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Namestring
WBHO
Legal namestring
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon
Websiteurl
wbho.co.za
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1970
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
HQ citystring
Johannesburg
HQ countrystring
South Africa
HQ regionstring
Africa
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure development, renewable energy construction, roads and earthworks
Industry1 code
1Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks)
CodeEUAEADAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Nonresidential Building Construction2362
  • Commercial and Institutional Building Construction23622
SIC code2 codes
  • Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors1600
  • General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs1540
Product category
Construction Services
Social media profiles1 record
Revenue model1 record
1Construction services
TypeOne Time License
Description

WBHO operates as a construction group providing construction services for large infrastructure projects including renewable energy facilities and airport developments. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts.

businessday.co.za
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon) is a South African construction group providing building construction, civil engineering, roads, and earthworks services. The company executes large-scale infrastructure projects including renewable energy facilities (solar PV and battery storage), airport developments, and commercial infrastructure primarily through project-based contracts in South Africa.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon) is a South African construction company offering construction services across infrastructure, renewable energy, and commercial development projects. The company operates as a general contractor providing construction execution services, with no distinct branded software products or technology platforms. WBHO's services include construction management, project execution, and infrastructure development for projects such as solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and airport developments.

Product and service4 records
1Construction Services
Categorycore product
Description

General construction services for infrastructure, renewable energy, and commercial development projects including project execution, construction management, and civil works.

2Renewable Energy Construction
Categoryrenewable energy construction
Description

Construction services for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar PV installations, battery energy storage systems, and hybrid renewable energy facilities for energy developers.

3Airport Development Construction
Categoryinfrastructure construction
Description

Construction services for large-scale airport infrastructure developments including the R8bn Cape Winelands Airport project near Cape Town, awarded as preferred contractor in December 2025.

4Civil Engineering and Roads
Categorycivil engineering
Description

Civil engineering services including roads, earthworks, and related civil infrastructure construction for public and private sector projects in South Africa.

Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership4 partners
1SOLA Group
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-25
Description

WBHO serves as the construction contractor for the Naos-1 hybrid renewable project developed by SOLA Group in South Africa's Free State province near Viljoenskroon. The project combines 300 MW solar PV with 660 MWh battery energy storage, representing the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy project in South Africa.

2Trinasolar
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-26
Description

WBHO partnered with Trinasolar to complete the 510MW Khauta Solar Project in Welkom, Free State Province. WBHO served as the construction partner for this major solar installation.

3Mulilo
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

WBHO signed a contract with Mulilo for the 220MW Orkney Solar Project, serving as the construction contractor for this renewable energy development.

4Envision Energy
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

WBHO serves as the construction firm for the Naos-1 project where Envision Energy supplies the 660 MWh battery energy storage system. This partnership combines Envision's BESS technology with WBHO's construction expertise.

Peers8 records
1Aveng Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African construction and engineering firm operating in infrastructure, mining, and energy — competes directly with WBHO for large-scale project contracts in the same domestic market.

2Murray & Roberts Holdings
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African-listed construction and engineering group with overlapping exposure to large infrastructure, energy, and mining-related projects — directly comparable to WBHO's civil and renewable energy contracting business.

3AECOM
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global engineering and construction services firm with significant presence in Africa — a broader incumbent comparable on large infrastructure and energy projects, though not South Africa-domestic.

4Raubex Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African infrastructure group with significant road construction, civil engineering, and earthworks exposure — comparable to WBHO's roads and earthworks divisions.

5Power Construction (PowerGroup)
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African EPC contractor active in power generation and renewables — directly comparable to WBHO on balance-of-plant construction for solar and BESS projects.

6Stefanutti Stocks Holdings
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African multi-disciplinary construction group active in buildings, civils, and energy infrastructure — directly comparable to WBHO across non-residential construction and renewable project delivery.

7Concor (formerly Murray & Roberts Concor)
TypeDirect peer
Description

South African contractor focused on buildings, civils, and infrastructure projects — directly competes with WBHO for non-residential building and civil engineering contracts.

8Grindrod Construction
TypeRegional player
Description

South African construction arm of Grindrod, active in civil and infrastructure works — competes with WBHO regionally in South African infrastructure tenders.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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WBHO

Construction Serviceswbho.co.za

WBHO firmographics

Firmographics
Name
WBHO
Legal name
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon
Website
https://wbho.co.za
Company type
Public
Founded year
1970
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

WBHO industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Services
NAICS
Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)
SIC
Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
akta.pro primary industry
Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

Keywords

  • Building construction
  • Civil engineering
  • Infrastructure development
  • Renewable energy construction
  • Roads and earthworks

Where WBHO is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Johannesburg
HQ country
South Africa
HQ region
Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

WBHO business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Construction services: WBHO operates as a construction group providing construction services for large infrastructure projects including renewable energy facilities and airport developments. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts.

Distribution channels1 record

WBHO product offering

Product offering

Core offering

WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon) is a South African construction group providing building construction, civil engineering, roads, and earthworks services. The company executes large-scale infrastructure projects including renewable energy facilities (solar PV and battery storage), airport developments, and commercial infrastructure primarily through project-based contracts in South Africa.

