What Universal-Bau does

Universal-Bau is a privately held, family-influenced construction services group headquartered in Bitburg (Germany) and Wasserbillig (Luxembourg), operating since 1992/1993. The group delivers end-to-end civil and structural engineering services across two integrated divisions — UVB Deutschland and UVB Luxemburg — under the consolidated holding entity UVB-Construction S.A. Its service portfolio spans Hochbau (structural construction), Tiefbau (underground/infrastructure construction), Erdarbeiten (earthworks), Straßenbau (road construction), Ingenieurbau and Brückenbau (engineering and bridge construction), Brückensanierung (bridge renovation), Außenanlagen (outdoor facilities), Sport- und Spielanlagen (sports and playground facilities), and Privatbereich (private sector work). Two dedicated sub-brands extend the platform: UVB Galabau (landscaping, privacy solutions, terrace and walkway design) and Metzinger Bau (earthworks and custom home construction for private developers, acquired in 2013). Together, the group markets an "alle Leistungen aus einer Hand" (all services from a single source) delivery model, executed by a qualified workforce of approximately 275 employees using an internal modern machinery fleet.

The company's commercial focus is split between public sector and private clients, with the majority of visible revenue and project volume tied to public infrastructure tenders in Germany and Luxembourg. Named and referenced customers include schools (École primaire L-Bertrange, École européenne L-Mamer, Lycée technique Lallange, Centre scolaire L-Contern), healthcare facilities (Rehazenter, Haus Prümtal Seniorenresidenz), justice facilities (Cour de justice L-Kirchberg), municipal utilities (drinking water reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants), large infrastructure works (Hochmoselübergang wildlife crossing, BW32 bridge, Passerelle sur la Pétrusse), community and sports facilities (Kinneksbond community center, tennis hall Senningerberg, music school Osbourg), and private commercial projects (Netto Markt). Service contracts are won via public procurement and direct project negotiations.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts (one-time, fixed-scope engagements) rather than recurring subscriptions. The most recent disclosed group revenue was EUR 41 million in 2018, with no post-2018 financial disclosures available in the source materials. Public tender prequalification (VOB via Zertifizierung Bau GmbH), Güteschutz Kanalbau membership, HWK Trier craft certification (renewed 2025), and BG Bau safety certification are central to winning public contracts. Ownership was transferred in 2017 from founders Erwin Homes and Joseph Perrard to a group of eight shareholders (family members and long-term employees), with Guido Fleischmann and Christian Colas appointed as Managing Directors. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement is referenced.

Name

Universal-Bau

Legal name

UVB-Construction S.A.

Website

https://u-v-b.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Universal-Bau is a privately held construction services group operating in Germany and Luxembourg since 1992, delivering building, civil engineering, road, bridge, and landscaping services to public sector and private developer clients under an integrated single-source model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Structural construction services
• Road construction
• Bridge construction
• Earthworks services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bitburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: UVB generates revenue through project-based construction contracts for public and private clients in Germany and Luxembourg. Revenue is derived from Hochbau, Tiefbau, Erdarbeiten, Straßenbau, Ingenieurbau, and specialized construction services. Revenue milestone: 41 million euros in 2018.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universal-Bau provides comprehensive construction services for public authorities and private clients in Germany and Luxembourg, operating under an "all from one source" (alle Leistungen aus einer Hand) model. Core offerings include structural engineering (Hochbau), civil engineering and road construction (Tief- und Straßenbau), engineering and bridge construction (Ingenieurbau und Brückenbau), earthworks (Erdbau), outdoor facilities, sports and playground facilities, bridge renovation, and private residential construction. Services are delivered directly by the company's own workforce and machinery across roughly 275 employees.

Product overview

Universal-Bau is a construction services company offering a unified portfolio of building and civil engineering services through its main divisions (UVB Luxemburg, UVB Deutschland) and sub-brands (UVB Galabau for landscaping, Metzinger for private development). The core services include Tief- und Straßenbau (civil and road construction), Hochbau (structural engineering), Ingenieurbau und Brückenbau (civil engineering and bridge construction), Erdbau/Erdarbeiten (earthworks), Außenanlagen (outdoor facilities), Sport- und Spielanlagen (sports and playground facilities), Brückensanierung (bridge renovation), and Privatbereich (private projects). These services are offered as an integrated 'all from one source' package for both public and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UVB Galabau: Garden design, effective screening solutions, and stylish patio and walkway solutions for outdoor areas. Specialist for exceptional outdoor spaces that invite dreaming and relaxation – wellness oases in one's own garden.
• Metzinger

