BI Group Projects

What BI Group Projects does

BI Group is the largest real estate developer in Central Asia, founded in 1995 in Kazakhstan and headquartered in Astana. The holding operates a vertically integrated construction and development platform through subsidiaries spanning residential and commercial development (BI Development), industrial and civil engineering (BI Engineering & Construction), property management (BI Service, BI Property), prefabricated construction (BI Pre-fab), architectural design (BI Architect), and education (BI University). Over its 30-year history the company has delivered approximately 9 million square meters of constructed housing across roughly 250 projects, including 157,845 apartments sold in Kazakhstan and internationally, with a 2025 output of 2.4 million m² of residential space and 204,000 m² of social infrastructure.

The company sells apartments across six tiers — Comfort Lite, Comfort+, Business, Business+, Premium, and Premium Luxe — with unit prices ranging from 23.3 million KZT to 881.1 million KZT, complemented by the BIG+ turnkey renovation line, flexible installment plans (20% down), and a Digital Mortgage Broker that routes applications to multiple partner banks (Halyk Bank, Altyn Bank). Technology differentiators developed with international partners include Acoustic Pro soundproofing with Daewoo E&C (up to 57 dB noise isolation), MAURER SIP seismic isolation systems, AI-enabled video surveillance synchronized with police databases, and a BIG APP resident mobile platform. The Online Sales Center (ЦОП) enables fully remote transactions in 15–30 minutes, having processed over 11,775 online apartment purchases, including cross-border sales to buyers in the UAE, USA, South Korea, and Czech Republic.

BI Group's go-to-market combines direct sales offices in five Kazakh cities, branded zones in premium shopping malls (MEGA Silk Way, Asia Park, Khan Shatyr, KERUEN), a network of 15+ partner real estate agencies, and the digital self-serve channel. The holding has expanded internationally to Uzbekistan (2023, Botanika Saroyi project), and to the United States (Miami) and UAE (Dubai) in 2024, and holds a BB credit rating with stable outlook from Fitch Ratings (September 2024) and ranks 161st in ENR's 2025 Top-250 Global Contractors. The company is privately held and was founded by Aydyn Rakhimbayev.

Name

BI Group Projects

Legal name

BI Group

Website

https://bi.group/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

BI Group is Central Asia's largest real estate developer, founded in 1995, building and selling residential and commercial properties across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the USA, and the UAE through a vertically integrated construction ecosystem spanning development, engineering, and property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Apartment construction
• Property sales
• Turnkey apartments
• Mortgage brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Street

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Development: Primary revenue stream from construction and sale of residential apartments across multiple comfort classes (Comfort Lite, Comfort+, Business, Business+, Premium, Premium Luxe). Sales through direct offices, online platform, and partner agencies.
2. Commercial Property Development: Sale and management of commercial spaces including offices, retail premises, and business centers within residential complexes.
3. Construction Services (BI Engineering & Construction): Industrial and civil construction, social infrastructure construction, including projects in Kazakhstan and international markets (Middle East, Eastern Europe).
4. BIG+ Finished Apartments: Turnkey apartments with renovation, furniture, and appliances, adding value through completion services.
5. Property Management Services: Service maintenance of residential complexes (BI Service) and commercial property management (BI Property).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BI Group is the largest real estate developer in Central Asia, constructing and selling residential apartments across multiple comfort classes (Comfort Lite, Comfort+, Business, Business+, Premium, Premium Luxe) in Kazakhstan and international markets. The company operates a full-cycle ecosystem spanning development, construction, property management, education, and financial services, complemented by turnkey BIG+ finished apartments with renovation, digital mortgage brokerage across partner banks, and a remote online sales center enabling global property purchases.

