What BouwNext Groep B.V. does

BouwNext Groep B.V. is a privately held Dutch engineering consultancy headquartered in Ede, Netherlands, specializing in integral design management for sustainable building projects. Founded in 2006 and operating with a headcount of approximately 8, the firm provides advisory services across four core service lines: Ontwerpmanagement (Design Management), Technisch Advies (Technical Advisory), Energieprestatieadvies (Energy Performance Advisory), and Utiliteit (Utility Buildings Advisory). Its technical differentiator is an "integral design approach" that connects building physics, installation technology, and architectural coherence, supported by expertise in Passive House (Passiefhuis) methodology, nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) calculations, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). The director, Carl-peter Goossen, is the firm's central knowledge asset with two decades of specialized experience and active involvement in Dutch building legislation development.

The firm serves Dutch housing corporations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government entities on both new construction and renovation projects. BouwNext's go-to-market is sales-led, operating through direct consulting engagements and consortium partnerships with architects, construction companies, and modular building specialists (notably Renolution, RoosRos Architecten, Plegt-Vos, and Janssen de Jong Bouw). Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees, with notable engagements including the Hanzewijk Kampen modular Passive House development (2023 Circular Award winner), the IKC De Schakel school in Vlaardingen (first 'School vol Energie' project), and the Presikhaaf occupied renovation in Arnhem (Duurzaam Bouwen Award 2016 nominee). Geographic operations are concentrated in the Netherlands with a regional focus on Gelderland.

The business model is that of a boutique specialist consultancy rather than a scaling platform. BouwNext monetizes deep, hard-to-replicate expertise in nZEB and Passive House calculation through premium consulting engagements, design competitions (prijsvragen), and consortium-based project delivery. Marketing is conducted primarily through thought leadership (blog content by the director), industry event participation (Passive House Congress, Solar Decathlon Europe 2022), and professional networks (DNA in de bouw, Kennisinstituut KERN, Scholen vol Energie program). The firm holds no disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, no patents, and no AI/ML capabilities, positioning it as a mature, stable niche practice rather than a venture-scale entity.

Name

BouwNext Groep B.V.

Legal name

BouwNext Groep B.V.

Website

https://bouwnext.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BouwNext Groep B.V. is a privately held Dutch engineering consultancy that provides integral design management, BIM, and energy performance advisory services for sustainable construction projects. The 8-person Ede-based firm serves Dutch housing corporations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government entities on Passive House, nZEB, and energy-neutral renovation projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

Keywords

• Sustainable construction consulting
• Building physics advisory
• Energy performance consulting
• Integrated design management
• Passive house design

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Design Management: Consulting services for integrated design and development processes in construction. Services include design management, technical consulting, energy performance consulting, and BIM management for building projects across residential, healthcare, and educational sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BouwNext Groep B.V. is a Dutch engineering consultancy that provides integrated design management, technical advisory, and energy performance consulting services for sustainable construction projects. The firm specializes in passive house design, zero-energy (NOM) renovations, and nZEB calculations, serving housing corporations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, architects, construction companies, and government entities across the Netherlands.

