Apfelbock Engineering Office

What Apfelbock Engineering Office does

Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a family-owned, second-generation German engineering office (Ingenieurbüro) founded in 1981 by Dipl.-Ing. Alois Apfelböck and led since 2014 by Markus Apfelböck. Headquartered in Dingolfing, Bavaria, the firm operates across four southern Bavarian locations (Dingolfing, Landau an der Isar, Munich, and formerly Straubing) with approximately 90 employees as of 2024 — double the headcount reported in 2018.

The company delivers integrated multi-discipline engineering planning services billed under the German HOAI fee structure, covering structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), technical building design (Technischer Hochbau), HVAC and sprinkler systems, electrical planning with MSR/building automation, comprehensive fire protection (Brandschutz, including DIN 14675-certified fire alarm design), and renewable energy consulting. Its signature commercial model is Generalplanung — acting as the single contractual partner coordinating all engineering disciplines for a client. Digital planning modules (BIM, Leica RTC360 3D digitization, and Lean Management / Lean Construction methodologies adapted from the automotive industry) are layered across all departments. Tooling spans Revit, MicroStation, Speedikon, Trimble Nova, and GLASER ISB CAD.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements with public-sector clients (municipalities, schools, utilities such as Stadtwerke Landau) and private-sector clients (healthcare operators like LAKUMED, banks such as VR Bank Ostbayern Mitte, and developers including Bavaria RaumBau). Projects are sourced through public tenders, private referrals, and direct inquiries. The company maintains ISO 9001-aligned quality management, recognized as TOP-Unternehmen Niederbayern (2024), and operates with no external investors or institutional ownership.

Name

Apfelbock Engineering Office

Legal name

Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro GmbH

Website

https://ing-apfelboeck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro is a family-owned, second-generation German engineering office providing integrated multi-discipline building planning (structural, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, renewables) under HOAI fees, with Generalplanung services across four Bavarian locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building services engineering
• Fire protection planning
• General construction planning
• 3D building digitization

Headquarters

HQ city

Dingolfing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Planning Services (HOAI Leistungsphasen): Project-based engineering planning services billed according to HOAI (German fee structure for architects and engineers), covering all planning phases from concept investigation through construction supervision and warranty periods. Services span structural engineering, building services, fire protection, energy consulting, and general planning.
2. Generalplanung (General Planning): As single contractual partner for all engineering services, the company coordinates all disciplines internally, providing comprehensive project management and coordination across all technical building disciplines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro is a family-owned German engineering office founded in 1981 that delivers planning, consulting, and design services across structural engineering, building services (HVAC and electrical), fire protection, renewable energy systems, and general construction planning. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients primarily in southern Bavaria from offices in Dingolfing, Landau an der Isar, and Munich, with a workforce of approximately 90 employees. It applies BIM, 3D laser scanning, and lean management methodologies to deliver integrated design solutions, billing predominantly under the HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) fee framework.

Product overview

Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro is a multi-disciplinary, family-owned engineering office founded in 1981, operating as a single integrated firm rather than a platform with modular add-ons. The company delivers seven core engineering service lines — Structural Engineering (Tragwerksplanung), Structural Building Design (Technischer Hochbau), HVAC & Sprinkler (HLKS), Electrical & MSR, Fire Protection (Brandschutz), Renewable Energies (Regenerative Energien), and General Planning (Generalplanung) — supplemented by three digital planning modules (BIM, 3D Digitization using Leica RTC360, and Lean Management/Construction). All services are delivered in-house across four locations (Dingolfing as headquarters, Landau a.d. Isar, Munich, and Straubing) by a team of approximately 90 employees. The firm operates as a unified engineering office offering services from individual planning assignments through full general contractor planning, with integrated digital tools including BIM 3D modeling, Leica 3D point cloud scanning, and Lean Construction/Design methodology across all projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Services

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Cooperation partner for dual study programs (Verbundstudiengänge) in Bachelor of Civil Engineering andApprenticeship as Architectural Draftsperson. Enables talent development and access to academic knowledge.
• Allianz VersicherungminorOthersCorporate partnership for company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) offered to employees as part of benefits package.
• Corporate BenefitsminorOthersEmployee discount program provider offering Vergünstigungen (discounts) to staff as part of the compensation package.
• neumeier AGminorOthersExternal data protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) appointed in compliance with GDPR requirements. Contact: [email protected].
• Bayerische Ingenieurekammer-BauminorOthersBavarian Chamber of Engineers for Construction designated as the authorized body for conciliation procedures (Schlichtungsverfahren) in Munich.
• Meta Platforms Ireland (Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint controllership arrangement for social media presence on Instagram platform for employer branding and company communication.
• LinkedIn IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional social network used for business networking, recruitment, and company presence.
• Fabian GlanzminorOthersPhotographer credited for website photography and visual content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Drees & Sommer: Stuttgart-headquartered engineering and consulting firm offering integrated building, real estate, and infrastructure services including structural, MEP, sustainability, and Lean/digital planning. Much larger than Apfelböck but overlaps heavily on Generalplanung-style integrated building engineering and on the German HOAI-driven market.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with significant German operations providing structural, MEP, sustainability, and digital planning services. Represents the global-scale peer against which Apfelböck's regional Generalplanung model is benchmarked.
• AFRY: European engineering, design, and consulting firm with deep German and Nordic presence offering building, infrastructure, energy, and industrial engineering. A much larger competitor and potential acquirer/roll-up candidate relevant for benchmarking Apfelböck's broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kempen Krause Ingenieure: German multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering structural, building services, fire protection, and Generalplanung services across multiple German locations. Directly comparable in service breadth, HOAI-based fee model, and family/mid-sized positioning.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: Frankfurt-based engineering consultancy specializing in structural engineering, façade design, and BIM-driven digital workflows. Comparable mid-sized German engineering practice with strong digital planning emphasis similar to Apfelböck's BIM/3D scanning positioning.
• Werner Sobek Group: Stuttgart-based engineering consultancy focused on structural engineering, sustainable design, and energy-efficient building concepts. Closely comparable in combining structural engineering with sustainability/energy consulting under a HOAI-aligned fee model.
• Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering: Stuttgart-based engineering firm specializing in complex structural engineering, parametric design, and digital planning tools (BIM, Rhino/Grasshopper). Comparable mid-sized German practice with strong technology and structural engineering emphasis.
• Schüßler-Plan: Düsseldorf-based engineering consultancy offering structural, infrastructure, and Generalplanung services across multiple German offices. Directly comparable multi-disciplinary HOAI-aligned engineering practice, though with a stronger infrastructure tilt.

Regional players

• SSF Ingenieure: Munich-based engineering consultancy offering structural and bridge/infrastructure engineering with strong Bavarian footprint. Operates in the same regional market as Apfelböck and competes for similar public and private clients in southern Bavaria.
• Burckhardt Ingenieure: Swiss multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering structural, building services, and Generalplanung services. Comparable in service breadth and integrated HOAI-equivalent fee model, though primarily serving the DACH market from Switzerland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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