What Bodem & Ontwikkeling does

Bodem & Ontwikkeling B.V. (B&O) is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heezen Bedrijven, a Dutch family-owned conglomerate comprising more than 10 operating companies and approximately 300 employees. B&O specializes in the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated land and buildings, operating three integrated service lines: Bodemsanering (soil and groundwater remediation), Vastgoed (acquisition and redevelopment of contaminated properties), and Advies (advisory on soil regulation, cost estimation, and project planning).

The company's core technology is its BRL 7000 certification, which permits B&O to execute soil remediation in-house under its own management rather than subcontracting the remediation work — providing direct control over quality, scheduling, and cost. B&O works with BRL 2000-certified partner institutions for soil surveys and assembles project-specific delivery teams including specialists in unexploded ordnance clearance, environmental supervision, groundwater dewatering, and water purification. Notable project outcomes include the 100,000 m² De Kade Maassluis former factory site remediated for 600+ new homes, recovery of more than 100 tonnes of toluene at Roto Smeets Etten-Leur (versus an initial 15-tonne estimate), Victoriapark Eindhoven for Gemeente Eindhoven, and the asbestos-remediated former Philips building at Hurksestraat 19 housing approximately 200 creative tenants.

B&O generates revenue through project-based, fixed-price contracts under Dutch UAV-GS 2005 contracting conditions, with additional works (mehrwerk) billed separately. The Vastgoed stream introduces a risk-bearing dimension, in which B&O purchases contaminated properties 'as is, where is,' funds remediation, and resells or develops the cleaned sites. The firm serves real estate developers, government and public authorities, and property buyers across the Netherlands, with primary geographic focus in North Brabant. With only 5 employees, B&O operates as a lean specialist firm leveraging the financial and operational backing of the Heezen Bedrijven group, marketing exclusively through direct, relationship-driven engagement.

Name

Bodem & Ontwikkeling

Legal name

Bodem en Ontwikkeling B.V.

Website

https://bodemenontwikkeling.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bodem & Ontwikkeling is a Dutch specialist contractor and developer that remediates contaminated soil and buildings, acquires contaminated properties on an as-is basis, and resells or redevelopes them. It serves real estate developers, government bodies, and property buyers across the Netherlands via BRL 7000-certified in-house remediation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Remediation & Contaminated Soil Handling (IMAFAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Feasibility Studies & Remedial Design/Engineering (FS/RD, Treatability Testing) (EUAIALAB)

Keywords

• Soil remediation services
• Contaminated site redevelopment
• Asbestos remediation
• Environmental consulting services
• Brownfield property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bodemsanering (Soil Remediation Contracting): B&O acts as a general contractor for soil remediation projects, providing services from plan phase through execution. Revenue is project-based, derived from fixed-price contracts and additional works (mehrwerk) as defined under Dutch UAV-GS 2005 contracting conditions.
2. Vastgoed (Real Estate Acquisition & Development): B&O purchases contaminated properties under 'as is, where is' terms, funds the remediation internally, and resells or develops the cleaned sites for profit. This creates a proprietary deal flow and financial risk-bearing revenue stream.
3. Advies (Advisory Services): B&O provides advisory and expert guidance on soil remediation regulations, soil flows, and project planning. These services are billed as consultancy, often integrated into broader remediation mandates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Bodem & Ontwikkeling (B&O) is a Dutch environmental services firm specializing in soil remediation (bodemsanering), acquisition and redevelopment of contaminated real estate (vastgoed), and advisory services (advies) on soil contamination regulations. The company acts as a single contract partner covering plan phase, in-house soil and groundwater remediation under BRL 7000 certification, asbestos removal, and delivery of development-ready sites for property developers, governments, and property buyers. It also self-funds purchases of contaminated properties under 'as is, where is' terms, bearing the financial risk of remediation before resale or development.

