Van Grunsven Groep

What Van Grunsven Groep does

Van Grunsven Groep is a family-owned Dutch construction and development company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Erp, Netherlands (Hoogstraat 21). Operating through its legal entity Bouwbedrijf Van Grunsven B.V. and wholly-owned subsidiaries Wouters Schijndel (logistics and distribution-center specialist) and Van Grunsven Ontwikkeling B.V. (development arm), the company delivers projects across five segments: residential (Wonen), commercial (Werken), logistics (Logistiek), healthcare (Zorgen), and area development (Ontwikkelen).

Its core technology centers on prefabricated construction enabled by an in-house timber factory (Timmerfabriek) in Erp, which produces factory-finished facade elements including seals, sheet metal work, frames, and glazing ready for installation. The proprietary ToonbeeldWonen® housing concept — a registered trademark — provides standardized yet customizable designs targeted at affordable housing for starters, elderly, and singles, and shortens the pre-construction phase. Sustainability is a stated pillar, with multiple BREEAM Very Good and Excellent certifications across distribution centers, including one of Europe's largest fulfillment centers (DC Zalando, Bleiswijk, 140,000 m²).

The business model is sales-led and project-based. Van Grunsven generates revenue through design-build contracts, construction management, and direct contracting secured via tender processes with property developers, housing corporations, and commercial enterprises. Customer segments span Dutch social housing corporations (Portaal, Amvest, Talis, Bouwinvest, Woonstichting 'thuis), enterprise accounts in logistics (Zalando), food processing (Marel Poultry), retail (Aldi), and hospitality (Bastion Hotelgroep), and area developers (Solidiam, BPD, REALES). Pricing is project-specific and non-public, with revenue driven by contract size, scale (homes delivered or square meters built), and sustainability certifications rather than subscription or productized tiers.

Name

Van Grunsven Groep

Legal name

Bouwbedrijf Van Grunsven B.V.

Website

https://grunsvengroep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van Grunsven Groep is a family-owned Dutch construction and development company founded in 1965 that builds residential, commercial, logistics, and healthcare projects for housing corporations, enterprises, and area developers, using an in-house timber factory and its ToonbeeldWonen® housing concept.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Erp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Development Services: Van Grunsven generates revenue through construction contracts and real estate development for residential, commercial, healthcare, and logistics projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from design-build contracts, construction management, and direct contracting with developers and housing corporations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Grunsven Groep is a Dutch family-owned construction and development company that builds, develops, and delivers residential homes, logistics warehouses, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities for institutional and commercial clients. The group operates an in-house timber factory (Timmerfabriek) supplying prefabricated components and offers a proprietary housing concept called ToonbeeldWonen® that combines factory-made elements with on-site construction for developer and housing-corporation clients.

Product overview

Van Grunsven Groep is a versatile construction and development company operating since 1965, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across five main segments: Wonen (residential construction), Logistiek (logistics/distribution centers), Ontwikkelen (property development), Werken (commercial construction), and Zorgen (healthcare facilities). The company operates its own ToonbeeldWonen® housing concept for rapid, affordable residential development and maintains an in-house timber factory (Timmerfabriek) for prefabricated construction elements. Projects range from individual homes to large-scale urban developments, with strong emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and BREEAM certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ToonbeeldWonen: A proven residential concept with real homes for an all-in price, offering rapid and adequate development of building sites linked to affordable housing for starters, elderly, and singles.

Products and services

• Wonen (Residential Construction)

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.4 delivery points per apartment achieved at Leostraat project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Solidiam N.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Strategic partnership for area development at Enghuizen in Zevenaar. The collaboration combines Solidiam as area developer and Van Grunsven as construction partner to develop a future-proof residential area with 304 homes where quality, sustainability, and livability are central.
• Wouters SchijndelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSubsidiary/construction partner specialized in distribution centers, utility works, logistics, and industry. Wouters Schijndel executed major logistics projects including DC Zalando (140,000 m²) and DC Marel Boxmeer. A deelneming (participation) of Van Grunsven Groep.
• Aannemingsbedrijf Wouters SchijndelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExecuted distribution center projects including DC MST02 Maastricht (36,499 m² across two warehouses) and DC Avanti Heerlen. Part of Van Grunsven Groep structure.
• Den Bogerd Ontwikkeling B.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partnership between Van der Weegen Bouwontwikkeling B.V. (Tilburg) and Jansen Bouwontwikkeling B.V. (Wijchen) for the Den Bogerd residential area in Udenhout with approximately 400 homes. Multiple phases executed.
• Jansen BouwontwikkelingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for various residential projects including Woonlandschap Elisabeth (235 homes in Venray), Doonheide II, and Heumen Noord developments.
• Van der Weegen BouwontwikkelingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Den Bogerd residential project in Udenhout with approximately 400 homes across multiple phases.
• BPD OntwikkelingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of De Boslaantjes in Waalre (58 homes) and De Boskamer in Rijen (26 homes) with BPD Regio Zuid.
• Het GastenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for small-scale residential care homes for people with dementia. Van Grunsven has delivered four Gastenhuis projects including Elst, Leusden, Oosterbeek, and Teteringen with 20-24 residents each.
• De Bunte Vastgoed & BouwinvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Simon Stevin apartments in Ede: 90 homes for mid-market and free-sector rental, part of the larger Veluwse Poort development.
• VOF BundersehoekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Van de Klok Wonen and Van Grunsven Ontwikkeling for Bundersehoek project in Veghel with 97 homes.
• Van de Klok WonenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Bundersehoek in Veghel (97 homes) through VOF Bundersehoek joint venture.
• AmvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Deltakwartier (325 homes) with Portaal housing corporation and for multiple Gastenhuis care facilities.
• Van Grunsven OntwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal development arm of Van Grunsven Groep that co-develops projects with external partners and operates independently on own developments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dura Vermeer: Dutch construction and real estate developer operating across residential, commercial, and infrastructure segments — directly comparable to Van Grunsven's full-service builder/developer profile, including own prefab/civil capabilities.
• Hegeman Bouwgroep: Dutch regional construction company covering residential, commercial, and industrial builds; comparable mid-sized family/regional operator competing for similar Dutch tenders.
• Trebbe: Mid-sized Dutch construction and development company focused on residential, commercial, and care-related projects — closely mirrors Van Grunsven's segment mix and regional Netherlands footprint.
• BPD Ontwikkeling: Dutch area developer focused on residential planning and partnerships with builders — already a Van Grunsven JV partner (De Boslaantjes, De Boskamer), making it a directly comparable counterpart in Dutch residential development.
• Vorm Bouw: Mid-sized Dutch construction and development firm with residential and commercial focus — directly comparable scale and project type to Van Grunsven's regional builder/developer model.
• Van Wijnen: Dutch regional builder-developer with strong prefab/modular construction capabilities — comparable to Van Grunsven's in-house timber factory strategy and residential/logistics project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke BAM Groep: Largest Dutch construction group operating across residential, commercial, and civil; competes with Van Grunsven on tendered projects but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Heijmans: Larger Dutch listed construction and development group with overlapping residential, commercial, and infrastructure offerings; comparable business model but broader portfolio and national scale than Van Grunsven.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and real estate developer with integrated prefab and development arms; competes in similar Dutch residential and commercial segments but at substantially larger scale.
• Ballast Nedam: Established Dutch construction group active in residential, commercial, and infrastructure; broader portfolio and larger scale than Van Grunsven but competes for the same Dutch project tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vangrunsvengroep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bouwbedrijf-van-grunsven-bv
• Xx.com/grunsvengroep

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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