Bundesverband Baustoffe - Steine und Erden (bbs)

What Bundesverband Baustoffe - Steine und Erden (bbs) does

Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden e.V. (BBS) is the German umbrella association (Dachverband) for the mineral raw materials and building materials industry, headquartered at Reinhardtstraße 14, 10117 Berlin and registered in the Vereinsregister Berlin (Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, VR 21367). Founded in 1948, BBS represents approximately 4,000 member companies across roughly 25 branch associations covering the extraction of mineral raw materials (gravel, sand, natural stone, clay, industrial minerals) and the manufacture of cement, lime, gypsum, bricks, concrete products, ceramics, mortar, and mineral insulation materials. The underlying industry generates approximately €38 billion in annual turnover, ~570 million tonnes of annual raw material extraction, and ~140,000 direct jobs. BBS operates with a small permanent staff of approximately 12 employees led by Hauptgeschäftsführer Dr. Matthias Frederichs, under the presidency of Dr. Dominik von Achten (CEO of Heidelberg Materials AG).

BBS's activities are centered on political advocacy, industry research, and member services rather than commercial product offerings. Its primary deliverables include position papers and statements on housing, infrastructure, climate, energy, and environmental regulation; commissioned research from RWI (raw material demand forecasting to 2045), IW Köln (housing policy, logistics), InWIS (land use), and RWTH Aachen (legal opinions); the bbs-Biodiversitätsdatenbank, a GIS-based nationwide biodiversity monitoring tool for extraction sites developed in cooperation with WhereGroup GmbH; the bbs effizient energy efficiency network (currently in its 4th cycle with 13 member companies); and coordination of multi-association coalitions including the Initiative Kreislaufwirtschaft Bau, the Bündnis bezahlbarer Wohnraum, and joint position papers with ZDB and Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl. BBS participates in the D-EITI transparency initiative and is a member of BDI.

Name

Bundesverband Baustoffe - Steine und Erden (bbs)

Legal name

Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden e.V.

Website

https://baustoffindustrie.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden (BBS) is the German umbrella association (Dachverband) for the mineral raw materials and building materials industry, representing approximately 4,000 member companies across ~25 branch associations through policy advocacy, commissioned research, and sustainability programs such as the bbs-Biodiversitätsdatenbank and bbs effizient network.

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Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and industry association activities: BBS is a voluntary industry association funded by membership fees from its member associations (~25 branch associations) and their member companies (~4,000 companies). Revenue supports advocacy, political lobbying, industry research, publications, and event organization. No commercial product revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden e.V. (BBS) is the umbrella trade association (Dachverband) of the German mineral raw materials and building materials industry, representing approximately 4,000 companies through ~25 branch associations. Its core offerings are political advocacy and lobbying on construction, raw material, energy, and environmental policy; industry market intelligence and economic research; policy publications and position papers; the bbs effizient energy efficiency network; and the bbs-Biodiversitätsdatenbank, a nationwide GIS-based biodiversity database for mineral raw materials extraction sites.

Product overview

Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden (bbs) is a German industry association (trade association/Dachverband) representing approximately 4,000 companies in the mineral raw materials and building materials industry. The organization does not offer commercial products in the traditional sense, but provides member services including industry statistics and economic data, policy advocacy through position papers and statements, the bbs effizient energy efficiency network program, and the bbs Biodiversity Database for ecological monitoring of extraction sites. The association focuses on representing member interests in areas such as construction policy, climate and energy, logistics, law, raw materials, taxes, technical standards, environment, and housing.

