HermanDeGroot

What HermanDeGroot does

HermanDeGroot B.V. is a privately held Dutch engineering consultancy founded in 1994 and headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands, operating with an estimated 11-50 employees. The firm delivers multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy across two integrated divisions: Technology (HVAC, electrical, security, building automation, and laboratory infrastructure design) and Real Estate Strategy (advisory, mediation, development, and management services for property owners). It specializes in high-complexity segments including high-containment laboratory design at BSL3/BSL4 biosafety levels, energy transition solutions such as Ultra-Diepe Geothermie developed with Dutch universities and applied sciences institutions, and BREEAM sustainability certification advisory for new and existing buildings.

The company serves enterprise and government clients across pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (Genmab, Boehringer Ingelheim), agriculture and veterinary research (Eurofins Agro, Wageningen Bioveterinary Research), healthcare (LUMC), government (NVWA), banking (ABN AMRO, ING Bank), technology (Hitachi Data Systems), and retail (IKEA Zwolle), with a project portfolio spanning research facilities, commercial real estate, educational buildings, sports complexes, and large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure. Notable deliverables include the Genmab research facility (11,250 m²) with BREEAM Excellent certification, the then-largest 1.6 MW solar project in the Netherlands for Hitachi Data Systems, and the Geothermie Eemland program targeting 7 geothermal plants for 160,000+ households.

HermanDeGroot generates revenue through project-based professional services fees derived from engineering design, technical advisory, feasibility studies, technical due diligence, project management, and construction supervision engagements. The go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise sales via professional networks, industry associations, and demonstrated project portfolio, with multi-year contract structures. The firm operates primarily in the Netherlands with a geographic expansion into the United Arab Emirates, and is independently owned with no disclosed external investment or institutional backing.

Name

HermanDeGroot

Legal name

HermanDeGroot B.V.

Website

https://hermandegroot.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HermanDeGroot is a privately held Dutch engineering consultancy, founded in 1994 in Amersfoort, delivering integrated technology and real estate strategy services across building systems, BSL3/BSL4 laboratory design, sustainability certification, and energy transition infrastructure for enterprise and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

Keywords

• Engineering consultancy
• Building technology
• Sustainability advisory
• Energy transition
• Laboratory design

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

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. Engineering Consultancy Services: Project-based consulting engagements delivering engineering design, technical advisory, project management, and construction supervision services for buildings and infrastructure projects. Revenue generated through professional service fees for design, advisory, and project management engagements with clients across real estate, healthcare, education, industry, and government sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HermanDeGroot is a Dutch engineering consultancy delivering integrated technical and real estate advisory services for building projects. Core offerings include engineering design for building systems (HVAC, electrical, security, automation), specialized laboratory design including BSL-3/BSL-4 high-containment facilities, sustainability and energy transition consulting (geothermal, solar, aquathermie, BREEAM certification), and real estate strategy advisory (mediation, acquisition, development, management). The firm serves as both technical advisor and delegated client for complex construction, renovation, and area development projects across the Netherlands.

