What Hanke does

HANKE Bau- und Projektentwicklungs GmbH is a Peine-based German general contractor (Generalunternehmer) founded in 1931 by Friedrich Hanke and now operating in its fourth generation of family ownership under the control of Bartels Verwaltungs-GmbH. The company delivers turnkey construction projects across six integrated service lines: senior residences (Seniorenresidenzen), residential construction (Wohnungsbau), commercial construction (Gewerbebau), industrial construction (Industriebau), renovation (Sanierung), and shopping markets (Einkaufsmärkte). It operates from two locations — Peine (headquarters in Lower Saxony) and Aschersleben (regional hub in Saxony-Anhalt, established 1990) — and serves B2B clients within a roughly 400km radius, including cities such as Hamburg, Hannover, Braunschweig, Dortmund, and Berlin. Core customer segments include care facility operators (Carestone, IMMAC, DRK), housing cooperatives and developers (Baugenossenschaft Wiederaufbau eG), logistics firms (Emons, Talke), and public institutions.

The underlying technology is conventional German construction practice rather than proprietary platforms: steel-reinforced concrete prefabricated elements, sandwich panel wall systems, trapezoidal sheet metal roofing with mineral wool insulation and PVC membrane, and standard high-rise construction methods. Project delivery is enabled by an in-house engineering office (Peiner Ingenieurbüro, spun off as an independent subsidiary in 1972) that provides pre-construction planning and cost engineering, plus a vetted long-term subcontractor network (Nachunternehmer) for trade execution. The group also includes wholly-owned subsidiaries PSG Straßenbau GmbH (civil engineering and road construction, acquired 1991) and property-holding vehicles Ing. Friedrich Hanke GmbH and Ing. Friedrich HANKE Baugesellschaft mbH, plus an affiliated housing administration (Wohnungsverwaltung Peine).

Revenue is earned through fixed-price general contracting on individual construction projects, with pricing determined per bid and bid preparation offered free of charge. The business also generates ancillary revenue from own-project development (owner-occupied apartments, single-family homes, and retail) initiated since 1992, and rental property management via the affiliated Wohnungsverwaltung. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales and direct client relationships — there are no intermediaries, resellers, or distribution partners. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, Google Business reviews, Immowelt rental listings, and careers/job postings. No AI, software-as-a-service, or recurring subscription components are present in the model.

Name

Hanke

Legal name

HANKE Bau- und Projektentwicklungs GmbH

Website

https://hanke-pe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hanke is a fourth-generation, family-owned German general contractor founded in 1931, delivering turnkey construction across senior living, residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and renovation segments from offices in Peine and Aschersleben for B2B clients within a 400km radius.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Contracting

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

Keywords

• General construction contracting
• Residential building construction
• Senior living facilities
• Industrial construction services
• Commercial construction projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Peine

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contractor Construction Services: HANKE generates revenue as a general contractor (Generalunternehmer) delivering turnkey construction projects. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and senior living segments. Projects range from single-family homes to large-scale multi-unit residential complexes and care facilities. The company also offers property management services through its affiliated housing administration (Wohnungsverwaltung) in Peine.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HANKE is a German general contractor (Generalunternehmer) that delivers turnkey construction projects across six service lines: senior living facilities (Seniorenresidenzen), residential construction (Wohnungsbau), commercial construction (Gewerbebau), industrial construction (Industriebau), renovation and revitalization (Sanierung), and retail markets (Einkaufsmärkte). Projects are managed end-to-end from initial consultation and planning through to key handover at fixed prices, supported by an in-house engineering office (Peiner Ingenieurbüro) and a vetted network of subcontractors.

Product overview

HANKE Bau- und Projektentwicklungs GmbH is a general contractor offering comprehensive construction and project development services through six integrated service lines. The portfolio spans Seniorenresidenzen (senior living facilities), Wohnungsbau (residential construction), Gewerbebau (commercial construction), Industriebau (industrial construction), Sanierung (renovation), and Einkaufsmärkte (shopping markets). As a general contractor, the company manages complete construction projects from initial consultation and planning through to key handover, operating within a 400km radius of its Peine and Aschersleben locations. The company also maintains an affiliated engineering office providing consulting and planning phase support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seniorenresidenzen (Senior Living Construction) Turnkey construction of modern senior living facilities including nursing homes, assisted living residences, and day care centers, tailored to elderly resident requirements while ensuring economic viability for operators.
• Wohnungsbau (Residential Construction) Turnkey residential construction services ranging from single-family homes to large-scale housing projects, including row house complexes, publicly subsidized housing, and multi-family buildings with underground parking.
• Gewerbebau (Commercial Construction) Customized commercial building solutions including office and administrative buildings designed for efficient working environments, with tailored technical equipment and architecture; also includes medical centers and mixed-use developments.
• Industriebau (Industrial Construction) Turnkey construction of industrial facilities including production halls, warehouses, logistics centers, and cross-docking facilities using prefabricated reinforced concrete systems, steel trapezoidal sheet walls with insulation, and PVC membrane roofs.
• Sanierung (Renovation & Revitalization) Building renovation and revitalization services focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs, with consistent cost monitoring throughout all construction phases. Covers government buildings, multi-family residential buildings, and heritage properties.
• Einkaufsmärkte (Retail Market Construction) Turnkey construction of retail real estate including shopping markets of various sizes for retail chains, with specialized expertise in building technology and HVAC systems tailored to retail requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 15 years of experience in senior living construction with dozens of completed projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Subcontractor Network (Nachunternehmer)coreOthersHANKE operates with a carefully selected network of high-performance subcontractors (Nachunternehmer) who are considered an essential component of the company's project delivery model. The company emphasizes that these subcontractors are specifically chosen for their performance capabilities and are integrated into the overall partnership-based approach with all construction participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BREMER AG: German mid-sized general contractor (Generalunternehmer) delivering turnkey commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Closely comparable mid-market German GC business model with integrated engineering and similar project mix.
• Klebl GmbH: German construction group specializing in prefabricated concrete elements for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. Comparable on prefab concrete construction methods Hanke uses for halls and residential.
• Zech Group: German mid-to-large construction group covering commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Comparable across the multi-segment GC portfolio and integrated engineering services.
• Leonhard Weiss: German family-owned construction company with turnkey building construction (residential, commercial, industrial) and civil engineering capabilities. Similar family ownership profile and German Mittelstand GC positioning.
• SÜBA Bau GmbH: German developer-builder of residential and mixed-use properties. Comparable on multi-family residential construction for housing cooperatives and developers — a core Hanke customer type.
• Depenbrock Bau: German family-run general contractor active in turnkey commercial, residential, and industrial construction. Directly comparable German family-owned mid-size GC with similar regional service model.
• Goldbeck GmbH: German turnkey GC specializing in industrial, commercial, and residential halls with a systemized building approach. Comparable on industrial/logistics hall construction and multi-segment turnkey delivery.
• Max Bögl: German construction and engineering company with turnkey commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Comparable mid-to-large German builder operating across multiple construction segments.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor providing turnkey construction across office, commercial, residential, and logistics. Direct competitor in the German mid-market turnkey GC segment.

Broad incumbents

• Ed. Züblin AG: Large German general contractor (part of STRABAG) covering building construction, civil engineering, and turnkey projects. Serves the same German commercial/industrial/residential market with broader scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanke-bau--und-projektentwicklungs-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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