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Products and services

• bbs-Biodiversitätsdatenbank (Biodiversity Database) A nationwide GIS-based biodiversity database developed by BBS in cooperation with WhereGroup GmbH to create a sound data basis for the ecological significance of mineral raw materials extraction sites. It enables systematic monitoring of species at extraction sites, supports planning and habitat protection, and raises awareness about the role of raw materials extraction for species conservation. The database is recognized within the CSC certification system and is coordinated internally by Tanja Lenz.
• Konjunkturdaten und Branchenstatistiken (Industry Statistics and Economic Data) Industry statistics and economic data service providing production figures, foreign trade data (e.g., 38.3 million tonnes exports and 31.8 million tonnes imports in 2025), and market analysis for the German mineral raw materials and building materials sector. Provided by BBS to its ~25 branch associations and approximately 4,000 member companies.
• Positionspapiere und Stellungnahmen (Position Papers and Policy Statements) Position papers and policy statements on construction, housing, climate, energy, raw materials, technical standards, and environmental regulations affecting the German mineral raw materials and building materials industry. Distributed to member associations, member companies, policymakers, and made publicly available via the BBS website.
• bbs effizient (Energy Efficiency Network) An energy efficiency network program coordinated by BBS for companies in the cement, lime, gypsum, mineral wool, quartz, and ceramics industries. Members exchange best practices and pursue common energy efficiency goals over 3-year cycles; the current 4th cycle (bbs effizient 4.0) includes 13 participating companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, construction materials production returned to growth for the first time in years (+1.2% calendar-adjusted), signaling stabilization — BBS cited this as an 'Aufbruchssignal' (breakthrough signal).
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RWI – Leibniz-Institut für WirtschaftsforschungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWI has been commissioned by BBS multiple times for major research studies: (1) 'Rohstoffnachfrage 2045' study on primary and secondary raw materials demand forecasts to 2045 (5th edition since 2012); (2) RWI Kurzstudie on the SVIK special fund's impact on construction raw materials demand (2026), estimating only 40% of SVIK funds generate genuinely additional investments.
• Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / IW KölncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIW has been commissioned by BBS for multiple studies: (1) Study on construction materials logistics as the backbone of the construction economy (September 2025), analyzing transport volumes and infrastructure needs; (2) Study on housing policy reform (with IW Köln) recommending a two-pillar support model, targeted temporary support for crisis stabilization, and focus on worst-energy-efficiency buildings. Both studies authored by Prof. Michael Voigtländer.
• InWIS Forschung & Beratung GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInWIS conducted the study 'Wohnungsbau braucht (mehr) Fläche' commissioned by 8 construction and housing associations including BBS. The study analyzed the compatibility of housing demand with Germany's 30-hectare land reduction target and concluded that inner-area development alone cannot meet housing needs.
• Initiative Kreislaufwirtschaft Bau (Circular Economy Construction Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS is a founding/pillar member of the Initiative Kreislaufwirtschaft Bau, established in the 1990s by key building materials industry, construction industry, and waste management associations. Publishes annual monitoring reports on mineral construction and demolition waste. In 2022, >90% of 208 million tonnes of mineral construction waste was recycled. Key figures: BBS spokesperson Dr. Berthold Schäfer serves as speaker for the initiative.
• Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIÖW collaborated with BBS as a research partner in the GiBBS project (Ganzheitliches Biodiversitätsmanagement in der Baustoffindustrie), funded by BMBF. IÖW contributed to the biodiversity management handbook alongside BBS, University of Münster's Institute for Landscape Ecology, LIB, NABU, MIRO, and the Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie.
• NABU e.V. (Naturschutzbund Deutschland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABU participated in the GiBBS biodiversity management project alongside BBS, IÖW, University of Münster, LIB, MIRO, and the Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie, contributing to dialogue events and developing practical species protection measures for raw materials extraction companies.
• BDI – Bundesverband der Deutschen IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS is a member of BDI and participated in the central steering committee of the BDI 'Transformationspfade' study (alongside BCG and IW), contributing the sector-specific perspective of the building materials and mineral raw materials industry. BBS also participates in BDI climate congresses, using BDI forums to amplify its policy positions.
• Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl (Steel Industry Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS and the Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl jointly published a position paper (July 2025) titled 'Heimische Grundstoffe für nachhaltiges Wachstum,' calling for targeted use of the SVIK special fund, strengthening of domestic production via public procurement rules, and accelerated raw material security measures. Both industries are key basic materials sectors for infrastructure.
• Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe (ZDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS and ZDB jointly published a position paper (September 2025) calling for interest-subsidized EH55 support, 6-year nationwide implementation deadlines for housing projects in the construction overhang (631,000 units), and more housing construction funding. Both organizations share interests in residential construction policy.
• Bündnis bezahlbarer Wohnraum (Coalition for Affordable Housing)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBBS participates in the 'Bündnis bezahlbarer Wohnraum' (Coalition for Affordable Housing), a multi-stakeholder coalition of 20+ construction and housing associations. The coalition engages with the Federal Building Minister and advocates for increased housing construction, regulatory reform, and improved funding conditions. BBS contributes raw materials and building materials industry data and positions.
• Bundesverband Mineralische Rohstoffe (MIRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIRO is a key member association of BBS. MIRO represents the mineral raw materials extraction sector (Kies, Sand, Naturstein, industrial minerals). BBS and MIRO collaborate on shared policy priorities including raw material security, planning acceleration, biodiversity database participation, and the GiBBS project.
• Socialpolitische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Steine und Erden (spa)minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerspa is an affiliated employers' organization under the BBS umbrella, focused on labor and social policy for the ~145,000 employees in the Steine-Erden industry. Spa co-runs the 'Bau Deine Zukunft' (Build Your Future) training portal showcasing career and apprenticeship opportunities in the industry.
• Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie (Gypsum Industry Association) is a member association of BBS and collaborated with BBS in the GiBBS biodiversity project, contributing to the practical handbook for biodiversity management in raw materials extraction sites.
• RWTH Aachen (Prof. Dr. Walter Frenz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS commissioned a legal opinion (Rechtsgutachten) from Prof. Dr. Walter Frenz at RWTH Aachen on reducing bureaucratic barriers in raw material extraction permitting. The opinion presents a 10-point plan including classifying raw material extraction as 'überragendes öffentliches Interesse' (overriding public interest) and introducing raw material security clauses.
• Franßen & Nusser (law firm)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBBS commissioned a legal opinion from the law firm Franßen & Nusser on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR/EU 2025/40), identifying legal uncertainties around the definition of 'producer' of packaging and recommending model agreements for supply chain responsibility allocation.
• Initiative with 100+ associations (joint reform appeal)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn April 2025, BBS co-signed a joint declaration with more than 100 German industry associations calling for urgent economic reforms — covering corporate taxation (to ≤25%), social security reform, bureaucracy reduction, and competitive energy prices — addressed to the German coalition negotiators.
• 16-association coalition on ErsatzbaustoffV reformminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn December 2025, BBS co-signed a joint letter to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider with 15 other associations (BGRB, BDE, BDG, bvse, BVMB, BRB, DA, DGAW, GGMHS, HDB, IGAM, ITAD, ZDB, FEhS) demanding immediate revision of the Ersatzbaustoffverordnung (substitute building materials regulation) in Q1 2026.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Industrieverband Steine + Erden Baden-Württemberg: A regional Steine + Erden industry association for Baden-Württemberg. It represents the same primary sub-sector (mineral raw materials and building materials) as BBS but at the Länder level, making it a regional peer that operates in adjacent policy forums (state-level permitting, land-use, and environmental regulation).