Product overview

HermanDeGroot is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy offering integrated services in two main domains: Technology and Real Estate Strategy. Under Technology, they provide engineering consultancy for building systems, sustainability, energy transition, laboratories, and innovation services. Under Real Estate Strategy, they offer property advisory, mediation, purchase, sale, development, and management services. The company specializes in complex projects across sectors including laboratories (BSL-3/4), healthcare, education, retail, real estate, sports and recreation, and industry. Their core offering is integrated consultancy combining technical engineering expertise with strategic real estate advisory services, serving as both technical advisor and delegated client for building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology Consultancy Services Engineering consultancy for building systems including HVAC, climate installations, electrical installations, security systems, and building automation. Services include technical performance scans, sustainability analyses, feasibility studies, technical due diligence, and design and construction supervision for enterprise, healthcare, education, and commercial real estate clients.
• Laboratory Design Services Specialized consultancy for laboratory facilities including BSL-3/MLIII and BSL-4/MLIV high-containment biosafety laboratories, GMP facilities, cleanrooms, and research infrastructure. Serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural research, veterinary research, healthcare research, and academic research institutions with validated delivery of complex laboratory projects requiring containment systems, HEPA filtration, underpressure zones, air-tight rooms, and wastewater sterilization.
• Real Estate Strategy Services Advisory services for property owners covering mediation for purchase, sale, and rental; future-proof business cases; development planning; design; realization; and property management. Aimed at maximizing property value through strategic positioning, sustainability integration, and long-term asset optimization for commercial real estate owners and investors.
• Sustainability and Energy Transition Consulting Advisory services for sustainable development and CO2-free energy generation including geothermal energy (including Ultra-Diepe Geothermie from 4-7 km depth), solar energy, aquathermal solutions, and energy transition planning for the built environment. Supports regional heating networks and large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure projects.
• BREEAM Certification Advisory Consultancy for BREEAM sustainability certification assessments, expert work, and certification trajectory management for new construction and existing buildings, supporting clients in achieving sustainability ratings such as BREEAM Excellent and BREEAM Very Good.

Quantifiable outcome

• BREEAM Excellent certification achieved for Genmab research facility (11,250 m²) and Thermo Fisher Leiden (2,200 m²)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universities and Hogescholen (Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHermanDeGroot collaborates with universities and applied sciences institutions to develop Ultra-Diepe Geothermie (UDG) solutions. This partnership enables research and development of innovative deep geothermal energy technology that extracts heat from 4-7 km depth for CO2-free electricity, heat, and cooling generation.
• Eemland Region MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipalities in the Eemland region (Eemnes, Baarn, Hilversum, and surrounding areas) for the Geothermieproject Eemland. The project aims to develop 7 geothermal plants serving more than 160,000 households with sustainable heating.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Heijmans: Major Dutch construction and engineering firm with sustainability and energy transition advisory arms. Operates in overlapping Dutch markets on real estate development and energy projects, but primarily as contractor/developer rather than pure consultancy.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with established Dutch operations (WSP | De Architekten Cie. and Parsons Brinckerhoff heritage). Competes on sustainability, lab design, and building services consulting, with materially greater capacity for large-scale projects.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with strong Dutch roots, active in sustainability, buildings, and water/energy transition. Overlaps with HermanDeGroot on real estate sustainability, energy transition advisory, and BREEAM delivery, but at materially larger scale.
• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering consultancy with deep expertise in energy, sustainability, and infrastructure. Comparable on the energy transition / geothermal advisory axis, with broader civil engineering capabilities and larger headcount.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch-headquartered engineering consultancy with broad sustainability, real estate, and energy transition practices. Competes for similar Dutch enterprise and government clients on larger mandates; serves as a benchmark for what scaled-up engineering advisory looks like in the same market.
• Sweco: Nordic-headquartered engineering consultancy with significant Dutch operations (formerly Grontmij). Competes in building technology, sustainability advisory, and energy transition across the same Dutch client base.

Direct peers

• Deerns: Dutch technical installations consultancy specializing in HVAC, building physics, and laboratory/climate-controlled environments. Closely comparable to HermanDeGroot's installation design and lab specialization, with broader European footprint and similar project-based B2B delivery model.
• DWA Installatie- en Energiespecialisten: Dutch installation and energy consultancy focused on HVAC, sustainability, and building installations. Direct peer on technical consultancy for building systems and energy performance optimization, with similar size and Dutch regional focus.
• Buro Happold: Independent engineering consultancy with strong sustainability, building performance, and specialized facility (including lab) expertise. Comparable on the integration of advanced building technology with sustainability advisory, though at greater scale and global reach.
• Aveco de Bondt: Dutch engineering consultancy offering installation design, sustainability, and real estate advisory. Directly comparable in service mix, client segments (commercial real estate, healthcare, education), and project-based B2B delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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