Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V.

What Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V. does

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V. is a Dutch privately held civil engineering contractor founded in 1992 and headquartered in Meerkerk, Zuid-Holland. The company specializes in water-adjacent infrastructure including bridges, quay walls, piers/docks, decking platforms, sheet piling, culverts, weirs, and floating residential construction, operating under the brand 'Damsteegt Waterwerken'. It serves Dutch municipalities, regional water boards (waterschappen), national agencies such as Rijkswaterstaat, property developers, and general contractors including Heijmans and BAM Infra.

The company operates an integrated delivery model spanning design, engineering, in-house production (concrete, steel, wood, and composite materials at its Meerkerk facilities), on-site realization, and ongoing management and maintenance. Its core technology is prefabricated civil engineering: bridges and structural components are produced in Meerkerk production halls and transported for site assembly, minimizing execution time and disruption. The product portfolio spans 7+ bridge material variants and multiple structural types, including movable bridges (bascule, swing, lifting) with in-house mechanical and electrical design. Notable proprietary items include the GRIPSTRIP anti-slip surface and the first 3D printed composite bridge in Europe (Alphen aan de Rijn, 2022). Sustainability initiatives include circular bridge design and biobased materials.

Damsteegt generates revenue through project-based contracts acquired via competitive tenders, bouwteam arrangements, and direct negotiation with government and enterprise clients. Pricing is project-specific based on scope, materials, and complexity, with no public pricing tiers. The company completes 400+ projects per year with 150+ employees and 30+ years of experience, operating exclusively within the Netherlands. No parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V.

Legal name

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V.

Website

https://damsteegtwaterwerken.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V. is a Dutch privately held civil engineering contractor specializing in bridges, quay walls, piers, and floating construction, serving Dutch municipalities, water boards, national agencies, and property developers through in-house prefabricated production and integrated delivery across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Bridge Construction Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK), Prefab Hull Blocks & Modular Ship Sections (IMAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Bridge construction services
• Water infrastructure contractor
• Prefabricated bridges
• Floating construction projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction project fees: Revenue generated from design, engineering, production, and construction of civil engineering structures including bridges, quay walls, steigers, decks, and floating constructions. Projects range from single custom structures to large-scale infrastructure developments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V. is a Dutch civil engineering contractor that designs, engineers, produces, and constructs bridges, quay walls, steigers (piers/docks), vlonders (platforms), sheet piling, culverts, weirs, and floating residential and recreational structures. Production is performed in-house in Meerkerk across concrete, steel, wood, and composite materials, with prefabrication used to minimize on-site execution time. The company also delivers engineering, inspection, lighting, realization, and management and maintenance services under an integrated total-solution model.

Product overview

Aannemersbedrijf Damsteegt B.V. is a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering integrated water infrastructure and bridge solutions in the Netherlands. The company's core product portfolio centers on Bruggen (Bridges) — available across 7+ material variants (concrete, steel, wood, composite), multiple structural types (beam/girder, truss, integral, modular, prefabricated), and three primary functions (cycle, pedestrian, traffic) — supplemented by movable bridge variants (bascule, swing, lifting). Supporting the bridge line, Damsteegt offers GRIPSTRIP, its proprietary anti-slip surface treatment. The broader portfolio extends to Kademuren (quay walls), Steigers (fixed and floating piers/docks), Vlonders (platforms/decking), Beschoeiing & damwand (sheet piling), Duikers (culverts), Stuwen (weirs), Drijvend bouwen (floating residential construction), and Recreatieve kunstwerken (recreational structures). The company operates an integrated delivery model encompassing in-house Engineering & Design, Inspection, Lighting, Production (across concrete, steel, wood, and composite in its own Meerkerk facilities), Realization, and Management & Maintenance. Sustainability initiatives include Circular Bridges (circular economy bridge design), Biobased Materials, and 3D Printing — the latter notably producing the first 3D printed composite bridge in Europe. Damsteegt has completed over 400 projects annually with more than 150 employees and 30+ years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Damsteegt Waterwerken: Specialized division focusing on civil engineering works related to water infrastructure, including bridges, quay walls, jetties, and floating constructions.

