What Gebroeders Blokland does

Gebroeders Blokland (legal entity: Gebroeders Blokland Ontwikkeling En Bouw BV) is a privately held, family-owned Dutch construction and real-estate development company headquartered in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands. Founded in 1977 by the Blokland brothers, the firm operates an integrated developer-plus-main-contractor model under one roof, covering three core service lines: Ontwikkelen (property development), Verkopen (sales), and Bouwen (construction). It serves residential end-buyers, housing corporations, healthcare/care clients, and recreational real-estate developers, with operations concentrated within a 75km radius of its headquarters. Active branded projects include La Vinea (Papendrecht, 84 apartments and 3 penthouses), Ons Dorp fase 3 (Hardinxveld-Giessendam), Het Houthof (Streefkerk, 9 apartments, 2 penthouses, 4 dike houses), Prickenstaete (Maassluis), and De Ambachtse Erven fase 2 (De Volgerlanden), the latter two with construction-start ceremonies in mid-2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, one-time unit sales of developed and constructed residential and recreational properties, supplemented by main-contractor construction services. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with each project marketed through its own dedicated website and supported by a customer portal (Hoomctrl) and an aftercare portal (Homedna). Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. The firm takes risk-bearing development positions either directly or in partnerships with co-developers such as Appelbloesem BV and Dormio Group, executing through bouwteam arrangements with a network of fixed trusted partners.

The company employs over 100 staff and is led by a three-person directorate (René Biesheuvel, General Director; Corsé van Rijn, Operational/Director Bouw; Marijn Angenent, Financial Director), with additional leadership from Director of Development René Sleeuwenhoek and KAM-coordinator Martin Nederveen. Its technology and sustainability profile centers on the SKAO CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5 certification (the highest tier), achievement of a 64% CO2 reduction in 2025 versus 2019, 100% green electricity including own wind generation, and LEAN-trained operations, with stated preparation for CSRD reporting. The firm is privately held with no external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Gebroeders Blokland

Legal name

Gebroeders Blokland Ontwikkeling En Bouw BV

Website

https://gebroedersblokland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gebroeders Blokland is a family-owned Dutch construction and real-estate developer based in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, integrating property development, sales, and main-contractor construction for residential, care, and recreational projects within a 75km regional radius.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction and Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Residential construction
• Property development
• Real estate construction
• Sustainable building
• Project development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hardinxveld

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Development and Construction: Develops residential projects (apartments, penthouses, houses) and builds them as main contractor. Takes risk-bearing positions in locations and/or partnerships to create added value. Revenue generated from development margins and construction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gebroeders Blokland is a family-owned Dutch construction and real estate developer that delivers integrated property development, sales, and construction services for residential, care, and recreation projects within a 75 km radius of Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The company develops and builds named residential projects (such as La Vinea, Ons Dorp, and Het Houthof), recreation real estate, and special/complex builds, often taking risk-bearing positions in locations and partnerships. Revenue is generated from the sale of new-build residential units and from development/construction services delivered to housing corporations and other clients.

Product overview

Gebroeders Blokland is a family-owned Dutch construction and real estate development company offering integrated services across three core areas: development (Ontwikkelen), sales (Verkopen), and construction (Bouwen). The company operates as a unified property developer and builder, providing end-to-end solutions for residential, care, and recreation properties within a 75km radius of Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The portfolio includes branded residential projects (La Vinea, Ons Dorp, Het Houthof), specialized recreation real estate developments, and organizational focuses on sustainable construction and continuous improvement. With over 45 years of experience and approximately 100 employees, the company emphasizes the 'kan niet, bestaat niet' (impossible doesn't exist) mentality, delivering quality projects with a long-term perspective while maintaining CO2-prestatieladder Level 5 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontwikkelen (Property Development)

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% CO2 reduction achieved in 2025 compared to 2019 baseline (target was 60%)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Dormio GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for recreational development projects. Dormio Group CEO Don van Schaik praised Blokland's professional and persistent approach in handling sensitive projects related to nitrogen and nature conservation, making them a reliable partner for recreational developments in the Netherlands.
• Appelbloesem BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject developer partnership for Prickenstaete project in Maassluis, working together on the De Kade Maassluis development.
• Fixed Trusted PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationships with trusted partners for sales and construction services. Collaboration in bouwteam-verband (construction team arrangement) for project execution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: One of the largest Dutch listed construction and real-estate developers with a strong focus on residential project development (woningbouw) and integrated development-plus-construction. Compares directly to Blokland's developer-builder hybrid model, though at materially greater national scale.
• TBI Holdings (Koopmans / ERA Contour): Diversified Dutch construction group whose subsidiaries (including Koopmans and ERA Contour) develop and build residential and care projects — a comparable developer-plus-contractor combination to Blokland's residential, care and recreation specializations.
• VolkerWessels: Major privately-owned Dutch construction group with strong residential and mixed-use development activities across the Netherlands. Comparable integrated developer-builder operating model, but at significantly larger scale.
• Ballast Nedam: Dutch listed construction and development company active in residential, healthcare and leisure real estate. Its focus on integrated area development and care complexes makes it a broad market comparable to Blokland's multi-segment strategy.
• BAM Royal Group: Largest Dutch-listed general contractor and developer, with a sizable residential development arm (BAM Woningbouw). Competes with Blokland for tenders and end-buyer projects, though on a national/international scale.

Emerging players

• Dormio Group: Dutch recreational/hospitality real-estate developer that partners with Blokland on leisure park projects. Comparable in the recreational (vacation park) sub-segment where Blokland explicitly specializes under the 'Thuis in recreatievastgoed' theme.

Direct peers

• Dura Vermeer: Privately-held Dutch construction company combining project development, building construction and infrastructure. Its residential and mixed-use development division overlaps directly with Blokland's mid-market integrated offer in the Randstad region.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): Pure-play Dutch residential area developer (subsidiary of Rabobank) active in housing corporations and end-buyer segments. Comparable focus on residential project development in the Dutch market, though without Blokland's own in-house construction arm.
• Roelofs Groep: Dutch mid-market construction and infrastructure group with residential and utility-building capabilities. A size-comparable, privately-held Dutch contractor/developer active in similar geographic markets.
• Janssen de Jong Group: Diversified Dutch family-owned construction and development group active in residential, care and leisure real estate, including recreational park development. Closest mid-market analogue to Blokland in terms of family ownership, scale and integrated offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gebroedersblokland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aannemersbedrijf-gebroeders-blokland-b.v.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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