Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw

What Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw does

Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB) is an independent Dutch research institute founded in 1956 and headquartered at Koninginneweg 20, Amsterdam. It is self-described as 'Hét onafhankelijke kennisinstituut voor toegepaste bouweconomische analyse in Nederland' (the independent knowledge institute for applied construction economic analysis in the Netherlands), delivering economic research and analysis covering construction production, employment, housing markets, infrastructure, sustainability/circularity, labor conditions, material flows, and business-economic benchmarks for the Dutch built environment.

EIB's core product is a catalog of 284+ research publications spanning annual outlooks (e.g., Verwachtingen bouwproductie en werkgelegenheid), semi-annual monitors (Monitor Bouwketen, Monitor ZZP'ers Bouw, Infrastructuurmonitor MIRT), recurring business cycle surveys (Conjunctuurtest in general, specialized, and COEN variants), and bespoke commissioned studies. Surveys are distributed through Crowdtech-powered links and findings are packaged into paid reports and free PDFs. The institute also operates a pair of annual congresses — the January production/employment outlook congress and the Arbeidsmarkt Bouw labor-market congress — which function as the primary GTM moments for the annual research cycle.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) one-time publication sales priced €10–€75 via an e-commerce storefront on eib.nl, (ii) commissioned applied research for government bodies, housing corporations, and industry associations including Bouwend Nederland, NLingenieurs, and UNETO-VNI, and (iii) conference attendance and sponsorship. The organization has no parent company, no external investment, and no subsidiaries; it operates as a private, independent entity with 11–50 employees and is GDPR/AVG compliant. Marketing is conducted primarily through LinkedIn, X (@EIBnl), the website news section, and the congress program.

Name

Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw

Legal name

Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw

Website

https://eib.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB) is an independent Dutch economic research institute, founded 1956 in Amsterdam, that produces applied construction-sector analysis — including 284+ publications, recurring business-cycle surveys, and annual outlooks — for government, industry associations, housing corporations, and construction firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Economic Research

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAEAI

E-Procurement & Spend Analytics

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Finance, Treasury & Procurement

SECONDARYEUAHAAAC

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Permitting

Keywords

• Construction economic research
• Construction industry analysis
• Construction market intelligence
• Housing market research
• Construction labor research

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publication Sales: EIB sells research publications directly through their e-commerce website. Publications range from €10 to €75 depending on the report. They offer 284 publications covering topics such as construction economics, labor markets, infrastructure, housing markets, and sustainability.
2. Commissioned Research: EIB conducts applied economic research commissioned by government bodies, industry organizations, and private companies. Research topics are determined in mutual consultation with clients.
3. Conferences and Events: EIB organizes two annual congresses - the January congress and the Arbeidsmarkt Bouw congress - where they present their research findings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EIB is an independent applied research institute that produces and sells economic analyses of the Dutch construction and built environment sector. Its core offerings are a catalog of 284+ research publications (priced €10–€75), recurring business cycle and labor surveys, semi-annual industry monitors, annual outlook reports, and two annual congresses — all targeted at government bodies, construction industry associations, housing corporations, and construction firms.

Product overview

Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB) is an independent knowledge institute for applied construction economic analysis in the Netherlands. The organization offers a portfolio of research publications (284+ titles) including economic reports on the construction sector, semi-annual business cycle surveys (Conjunctuurtest), industry monitors (Bouwkketen, ZZP, Infrastructure MIRT), and annual outlook publications. EIB organizes two conferences annually and provides consulting services to government and industry clients. The core products are the research publications and survey instruments that analyze the Dutch construction economy, covering topics such as housing market, labor market, infrastructure, sustainability, construction costs, and business economics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EIB Publicaties (Research Publications Catalog) A catalog of 284+ individual research reports covering Dutch construction economics, housing market, labor market, infrastructure, sustainability, building costs, and business economics. Reports are sold individually via the EIB e-commerce website at €10–€75 each, with many also available as free PDF downloads. Target buyers are government bodies, industry associations, housing corporations, and construction companies.
• Commissioned Applied Research
• Congressen (Annual Congresses)
• Conjunctuurtest (Business Cycle Survey)
• Enquêtes (Industry Surveys: Bedrijvenenquête, Werknemersenquête, ZZP-enquête, Duurzame inzetbaarheid)
• Monitor Bouwketen (Construction Chain Monitor)
• Verwachtingen bouwproductie en werkgelegenheid (Construction Production and Employment Outlook)

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 indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAK Economics: Swiss-based economic research institute focused on real estate and construction markets across Europe. Closely comparable to EIB as a niche economic research provider serving the built environment with applied forecasting and benchmarking.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment): French scientific and technical center for the building sector, providing applied research and consulting to construction industry and government. Comparable mission of applied research informing construction practice and policy.
• Oxford Economics: Global economic consultancy producing construction-sector forecasts, industry benchmarks, and bespoke research for corporate and government clients. Directly comparable business model of subscription-style and commissioned construction economic research.
• BRE Group: UK building research establishment producing applied research, testing, and standards for the construction industry. Comparable as an established, applied construction research body serving both public and private-sector clients.
• SEO Amsterdam Economics: Dutch economic research consultancy delivering applied economic analysis to government and industry. Comparable as a Netherlands-based applied economics research firm serving policy and sector clients with commissioned work and publications.
• BBSR (Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung): German federal institute for research on building, urban affairs, and spatial development. Directly comparable as a publicly oriented construction-sector research institute producing applied economic studies for policy makers.

Broad incumbents

• ifo Institut: One of Europe's largest economic research institutes covering industry, construction, and labor markets. Comparable in producing sector economic surveys and forecasts but operates at much greater scale and across all industries.
• TNO: Dutch applied research organization with a much broader mandate across science and industry, including construction-related work. Comparable as a Dutch applied research provider but with a far wider scope than EIB's construction economics focus.
• CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis: Dutch government economic policy analysis agency producing forecasts and policy-relevant economic research. Comparable in providing independent economic analysis for Dutch policy makers, but at the macroeconomy level rather than the construction-sector niche.

Others

• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch construction and infrastructure industry association that is both a customer and ecosystem partner for EIB research. Connected as a primary buyer of EIB's sector research rather than as a competing provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EIBnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/economisch-instituut-voor-de-bouw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EconomischInstituutVoorDeBouw

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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