineering consultancy, and project management firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Budapest, with branch offices in Paks and Debrecen. The firm operates as a B22B professional services group serving enterprise and government clients across industrial and infrastructure (nuclear, energy, transportation), public realm (cultural, educational, municipal), hospitality and residential, and office and retail sectors. Its service portfolio spans architecture, BIM (Building Information Modelling), sustainability consulting, project management, master planning and strategy, construction management, cost management, and general consultancy, with end-to-end delivery capability augmented by its wholly-owned general contracting subsidiary Újlaki Építő Kft. and other group entities.

The firm has delivered over 1,000 real estate development and construction projects across 15+ countries, serving 200+ international customers, with named engagements including Audi Hungaria, Museum of Ethnography, House of Music Hungary, Budapart Residential Park, Paris Court Hotel, and the Cistercian St. Imre Grammar School. Its core technology is BIM, which it has used as an internal benchmark through its Liget Budapest Project work and extended into a public BIM Forum series. The group is led by CEO Péter Kálmán and Chairman Gábor Lipcsei, with a bench of deputy CEOs and directors across architecture, project management, and engineering disciplines, and operates with 250+ highly skilled professionals.

The revenue model is professional services fee-based, with quote-based, project-specific pricing for architecture, engineering, and project management engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting government entities, private developers, industrial corporations, and institutional clients, supplemented by industry event participation, academic partnerships (notably University of Pécs), and thought-leadership content. In 2024 the firm completed a significant organizational integration of its architecture and project management operations, and in 2025 it obtained BREEAM In-Use 'Excellent' certification for its headquarters, reflecting an operational push toward sustainability and integrated delivery.

Name

Obuda Group

Legal name

Óbuda-Újlak Zrt.

Website

https://obudagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Óbuda Group is a privately held Hungarian architecture, engineering consultancy, and project management firm founded in 1988, employing 250+ professionals to deliver integrated design, BIM, and project management services to government, industrial, and real estate clients across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Project Management Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project & Program Management (PMO), Controls & Reporting (EUAKAAAC)

Keywords

• Architecture services
• Project management
• Building information modelling
• Construction management
• Sustainability consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Fees for architectural design services including master planning, integrated design, and BIM services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
2. Project Management Services: Fees for project management services including construction management, cost management, and consultancy throughout project lifecycle.
3. General Contracting: Through subsidiary Újlaki Építő Kft, the company provides general contracting services for projects requiring complex engineering knowledge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Óbuda Group provides integrated architecture, engineering consultancy, and project management services for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector construction projects, including architecture, BIM, sustainability consulting, project management, master planning, construction management, cost management, and consultancy. Through its subsidiary Újlaki Építő Kft., the group also performs general contracting for projects requiring complex engineering knowledge.

Product overview

Óbuda Group operates as an integrated architecture, engineering consultancy and project management firm offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around its core design and construction management capabilities. The portfolio includes Architecture Services, BIM (Building Information Modelling), Sustainability Services, Project Management, Master Planning and Strategy, Construction Management, Cost Management, and Consultancy. These services are delivered across multiple sectors including Nuclear, Industrial, Public Realm, Hospitality and Residential, Office and Retail, Infrastructure and Energy, and Aviation and Transportation. The group also includes Újlaki Építő Kft. for general contracting services, providing end-to-end project delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services encompassing concept development, detailed design, and technical documentation for residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects across Hungary and internationally.
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) Services Digital modelling and information management services enabling collaborative design, construction planning, and facility management using integrated 3D building information models, with the firm's BIM approach developed through the Liget Budapest Project.
• Sustainability Services Environmental and sustainability consulting services integrated into project design and construction to meet green building standards and regulatory requirements, supported by ISO 14001 certification and BREEAM In-Use 'Excellent' rating for the headquarters.
• Project Management Services End-to-end project management services covering planning, coordination, resource allocation, quality control, and delivery oversight for construction and development projects across multiple sectors.
• Master Planning and Strategy Strategic urban planning and development consulting services for large-scale infrastructure and mixed-use projects.
• Construction Management Services On-site construction oversight, contractor coordination, progress monitoring, and quality assurance services during the construction phase.
• Cost Management Services Financial planning, budgeting, cost estimation, and expense monitoring services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consultancy Services Expert advisory services for engineering, construction, and real estate development projects including technical, regulatory, and operational consulting.
• Újlaki Építő Kft. General Contracting General contracting services for projects requiring complex engineering knowledge, delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Újlaki Építő Kft. as a member of Óbuda Group, providing end-to-end project delivery capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ successful real estate developments and construction projects delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Pécs - Faculty of Engineering and Information TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Strategic partnership agreement concluded during Pollack Expo to strengthen connection between industry and higher education. Focus on internship programmes, dual education opportunities, joint industry events, and educational innovation initiatives. Partnership aims to deliver up-to-date, competitive, and practice-oriented training for future engineers while advancing engineering education and reinforcing the regional economic ecosystem.
• PwC HungaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint conference organized by PwC Hungary and Óbuda Group examining prerequisites for establishing a sustainable rental housing market in Hungary. Experts examined sociological, technical, financial and legal perspectives on affordable rental housing development.
• Periféria Policy and Research CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner providing housing affordability studies and analysis referenced in rental housing sector conference co-organized by Óbuda Group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with significant transportation, energy, and nuclear sector practices. Directly comparable in nuclear sector PM and infrastructure program delivery relevant to Óbuda's Paks work.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with full architecture, engineering, project management, and construction services. Competes for large public and private sector mandates across CEE and broader Europe.
• WSP Global: Global engineering professional services firm with established presence across Central Europe. Competes with Óbuda on large infrastructure, transportation, and energy mandates while offering significantly broader international delivery capacity.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with strong heritage, sustainability, and nuclear sector practices. Comparable in delivering integrated multidisciplinary services for landmark cultural, infrastructure, and energy projects.
• Arcadis: European-headquartered design, engineering, and consultancy firm with active operations across Hungary and CEE. Comparable in sustainability consulting, project management, and integrated design-build delivery.
• Sweco: European engineering, design, and consultancy firm with deep Nordic and Central European footprint. Comparable in infrastructure, energy, and urban development project delivery with similar integrated design-PM model.

Direct peers

• DVM Group: Hungarian architecture, engineering, and project management firm with a comparable multi-disciplinary service portfolio. Direct competitor in Budapest for commercial, hospitality, and residential development projects.
• TPA HU (TEGLA Group): Hungarian architecture and engineering firm with comparable integrated design and project management services. Direct regional competitor for commercial, residential, and heritage projects in the Budapest market.
• CÉH Group: Hungarian engineering, design, and development firm with integrated planning and project services. Comparable domestic peer competing for industrial, infrastructure, and public sector engagements in Hungary.
• Főmterv: Leading Hungarian civil and structural engineering consultancy with a similar integrated design and project management offering. Directly comparable as a domestic AEC peer competing for Hungarian infrastructure, transportation, and public sector mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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