Products and services

• Tief- und Straßenbau (Civil Engineering and Road Construction) Civil engineering and road construction services including foundation work, supply and drainage infrastructure installation, and road construction for new builds, extensions, and renovations; for public authorities and private developers.
• Hochbau (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering services delivering customized high-quality construction for residential, commercial, and public buildings, from new builds to renovation and expansion.
• Ingenieurbau und Brückenbau (Engineering and Bridge Construction) Civil engineering and bridge construction for technically demanding projects including wastewater treatment plants, power plants, and bridges requiring construction in difficult environments.
• Erdbau / Erdarbeiten (Earthworks) Earthwork services including soil movements, excavation of building pits, terrain modeling, and soil improvement or stabilization using lime or cement.
• Außenanlagen (Outdoor Facilities) Outdoor facility services covering pathways, driveways, concrete surfaces in public areas, village center design, and creation of connecting roads, pedestrian zones, and bike paths.
• Sport- und Spielanlagen (Sports and Playground Facilities) Sports and playground facility construction for clubs, kindergartens, public institutions, and schools, including sports fields, playgrounds, and TÜV-certified safety-compliant installations.
• Brückensanierung (Bridge Renovation) Bridge renovation and maintenance services including concrete preservation, installation of concrete replacement systems, and application of new waterproofing.
• Privatbereich (Private Projects) Private project services including garage driveways, paved paths, terraces, outdoor facilities, and civil engineering work such as sewer and gas connections.
• UVB Galabau (Landscaping and Garden Design) Landscaping and garden design services including inspiring outdoor spaces, effective privacy solutions, and stylish terraces and paths creating relaxing garden oases.
• Metzinger (Construction for Private Developers) Construction services for private developers offering earthworks and home construction with quality-assured building without compromise.

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BG BauminorOthersSafety certification partner for construction site safety standards
• Bauwirtschaft Rheinland-PfalzminorOthersMember of the construction industry association Rhineland-Palatinate
• Chambre des Métiers LuxembourgminorOthersMember of the Luxembourg Chamber of Trades
• CDECminorOthersMember of CDEC organization
• FDA (Federation des Artisans)minorOthersMember of the Federation of Craftspeople
• FedilminorOthersMember of Fedil (Federation of Luxembourg Industrialists)
• Gewerbeverein BitburgminorOthersMember of the Bitburg Trade Association
• Groupement des Entrepreneurs LuxembourgminorOthersMember of the Luxembourg Contractors Association
• Handwerkskammer (HWK) TrierminorOthersMember of Chamber of Crafts Trier, supporting training and apprenticeship standards
• Host Nation Council SpangdahlemminorOthersMember supporting relations with US military community and regional economic development
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) TrierminorOthersMember of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Trier
• IFSB LuxembourgminorOthersMember of Institut de Formation sector
• Mutualité des PME LuxembourgminorOthersMember of SME health insurance fund
• VTU (Vereinigung Trierer Unternehmer)minorOthersMember of Trier Entrepreneurs Association
• Güteschutz KanalbauminorOthersQuality assurance association for canal/sewer construction
• Bauindustrieverband Rheinland-PfalzminorOthersMember of Construction Industry Association Rhineland-Palatinate
• Fédération des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises de Construction et de Génie CivilminorOthersMember of Federation of Luxembourg Construction and Civil Engineering Companies
• Fête des Entrepreneurs LuxembourgminorOthersMember of Entrepreneurs Day celebration organization

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leonhard Weiss: German family-owned construction group covering road, civil, and structural engineering. Operates in similar building/civil construction space with comparable public-sector exposure in Germany.
• Félix Giorgetti: Luxembourg-headquartered general contractor performing civil engineering, structural works, and public infrastructure. Comparable to UVB on geography, customer base (public sector), and 'all-trades' delivery model.
• Wolff & Müller: Mid-sized German family-owned general contractor offering Hoch- und Tiefbau across public infrastructure and commercial real estate. Similar in scale (~€400M revenue), ownership type, and service breadth to a scaled-up UVB.
• Max Bögl: German family-owned construction company active in structural, civil, and infrastructure works with strong public-sector reference base. Comparable mid-cap peer with family ownership.
• Goldbeck: German family-owned construction company specializing in commercial building and civil engineering, often acting as general contractor. Comparable in private/public project mix and integrated delivery.
• C. Kips Construction: Luxembourg construction firm delivering building, civil, and earthworks projects for public and private clients. Closely comparable regional competitor with similar service breadth.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor delivering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and civil infrastructure as a single-source provider. Similar 'all from one source' positioning and public/private customer mix.

Regional players

• Implenia AG: Swiss-headquartered construction group with DACH regional presence, covering building and civil engineering. Competes in adjacent German-speaking markets with similar public-sector tender participation.

Broad incumbents

• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German general contractor covering Hochbau, Ingenieurbau, Tiefbau, and civil infrastructure nationwide. Competes with UVB on large German tenders and brings much greater scale.
• Strabag AG: Europe's largest construction groups with operations in Germany, Luxembourg, and beyond. Overlaps with UVB across road, bridge, and civil construction; much larger scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/uvb_metzinger

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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