Products and services

• Bruggen (Bridges) A comprehensive range of bridges spanning multiple types (fixed, movable, prefab, modular, standard), materials (concrete, steel, wood, composite), and functions (cycle bridge, footbridge, traffic bridge). Damsteegt delivers bridges from engineering through production to realization and ongoing maintenance for Dutch municipalities, water boards, and developers.
• Prefabricated Bridges (Prefab bruggen) Pre-fabricated bridges produced in Damsteegt's own production halls in Meerkerk, enabling minimized on-site execution time and disruption. Includes prefab concrete and prefab wood variants.
• Movable Bridges (Beweegbare bruggen) Mechanically operated bridges enabling waterway access for shipping, including bascule bridges, swing bridges, and lifting bridges. Damsteegt engineers the civil, mechanical, and electrical design and ensures CE marking compliance.
• Quay Walls (Kademuren) Urban quay walls and waterfront retaining structures engineered and constructed by Damsteegt for municipalities and developers.
• Steigers (Piers/Docks) Fixed and floating piers and docks for waterfront access, recreational, and commercial applications. Damsteegt produces and installs both fixed and floating variants.
• Vlonders (Platforms/Decking) Timber and composite decking platforms installed at waterfronts and recreational areas, available in fixed and floating variants.
• Sheet Piling & Revetments (Beschoeiing & damwand) Steel and timber sheet pile walls and revetments for waterway bank protection, erosion control, and waterfront construction.
• Culverts (Duikers) Concrete culvert structures for water drainage and passage beneath roads and embankments.
• Weirs (Stuwen) Water level control structures installed in waterways to regulate flow and maintain water levels.
• Floating Construction (Drijvend bouwen) Floating residential and recreational structures including water homes and floating villas. Damsteegt provides complete wet and dry infrastructure, prefabricated concrete hulls, land abutments, bridges, docks, and platforms for floating developments.
• Recreational Structures (Recreatieve kunstwerken) Custom-designed recreational civil structures such as viewing towers, including COR-TEN steel constructions with wooden balustrades, serving park and heritage sites.
• Engineering & Design Services In-house engineering department providing bridge architecture and civil design, including architectural services for bridge aesthetics and structural engineering.
• Inspection Services Bridge and civil structure inspection services to assess condition, safety, and maintenance needs.
• Production Services Own production facilities in Meerkerk for steel, concrete, wood, and composite components, enabling complete in-house control over manufacturing quality and timelines.
• Realization & Construction Services On-site construction and installation of bridges and civil structures using own equipment and experienced personnel.
• Management & Maintenance Services Ongoing management and maintenance services for civil structures including maintenance planning, inspections, and component replacement, leveraging modular and demountable designs.
• GRIPSTRIP Anti-Slip Surface Treatment Damsteegt's proprietary anti-slip surface treatment applied to bridge decks and walkways for enhanced safety in all weather conditions.
• 3D Printed Composite Bridge 3D printed composite bridge technology — the first 3D printed composite bridge in Europe, located in Alphen aan den Rijn — representing Damsteegt's pioneering application of 3D printing in civil infrastructure and reducing material waste while enabling complex geometries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ projects completed per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zederik BouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Waterwoningen 'Lentse Plas' project in Nijmegen where Damsteegt handles wet and dry infrastructure, prefabricated concrete shells and abutments, bridges, steigers and decks, while Zederik Bouw assembles and prepares homes on the waterfront for delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands with deep involvement in Dutch water and bridge infrastructure. Comparable as a peer in the broader Dutch infrastructure services ecosystem.
• Royal BAM Group (BAM Infra): Major European construction group whose BAM Infra division competes with Damsteegt for Dutch bridge and water infrastructure tenders, while also serving as a customer for subcontracted work.
• VolkerWessels: Large Dutch construction company with infrastructure, energy, and building divisions including Volker Staal en Funderingen and Voton. Competitor on Dutch civil engineering tenders at a larger scale.
• Strukton: Dutch infrastructure group with civil engineering, rail, and road divisions. Comparable as a competitor for Dutch public infrastructure tenders, though it operates at a larger scale across multiple infrastructure niches.
• Heijmans: Large publicly listed Dutch construction group with substantial civil infrastructure and bridge capabilities. Comparable as a customer and competitor of Damsteegt, but operates across a much wider portfolio (real estate, utilities, roads).

Direct peers

• ipv Delft: Dutch engineering firm specializing in bridge and infrastructure architecture. Comparable to Damsteegt as a Dutch bridge specialist; listed as a partner in Damsteegt projects, indicating an adjacent rather than purely competing role.
• Koninklijke Woudenberg Civiele Techniek: Mid-sized Dutch civil engineering contractor focused on bridges, retaining structures, and water-related infrastructure. Comparable to Damsteegt as a regional specialist serving public-sector clients across the Netherlands.
• Friso Civiele Techniek: Dutch civil contractor active in concrete, steel, and modular bridge construction. Comparable to Damsteegt as a similarly sized Dutch specialist with material-agnostic bridge production capabilities.
• Mobilis: Dutch civil engineering contractor specializing in bridges, water infrastructure, and prefab concrete works. Most directly comparable to Damsteegt on product scope, customer base (Dutch municipalities and water boards), and integrated engineering-to-construction delivery model.

Others

• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering consultancy active in water management, bridges, and infrastructure design. Adjacent to Damsteegt as an engineering partner/consultant in the Dutch infrastructure ecosystem rather than a direct construction competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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