Arkitektbedriftene i Norge

What Arkitektbedriftene i Norge does

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge is the trade and employer organization for architectural firms in Norway, representing approximately 525 member companies with roughly 5,566 employees — equivalent to about 90% of the country's architecture industry. Founded in 1980 as Norges Praktiserende Arkitekter (NPA) and re-organized as an association under its current name at the 2005/2006 year-end, it operates as a non-profit headquartered at Munchs gate 5B in Oslo with 14 permanent staff. On behalf of members, it negotiates collective agreements with the employee union AFAG, advocates on architecture policy and public procurement, and provides professional development, conferences (Verdi, Bygg Reis Deg, By og land), and publications.

The organization's core digital product is MAKS, a member-facing platform comprising MAKS kvalitetssikring (quality-assurance checklists and quality plans aligned to SAK10 §12, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), MAKS rutiner (procedure templates), and MAKS-søk (a digital building-permit application module integrated with the Norwegian government's Altinn 3 platform and DiBK's Ansako system). Supporting services include in-house legal advisory on labor law, contracts, public procurement and copyright, an economic-reporting function (konjunkturrapporter), and the wholly-owned subsidiary Arkitektbedriftene Forsikringsservice AS (AFAS), which acts as insurance agent for Tryg Forsikring, distributing business and personal insurance tailored to architecture firms.

The business model is membership-dues funded, supplemented by recurring MAKS subscriptions (annual works price 896 NOK, fixed price 6,493 NOK in 2026), per-application fees for MAKS-søk (970 NOK from February 2026), and insurance commissions routed through AFAS. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, centered on industry representation, collective bargaining, conferences, webinars, and a member benefit program with discount partners such as Visma, Storebrand, Aleris and law firms. Pricing was increased by 3% on MAKS products at the 2025/2026 year-end, signaling pricing power on digital tools.

Name

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge

Legal name

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge

Website

https://arkitektbedriftene.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge is the Norwegian trade and employer association for architectural firms, representing about 525 member companies (≈90% of the industry). It negotiates collective agreements with AFAG and delivers the MAKS digital platform (quality assurance, procedures, and Altinn-3-integrated building applications), legal advisory, and insurance via its AFAS subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture industry trade association services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

akta.pro primary industry

Contractor Benefits & Perks Administration (BPACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Architectural employer organization
• Quality management software
• Building permit applications
• Member insurance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees paid by architectural firms. The organization represents approximately 525 member companies covering about 90% of the Norwegian architecture industry.
2. Insurance services (AFAS): Arkitektbedriftene Forsikringsservice AS (AFAS) offers insurance through Tryg Forsikring as agent. Provides business insurance (liability, board, property, drone) and personal insurance (work injury, travel, group life, treatment).
3. Digital tool subscriptions (MAKS): Subscription-based access to MAKS quality assurance tools and MAKS-søk building applications. Prices adjusted annually (3% increase in 2026, annual subscription 896 NOK, fixed price 6,493 NOK for MAKS). MAKS-søk per application 970 NOK from February 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge is the trade and employer organization for Norwegian architectural firms, providing industry representation, collective bargaining with the employee union AFAG, and a suite of digital tools and professional services. The core deliverable is the MAKS digital quality assurance platform with integrated MAKS-søk building permit application tool, complemented by legal advisory, insurance broking through subsidiary AFAS, member discounts and benefits, and economic reporting for member firms representing about 90% of Norway's architecture industry.