Direct peers

• Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe (ZDB): ZDB is the German central association for the building trades (mid-market construction). BBS and ZDB have jointly published housing-construction position papers (Sept 2025) and both serve on the Bündnis bezahlbarer Wohnraum, making ZDB the most direct downstream-value-chain peer.
• Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie: The Hauptverband represents the larger construction industry (industrial-scale contractors) in Germany. It is the closest counterpart to ZDB on the contractor side and a natural coalition partner for BBS on housing, infrastructure, and SVIK advocacy.
• Bundesverband der Gipsindustrie: The German gypsum industry association is a BBS member association and a co-partner in the GiBBS biodiversity management project. It is a direct sub-sector peer within the BBS Dachverband.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Kalkindustrie: The German lime industry association represents BBS member companies in the lime sub-sector. It shares BBS's energy-cost, decarbonization, and CCS/CCU agenda and is functionally a direct sub-sector peer.
• Bundesverband Mineralische Rohstoffe (MIRO): MIRO is the direct branch association for the mineral raw materials extraction sector (Kies, Sand, Naturstein, industrial minerals) and is itself a member of the BBS Dachverband. It is the closest sub-sector peer, co-owning priorities like raw material security, permitting acceleration, and the GiBBS biodiversity project with BBS.
• Verein Deutscher Zementwerke (VDZ): VDZ is the German cement industry association, a sub-sector of BBS's represented industry. It covers cement-specific technical, sustainability, and regulatory topics (including CCS/CCU) and is functionally a direct sub-sector peer with overlapping member companies and a sub-set of BBS's mandate.
• Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl: Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl is the German steel industry association and a basic-materials counterpart to BBS. They jointly published 'Heimische Grundstoffe für nachhaltiges Wachstum' (July 2025), sharing interests in SVIK deployment, public procurement rules, and domestic raw material security.

Broad incumbents

• Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI): VCI is the German chemical industry association. It overlaps with BBS on industrial energy costs, decarbonization, and the SVIK/transformation agenda, and is a natural ally on broader industrial-policy and energy/climate regulation.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI): BDI is the umbrella association for all of German industry. BBS is a BDI member and participates in BDI's Transformationspfade steering committee and BDI climate congresses; BDI represents the broader industrial-policy context in which BBS operates its sub-sector advocacy.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

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