Voorbij Funderingstechniek

What Voorbij Funderingstechniek does

Voorbij Funderingstechniek B.V. is a Dutch specialty foundation engineering contractor that designs and executes foundation piles, earth-retaining structures, anchoring systems, and steel structures for infrastructure, water, utility, residential, logistics, and industrial construction projects throughout the Netherlands. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Amsterdam with a southern regional office in Nederweert, the company operates 25 cranes for both land and water-based works, runs an on-site Voton pile factory, and reports daily throughput of 500-1,000 piles (10,000-20,000 running meters) with 5 cm registration precision. Its proprietary BASE FT platform, built on the VIKTOR platform and recognized with the 2018 TBI Innovatieprijs, automates parametric design of pile foundations, sheet pile walls, construction pits, and grout anchors and is reported to deliver 10-20% material savings.

The company generates project-based revenue through direct enterprise sales to main contractors, government agencies (Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail), and asset owners (Schiphol), typically engaging as a designing foundation partner from early in the design phase. Documented major projects include the A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht expansion (as part of the TerraFirmA9 consortium), Schiphol's new underground baggage cellar (Mobilis/Dura Vermeer Fundament), the Simonshaven high-voltage station (SC&M II V.O.F.), the Vennewatersweg railway underpass (ProRail), and 3,672 vibro piles at Eemhavenweg Rotterdam (Bouwbedrijf Vrolijk). As a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBI Holdings B.V. (€2.6B revenue, 6,500+ employees), Voorbij operates within the broader "Op Naar 1 TBI Infra" integration alongside Mobilis, Servicis, and Timmermans Infratechniek, and holds Safety Ladder Level 3, ISO, NEN 1090, and VCA certifications with an explicit commitment to emission-free execution designs.

Name

Voorbij Funderingstechniek

Legal name

Voorbij Funderingstechniek B.V.

Website

https://voorbijfunderingstechniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Voorbij Funderingstechniek is a Dutch foundation engineering contractor that designs and installs foundation piles, earth-retaining structures, anchors, and steel works for infrastructure, water, utility, residential, and industrial clients across the Netherlands, supported by an internal Voton pile factory and the proprietary BASE FT parametric design platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Engineering Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shallow Foundations & Ground Support (Footings, Rafts, Ground Beams) (IMAFAOAB), Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

Keywords

• Foundation engineering
• Foundation piling
• Earth-retaining structures
• Ground anchoring systems
• Steel sheet piling

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Engineering Projects: Project-based revenue from designing and executing foundation engineering work including foundation piles, ground-retaining structures, anchoring systems, and steel constructions for infrastructure, water, utility, residential, logistics, and industrial construction projects.
2. Engineering Services: Engineering and design services including BASE FT parametric design optimization for construction pits, pile foundations, sheet pile walls, and anchoring systems, provided in early project phases.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Voorbij Funderingstechniek designs and executes foundation engineering solutions including foundation piles, earth-retaining structures, anchoring systems, and steel structures for infrastructure, water, utility, residential, logistics, and industrial construction projects in the Netherlands. The company uses its proprietary BASE FT parametric design software to engage early with customers in the design phase and operates 25 cranes for land and water-based installations.

