ASCOBI BIEBA

What ASCOBI BIEBA does

ASCOBI-BIEBA (Asociación de Constructores y Promotores de Bizkaia) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1977 and headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, representing construction companies and real estate developers in the Basque province of Bizkaia. The organization operates as the principal collective bargaining and sector representation body for the province, co-signing agreements such as the 2017-2020 Construction of Bizkaia collective agreement, and participates in regional policy forums including the Basque Country BIM Commission.

The association delivers a portfolio of member services: free occupational safety training through the Segurmania program (delivered with IFPRRLL in Loiu), vocational certification courses (crane, excavator, forklift), public procurement advisory, market intelligence via the annual Informe ASCOBI, a shared occupational prevention subsidiary (SPM Beitu), and the Bieba sub-brand for building rehabilitation. It curates a network of partner benefits with financial, insurance, mobility, and digital transformation providers (Banco Sabadell, Alkora, Slora, Quonext, Motiva, Gaursa).

ASCOBI-BIEBA is funded primarily through recurring membership dues from construction and real estate development companies, supplemented by training fees covered by government programs and modest product sales. With only 10 employees, the association operates with a lean staff structure, distributing services directly to members and through co-located training infrastructure across Bizkaia and the broader Basque Country. In July 2026, it signed a one-year agreement with BQL IA Consulting to promote AI adoption among members, signaling a digitalization thrust that does not yet translate into proprietary technology.

Name

ASCOBI BIEBA

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN DE CONSTRUCTORES Y PROMOTORES DE BIZKAIA (ASCOBI-BIEBA)

Website

https://ascobi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASCOBI-BIEBA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1977 in Bilbao, Spain, representing construction companies and real estate developers in Bizkaia through collective bargaining, training, prevention, and market intelligence services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: ASCOBI-BIEBA operates as a professional association funded primarily through membership dues from construction and real estate development companies in Bizkaia.
2. Training and formation services: The association provides free professional training courses for construction sector workers, funded through government training programs and the SEGURMANIA initiative.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASCOBI-BIEBA is the principal trade association of constructors and real estate developers in Bizkaia (Basque Country, Spain). It delivers member services including collective bargaining and labor relations support, the SEGURMANIA occupational safety training program, vocational certification courses (crane, forklift, excavator operators), public procurement advisory, an annual industry intelligence report (Informe ASCOBI), and the Bieba building-rehabilitation brand.

Product overview

ASCOBI BIEBA is a trade association for construction and real estate developers in Bizkaia, Spain. The organization provides a portfolio of member services including the Segurmania workplace safety training program, annual market intelligence reports (Informe ASCOBI), vocational training courses, and the SPM Beitu joint prevention service. They also support rehabilitation through their Bieba sub-brand. ASCOBI BIEBA functions as an industry association rather than a software product company, and does not offer a unified platform with modules or digital products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bieba (Bizkaiko Etxeak Barritzen): Rehabilitation brand of ASCOBI-BIEBA created in 2015 to promote building renovation and rehabilitation in Bizkaia.