Product overview

BI Group is a Central Asian real estate developer offering residential complexes across comfort+, comfort lite, business, and premium segments in Kazakhstan (Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Atyrau, Karaganda) and international markets. The product portfolio centers on residential buildings supplemented by value-added services including BIG+ turnkey renovation packages, the Digital Mortgage Broker for multi-bank financing, and an Online Sales Center for remote property purchases. Building technologies include Acoustic Pro soundproofing, MAURER seismic isolation systems, smart video surveillance synchronized with police databases, 360° panorama tours, and live construction cameras. Resident amenities encompass the Yourt neighborhood center, Äldi bi kindergarten, electric vehicle charging stations, and terrace options. The company operates across a platform of business divisions (BI Development, BI Engineering, BI Education, BI Service, BI Property) serving different functions within the real estate lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIG+: Ready apartments with renovation - turnkey living spaces with stylish repairs, thoughtful layouts, furniture, and reliable household appliances
• BI Finance
• BI University

Products and services

• Residential Complexes (Жилые комплексы)

Quantifiable outcome

• 157,845 total apartments sold
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Daewoo E&C (Korea)coreTechnology or IntegrationSouth Korean construction company that collaborated with BI Group to develop Acoustic Pro soundproofing technology, providing noise isolation up to 57 dB for apartments.
• MAURER (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman company providing MAURER SIP seismic isolation system for Avenue 32 project, featuring spherical pendulum technology for earthquake protection.
• WHILA (Architecture Bureau)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture bureau that designed the Hyde Park Shymkent premium residential complex, balancing spirit and events throughout the collector project.
• The Big Picture (Ireland)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Irish landscape architecture agency with decades of experience in 13 countries and 18 international awards. Designed courtyard for Avenue 32 project.
• Lorchberg Nursery (Germany)minorOthersGerman nursery providing premium 10-meter pine tree for Avenue 32 courtyard landscape, contributing to the project's distinctive amenities.
• Archirodon (Netherlands)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational construction partner with whom BI Group created joint venture SemArco in 2019 for regional project development.
• ЭтажиcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency reselling BI Group properties and earning commissions on sales.
• Magnat GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• Dom.kzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• 4YOUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• ГарантcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• Avenue Real EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• SAQ GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• Baspana MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• Панорама GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• ElitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• ШаңырақcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• TOBEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• UIDE GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• ДомойcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• UrpaqcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• YOURTUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner real estate agency in BI Group's partner network.
• BI-Zhuldizay Charitable FoundationminorOthersCharitable foundation created by company employees in 2004, operating medical centers in Astana, Almaty, Atyrau, and Shymkent for children's rehabilitation.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Damac Properties: UAE-listed developer focused on premium and luxury residential across the Gulf and into London/UK. Comparable in reliance on premium-tier apartments and diversification into international markets, similar B2C digital sales emphasis.
• Ant Yapı: Turkish construction and real estate group with strong CIS and Middle East project delivery. Comparable on integrated developer-contractor model with multi-country delivery, similar to BI Group's diversification from Kazakhstan into Tashkent and Dubai.
• Renaissance Construction: Russia/CIS-rooted general contractor and developer with significant international footprint. Highly comparable on cross-CIS execution, large project pipelines, and ENR-tracked construction scale similar to BI Engineering & Construction.
• Emaar Properties: UAE-based mega-developer (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall). Directly comparable on global real estate development ambitions, mixed-class portfolio (entry to luxury), international diversification model, and integrated community/mixed-use planning that matches BI Group's Bigville approach.
• Polimeks: Turkey's largest contractor by revenue with extensive Central Asia and CIS operations. Highly comparable geographic footprint, project scale, and combined EPC + development business model.
• Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group): India's largest residential developer by sales. Directly comparable on tiered brand strategy (affordable to ultra-luxury), branded finished apartments product, and transition into international markets (London, Dubai).
• Godrej Properties: India-listed diversified residential developer with multi-city footprint and premium positioning. Comparable on multi-class product segmentation, branded communities, and emphasis on sustainability and technology-driven amenities.
• ENKA İnşaat: Turkey-listed engineering, construction and real estate conglomerate with major CIS exposure and ENR Top-150 scale. Comparable on multi-vertical construction + property investment model and recurring facility management revenues.

Broad incumbents

• Aldar Properties: Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer with integrated development, property management, and education operations (Aldar Academies). Comparable end-to-end ecosystem play and recurring property management revenues akin to BI Service/BI Property.
• DLF Limited: India's largest real estate developer by acreage and revenue. Comparable scale of cumulative housing delivered, integrated master-planned community model, and broad price-tier portfolio spanning affordable to luxury.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bi.group
• Facebookfacebook.com/bigroup.holding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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