Product overview

Voorbij Funderingstechniek is a foundation engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of foundation services including foundation piles, earth-retaining structures, steel structures, and anchors. The company operates their Voton pile factory and offers specialized products such as vibropalen (vibration piles) and stalen damwand (steel sheet piles). They have developed BASE FT, a proprietary parametric design platform built on the VIKTOR platform, which integrates modules for pile foundation design, sheet pile construction, and grout anchors. BASE FT enables automated engineering designs and incorporates machine data collection from their equipment fleet. The company operates from offices in Amsterdam and Nederweert, serving infrastructure, water, utility, residential, logistics, and industrial construction sectors throughout the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Funderingspalen (Foundation Piles) Design and execution of all types of foundation piles for infrastructure, water, utility, residential, logistics, and industrial construction projects. Covers vibro piles, VSP-casing piles, and other bearing-capacity solutions engineered to project-specific ground conditions.
• Grondkerende constructies (Earth-Retaining Structures) Design and installation of earth-retaining structures for construction pits, quay walls, and cofferdams using steel sheet piles installed by a fleet of 25 cranes on land and water.
• Staalconstructies (Steel Structures) Steel construction services for foundation equipment, lifting constructions, and special-purpose equipment supporting foundation engineering projects.
• Verankeringen (Anchors) Installation of ground anchors including grout anchors for various construction applications, integrated with the BASE FT parametric design platform.
• BASE FT (Foundation Technology Engineering Platform) Proprietary parametric design platform for optimizing foundation and construction pit designs, including modules for pile foundations, sheet pile constructions, and grout anchors. Built on the VIKTOR platform, it generates automated engineering designs and integrates with machine data collection from the crane fleet. Used as a value-added engineering service for customers.
• Voton pile factory products Pile factory operation producing foundation piles, including the Voton koppelpaal (coupling pile) for projects with height restrictions. Located on the same premises as the Voorbij headquarters in Amsterdam.
• Vibropaal (Vibration Pile) Fully ground-displacing pile system with high bearing capacity, suitable for projects requiring long and/or heavy piles as well as lighter foundations. Features favorable friction properties between the rough pile shaft and ground.
• Stalen damwand (Steel Sheet Pile) installation Warm- and cold-rolled steel sheet piles installed using 25 cranes for construction pits, quay walls, and cofferdams, including combined walls. Decades of experience in water-based and land-based sheet pile installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-20% savings on construction materials achieved through BASE FT optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gebr. Van 't HekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership in TerraFirmA9 (TFA9) consortium for A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht infrastructure project, working together since 2021 on foundation work for road expansion.
• MobiliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Sister company within TBI Infra, frequent collaboration partner on infrastructure projects including A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht and Theemswegtracé.
• Franki (Besix)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership in Funderingscombinatie FCVF for foundation work on Theemswegtracé project and A16 Rotterdam De Groene Boog project.
• Viktor (VIKTOR platform)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Software development partnership for BASE FT parametric design platform. Viktor provides the platform technology enabling automated foundation engineering design.
• TBI HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing strategic direction, financial backing, and access to the TBI group ecosystem of 20 independent companies. TBI is the third largest construction company in the Netherlands with €2.6 billion revenue in 2024 and more than 6,500 employees.
• VotoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity within TBI group, operates pile factory and provides related foundation products and services.
• SC&M II V.O.F.minorOthersCustomer for Simonshaven high-voltage station expansion project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keller Group plc: UK-listed global geotechnical and ground engineering specialist with operations in piling, ground improvement, and earth retention. Comparable to Voorbij's geotechnical foundation work but operating at much larger scale and geographic scope across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
• VolkerWessels Infra: Major Dutch construction and infrastructure group operating through multiple subsidiaries across civil engineering and foundation work. While much broader than Voorbij in scope, certain VolkerWessels subsidiaries (e.g., Vorm Bouw, Volker Ground Engineering) compete in overlapping foundation engineering segments within the Netherlands.
• Bauer Spezialtiefbau: Germany-headquartered global specialist foundation engineering company and market leader in deep foundations, piling, and ground improvement. Comparable to Voorbij on core piling capabilities, but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple continents with broader services including offshore wind foundations.

Regional players

• Heijmans N.V. Dutch listed construction and infrastructure company delivering residential, utility, and infrastructure projects in the Netherlands. Comparable in operating geography and customer base; not a pure foundation specialist but a typical client counterpart and occasional competitor on integrated Dutch construction tenders.
• Ballast Nedam Infra: Dutch infrastructure and construction contractor delivering highways, bridges, and large civil works. Operates in the same Dutch market as Voorbij and frequently engages foundation engineering subcontractors on integrated project deliveries, serving similar clients like Rijkswaterstaat and ProRail.
• Strukton Civiel: Dutch infrastructure and civil engineering contractor with significant piling and foundation engineering operations through its Strukton Civiel division. Comparable to Voorbij on Dutch piling work and infrastructure foundation projects, serving similar clients including ProRail and Rijkswaterstaat.

Direct peers

• Gebr. Van 't Hek: Dutch foundation contractor specializing in pile foundations, ground engineering, and infrastructure construction. Direct competitor and consortium partner of Voorbij in the TerraFirmA9 consortium for the A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht project, offering similar foundation services to the same Dutch client base.
• Voorbij-equivalent TBI Infra peers (Mobilis): Mobilis is a sister company within TBI Infra, focused on civil infrastructure projects including roads and rail. While not a pure foundation specialist, Mobilis is a frequent project partner of Voorbij on integrated infrastructure deliveries (A9, Theemswegtrac\u00e9), comparable in operating geography and customer base.
• Franki (BESIX Group): Franki is a Belgian-based foundation specialist within the BESIX group, providing piling, ground engineering, and foundation solutions across infrastructure and construction projects. It is a direct competitor and existing consortium partner of Voorbij in the Funderingscombinatie FCVF joint venture on Dutch infrastructure projects including Theemswegtrac\u00e9.

Others

• Fugro N.V. Dutch-listed geotechnical and geoscience services firm providing ground investigation, site characterization, and offshore geotechnical solutions. While not a direct competitor to Voorbij on construction execution, Fugro is a complementary/adjacent player in the Dutch ground engineering ecosystem and often part of the same project ecosystem on Dutch infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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