Bouw- en Inframensen Zuid-Holland Zuid

What Bouw- en Inframensen Zuid-Holland Zuid does

Bouw- en Inframensen Zuid-Holland Zuid is a regional chapter within Bouwmensen, a Dutch association of independent vocational training locations ("vereniging van zelfstandige vestigingen") headquartered organizationally in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland. The network operates 39 training locations across the Netherlands and delivers 35 MBO-level vocational programs in construction trades including carpentry (Timmerman), masonry (Metselaar), and tiling (Tegelzetter), with the subject entity being one such regional site recorded with 6 employees.

The core offering is practical, hands-on vocational education that combines classroom instruction with paid work placements at partner construction companies (leerbedrijven). Supporting digital products include the Leerwerelden online learning management system and the Beroepskeuzetest, a seven-question online career aptitude quiz used to recruit prospective students. An adjacent sub-brand, Inframensen, extends the curriculum into infrastructure trades, and a separate commercial offering, PSO-Certificering, targets construction employers seeking Prestatieladder Socialer Ondernemen certification.

The revenue model rests on Dutch government MBO educational funding and employer-paid apprenticeship arrangements rather than on direct tuition fees. Go-to-market is community-led: prospective students are reached through the website, open days, regional location presence, and the online aptitude test, while construction companies are engaged to become leerbedrijf partners. The customer base comprises individual school-leavers (scholieren), adult career changers (zij-instromers), and a distributed network of construction SMBs serving as practical training sites; no single anchor customer accounts for material revenue share.

Name

Bouw- en Inframensen Zuid-Holland Zuid

Legal name

Bouwmensen

Website

https://bouwmens.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bouw- en Inframensen Zuid-Holland Zuid is a regional chapter of Bouwmensen, a Dutch association operating 39 vocational training locations delivering 35 MBO-level construction trade programs (carpentry, masonry, tiling, and more) to school-leavers and career changers, funded through government MBO subsidies and employer apprenticeship partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Construction Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Vocational construction training
• Construction apprenticeship programs
• MBO construction education
• Building trades training
• Construction skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Services: MBO-level vocational training programs in construction trades. Students earn money during their training through practical work placements at construction companies. Revenue derives from government educational funding and employer partnerships for apprenticeship-style training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bouwmensen provides MBO-level vocational training programs for the construction industry across 39 regional locations in the Netherlands. The organization trains students (scholieren) and career changers (zij-instromers) in approximately 35 construction trades including carpentry, masonry, and tiling, combining practical hands-on training at construction companies (leerbedrijven) with theoretical instruction. Students earn income during their training and receive a job guarantee during and after the program.

Product overview

Bouwmensen is a vocational education provider offering mbo-level training programs for the construction industry. The organization operates 39 regional locations across the Netherlands and provides approximately 35 different construction trade training programs including carpentry (Timmerman), masonry (Metselaar), and tiling (Tegelzetter). The core offering consists of practical, hands-on vocational training combined with theoretical instruction, with a stated job guarantee during and after the program. Supporting offerings include the Beroepskeuzetest career assessment tool, the Leerwerelden online learning platform, and the specialized Inframensen sub-brand for infrastructure trades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timmerman (Carpenter) Training Program Vocational MBO training program for becoming a carpenter in the construction industry, combining practical work experience at construction companies with theoretical instruction. Targeted at school-leavers and career changers seeking to enter the carpentry trade.
• Metselaar (Mason) Training Program Vocational MBO training program for becoming a mason, providing hands-on construction skills and theoretical knowledge for individuals pursuing a career in masonry.
• Tegelzetter (Tiler) Training Program Vocational MBO training program for becoming a tiler, combining practical tiling skills with construction industry knowledge for prospective students entering the tiling trade.
• Beroepskeuzetest (Career Choice Test) Online career assessment tool consisting of seven questions taking approximately 2-3 minutes, helping prospective students choose the right construction trade training program.
• Leerwerelden Online Learning Platform Online learning management system providing digital educational content and resources for construction trade students enrolled in Bouwmensen programs.
• Inframensen (Infrastructure Training Sub-brand) Specialized construction education brand under the Bouwmensen umbrella, focused on infrastructure-related vocational trades and training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct employment after graduation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InframensencoreOthersRelated organization focused on infrastructure vocational training (similar to Bouwmensen but for infra sector). Mentioned as a related entity on the main website, indicating sibling relationship within same organizational ecosystem. Webreact (web development agency) is credited for website development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• STC Group: Dutch vocational training and education group focused on shipping, transport, logistics, and maritime trades. Comparable as a multi-location Dutch vocational training institution with strong employer partnerships and a sector-specific federation-like structure.
• Yuverta: Dutch vocational training institution with green-sector and technical programs. Comparable as a multi-region Dutch MBO vocational training provider with a federation model and practical, employer-linked training approach.
• ROC Midden Nederland: Large Dutch regional MBO training center covering multiple sectors including technical and construction trades. Comparable as a broader multi-sector MBO institution that competes with Bouwmensen for technical vocational students in the same Dutch market.

Regional players

• Nimeto: Dutch vocational training school in Utrecht focused on creative and technical trades. Comparable as a regional vocational training provider in the Netherlands with hands-on, practical training delivery similar to the Bouwmensen model.

Direct peers

• Deltion College: Major Dutch regional MBO college in Zwolle offering vocational programs including construction and technical trades. Comparable as a multi-location Dutch MBO vocational training provider with similar geographic federation model and employer-linked programs.
• BouwTalent: Dutch initiative focused on attracting and developing talent for the construction industry. Comparable as a construction-specific workforce development organization targeting career changers and school-leavers with a similar value proposition to Bouwmensen's zij-instromers segment.
• Wij Techniek: Dutch construction and technical skills sector development organization (successor to Fundeon) that funds and coordinates training pipelines for the construction and installation sector. Directly comparable as a construction-sector workforce development counterpart serving the same employer and student base as Bouwmensen.
• Curio: Large Dutch regional MBO vocational training institution in the Breda/west Brabant region offering technical and construction trades programs. Comparable as a multi-location MBO vocational education provider with technical and construction trade curricula.
• SOMA College: Dutch vocational training college specializing in machinery, metalwork, and technical trades. Comparable as a specialized technical vocational training provider offering hands-on, employer-linked training programs in adjacent construction-relevant trades.
• Techniek College Rotterdam: Dutch technical vocational college in Rotterdam focused on technology, installation, and construction trades. Comparable as a regional specialized vocational training provider with strong employer partnerships and hands-on technical curricula.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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