Product overview

B&O (Bodem & Ontwikkeling) is a specialized environmental services company offering three integrated service lines: Bodemsanering (soil remediation), Vastgoed (real estate acquisition and development), and Advies (consulting). The Bodemsanering service is the company's core business, involving the assessment and removal of soil and groundwater contamination. The Vastgoed service enables the company to acquire contaminated properties, perform remediation in-house (BRL 7000-certified), and deliver development-ready sites. The Advies service provides expert guidance on regulatory compliance, cost estimation, and project planning, working with BRL 2000-certified partner institutions for soil research. These services are designed to work together, allowing B&O to serve as a single contract partner from initial consultation through project completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bodemsanering (Soil Remediation) Soil remediation service covering assessment, plan-phase design, and execution of soil and groundwater decontamination, including functional remediation that makes soil suitable for the intended land use. B&O is BRL 7000-recognized, enabling in-house execution of remediation projects without subcontracting the core remediation work. The service is offered to property developers, government bodies, and other organizations needing cleared sites.
• Vastgoed (Real Estate Acquisition & Development) Real estate service in which B&O acquires contaminated properties (soil and asbestos) under 'as is, where is' terms, funds the remediation internally using its own resources, and resells or redevelops the cleaned sites for housing or commercial use. The service turns contaminated properties into development-ready assets for property developers and investors, while B&O bears the acquisition and remediation risk.
• Advies (Advisory Services) Consulting service that provides expert guidance on Dutch soil remediation regulations, soil flows, cost estimation, risk assessment, and project planning. Includes coordination with BRL 2000-certified partner institutions for soil research (bodemonderzoeken). The advisory service is often integrated into broader remediation mandates or used standalone by property buyers needing due-diligence support.

Quantifiable outcome

• De Kade Maassluis: 100,000 m² former factory site remediated and delivered for 600+ new homes in three phases.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, supporting and core.

• BRL 2000-gecertificeerde instellingen (BRL 2000-certified institutions)minorOthersB&O works with BRL 2000-certified institutions to conduct soil surveys (bodemonderzoeken) on behalf of clients acquiring property. These certified partners perform the investigative work while B&O coordinates and leverages the resulting reports for remediation planning and cost estimation.
• HeijmanssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHeijmans provided unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance expertise on the Victoriapark Eindhoven project, where the site was also suspected of containing dropped and sub-munitions. Heijmans handled the explosives risk management component of the remediation.
• GeofoxxsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeofoxx provided environmental supervision (milieukundige begeleiding) for the Victoriapark Eindhoven project, ensuring regulatory compliance during the remediation works.
• Raaijmakers en Zn. Bronbemaling B.V.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRaaijmakers en Zn. Bronbemaling B.V. performed the groundwater dewatering (bemaling) work required at Victoriapark Eindhoven, lowering the groundwater table before excavation of contaminated soil could commence.
• WaterslagsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWaterslag handled the purification of contaminated groundwater extracted during the Victoriapark Eindhoven dewatering process, treating it before discharge.
• Heezen BedrijvencoreOthersB&O is a subsidiary of Heezen Bedrijven, a Dutch family-owned business with more than 10 operating companies and approximately 300 employees. The group provides B&O with financial strength, operational backing, and cross-company collaboration while B&O retains the agility of a smaller firm.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• VORM Bouw: Dutch residential and area developer active in brownfield redevelopment, including former industrial sites. Comparable to B&O on the real estate acquisition and redevelopment side (Vastgoed), though VORM is primarily a developer rather than a remediation contractor.

Direct peers

• Theo Pouw Group: A leading Dutch specialist in soil remediation and contaminated soil processing/recycling. Directly comparable to B&O as a dedicated Dutch soil remediation contractor with treatment infrastructure and project execution capabilities.
• ABS Soilcleaning: Dutch specialist in in-situ and on-site soil remediation technologies. Comparable to B&O as a Dutch soil remediation specialist, focused on thermal and biological treatment techniques for contaminated sites.
• Mourik: Dutch industrial services contractor with a dedicated environmental and remediation practice. Comparable to B&O in offering soil and site remediation services to industrial and government clients in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Strukton: Dutch infrastructure and construction group with environmental and soil-related services within its portfolio. Overlaps with B&O on remediation and site preparation as part of a wider civil engineering offering.
• Royal Boskalis Westminster: Major Dutch dredging and maritime contractor with an environmental services division addressing contaminated sediment and soils. Comparable to B&O on remediation execution, though at vastly larger scale and with a maritime/port orientation.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch construction and development group that has provided UXO and environmental services on shared remediation sites with B&O (e.g., Victoriapark Eindhoven). Overlaps with B&O on site preparation and remediation, but operates across a much broader infrastructure portfolio.

Regional players

• Hegeman Bouw & Infra: Regional Dutch construction and civil engineering firm with site preparation and environmental works capabilities. Comparable to B&O on earthworks and remediation projects, primarily serving Eastern Netherlands.

Others

• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): Large Dutch area and residential developer, frequently a buyer/developer of remediated brownfield land. Comparable to B&O as a counterparty in redeveloping contaminated sites, rather than as a remediation services competitor.
• AM (Amvest-area developer): Dutch area developer active in urban and brownfield redevelopment projects. Comparable to B&O's customer base of property developers redeveloping remediated land.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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