Product overview

WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon) is a South African construction company offering construction services across infrastructure, renewable energy, and commercial development projects. The company operates as a general contractor providing construction execution services, with no distinct branded software products or technology platforms. WBHO's services include construction management, project execution, and infrastructure development for projects such as solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and airport developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Construction Services General construction services for infrastructure, renewable energy, and commercial development projects including project execution, construction management, and civil works.
  • Renewable Energy Construction Construction services for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar PV installations, battery energy storage systems, and hybrid renewable energy facilities for energy developers.
  • Airport Development Construction Construction services for large-scale airport infrastructure developments including the R8bn Cape Winelands Airport project near Cape Town, awarded as preferred contractor in December 2025.
  • Civil Engineering and Roads Civil engineering services including roads, earthworks, and related civil infrastructure construction for public and private sector projects in South Africa.

Companies that use WBHO

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

WBHO technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

WBHO partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • SOLA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026WBHO serves as the construction contractor for the Naos-1 hybrid renewable project developed by SOLA Group in South Africa's Free State province near Viljoenskroon. The project combines 300 MW solar PV with 660 MWh battery energy storage, representing the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy project in South Africa.
  • TrinasolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026WBHO partnered with Trinasolar to complete the 510MW Khauta Solar Project in Welkom, Free State Province. WBHO served as the construction partner for this major solar installation.
  • MulilominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBHO signed a contract with Mulilo for the 220MW Orkney Solar Project, serving as the construction contractor for this renewable energy development.
  • Envision EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBHO serves as the construction firm for the Naos-1 project where Envision Energy supplies the 660 MWh battery energy storage system. This partnership combines Envision's BESS technology with WBHO's construction expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

WBHO competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Aveng Group: South African construction and engineering firm operating in infrastructure, mining, and energy — competes directly with WBHO for large-scale project contracts in the same domestic market.
  • Murray & Roberts Holdings: South African-listed construction and engineering group with overlapping exposure to large infrastructure, energy, and mining-related projects — directly comparable to WBHO's civil and renewable energy contracting business.
  • Raubex Group: South African infrastructure group with significant road construction, civil engineering, and earthworks exposure — comparable to WBHO's roads and earthworks divisions.
  • Power Construction (PowerGroup): South African EPC contractor active in power generation and renewables — directly comparable to WBHO on balance-of-plant construction for solar and BESS projects.
  • Stefanutti Stocks Holdings: South African multi-disciplinary construction group active in buildings, civils, and energy infrastructure — directly comparable to WBHO across non-residential construction and renewable project delivery.
  • Concor (formerly Murray & Roberts Concor): South African contractor focused on buildings, civils, and infrastructure projects — directly competes with WBHO for non-residential building and civil engineering contracts.

Broad incumbents

  • AECOM: Global engineering and construction services firm with significant presence in Africa — a broader incumbent comparable on large infrastructure and energy projects, though not South Africa-domestic.

Regional players

  • Grindrod Construction: South African construction arm of Grindrod, active in civil and infrastructure works — competes with WBHO regionally in South African infrastructure tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

WBHO social profiles

Digital presence

WBHO financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

WBHO leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

WBHO funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

WBHO M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about WBHO

What does WBHO do?

WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon) is a South African construction group providing building construction, civil engineering, roads, and earthworks services. The company executes large-scale infrastructure projects including renewable energy facilities (solar PV and battery storage), airport developments, and commercial infrastructure primarily through project-based contracts in South Africa.

Is WBHO a public or private company?

WBHO is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was WBHO founded?

WBHO was founded in 1970. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is WBHO based?

WBHO is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.

How does WBHO make money?

One revenue line is on record: construction services.

Who are WBHO's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Aveng Group, Murray & Roberts Holdings, Raubex Group, Power Construction (PowerGroup), Stefanutti Stocks Holdings and Concor (formerly Murray & Roberts Concor). AECOM is listed as a broad incumbent. Grindrod Construction is listed as a regional player.

Does WBHO have an API?

No public API is recorded for WBHO.

What industry is WBHO in?

WBHO's product category is Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEADAG, Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks). Its NAICS code is 2362 and its SIC code is 1600.

