Akor

What Akor does

AKOR is a Dutch general construction company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Rijssen, Netherlands, operating across four regional offices (Rijssen, Nijverdal, Pijnacker, and Apeldoorn — the last opened July 2024) with approximately 200 employees. The company offers an integrated service portfolio spanning six core lines — new construction (Nieuwbouwen), renovation/remodeling (Verbouwen), transformation/conversion (Transformeren), refurbishment (Renoveren), restoration of historic buildings (Restaureren), and sustainability/energy upgrading (Verduurzamen) — supplemented by property management (Vastgoedbeheer) and a dedicated private-client sub-brand, AKOR Particulier. Clients include private homeowners, retailers (notably Primark across Europe, McDonald's, Jumbo), housing corporations (Beter Wonen, Lefier, Vecht en IJssel), property developers (Urban TTP, Urban Interest, Sustay, Kroonenberg Groep), municipalities (Gemeente Rijssen-Holten), and cultural institutions (Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam).

Technically, AKOR executes complex multi-functional projects using integrated 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows that combine architectural, structural, and installation data, with Solibri-based clash detection to coordinate prefabricated elements and reduce execution surprises; demonstrated on projects such as De Geus Leiden (Sustay) and the Hondsrugtoren in Emmen (17 floors, ~65 m). The firm holds VCA** (2017/6.0) safety certification, FSC chain-of-custody certification, and the Stichting Certificering Restauratie (SCR) restoration quality mark, and is a member of Bouwend Nederland and Stichting Woningborg. The Rijssen workshop is energy self-sufficient via 780 solar panels.

Commercially, AKOR operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model anchored by direct regional offices; pricing is custom and quote-based per project, with revenue earned as project-based construction fees spanning the full lifecycle from development through property management. The sales motion emphasizes a 'klik' (chemistry) philosophy with introductory consultations before any commitment, supported by marketing across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the company website, and a newsletter, plus an active employer brand campaign ('Ongegeneerd gepassioneerd', launched November 2025) and the AKOR Academie internal training program (launched January 2026). International activity is concentrated in following the Primark account across France, Belgium, and Germany.

Name

Akor

Legal name

AKOR

Website

https://akor.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Akor is a Dutch construction company offering integrated building services — new construction, renovation, transformation, restoration, sustainability, and property management — to private homeowners, retailers, housing corporations, and developers across the Netherlands and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction project fees: AKOR generates revenue primarily through project-based construction fees. Services span the full lifecycle: development, building, renovation, transformation, restoration, and property management (vastgoedbeheer). Revenue is earned on a per-project basis with pricing negotiated directly with clients. Projects range from small private renovations to large-scale commercial, civic, and residential developments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AKOR is a Dutch construction company that delivers integrated building services across six core lines: Nieuwbouwen (new construction), Verbouwen (renovation), Transformeren (transformation), Renoveren (refurbishment), Restaureren (heritage restoration), and Verduurzamen (sustainability upgrades), supplemented by Vastgoedbeheer (property management) and a dedicated private-client sub-brand, AKOR Particulier. The company manages projects from initial consultation through design, execution, and ongoing maintenance for residential, commercial, retail, civic, and healthcare clients.

Product overview

AKOR is a Dutch construction company offering integrated construction services under a unified brand. Its core portfolio comprises six service lines — Nieuwbouwen (new construction), Verbouwen (renovation/remodeling), Transformeren (transformation/conversion), Renoveren (refurbishment), Restaureren (restoration of historic buildings), and Verduurzamen (sustainability/energy upgrading) — supplemented by Vastgoedbeheer (property management) and a dedicated private-client sub-brand, AKOR Particulier. The company also runs the AKOR Academie for internal employee development and the 'Kor' employer branding initiative. AKOR operates from four locations (Rijssen, Nijverdal, Pijnacker, and Apeldoorn) and serves diverse market segments including developers, retailers, entrepreneurs, housing corporations, non-profits, and private individuals across residential, commercial, and retail sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKOR Particulier: Private/client segment of AKOR focused on residential construction, renovation, and home improvement for individual homeowners.
• AKOR Vastgoedbeheer
• AKOR Academie
• Kor

Products and services

• Nieuwbouwen (New Construction)

