Porr Group

What Porr Group does

PORR AG is a Vienna-headquartered, publicly listed European full-service construction company founded in 1869, operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries across seven home markets — Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania — with project-market extensions into the UK, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, and Qatar. The company delivers integrated services across building construction (Hochbau), civil engineering and infrastructure (Tiefbau), environmental engineering, design and engineering, healthcare/pharmaceutical construction, and specialized competencies (tunneling, special foundation engineering, steel and bridge construction), coordinated through Building Information Modeling (BIM). Select proprietary technologies include the Slab Track Austria fixed-fahrbahn railway system, AI-driven concrete mix optimization, low-emission concrete (CEM II/C), and the BPO Asphalt digital tool, which are deployed as differentiators in technical bids.

Revenue is generated through project-based, one-time construction contracts earned via competitive bidding and negotiated procurement, with public-sector infrastructure and large commercial/industrial clients (Bayer AG, Vantage Data Centers, Verbund, CFR Romania, PreZero, ASFINAG) forming the demand base. Distribution is direct-to-client via field-based regional entities; the company markets through the World of PORR digital magazine, LinkedIn, IR/sustainability reporting, and industry events such as InnoTrans 2026. Notable recent scale signals include a record €10.004 billion order backlog in Q1 2026 (up 13.5% YoY), €1.25 billion Q1 2026 revenue, and €197 million FY2025 EBIT (up 24% YoY). The company is controlled by a syndicate of IGO Industries Group and Strauss Group (43.4% combined voting rights as of July 2026), with CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss at the helm.

Name

Porr Group

Legal name

PORR AG

Website

https://porr-group.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PORR AG is a Vienna-headquartered, publicly listed European full-service construction company delivering building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, environmental engineering, and BIM-based project execution across seven home markets in DACH and CEE, serving government, commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Building construction services
• Civil engineering infrastructure
• Environmental engineering construction
• Building information modeling
• Railway construction technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: PORR generates revenue through one-time project-based construction contracts across building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, environmental engineering, and specialized construction services. Revenue is recognized as projects are completed, with Q1 2026 revenue of €1.25 billion and full-year 2025 EBIT of €197 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PORR AG is a full-service European construction provider delivering building construction (Hochbau), civil engineering and infrastructure (Tiefbau & Infrastruktur), environmental engineering (Umwelttechnik), design and engineering, BIM-based project execution, healthcare facility construction, and specialized competencies including tunneling and bridge construction. The company also commercializes proprietary technologies such as the Slab Track Austria fixed track railway system and operates across seven European home markets plus selected project markets including the UK, Norway, Italy, and Qatar.

Product overview

PORR Group is a leading European construction company offering comprehensive construction services as a full-service provider. The company operates through integrated service divisions including building construction (Hochbau), civil engineering and infrastructure (Tiefbau & Infrastruktur), environmental engineering (Umwelttechnik), design and engineering, BIM (Building Information Modeling), healthcare construction, and special competencies. The company also offers proprietary technologies such as Slab Track Austria (PORR Feste Fahrbahn), a state-of-the-art fixed railway track system. PORR serves both home markets (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania) and project markets across Europe and beyond, delivering construction projects from conception and planning through to execution and certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Construction (Hochbau)

Quantifiable outcome

• Order backlog increased 13.5% to €10 billion in Q1 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PreZerocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint venture partnership for €165 million Wloclawek Energy Centre waste-to-energy project in Poland. Facility will convert 90,000 tonnes of waste annually into heating for 100,000 residents and 45,000 MWh of electricity.
• Bayer AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Primary contractor for Bayer SOLIDA-1 pharmaceutical production facility at Chempark Leverkusen, handled through PORR Industriebau and subsidiary PPE (Pharmaplan) divisions. Facility designed as 'Learning Factory' with AI-driven analytics and geothermal energy reducing CO2 emissions by ~70%.
• Thermomeccanica EcologiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Italian partner in consortium for Wloclawek Energy Centre waste-to-energy project in Poland.
• Romanian Government (CFR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025€428 million contract for reconstruction of Craiova-Caransebeș railway segment covering over 32 km, including second track construction, bridge refurbishments, tunnel renovation, and TEN-T corridor enhancement.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues Construction: Bouygues Construction is the construction arm of French conglomerate Bouygues, operating across Europe in building, civil engineering, and infrastructure. Both companies target similar European public infrastructure and commercial construction tenders.
• Vinci SA: Vinci is a French global construction and concessions giant with much larger scale. Both companies operate across European infrastructure markets, though Vinci's portfolio is broader including concessions and energy services that PORR does not directly offer.
• ACS Group (Actividad de Servicios y Construcción): ACS is a Spanish-headquartered global infrastructure and construction group. Both companies compete in European infrastructure markets, though ACS operates at significantly larger scale through subsidiaries like HOCHTIEF and Turner.

Direct peers

• Strabag SE: Strabag is Austria's largest construction company and PORR's most direct domestic competitor. Both operate as full-service contractors across building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe with comparable service portfolios and customer bases.
• Implenia AG: Implenia is a leading Swiss-based construction and real estate services company. Both companies operate in DACH markets with comparable full-service construction offerings including building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects.
• Royal BAM Group: Royal BAM is a Dutch-based construction company operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and other European markets. Both companies provide comparable building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure services across overlapping European geographies.
• Hochtief AG: Hochtief is a leading German-headquartered construction company operating across Europe and globally. Both companies compete directly in German and European infrastructure tenders and offer comparable building construction, civil engineering, and project management services.
• Skanska AB: Skanska is a Swedish-based construction and project development company with strong European operations. Both companies deliver large-scale infrastructure, building construction, and civil engineering projects with similar full-service offerings and sustainability positioning.

Regional players

• NCC AB: NCC is a major Swedish construction and property development company focused primarily on Nordic markets. Both companies operate similar construction service portfolios, though NCC's geographic focus is more concentrated in Scandinavia where PORR has limited presence.
• Mota-Engil SGPS: Mota-Engil is a Portuguese-based international construction and infrastructure group. Both companies compete in European infrastructure tenders and have similar full-service construction offerings, though Mota-Engil's core market is Iberia with selective European expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PORRGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/porr-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/porr_group
• Facebookfacebook.com/porr.sg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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