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Construction WorldEnvision To Supply 660 MWh BESS For Naos 1 Hybrid ProjectEnvision Energy has secured a contract to supply a 660 MWh battery energy storage system for the Naos 1 hybrid renewable project in South Africa's Free State province near Viljoenskroon. The project, developed in partnership with SOLA Group and constructed by WBHO, pairs the BESS with a 300 MW solar PV plant and has reached financial close as the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy project in South Africa. The 25-year service agreement includes AI-driven energy management to optimize charging and discharging cycles, with power wheeled across Eskom's national grid to serve multiple commercial and industrial customers.Construction WorldEnvision To Supply 660 MWh BESS For Naos 1 Hybrid ProjectEnvision Energy has secured a contract to supply a 660 MWh battery energy storage system for the Naos 1 hybrid renewable project in South Africa's Free State province near Viljoenskroon. The project, developed in partnership with SOLA Group and construction firm WBHO under a 25-year service agreement, has reached financial close as the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy project in South Africa, pairing the BESS with a 300 MW solar PV plant. The facility will use power wheeling across Eskom's national grid to deliver clean electricity to multiple commercial and industrial customers, demonstrating the rapid expansion of South Africa's private renewable market.SolarQuarterEnvision Energy To Supply 660 MWh BESS For South Africa’s Largest Private Hybrid Renewable ProjectEnvision Energy has secured a contract to supply a 660 MWh battery energy storage system for the Naos 1 hybrid renewable energy project in South Africa's Free State province. The project, developed in partnership with SOLA Group and construction firm WBHO, has achieved financial close as the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable project in South Africa, combining 300 MW of solar PV with utility-scale battery storage. Under a 25-year service agreement, Envision Energy will provide system design, manufacturing, and operational support, including AI-based energy management to optimize storage and discharge cycles for commercial and industrial customers served through Eskom's national grid.Energy-Storage.NewsEnvision to supply 660MWh of battery storage in South Africa - Energy-Storage.NewsEnvision Energy has signed a 660MWh battery energy storage system supply agreement with SOLA Group and WBHO for the Naos-1 project near Viljoenskroon in South Africa's Free State, described as the country's largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy initiative to reach financial close. The project combines 300MW of solar PV with 660MWh of battery storage, using Eskom's grid to wheel electricity to multiple corporate offtakers under long-term bilateral agreements, with Envision providing design, manufacturing, and 25-year operational support through a Long-Term Service Agreement. The deal signals the growing scale of private capital flowing into South Africa's battery storage market outside government procurement frameworks, marginally exceeding the 612MWh Red Sands project in storage capacity.ZawyaEnvision Energy signs 660MWh battery storage deal in South AfricaEnvision Energy signed a 660MWh battery storage supply agreement with SOLA Group and WBHO for the Naos-1 project in South Africa. The project combines 300MW solar PV with storage, aiming to deliver dispatchable renewable power to commercial and industrial users. The deal includes a 25-year service agreement and is expected to improve grid stability.Third NewsEnvision Energy's Landmark Partnership for Battery Storage in South AfricaEnvision Energy has partnered with SOLA Group and WBHO to develop a 660 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Africa's Free State province as part of the Naos-1 initiative, which combines 300 MW of photovoltaic output with utility-scale battery storage near Viljoenskroon. The project, described as the largest private hybrid renewable energy project to secure funding in South Africa, will provide reliable renewable energy for large private enterprises and transmit green electricity across the national grid. Envision Energy will deliver design, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance services under a 25-year Long-Term Service Agreement, utilizing AI-driven battery technology to optimize performance and safety.PR NewswireEnvision Energy s'associe à SOLA Group et WBHO pour la mise en place d'un système de stockage d'énergie par batterie (SSEB) de 660 MWh dans le cadre d'un projet d'énergie électrique privé d'envergureEnvision Energy signed a contract to supply a 660 MWh battery energy storage system with SOLA Group and WBHO for the Naos-1 project located near Viljoenskroon in South Africa's Free State province. The project combines 300 MW of solar photovoltaic generation with 660 MWh of battery storage to provide reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to large private enterprises across South Africa's national grid. Marked as the largest hybrid private renewable energy project to reach financing agreement in South Africa, the deal includes a 25-year long-term service agreement and represents a significant milestone in Envision Energy's expansion across African markets.Third NewsEnvision Energy, SOLA, and WBHO Launch Groundbreaking Private Power Project in South AfricaEnvision Energy, SOLA Group, and WBHO have launched the Naos-1 project near Viljoenskroon in South Africa's Free State, combining 300MW of solar PV generation with a 660MWh Battery Energy Storage System. The project, which represents the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy project to achieve financial close in the region, will wheel clean electricity to major private businesses across South Africa. The partnership includes a 25-year Long-Term Service Agreement between Envision and SOLA Group to ensure ongoing operation and maintenance.PR NewswireEnvision Energy Partners with SOLA Group and WBHO on 660MWh BESS for Landmark Private Power Project in South AfricaEnvision Energy has signed an 660MWh battery energy storage system supply agreement with SOLA Group and WBHO for the Naos-1 project in South Africa's Free State province. The project, which combines 300MW of solar PV generation with 660MWh of battery storage, is the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy initiative to reach financial close in South Africa. A 25-year Long-Term Service Agreement accompanies the deal, with Envision Energy providing design, manufacturing, and operational support for the project's full lifecycle.PR Newswire APACEnvision Energy Partners with SOLA Group and WBHO on 660MWh BESS for Landmark Private Power Project in South AfricaEnvision Energy has signed an 660MWh battery energy storage system supply agreement with SOLA Group and WBHO for the Naos-1 project in South Africa. The project is the largest privately contracted hybrid renewable energy initiative to reach financial close in the country, combining 300MW of solar PV with 660MWh of battery storage near Viljoenskroon in the Free State. The agreement includes a 25-year Long-Term Service Agreement and marks a significant milestone in Envision Energy's expansion across Africa.