What ABG does

ABG Consulting BV (operating as Studiebureau ABG) is a Belgian engineering consultancy headquartered in Kortrijk that specializes in two tightly interrelated service lines: betononderzoek (concrete research) and gevelrenovatie (facade renovation). Founded in 1995 as a one-person practice, the firm has grown to a team of approximately 6-10 engineers and project leaders serving customers across Flanders and Brussels. Its concrete research work covers damage diagnosis, non-destructive and destructive testing, reinforcement detection, carbonation and chloride durability analysis, core drilling with laboratory analysis, crack monitoring, structural analysis and recalculation, and repair advice. Its facade renovation service is positioned as a full end-to-end engagement for apartment Owners' Associations (VME's), running through a codified 9-step methodology from initial inspection and budget estimation through concept design, specification, tender, contractor selection, execution supervision, and post-delivery aftercare.

The underlying technology is applied engineering rather than a software platform: ABG combines on-site non-destructive testing (including sclerometer measurements and reinforcement mapping), limited destructive investigation via localized observation windows, in-situ pull and adhesion tests, and laboratory analysis of concrete cores to produce structural and durability assessments. Specialized expertise extends to fire damage investigation, prefabricated structure analysis, and drone-based inspection of difficult-to-reach zones. The firm highlights its independence from products, suppliers, and contractors as a core positioning principle, meaning revenue is generated through professional consulting fees rather than resale of materials or solutions.

ABG's business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing and no publicly disclosed rates. The primary customer segment is VME's (Owners' Associations) for facade renovations, with secondary demand from building managers, technical services of municipalities or corporates, and construction professionals. Reference projects span residential apartment buildings, public infrastructure (Pierre Vandammesluis Zeebrugge, Brussels Airport, Waterbouwkundig Labo Antwerpen), education (KU Leuven, Universiteit Elsene), and cultural/recreation assets (Zwembad Kortrijk, Cultureel Centrum Antwerpen), demonstrating a diversified book but a regionally bounded pipeline. Customer acquisition is sales-led through direct contact, the company website, and a deep project reference portfolio that functions as a referral engine. The firm is privately held by its two directors, Klaas and Gauthier, with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

ABG

Legal name

ABG Consulting BV

Website

https://abg.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABG is a Belgian engineering consultancy headquartered in Kortrijk that provides concrete research and facade renovation consulting services to Owners' Associations, building managers, and construction professionals across Flanders and Brussels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Concrete investigation services
• Facade renovation consulting
• Building pathology diagnostics
• Structural engineering services
• Concrete repair consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kortrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Engineering consulting fees for concrete investigations, damage diagnostics, structural analysis, and facade renovation project management. Revenue generated through project-based engagements including site inspections, technical reporting, and full project accompaniment.
2. Technical Inspection & Analysis Services: Fees for specialized testing services including non-destructive testing, laboratory analyses, core drilling, pull tests, and durability assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABG (Studiebureau ABG / ABG Consulting BV) is an independent engineering consultancy headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, offering two core services: Betononderzoek (Concrete Research), covering damage diagnosis, non-destructive testing, reinforcement detection, structural analysis, and durability assessments, and Gevelrenovatie (Facade Renovation), providing complete project management for residential apartment buildings through diagnosis, design, tendering, and execution supervision. Services are delivered directly by a team of engineers and project leaders to owners' associations, building managers, technical services, and construction professionals across Flanders and Brussels.

