Contur
Contur AS is a Norwegian construction contractor specializing in complex concrete structures for bridges, dams, transformer stations, and industrial plants, serving public agencies and large industrial clients across Norway as a subsidiary of Infra Group AS.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersKristiansand, Norway
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Contur does
Contur AS is a Norwegian specialized construction contractor focused on complex concrete structures for transportation, energy, and industrial infrastructure. Headquartered in Kristiansand with a regional office in Drammen, the company serves public-sector clients (Nye Veier, Statnett, Lyse Elnett, Statens Vegvesen, Trondheim kommune, Rogaland fylkeskommune) and large industrial operators (Boliden, Hydro, Andfjord Salmon), delivering bridges, dams, transformer stations, hydroelectric facilities, and industrial plant expansions. The company originated as the construction division of Kruse Smith Entreprenør, was spun off as Kruse Smith Anlegg in 2021, acquired by Hæhre & Isachsen Entreprenører (now Infra Group AS) in January 2022, and rebranded to Contur in June 2023. Core capabilities include free-cantilever and push-launch bridge construction (e.g., the 537m Trysfjordbrua, the 400m Monan bridge), dam construction up to 50m in height, and specialty ground and concrete work for energy-transition projects.
Contur employs approximately 170 staff, of whom roughly 100 are skilled tradespeople deployed across Norway, and operates under full ISO 9001/14001/45001/37001 certifications with DIBK central approval, StartBANK, and Achilles registrations. Its proprietary technology stack includes Maturix wireless concrete-curing sensors (co-developed with Sensohive, NTNU, and DTU), 5D BIM modeling, and 3D visualization tools. Revenue is generated almost entirely through fixed-price, multi-year construction contracts, either as direct main contractor (e.g., Krossberg at ~370 MNOK, E6 Hommelvikbrua at 180 MNOK) or as specialist concrete subcontractor within Infra Group joint ventures (e.g., Bussveien >1.4B NOK JV with Risa, E6 Ranheim-Sveberg 2.2B NOK with Hæhre Entreprenør, Green Zinc Odda ~1B NOK with Backe). Annual revenue stands at approximately 1 billion NOK following the January 2023 absorption of Nordisk Sprøytebetong, which added the Contur Øst division for shotcrete and underground work.
Contur firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Contur
- Legal name
- Contur AS
- Website
- https://contur.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Contur AS is a Norwegian construction contractor specializing in complex concrete structures for bridges, dams, transformer stations, and industrial plants, serving public agencies and large industrial clients across Norway as a subsidiary of Infra Group AS.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Contur industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Construction
- NAICS
- Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)
Keywords
Where Contur is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kristiansand
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Contur business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations
Revenue model
- Construction Contracts: Contur generates revenue through fixed-price construction contracts for infrastructure projects including bridges, dams, industrial facilities, and energy installations. Revenue comes from direct contracts with clients and as subcontractor within Infra Group partnerships.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Project-based construction contracts with varying values |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Contur product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Contur AS is a Norwegian construction contractor specializing in complex concrete structures for bridges, energy and industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. The company executes construction contracts as both a main contractor for public-sector clients and a specialist subcontractor for sister companies within Infra Group. Core capabilities include bridge construction (steel-concrete composite, beam, suspension, and push-launch bridges), concrete structures for dams, transformer stations and hydropower plants, and ground/structural concrete work for industrial plant expansions.
Product overview
Contur AS is a Norwegian construction company specializing in concrete constructions for bridges, energy/industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Formerly known as Kruse Smith Anlegg, the company was acquired by Hæhre & Isachsen (now Infra Group) in 2022 and rebranded to Contur in June 2023. The company's core offerings include bridge construction (Bruer), concrete structures (Betongkonstruksjoner), and energy infrastructure (Energi- og industrianlegg). Contur operates throughout Norway with headquarters in Kristiansand and regional office in Drammen, executing both ongoing projects (E39 Mandal-Blørstad, Krossberg Transformer Station, E6 Hommelvikbrua, E6 Ranheim-Sveberg) and reference projects (E39 KV-MØ, Bussveien, Green Zinc Odda, Trysfjordbrua). The company has approximately 170 employees and annual revenue around 1 billion NOK.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bridge Construction (Bruer)
Quantifiable outcome
- Completed 19 bridges on E39 Kristiansand-Mandal project (2018-2022)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Contur
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Contur technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Contur partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hæhre EntreprenørcoreContur collaborates with Hæhre and COWI on E39 Mandal-Blørstad project, delivering both cast-in-place and prefabricated concrete with focus on sustainable solutions.
- SwecominorSweco is engaged as consultant/advisor on Krossberg transformatorstasjon project.
- RisaminorRisa is subcontractor for ground work on Krossberg transformatorstasjon project.
- RambøllminorRambøll provides engineering consultancy for E6 Ranheim-Sveberg project.
- DiversitasminorHI Entreprenører (now Infra Group) became partner in Diversitas, Norway's leading network for diversity and gender balance in construction and infrastructure industry.
- Isachsen Anlegg AScoreContur works as subcontractor to Isachsen Anlegg on Vaterlandskvartalet project in Slemmestad, collaborating within Infra Group.
- Infra GroupcoreContur is part of Infra Group (formerly HI Entreprenører) along with Hæhre Entreprenør, Isachsen Anlegg, and NOMAS. Infra Group has approximately 1,450 employees and 4.6 billion NOK revenue (2021).