Product overview

Arkitektbedriftene i Norge operates as a trade and employer organization offering a suite of digital tools, services, and member benefits for architecture firms. The core product is MAKS, a comprehensive digital platform comprising quality assurance (MAKS kvalitetssikring), building permit application management (MAKS-søk), and procedure templates (MAKS rutiner). Supporting services include legal advisory, insurance products through their subsidiary AFAS, a member benefit program, and economic reporting. The organization also facilitates conferences (Verdi, By og land), professional development, and industry advocacy. The portfolio is delivered as a platform-plus-services model centered on MAKS with complementary membership services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAKS Digital quality assurance and project management platform for Norwegian architecture firms. Includes quality plans, checklists, procedures, and building permit application management. Helps firms comply with Norwegian building regulations (SAK10) and maintain quality standards (ISO 9001/14001). Sold as an annual subscription per works/year (896 NOK) or fixed price (6,493 NOK), available to member architecture firms.
• MAKS-søk (Building Applications) Digital building permit application tool integrated with Altinn 3. Supports all Norwegian building application types including building permits, temporary use permits, completion certificates, neighbor notifications, and applications for labor inspection consent. Priced per application (970 NOK from February 2026). Available to member architecture firms.
• Juridisk rådgiving (Legal Advisory) Legal advisory services for architecture firms covering labor law, contract law, public procurement, planning and building regulations, copyright, professional liability, and insurance matters. Includes support hotline and video meetings for members. Delivered by in-house lawyers. Included with membership.
• Forsikringsservice (Insurance Services) Insurance products offered through wholly-owned subsidiary Arkitektbedriftene Forsikringsservice AS (AFAS) as agent for Tryg Forsikring. Includes business insurance (liability, board, property, drone) and personal insurance (occupational injury, travel, group life, treatment, accident) for member architecture firms. Available to members with discounted terms.
• Fordelsprogram (Member Benefit Program) Member benefit program providing negotiated discounts on services including ARKEMY software, Visma travel, ISY Description software, legal services from multiple law firms, Storebrand pension, Aleris health services, and Rebel co-working spaces. Included as part of membership.
• Konjunkturrapporter (Economic Reports) Quarterly economic surveys and forecasts for the Norwegian architecture industry. Includes employment trends, order reserves, and revenue expectations analysis to help member firms understand market conditions. Available to member firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 525 member companies at end of 2025, representing approximately 90% of Norwegian architecture industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arkitektbedriftene Forsikringsservice AS (AFAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary of Arkitektbedriftene i Norge that acts as insurance agent for Tryg Forsikring. Provides business insurance (liability, board, property, drone) and personal insurance (work injury, travel, group life, treatment) tailored for architecture firms. Led by a board including Steinar Skjerdingstad (adm. dir. of Arkitektbedriftene) and David Hilton as chairman.
• Tryg ForsikringcoreTechnology or IntegrationInsurance provider partnership through AFAS. Tryg has deep professional competence on general insurance matters, claims handling, procedure and issues related to construction contracts and architecture firm operations. Collaboration has functioned well for many years with positive feedback on claims handling, terms and prices, and simple administration.
• Arkitektenes Fagforbund (AFAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkitektbedriftene i Norge represents the employers and negotiates collective agreements with AFAG which represents employees. This is the core employer-employee negotiation framework for the architecture industry.
• Norske arkitekters landsforbund (NAL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the three professional member organizations including NAL.
• Norske landskapsarkitekters forening (NLA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the three professional member organizations including NLA.
• Norske interiørarkitekters og møbeldesigneres landsforening (NIL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the three professional member organizations including NIL.
• Rådgivende Ingeniørers Forening (RIF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration on BIM contract supplements, SHA veileder (health and safety), and Samspillsveileder (collaboration guide).
• Norsk EiendommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Bak fasaden' podcast series, By og land place development conference, and Bokvalitetsrosen digital dialogue tool.
• Norsk Kommunalteknisk Forening (NKF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the place development conference 'By og land' (City and country) with Norsk Eiendom.
• Design og Arkitektur Norge (DOGA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Architecture Policy Network, collaborating on architecture policy, strategy and visibility.
• Architects' Council of Europe (ACE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in ACE working group on public procurement to influence EU regulations.
• Norwegian Government (Klimapartnerskap)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate partnership with the construction sector as part of government's climate initiatives. Developed five immediate actions for more sustainability in all projects.
• BIM VerdiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarch 2025: entered collaboration on practical AI competence for members.
• ArkemyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount program partner offering member benefits.
• VismaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount partner for travel (flights, hotels, car rental, taxi) in member benefits program.
• StorebrandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount partner for employee pension services in member benefits program.
• AlerisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount partner for corporate health services in member benefits program.
• Ræder Bing advokatfirmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount legal assistance partner for services beyond standard membership.
• CMS Kluge Advokatfirma ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount legal assistance partner for services beyond standard membership.
• Advokatfirmaet Selmer ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount legal assistance partner for services beyond standard membership.
• Advokatfirmaet Seland|Rödl & partners ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount legal assistance partner for services beyond standard membership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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