What ART GmbH does

A.R.T. GmbH is a privately held German engineering consultancy founded in 1996 by Axel Rolfs and headquartered in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The firm delivers integrated planning services across four core disciplines: structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung) covering timber, steel, and reinforced concrete construction; building physics (Bauphysik) including thermal, acoustic, and fire protection; geotechnical investigations (Baugrund); and project management/construction supervision (Projektsteuerung). All services are executed using BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, with 3D modeling, structural analysis, reinforcement planning, collision detection, and model-based quantity determination applied across every planning phase. The firm holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and Ingenieurkammer membership.

The firm serves a diversified client base spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, with documented reference projects for public-sector clients (municipalities, Landkreise, Hessisches Baumanagement) and private enterprises (Bauwens, HORIBA FuelCon, GOB Software & Systeme, Medicke Metallbau, Bioölwerk Magdeburg). Operations span five office locations — Magdeburg (headquarters), Berlin, Leipzig, Rühstädt, and Barcelona — covering Central Germany with an international arm led by partner Matthias Gennrich and projects completed in Latvia, Colombia, and China. The firm operates a partner-owned governance structure with four named partners (Rolfs, Möhring, Rieck, Gennrich) and approximately 22 team members including engineers, BIM constructors, and administrative staff.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees, with no disclosed subscription or productized pricing. Client acquisition is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on a public project reference portfolio, the company website (art-eng.eu), professional reputation within the German Ingenieurkammer network, and direct engagement with architects, developers, municipalities, and public authorities. The firm received European Social Fund (ESF) support in 2021 to deliver company-wide BIM training, signaling investment in digital methodology as a competitive differentiator.

Name

ART GmbH

Legal name

A.R.T. GmbH

Website

https://art-eng.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A.R.T. GmbH is a privately held German engineering consultancy founded in 1996 in Magdeburg, delivering BIM-based structural engineering, building physics, geotechnical, and project management services to public and private clients across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction sectors, with five offices in Germany and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building physics consulting
• Geotechnical investigation services
• Construction project management
• BIM structural planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Magdeburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Structural Planning Services: A professional services firm generating revenue through fees for engineering and structural planning services. Services include structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), project management (Projektsteuerung/Projektcontrolling), building physics (Bauphysik), and ground investigations (Baugrundgutachten). Revenue is project-based, typically fee-per-project, with services spanning from pre-planning through construction supervision across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional building projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A.R.T. GmbH is a German engineering consultancy providing structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), building physics (Bauphysik), geotechnical/ground investigation (Baugrund), and construction project management (Projektsteuerung) services. The firm delivers these services for residential, commercial, industrial, and public/institutional buildings using timber, steel, and reinforced concrete construction methods, supported by BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology across all planning phases.

Product overview

A.R.T. Engineering is an engineering services firm offering a unified portfolio of integrated planning services. The core offerings include Tragwerksplanung (structural engineering), Bauphysik (building physics), Baugrund (geotechnical services), and Projektsteuerung (project management). All services are delivered using BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology as a digital planning platform, enabling 3D modeling, collision detection, and coordinated design across all project phases. The company operates primarily in residential, commercial, industrial, and public construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering service including static calculations and construction design for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings using timber, steel, and reinforced concrete construction methods. Provided to architects, developers, municipalities, and building owners.
• Bauphysik (Building Physics) Building physics services encompassing thermal protection, sound insulation, room acoustics, fire protection, and energy consulting based on DIN standards and guidelines. Targets clients with requirements for building comfort, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Baugrund (Ground/Soil Investigation) Geotechnical investigation services including soil reports, ground exploration, boreholes, soil mechanics testing, and foundation calculations. Helps clients identify and mitigate ground-related risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Projektsteuerung (Project Management) Project management and control services including coordination of project procedures, monitoring of schedules and payment plans, and resolution of target conflicts. Supports building owners and developers in delivering projects on time and on budget.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-detail structural calculations from permit planning stage create easy-to-understand working basis for all subsequent phases, facilitating smoother execution.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll Group: Denmark-headquartered international engineering, design, and consultancy group with substantial German structural engineering and building physics practice, overlapping with A.R.T. in public-sector and industrial building projects.
• Arup Group: Global engineering consultancy with strong German presence offering structural, building physics, and project management services. Comparable service offering but operates at global mega-firm scale.
• Drees & Sommer SE: Stuttgart-based engineering and consulting firm with deep Bauphysik, Tragwerksplanung, and project management capabilities — overlapping directly with A.R.T.'s full service stack but at much larger national/international scale.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (SBP): Stuttgart-based internationally renowned structural engineering consultancy covering buildings, bridges, and lightweight structures. Overlaps with A.R.T.'s Tragwerksplanung practice at the high-complexity end of the market.

Direct peers

• Bollinger + Grohmann Ingenieure: Frankfurt-based structural engineering consultancy covering timber, steel, and reinforced concrete across building types, with BIM-based workflows. Closely comparable service mix and German Mittelstand scale.
• Werner Sobek AG: Stuttgart-based structural engineering and building physics consultancy with international offices. Comparable integrated Tragwerksplanung + Bauphysik service portfolio and BIM-led delivery, operating at a larger and more internationally distributed scale.
• Krebs + Kiefer Ingenieure GmbH: German structural and civil engineering consultancy headquartered in Darmstadt with similar Tragwerksplanung, Bauphysik, and project management offerings. Directly comparable as a multi-office German engineering firm serving public and private building clients, though at materially larger scale than A.R.T.
• Ingenieurbüro Dr.-Ing. Binnewies: Hamburg structural and civil engineering consultancy with comparable building and infrastructure focus and similar Mittelstand scale, including BIM-enabled planning services.
• Wetzel & von Seht: Hamburg-headquartered structural engineering firm with BIM methodology, building physics, and project supervision services across residential, commercial and industrial projects — closely mirroring A.R.T.'s integrated offering in the German market.
• Pichler Ingenieure GmbH: German/Italian structural engineering consultancy covering timber, steel, and concrete construction with BIM workflows and integrated Bauphysik — closely matching A.R.T.'s multi-material, multi-discipline approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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