COPSA

What COPSA does

COPSA is a privately held Spanish construction and engineering company founded in 1981, headquartered in Burgos, Spain. The company operates as a general contractor delivering large-scale projects across three integrated business areas: Infrastructure (civil engineering, comprehensive water management, and operations and maintenance services), Renewable Energy (wind farms, solar installations, and other energy sources), and Building and Industrial (residential developments and industrial facilities). Its core products include urban development, canalization, water treatment infrastructure, wind and solar energy installations, and residential and industrial building construction, with the company serving as both project director and executor.

The company's business model is project-based, generating revenue through competitive bidding and direct enterprise sales to government entities and large corporate clients. COPSA's client roster includes tier-one energy companies (Iberdrola, Gamesa, Enel, EON, Cobra, Elecnor, Acciona), automotive (Renault), and financial services (Santander), with marquee projects including the Renault supplier park and wind farms in Brazil (Calangos 1 and 3 in Rio Grande do Norte). The company operates internationally across Europe, North Africa, North America, and South America, maintaining a presence in major emerging markets.

The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales and field sales teams targeting government and public sector entities, energy companies, industrial and manufacturing firms, and real estate developers. COPSA's revenue model is one-time project-based contracting, with pricing determined by project scope and specifications rather than published rate cards. The company emphasizes quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety certifications as differentiators, supported by three decades of operational track record. The company has no disclosed subsidiaries, no public listing, no funding rounds, and a limited digital footprint.

Name

COPSA

Legal name

COPSA

Website

https://copsaec.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

COPSA is a Spanish construction and engineering firm founded in 1981, delivering infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial building projects for enterprise clients and government entities across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Engineering Services

NAICS

Utilities (221)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Auxiliary Systems EPC (Station Service, HVAC, Fire Protection, Security) (EUAEADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Renewable energy construction
• Water management infrastructure
• Industrial building construction
• Wind farm development

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgos

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction and Engineering Project Delivery: COPSA generates revenue through the execution of large-scale construction and engineering projects including infrastructure development, renewable energy installations (wind farms, solar parks), water management systems, and residential/industrial building projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from contracts with enterprise clients and public sector entities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

COPSA is a Spanish construction and engineering firm delivering large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy, and building projects. The company operates across three core business areas: civil engineering, water management and O&M services (Infraestructuras); wind, solar, and other renewable energy installations (Energía Renovable); and residential and industrial building construction (Edificación e Industrial). Services span project design, execution, and ongoing maintenance for enterprise clients, utilities, and government entities across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas.

Product overview

COPSA is a construction company offering a unified portfolio of integrated services across three main business areas: Infrastructure (civil engineering, water management, and operations & maintenance), Renewable Energy (wind, solar, and other energy sources), and Building & Industrial (residential and industrial construction). The company operates as a general contractor delivering complete solutions from project design through execution, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure, energy projects, and building construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ingeniería Civil (Civil Engineering) Civil engineering services including urban development, infrastructure construction projects such as roads, canals, and service installations, intended for public sector entities and developers.
• Gestión Integral del Agua (Integrated Water Management) Comprehensive water management services covering water treatment and infrastructure for managing equivalent inhabitants' water treatment capacity, targeting municipalities and public water authorities.
• Servicios O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Operations and maintenance services for infrastructure and industrial facilities, providing post-construction asset management for clients such as utilities and industrial operators.
• Energía Eólica (Wind Energy) Wind energy solutions including the construction of wind farms and installation of wind turbines (aerogeneradores), serving utility companies and renewable energy developers such as Iberdrola, Gamesa, Enel, and EON.
• Energía Solar (Solar Energy) Solar energy solutions including photovoltaic installation and solar farm development, targeting utility-scale renewable energy projects and commercial developers.
• Otras Energías (Other Renewable Energies) Other renewable energy solutions beyond wind and solar, offered as part of the company's renewable energy portfolio for utility and developer clients.
• Residencial (Residential Construction) Residential and tertiary building construction including housing developments and commercial properties, serving real estate developers and public sector clients.
• Industrial (Industrial Construction) Industrial construction services including industrial installations, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and production facilities, serving industrial and manufacturing clients such as Renault.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Cobra (ACS Group): ACS-owned EPC contractor specializing in energy infrastructure including wind, solar, and grid. Both a named COPSA customer and a direct competitor in renewable EPC bidding.
• OHLA (formerly OHL): Spanish construction contractor with renewed focus on civil engineering and energy infrastructure after divesting concessions. Competes with COPSA in transportation and public infrastructure tenders.
• Sacyr: Major Spanish construction and infrastructure group with civil engineering, water, and concessions. Comparable service portfolio and head-to-head bidding on Spanish public infrastructure projects.
• TSK: Asturias-based EPC contractor specializing in power plants, renewable energy, and industrial facilities. Directly comparable in size and scope to COPSA's renewable and industrial construction business.
• Elecnor: Spanish infrastructure and energy EPC contractor delivering wind farms, electrical infrastructure, and civil works. Same customer base (Iberdrola, Enel, etc.) and same project-based revenue model as COPSA.

Emerging players

• Solaria Energía y Medioambiente: Spain-based solar PV developer and installer with growing EPC capability. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but relevant for benchmarking Spanish solar construction economics.

Broad incumbents

• Ferrovial: Global Spanish infrastructure giant with construction, water (Cadagua), and energy services. Operates at much larger scale but competes in the same tenders for complex civil and water projects.
• ACS (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios): Spain's largest construction conglomerate, parent of Cobra (a COPSA customer). Sets pricing and competitive context for the entire Spanish mid-market EPC landscape.
• Acciona: Global Spanish infrastructure and renewable energy operator with major wind and solar EPC capabilities. Direct overlap with COPSA's renewable energy and civil engineering business and a named customer/competitor in the same Spanish market.
• FCC (Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas): One of Spain's largest construction and environmental services groups, with strong water management (FCC Aqualia) and infrastructure divisions that directly mirror COPSA's core areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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