What HBW Bau does

HBW Bau (legal name HBW Höfle & Wohlrab Bau GmbH) is a privately held, family-owned German construction company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Thannhausen, Bavaria. The firm operates across seven integrated service divisions: Städtebau (urban development), Hoch- und Tiefbau (structural and civil engineering), Aussenanlagen (outdoor facilities), Sanierung (renovation), Sichtbeton & Beton-Fertigteile (exposed concrete and precast elements), HBW Immobilien (turnkey real estate development), and HBW Umwelt (environmental services). It specializes in large to very large construction projects and serves private, commercial, and municipal clients across southern Germany, acting as either contractor or general contractor.

The company coordinates projects from planning through final acceptance using a 180+ employee team, with in-house precast concrete manufacturing and just-in-time delivery within an approximately 200km radius. Technical capabilities include architectural exposed concrete (Sichtbeton) and a broad portfolio of custom precast elements (wall plates, columns, beams, facade panels, stairs). A Bemusterungszentrum (sample center) opened in 2021 supports turnkey property sales with in-person interior design decisions.

HBW generates revenue through project-based construction contracts, fixed-price turnkey developments sold via HBW Immobilien, and direct sales of precast concrete elements. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contract cadences on larger developments. The firm operates in B2B, B2G, and B2C modes across enterprise, mid-market, and government clients, supplemented by apartment and commercial property sales to end buyers. Sales channels include direct contracting, architect and planner partnerships, real estate marketing through expos és and events, and active regional trade show and career fair participation.

Name

HBW Bau

Legal name

HBW Höfle & Wohlrab Bau GmbH

Website

https://hbw-bau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HBW Bau is a family-owned German construction company founded in 1987 that specializes in large-scale building projects across southern Germany, serving private, commercial, and municipal clients through seven integrated divisions including urban development, civil engineering, turnkey real estate, and precast concrete manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Civil engineering
• Precast concrete elements
• Turnkey construction
• Urban development

Headquarters

HQ city

Thannhausen

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Core revenue from construction services including raw construction (Rohbau) and turnkey construction (schlüsselfertiges Bauen) for private, commercial, and municipal sectors. Services span all phases from planning to final acceptance.
2. HBW Immobilien - Real Estate Development: Turnkey property development and sales of residential and commercial properties. Properties include multi-family houses, senior living facilities, and custom-built buildings with fixed prices and completion dates.
3. Precast Concrete Elements: Manufacturing and delivery of custom precast concrete elements including wall plates, columns, beams, facade plates, and stairs with logistics services including just-in-time delivery.
4. Environmental Services: Nature conservation and environmental project services including near-natural outdoor facilities, compensation area maintenance, and bee protection projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HBW Bau is a mid-sized regional construction company that provides comprehensive building services across southern Germany, including urban development, structural and civil engineering, outdoor facilities, renovation, and in-house precast concrete element manufacturing. The company operates as contractor or general contractor for large to very large construction projects serving private, commercial, and municipal clients, and additionally offers turnkey property development through its HBW Immobilien division and environmental services through HBW Umwelt.

