What Van Laere NV does

Van Laere NV (Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere nv) is a Belgian general contractor and multidisciplinary construction firm established in 1938 and headquartered at Baarbeek 14, 2070 Zwijndrecht, Belgium. The firm operates as a subsidiary of CFE, a diversified Belgian engineering and construction conglomerate, alongside sister company A Vandendorpe, and employs between 251 and 500 staff. Van Laere delivers projects ranging from closed-shell construction to full turnkey execution across eight core verticals: residential buildings, office buildings, parking facilities, utility buildings, healthcare facilities, civil engineering, schools, and industrial projects. Its service offering emphasizes sustainability credentials, anchored by CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5 (2025-2028), Recognition Class 8, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and VCA certification, with the 2023 inauguration of its new Zwijndrecht headquarters serving as a flagship demonstration project.

The company executes large, complex projects for a diversified enterprise and public-sector customer base, including healthcare (Heilig-Hartziekenhuis Roeselare-Menen new-build fusion hospital, 120,000 m²), government offices (Vlaamse Overheid Herman Teirlinckgebouw, 66,500 m²), commercial developments (Tour & Taxis buildings S1-S5, D1, UV1; Elysia Park residential complex in Edegem), education (Karel De Grote Hogeschool campus, 38,815 m² for 6,000 students), rail infrastructure (NMBS/SNCB Line 50A extension), and retail/distribution (Aldi distribution centers in Turnhout and Zoetermeer; Kinepolis cinema in Utrecht). Project-based contracts are sourced through direct engagement with developers, public tenders, and long-standing enterprise relationships, primarily in Belgium with selected projects in the Netherlands.

Van Laere's commercial model is project-based, contract-specific, and operates under standard 30-calendar-day invoice payment terms. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting developers, government agencies, and public entities; marketing relies on project portfolio visibility, sustainability credentials, and social media presence rather than paid acquisition. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the scale of named projects (multiple tens of thousands of square meters per contract) and the firm's subsidiary status within the publicly reporting CFE group place it among the mid-to-upper tier of Belgian general contractors.

Name

Van Laere NV

Legal name

Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere nv

Website

https://vanlaere.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Van Laere NV is a Belgian multidisciplinary general contractor, founded 1938 and headquartered in Zwijndrecht, delivering residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, civil, and industrial projects across Belgium and into the Netherlands. It operates as a subsidiary of the CFE construction group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Commercial construction
• Residential construction
• Civil engineering
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwijndrecht

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Revenue generated from construction contracts for residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and civil engineering projects. Projects range from closed shell construction to full turnkey delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Van Laere NV provides multidisciplinary general contracting and construction services across Belgium, covering residential buildings, offices, parking facilities, utility buildings, healthcare facilities, civil engineering works, schools, and industrial projects. The company delivers projects ranging from closed shell construction to full turnkey delivery, including project management, technical coordination, and renovation expertise for complex specialized facilities.

Product overview

Van Laere NV is a Belgian construction company (Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere nv) established in 1938, offering multidisciplinary construction services across Belgium. The company operates as a single unified construction service rather than a platform with modular products. Their portfolio encompasses eight main construction categories: residential buildings, office buildings, parking facilities, utility buildings, healthcare sector projects, civil engineering works, school construction, and industrial projects. The company is headquartered in Zwijndrecht (Burcht), Belgium, and is a subsidiary of CFE group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multidisciplinary Construction Services Van Laere NV provides multidisciplinary general contracting and construction services in Belgium, encompassing residential buildings, office buildings, parking facilities, utility buildings, healthcare facilities, civil engineering works, schools, and industrial projects. The company delivers projects from closed shell construction to full turnkey delivery and serves developers, government agencies, enterprises, and public institutions.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFEcoreOthersVan Laere is part of the CFE group, a major Belgian multidisciplinary construction and real estate group. CFE is the parent company providing strategic direction and shared services.
• A VandendorpeminorOthersA Vandendorpe is listed as a sister company, operating in similar construction activities under the CFE umbrella.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Groep Cordeel: Belgian multidisciplinary construction group active in industrial, commercial, and civil projects. Comparable in scope and Belgian geographic focus to Van Laere's portfolio.
• Willemen Groep: Belgian family-owned construction group with multiple operating companies covering general contracting, civil engineering, and real estate development. Directly comparable to Van Laere in scale and Belgian market focus.
• A Vandendorpe: Belgian construction firm operating as Van Laere's sister company within the CFE group. Competes for similar general contracting projects in Belgium across residential and nonresidential segments.
• Democo: Belgian general contractor executing residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects across Belgium. Direct competitor for both private developer contracts and public tenders.
• Cit Blaton: Brussels-based Belgian general contractor with a long operating history in residential, office, and public building construction. Direct peer in Belgian nonresidential and public sector contracting.
• Galère: Belgian general contractor (subsidiary of BAM Group) executing residential, commercial, healthcare, and civil engineering projects across Belgium and northern France. Comparable scale and segment mix to Van Laere.
• CFE Group: Parent company and Belgian diversified construction and real estate group. Overlaps directly with Van Laere on contracting capabilities and provides shared services, but operates at group level across multiple subsidiaries.

Broad incumbents

• BESIX Group: One of the largest Belgian construction groups operating across buildings, infrastructure, marine works, and concessions. Competes for major nonresidential and large-scale infrastructure projects across Belgium and internationally.
• Jan De Nul Group: Large Belgian construction and civil engineering group with major presence in infrastructure, marine, and environmental works. Overlaps with Van Laere on civil engineering and large nonresidential projects in Belgium.
• Eiffage Construction Belgium: Belgian arm of French construction group Eiffage, active in building, civil engineering, and energy. Provides international group backing comparable to Van Laere's CFE relationship, with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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