Products and services

• Segurmania Zurekin Occupational Safety Program A workplace safety and accident prevention training program for construction workers, offering theoretical and practical workshops on risks such as working at heights and electrical hazards. Held at IFPRRLL in Loiu.
• Informe ASCOBI Annual Industry Report Annual industry intelligence report on the construction and real estate market in Bizkaia and the Basque Country, including public procurement data, housing production statistics, employment figures, and property price analysis.
• Formación Profesional (Vocational Training Courses) Free vocational training courses for construction workers including Tower Crane Operator, Excavator Operator, and Forklift/Dumper Operator certification programs.
• SPM Beitu Joint Prevention Service A shared occupational risk prevention service for construction companies in Bizkaia, specialized in construction site safety management.
• Bieba (Bizkaiko Etxeak Barritzen) Rehabilitation Brand A rehabilitation brand for buildings in Bizkaia, created to promote and certify quality rehabilitation and renovation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% increase in public works tenders in Bizkaia (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BQL IA ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026ASCOBI-BIEBA signed a one-year collaboration agreement with BQL IA Consulting to promote artificial intelligence application in member companies. Signed by Secretary General Iñaki Urresti on July 8, 2026.
• Banco SabadellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration agreement providing preferential financial products and services for construction and real estate development companies. Bank is a leader in financing solutions for the sector. Convention renewed in June 2018.
• Grupo Alkora E.B.S. Correduria de SeguroscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance brokerage partnership offering risk management solutions and group accident insurance policies for member companies under preferential conditions.
• SloraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance brokerage partnership providing the first insurance product for the real estate sector that protects advance payments and total property value in new construction sales.
• Grupo GaursaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility solutions partnership offering preferential vehicle and service conditions through Renault, Nissan, and Dacia dealership.
• MotivaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and communication services partnership offering branding, graphic design, event organization, digital strategy, and audiovisual production under preferential conditions.
• IFPRRLL (Instituto de Formación Práctica de Riesgos Laborales)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPractical training institute for occupational risks that collaborates on Segurmania safety workshops covering height work and electrical risks.
• SASOI Bienestar LaboralminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational health and wellbeing partnership for practical self-care workshops on musculoskeletal health for construction workers.
• SGS Zona NorteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrevention services partnership providing leadership training for occupational health and safety culture in construction companies.
• SPM Beitu (Servicio de Prevención Mancomunado)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShared prevention service for Bizkaia construction companies created by ASCOBI-BIEBA, offering specialized services focused on construction sites.
• Bieba (Bizkaiko Etxeak Barritzen)coreOthersRehabilitation brand created by ASCOBI in 2015 for building renovation and improvement in Bizkaia, promoting professional rehabilitation services.
• CONFEBASKcoreOthersASCOBI-BIEBA is affiliated with CONFEBASK (Confederación de Empresarios de Bizkaia), participating in joint initiatives like SEGURMANIA for occupational safety.
• Gobierno VascocoreOthersCollaborates with Basque Government on housing rehabilitation programs, public works, and training initiatives. Receives government funding for training programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASPRIMA (Asociación de Promotores Inmobiliarios de Madrid): Madrid's regional association of real estate developers and builders. Closely comparable structure: regional trade body providing advocacy, market data, and member services to construction and promotion firms within a single Spanish province.
• CNC (Confederación Nacional de la Construcción): Spain's national construction confederation representing contractors and developers nationwide. Directly comparable to ASCOBI-BIEBA as the apex trade association for the same industry vertical at national level, offering labor relations, training, and advocacy services.
• SEOPAN (Asociación de Empresas Constructoras y Concesionarias de Infraestructuras): Spanish national association of construction companies and infrastructure concessionaires. Comparable as a sectoral association offering public contracting advocacy, technical intelligence, and member services across Spain's construction industry.
• Federación de Empresas Constructoras de Ámbito Nacional (FEC): Federation of construction companies operating at national level in Spain, providing technical, legal, and labor advisory to construction member firms. Comparable to ASCOBI-BIEBA in scope of services (advocacy, technical standards, member support) across the same Spanish construction value chain.

Others

• FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation): Pan-European federation representing national construction employer associations. Comparable as the supranational umbrella aggregating bodies like ASCOBI-BIEBA's national peers, providing EU-level advocacy and industry intelligence.
• Foment del Treball Nacional: Historic Catalan employers' association with broader multisector scope. Comparable as a regional employers' confederation that coordinates labor relations and advocacy, intersecting with construction through its industry associations.
• CONFEBASK (Confederación de Empresarios de Bizkaia): The Bizkaia employers' confederation to which ASCOBI-BIEBA is affiliated as a member sector association. Comparable as a broader regional business-association umbrella that aggregates member associations and runs cross-sectoral initiatives like SEGURMANIA.

Regional players

• Build UK: United Kingdom industry body representing main contractors and the wider construction supply chain. Comparable as a trade association offering policy advocacy, training, and intelligence services for construction firms, though serving a different national market.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): One of the largest US construction trade associations for general contractors. Comparable structure and service mix: training, safety programs (analogous to SEGURMANIA), market intelligence, and legislative advocacy for commercial construction firms.
• Gremi de Constructors d'Obres de Barcelona i Comarques: Catalan construction trade guild covering Barcelona and surrounding counties. Closely analogous to ASCOBI-BIEBA as a regional trade body offering training, technical assistance, and representation for construction firms within a Spanish province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AscobiB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ascobi-bieba

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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