Product overview

HBW Bau (Höfle & Wohlrab Bau GmbH) is a medium-sized construction company based in Thannhausen, Germany, operating throughout southern Germany. The company operates as a unified construction services platform organized into seven distinct but complementary divisions: Städtebau (urban planning), Hoch- und Tiefbau (structural/civil engineering), Aussenanlagen (outdoor facilities), Sanierung (renovation), Sichtbeton & Beton-Fertigteile (exposed concrete and precast elements), HBW Immobilien (real estate/turnkey construction), and HBW Umwelt (environmental services). With over 180 employees, HBW specializes in large to very large construction projects serving private, commercial, and municipal clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Städtebau (Urban Planning and Development) Urban planning and development services for large-scale city construction projects, including residential complexes, neighborhoods, and settlements. HBW Bau serves as a competent partner for investors, planners, and mayors to rapidly create high-quality new housing. Key projects include Ackermannpark Augsburg, Haunstetter Höfe Augsburg, Wolframstrasse, and Studentenwohnheim Augsburg.
• Hoch- und Tiefbau (Structural and Civil Engineering) Construction of buildings of all types and sizes including office and administrative buildings, industrial and production halls, clinics, commercial and residential buildings, hotels, student dormitories, schools, kindergartens, and sports facilities. Key projects include Theresia-Petsch-Haus Bernried, Singoldpark Göggingen, Feuerwehr Dornstadt, Harley Davidson Westpoint Augsburg, and Neue Glacis Bastion Neu-Ulm.
• Aussenanlagen (Outdoor Facilities) Design and construction of outdoor areas including earthwork, paving, tree and bush planting, fencing, lawn seeding, children's playgrounds, and climbing gardens for harmoniously designed environments. Key projects include Theresia-Petsch-Haus, Koloniestrasse Bobingen, Technologiezentrum Augsburg, Kindergarten Günzburg, and Polizei Burgau.
• Sanierung (Renovation) Building renovation services that harmonize new planning with existing building substance while meeting new building regulations and energy efficiency criteria, ensuring building value increase. Key projects include Restaurant Kloster Holzen and Ballonmuseum Gersthofen.
• Sichtbeton & Beton-Fertigteile (Exposed Concrete and Precast Elements) Architectural exposed concrete finishing and precast concrete element manufacturing including wall panels (massive and sandwich), columns, beams, binders, facade panels, stairs, and custom components. Offers just-in-time delivery within approximately 200km radius with optimized transport solutions including internal loading, semi-trailer, and special transport with police escort. Key projects include Schiessstättenstrasse, FOS/BOS Krumbach, and Lagerhalle Müller Milch Aretsried.
• HBW Immobilien (Turnkey Real Estate Development) Turnkey construction services delivering fully completed properties to clients in both commercial and residential sectors. Provides complete handover of move-in ready buildings at agreed prices and timelines. Includes a Bemusterungszentrum (sample center) for customer interior design selections including flooring, doors, bathrooms, and interior fittings. Properties include multi-family houses, senior living facilities, and custom-built buildings.
• HBW Umwelt (Environmental Services) Environmental services specializing in natural outdoor facilities and nature conservation projects including management of compensation areas and bee and insect protection initiatives in partnership with the Bund für Naturschutz (Bavarian Nature Conservation Association). Key projects include Bienenkasten Thannhausen, Uferbefestigung FV Unterelchingen, and Natur- und Fischerfreunde Thannhausen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties typically sold out quickly, indicating strong market demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hartinger ConsultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2023Structural engineering consultancy providing expert assessments for construction projects. Conducted structural inspection for the 'Neue Deubacher Mitte' project in Deubach, determining necessary full demolition due to structural deficiencies.
• lück consultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign consultancy that designed the company's new modern work helmets and company image materials.
• CreditreformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit reporting agency that issues annual CrefoZert creditworthiness certificates, validating HBW Bau as a reliable business partner.
• IHK SchwabencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce supporting training initiatives. HBW Bau participates in IHK Schwaben's apprenticeship training initiative aimed at boosting vocational training in the region.
• Bund für Naturschutz (Bavarian Nature Conservation Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature conservation organization that HBW Umwelt collaborates with on environmental projects including compensation area maintenance and bee protection initiatives.
• Fischereiverein UnterelchingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fishing association supported by HBW through environmental projects including field path repairs, lake bank reinforcement, and fish stocking programs.
• Natur- und Fischerfreunde ThannhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature and fishing club in Thannhausen that HBW supports through environmental projects including fish stocking.
• Gewerbemesse KRU KrumbachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual trade fair in Krumbach that HBW participates in to showcase company services, attract talent, and engage with community. Event attracts over 40,000 visitors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bilfinger SE: Bilfinger is a German-listed industrial services and construction group offering building, facility, and process industry services. It is comparable to HBW Bau as a broad incumbent in the German construction and building services market with a stronger portfolio across commercial and institutional clients.
• Bauer AG: Bauer AG is a larger, publicly listed German construction services and equipment group specializing in foundation and civil engineering with broader geographic reach. It is relevant to HBW Bau because HBW's Commercial Director Wilfried Rosenberger previously led Digital Solutions at Bauer Maschinen, and Bauer competes in adjacent specialty construction segments in the German market.
• HOCHTIEF AG: HOCHTIEF is one of Germany's largest publicly listed construction groups with operations in building, infrastructure, and concessions. As a broad incumbent in nonresidential building construction, it competes with HBW Bau on large commercial and institutional tenders in Germany.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Ed. Züblin is a major German general contractor (Strabag subsidiary) offering turnkey building construction, civil engineering, and tunneling across Germany. As a much larger incumbent in the same nonresidential building construction category, it competes with HBW Bau on larger-scale tenders.

Direct peers

• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Leonhard Weiss is a major German family-owned construction firm with operations across civil engineering, road construction, and building construction in southern and central Germany. It competes with HBW Bau for the same municipal, commercial, and industrial tenders in the southern German market.
• Goldbeck GmbH: Goldbeck is a German family-owned construction company specializing in commercial and industrial building construction (offices, halls, parking) with a systemized, industrialized approach across Germany. It is directly comparable to HBW Bau in business model, target customer segments (commercial/institutional), and integrated turnkey delivery.
• Zech Group GmbH: Zech Group is a Bremen-based, family-owned German construction company with operations in building construction, real estate development, and environmental services. It competes with HBW Bau across general contracting and integrated real estate/property development in the German market.
• Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG: Max Bögl is a large German family-owned construction and precast concrete manufacturer based in Bavaria, active in building construction, infrastructure, and prefabricated concrete elements. It competes with HBW Bau across building construction and especially in the precast concrete segment within southern Germany.
• Wolff & Müller Holding GmbH & Co. KG: Wolff & Müller is a Stuttgart-based, family-owned German construction company offering building construction, civil engineering, and turnkey services across Germany. It directly competes with HBW Bau on commercial/institutional turnkey projects and municipal tenders in southern Germany.
• Köster GmbH: Köster is a German general contractor specializing in turnkey building construction for commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across Germany. It is highly comparable to HBW Bau's turnkey, full-service building construction model and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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