Product overview

Studiebureau ABG operates as a specialized engineering consultancy offering two core services: Betononderzoek (Concrete Research) and Gevelrenovatie (Facade Renovation). The concrete research service provides comprehensive investigation capabilities including inspection, non-destructive testing, structural analysis, and durability assessments. The facade renovation service offers complete project management for residential buildings through a 9-step methodology covering diagnosis, design, tendering, and works supervision. These services are supported by specialized sub-services such as reinforcement detection, laboratory analysis, and repair guidance. ABG primarily serves VME's (Owners' Associations), building managers, technical services, and construction professionals across Flanders and Brussels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Betononderzoek (Concrete Research) Comprehensive concrete investigation services including damage diagnosis, non-destructive testing, reinforcement detection, structural analysis, durability assessments, and repair guidance for existing buildings and infrastructure in Belgium. Targeted at owners' associations, building managers, technical services, and construction professionals.
• Gevelrenovatie (Facade Renovation) Complete facade renovation consulting services for residential apartment buildings (VME), encompassing diagnosis, design, tendering, contractor selection, and works supervision across Flanders and Brussels. Delivered through a proprietary 9-step methodology.
• Inspectie & Schadediagnose (Inspection & Damage Diagnosis) Visual inspections and damage analysis of concrete structures including cracking, reinforcement corrosion, and concrete degradation, providing clear diagnosis and advice. Targeted at building owners, managers, and construction professionals.
• Betononderzoek & Wapeningsdetectie (Concrete Scanning & Reinforcement Detection) Non-destructive research (NDO) using advanced equipment to map reinforcement configuration including position, concrete cover, and spacing, combined with limited destructive research through observation windows. Targeted at engineers and building managers needing reinforcement layout data.
• Trekproeven & Hechtsterktemetingen (Pull Tests & Adhesion Strength Measurements) In-situ testing for determining adhesion and tensile strength of concrete, repairs, and coatings essential for quality control and durability verification. Used by construction professionals and repair contractors.
• Scheuronderzoek & Monitoring (Crack Investigation & Monitoring) Analysis of cracks and ongoing monitoring including impact on structural stability, translating visual problems into technical assessments. Used by building managers and owners concerned about structural integrity.
• Duurzaamheidsanalyse (Carbonatatie & Chloriden) (Durability Analysis) Research into deterioration mechanisms such as carbonation and chloride penetration leading to reinforcement corrosion and remaining service life assessment. Targeted at infrastructure owners and engineers planning maintenance.
• Kernboringen & Laboratoriumonderzoek (Core Drilling & Laboratory Research) Extraction and analysis of concrete samples for compressive strength, composition, chlorides, and ASR testing, providing hard data for informed decisions. Used by engineers and construction professionals.
• Structurele Analyse & Herberekening (Structural Analysis & Recalculation) Load-bearing capacity evaluation for renovation, change of use, or rooftop additions, providing certainty about feasibility and safety. Used by architects, engineers, and building owners planning modifications.
• Hersteladvies & Begeleiding Betonherstellingen (Repair Advice & Concrete Repair Guidance) Full service from repair strategy and specifications to construction site supervision, bridging diagnosis with durable execution. Targeted at owners and contractors undertaking concrete repair works.
• Speciale Expertises - Brand, Prefab, Drone (Special Expertise Services) Investigation of fire damage, prefabricated structures (industrial building wall panels), and inspections of difficult-to-reach zones using specialized techniques including drones. Used by insurance assessors, building owners, and infrastructure managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ concrete investigations completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SECO Belgium: Belgian structural engineering consultancy providing technical control, structural analysis, and building diagnostics services to owners, contractors, and public clients - directly overlapping with ABG's structural recalculation and concrete investigation offerings.
• Bopro: Belgian building consultancy advising owners' associations, building managers, and developers on renovation, sustainability, and technical due diligence - directly comparable to ABG's VME-focused facade renovation advisory work.
• Groep Van Vooren: Belgian engineering and consulting group serving building owners and public clients with structural, renovation, and project-management services, overlapping with ABG's facade and structural practice.
• Stabo: Belgian structural engineering firm offering stability studies, reinforcement expertise, and construction technical support - comparable to ABG's concrete structure and reinforcement detection capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: European engineering consultancy with structural and building renovation capabilities across the Nordics and Benelux, comparable as a larger-scale provider of similar technical advisory services.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with significant Benelux buildings and structures practice - a broader competitor that pursues similar facade, renovation, and structural advisory engagements.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch-headquartered engineering consultancy with structural and buildings practices serving public and private clients across Benelux, comparable to a scaled-up version of ABG's advisory offerings.
• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering consultancy with broad capabilities in structural, civil, and infrastructure engineering; relevant as a larger Benelux incumbent that competes for some of the same institutional and government projects.

Others

• Buildwise (formerly WTCB/BBRI): Belgian construction research and innovation institute that publishes technical guidance and standards for the construction sector - adjacent ecosystem actor that shapes the technical standards ABG applies in its concrete and facade work.

Emerging players

• Tricons Belgium: Belgian project and construction consultancy offering project management, technical coordination, and renovation advisory - a smaller peer in the same Benelux buildings-advisory ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abgstudiebureau

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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