- Isachsen AnleggcoreContur collaborates with sister company Isachsen Anlegg on projects like FV 353 Rugtvedt-Surtebogen (Gassveien). Both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Infra Group and work together to leverage combined competencies.
- Hæhre EntreprenørcoreContur serves as specialist subcontractor to Hæhre Entreprenør on major projects like E6 Ranheim-Sveberg. Both are Infra Group subsidiaries. E6 project total value is 2.2 billion NOK.
- DitiocoreDitio is implemented across all Infra Group companies (Hæhre, Isachsen, Contur) for project management, time tracking, and workforce management. App enables real-time monitoring of projects and subcontractors.
- Nordisk SprøytebetongcoreNordisk Sprøytebetong was merged into Contur in January 2023, becoming Contur avdeling Øst (Contur Eastern Division). This added approximately 30 employees and expanded capabilities in shotcrete and underground construction.
- Ungt EntreprenørskapminorContur collaborates with Ungt Entreprenørskap for apprentice gathering 'Fremtidsbyggeren' - creative group exercises focused on idea development and collaboration.
- Zenith SurveyminorZenith Survey is part of Infra Group, providing geomatics and surveying services. Anders Høiback serves as chairman of the board.
- RisacoreContur and Risa formed a joint venture (arbeidsfellesskap) to deliver the Bussveien project in Rogaland. Contract value exceeds 1.4 billion NOK. Partnership combines Contur's concrete expertise with Risa's civil works capabilities.
- AKH GruppencoreAKH Gruppen (formerly Infra Group holding company) is the parent company of Contur. Contur is one of four main divisions within the group alongside Hæhre Entreprenør, Isachsen Anlegg, and NOMAS.
- BackecoreContur and Backe formed joint venture for Green Zinc Odda project with Boliden. Contur handles ground and concrete work; Backe handles other construction. Project valued at 850 million EUR total investment by Boliden.
- SensohivecorePartnership with Danish company Sensohive to develop and implement Maturix wireless concrete temperature sensors. Collaboration included NTNU and DTU, supported by Research Council of Norway and Eurostar with 750,000 EUR funding.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Contur competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Veidekke: One of the largest Scandinavian construction and civil engineering contractors with substantial Norwegian operations. Competes with Contur on transportation infrastructure and concrete-heavy projects but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
- AF Gruppen: Major Norwegian contractor with civil engineering, building, and environmental divisions. Competes with Contur on infrastructure projects and has comparable expertise in concrete structures; broader scope and larger resource base.
- NCC Norway: Norwegian division of Nordic construction major NCC, with strong presence in road, bridge, and infrastructure construction. Overlaps with Contur on transport and energy infrastructure bids and can serve as both competitor and potential partner on the largest Norwegian projects.
- Skanska Norway: Norwegian arm of global construction giant Skanska, active in civil engineering, roads, bridges, and energy infrastructure. Direct competitor for large public tenders; broader portfolio and balance sheet give pricing flexibility Contur lacks.
- Implenia Norway: Norwegian operations of Swiss-headquartered Implenia, focused on complex civil engineering and infrastructure. Comparable on technically demanding concrete and bridge projects; competes for the same public-sector heavy construction tenders.
Direct peers
- Risa AS: Norwegian civil engineering contractor based in Rogaland, frequently partnering with Contur on major projects (Bussveien JV). Comparable in scale and project types (roads, bridges, concrete structures) across southern and western Norway.
- Mesta: Norwegian contractor specializing in road construction, maintenance, and infrastructure. Direct competitor for highway projects and bridge works; shares the same government client base (Statens Vegvesen, Nye Veier) as Contur.
- Backe Entreprenør: Norwegian construction contractor partnering with Contur on industrial projects like Green Zinc Odda. Comparable in concrete-heavy building and infrastructure scope, serving both public and industrial clients in Norway.
- Hæhre Entreprenør: Sister company within Infra Group specializing in civil engineering and infrastructure construction in Norway. Directly comparable on project types (roads, bridges, tunnels) and overlapping customer base; Contur often subcontracts to or partners with Hæhre on large projects like E6 Ranheim-Sveberg.
- Isachsen Anlegg: Sister company within Infra Group focused on civil construction and infrastructure in Norway. Comparable in scope and customer base (municipalities, Nye Veier, Statnett); collaborates with Contur on JV projects such as Fv. 353 Gassveien and Vaterlandskvartalet.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Contur financial estimates
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Contur leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Contur funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Contur
What does Contur do?
Contur AS is a Norwegian construction contractor specializing in complex concrete structures for bridges, energy and industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. The company executes construction contracts as both a main contractor for public-sector clients and a specialist subcontractor for sister companies within Infra Group. Core capabilities include bridge construction (steel-concrete composite, beam, suspension, and push-launch bridges), concrete structures for dams, transformer stations and hydropower plants, and ground/structural concrete work for industrial plant expansions.
Is Contur a public or private company?
Contur is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Contur founded?
Contur was founded in 2021. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Contur based?
Contur is headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Contur make money?
One revenue line is on record: construction Contracts.
Who are Contur's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Veidekke, AF Gruppen, NCC Norway, Skanska Norway and Implenia Norway. Direct peers are Risa AS, Mesta, Backe Entreprenør, Hæhre Entreprenør and Isachsen Anlegg.
Does Contur have an API?
No public API is recorded for Contur.
What industry is Contur in?
Contur's product category is Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAF, Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio). Its NAICS code is 23812 and its SIC code is 1600.