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered one of the most sustainable swimming pools in Europe (Zwembad De Koerbelt, Rijssen)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Heracles AlmelocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, AKOR Vastgoedbeheer has been the official maintenance partner of Heracles Almelo football club at Erve Asito stadium. AKOR developed a Multi-Year Maintenance Plan (MJOP) with the club. The relationship began with the stadium renovation (2014–2016) and has evolved into a long-term property management partnership.
• PrimarkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008AKOR has been the exclusive house contractor for Primark in the Netherlands and across Europe since 2008 — nearly 20 years of collaboration. AKOR manages new builds, renovations, and property maintenance for all Primark stores, following the retailer to multiple European cities. This is AKOR's flagship enterprise account, demonstrating the company's ability to operate internationally under a consistent quality framework.
• DraismacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR partnered with Draisma as construction partner on Zwembad De Koerbelt in Rijssen, one of the most sustainable swimming pools in Europe. Delivered in May 2023, this was a landmark project for AKOR in its home region, highlighting the company's ability to collaborate on complex civic infrastructure.
• SustaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR is the lead contractor for Sustay on the De Geus project in Leiden — a multifunctional building in the station area combining bicycle parking (for ProRail), commercial retail, a cinema (Bioscopen Leiden), and residential units. The project involves intensive BIM-based coordination across multiple parties and disciplines.
• Urban InterestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR worked for developer Urban Interest on the transformation of the former V&D department store in Almelo into 'Het Warenhuis' — 30 social rental apartments — in partnership with housing corporation Beter Wonen. This project exemplifies AKOR's ability to bring together developer and housing corporation stakeholders in complex urban renewal.
• Urban TTPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR was engaged by Urban TTP to build Thureborgh — 199 youth apartments across 11 floors in Dordrecht. The project involved significant value engineering and optimisation of the design, installations, and structure, resulting in a shorter construction time and improved quality. Apartments were pre-let before completion.
• Kroonenberg GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKroonenberg Groep is the developer of Metropool Zuid in Almere, for which AKOR served as main contractor. AKOR had previously built the Stationsoffices and Primark at the same station square, and returned to deliver this residential complex. The project involved complex urban logistics and special masonry techniques.
• Jumbo SupermarktencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR was contracted by Jumbo (and inStenen as property owner) for the renovation and expansion of a monumental tram depot building in Elburg, including the adjacent Mitra liquor store. The project required keeping the store open throughout construction and adding a new extension in the style of the existing monument, involving close coordination with the monuments commission.
• Estea (Woonzorgorganisatie Vecht en IJssel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKOR delivered the renovation of woonzorgcentrum Zuylenstede in Utrecht for Estea / Woonzorgorganisatie Vecht en IJssel. The project covered 274 apartments in occupied buildings, including 30 swap dwellings, prefab Alcomel bathrooms, full façade renovation, and energy label improvement from D to A.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Strukton: Strukton is a Dutch construction and infrastructure group with capabilities in civil engineering, building, and technical systems. Comparable to AKOR in nonresidential building and renovation but with stronger infrastructure and rail exposure as a broader incumbent.
• TBI Holdings: TBI Holdings is a Dutch portfolio of construction and facility services companies covering building, technical services, and infrastructure across the Netherlands. Comparable to AKOR's general building and renovation activity but operating as a larger multi-subsidiary group with broader service breadth.
• VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is a major Dutch construction and infrastructure group with extensive Netherlands and UK operations across building, energy, and property development. Comparable to AKOR in Dutch new build and renovation but materially larger and more diversified across infrastructure and real estate development.
• Koninklijke BAM Groep: Royal BAM Group is the largest Dutch construction group, operating across building, civil engineering, and PPP across multiple European markets. It is a broad incumbent peer: overlapping with AKOR in Dutch nonresidential building and renovation but operating at far greater scale and with infrastructure exposure.

Direct peers

• Heijmans: Heijmans is a Dutch listed general contractor and real estate developer offering new build, renovation, transformation, and property management across residential and commercial segments. It is the closest mid-to-large size direct peer to AKOR, operating with a similar full-service model and customer mix of developers, housing corporations, and institutional clients.
• Dura Vermeer: Dura Vermeer is a privately held Dutch construction and real estate development firm with strong residential, commercial, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable to AKOR as a multi-disciplinary Dutch builder serving housing corporations, developers, and private clients with new build and renovation work.
• Hurks Groep: Hurks is a privately held Dutch general contractor with new build, renovation, and real estate development operations serving commercial, residential, and institutional clients. Direct peer to AKOR with comparable size, full-service offering, and customer mix.
• Van Wijnen: Van Wijnen is a mid-size Dutch general contractor and developer focused on residential new build, renovation, and area development with regional offices across the Netherlands. Direct peer to AKOR with a similar scale, regional office footprint, and customer focus on housing corporations, developers, and private homeowners.
• Ballast Nedam: Ballast Nedam is a Dutch construction and infrastructure company with strong capabilities in renovation, transformation, and residential development, including heritage and complex urban projects. Closely comparable to AKOR's mix of new build, renovation, and restoration work for housing corporations and developers.
• J.P. van Eesteren: J.P. van Eesteren is a Dutch general contractor (part of TBI) focused on complex, multi-disciplinary building projects for developers, housing corporations, and institutional clients. Comparable to AKOR's complex project work (e.g., De Geus Leiden, Thureborgh), particularly in technically demanding multi-functional urban projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@akor4017
• Facebookfacebook.com/akor.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akor-bouw
• Instagraminstagram.com/akorgroep

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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