Product overview

BouwNext Groep B.V. is a specialized consulting and engineering firm offering integral design and development services for the Dutch construction industry. The company provides a portfolio of advisory services including Design Management (Ontwerpmanagement), Technical Advisory (Technisch Advies), Energy Performance Advisory (Energieprestatieadvies), and Utility Buildings Advisory (Utiliteit). These services are delivered through integrated design processes that emphasize the coherence between building physics, installations, and systems thinking. The company specializes in sustainable construction methods including Passiefhuis (Passive House) standards, Nul-op-de-meter (Net Zero Energy) renovations, and nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building) calculations. BouwNext operates primarily in the Netherlands, working with housing corporations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and commercial building owners on projects ranging from residential renovations to utility buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontwerpmanagement (Design Management) Independent coaching and guidance on design technical and architectural coherence. Advisors facilitate integrated design processes to achieve synergy between building physics, installations, and integral design for construction projects.
• Technisch Advies (Technical Advisory) Technical consulting at the intersection of building physics, installation technology, and integral design. Provides optimization advice for both new construction and renovation projects across the Dutch construction sector.
• Energieprestatieadvies (Energy Performance Advisory) Expert calculation of affordable energy-neutral building concepts using proprietary tools and national standards. Specializes in nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building) calculations and Passiefhuis (Passive House) methodology for Dutch construction projects.
• Utiliteit (Utility Buildings Advisory) Sustainable advisory services for utility and commercial buildings using an integral approach, often leveraging own production processes. Includes expertise and examples for helping organizations transition to energy-efficient utility buildings.
• Integrale Ontwerp- en Ontwikkelprocessen (Integrated Design and Development Processes) Guides integral design and development processes in construction with attention to the coherence between building physics, installations, and integral design. Integrates customer requirements, sustainability, and systems thinking while ensuring equal participation from all building parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62 apartments in 's Hertogenbosch achieved 7 euro monthly for heating/cooling and 12 euro for hot water
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNA in de bouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network focused on innovation in construction. DNA in de bouw brings together expertise for sustainable building solutions and collaborative development of building standards and methodologies.
• Kennisinstituut KERNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge institute for sustainable construction contributing to research and development of building standards. Jointly submitted responses on BENG (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) legislation.
• RenolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem building company specializing in modular, sustainable renovation solutions. Developed prefabricated facade elements for rapid energy-neutral renovation of existing buildings. Partner in 'Fit 4 the Future' consortium.
• RoosRos ArchitectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm in 'Fit 4 the Future' consortium for School vol Energie projects. Contributed to innovative school renovation projects combining design, construction, and maintenance.
• Janssen de Jong BouwcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company implementing the ModuFair modular housing concept for circular concrete casings. Partner in Hanzewijk Kampen project for prefabricated, dismountable apartment buildings.
• TehaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of prefabricated renovation elements developed in collaboration for zero-energy renovations. Contributed elements for NOM (Nul-op-de-meter) renovation projects in Elsendorp and Vlijmen.
• Plegt-VoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company in multiple consortium arrangements with BouwNext for housing development projects including Terpwoningen Zwolle, Oldenzaal, and other social housing developments.
• Lowik InstallatietechniekminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation technology partner for housing projects providing HVAC and electrical systems in consortium arrangements.
• Karsten BouwbedrijfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction contractor in IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) collaboration for Vroomshoop care home project.
• B2COminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm providing structural engineering services. Collaborated on multiple projects including Vroomshoop care home and Duin Villa for integrated BIM modeling.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Azimut Bouwbureau: Dutch passive house specialist consultancy that BouwNext already partners with for PHPP calculations; directly competes for the same niche of passive house and energy-neutral residential advisory.
• Deerns: Dutch-headquartered engineering consultancy covering building installations, sustainability, and energy design for healthcare, offices, and housing — directly comparable advisory scope to BouwNext's energy performance and integral design services.
• Sweegers en de Bruin: Dutch consulting firm specializing in installation technology, building physics, and energy — provides similar technical advisory and BIM/integral design services to BouwNext's target client base.
• DGMR: Netherlands-based engineering consultancy focused on building physics, acoustics, and sustainability — competing in the same energy performance and integral design advisory space as BouwNext, particularly for housing and utility projects.
• Nieman Raadgevende Ingenieurs: Dutch consultancy specialized in building physics, fire safety, acoustics, and sustainable building design — directly comparable to BouwNext's integral design management and energy performance advisory for Dutch construction projects.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: European engineering consultancy with a Dutch buildings practice focused on sustainable design, BIM, and energy — comparable to BouwNext at a much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with strong Dutch roots; sustainability and buildings divisions compete for the same energy-neutral housing, healthcare, and education engagements as BouwNext.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Major international engineering consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands; offers building physics, energy, and sustainability services overlapping BouwNext's integral design and energy performance advisory offering.
• TAUW: Dutch consulting and engineering firm with sustainability, building physics, and environmental advisory capabilities — overlaps BouwNext's energy performance and sustainability advisory scope for Dutch real estate clients.
• Witteveen+Bos: Large Dutch engineering consultancy with a sustainability and buildings practice; broader portfolio but competes for the same housing and utility energy-neutral advisory mandates BouwNext targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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