Name

Dansk Håndværk

Legal name

Dansk Håndværk

Website

https://dhv.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employer Organization / Trade Association Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procurement Helpdesk & Stakeholder Support (BPAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Employer organization services
• Construction trade association
• Craft business membership
• Collective bargaining representation
• Construction industry advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen S

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Dansk Håndværk generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by small and medium-sized construction and craft businesses. Members receive access to advisory services, training courses, insurance benefits, purchasing network discounts, and the Dansk Håndværk Garanti scheme.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dansk Håndværk is a Danish employer organization (arbejdsgiverorganisation) that represents small and medium-sized construction and craft businesses, including carpenters, bricklayers, painters, plumbers, roofers, and upholsterers. The organization provides members with collective bargaining representation, advisory services on employment and labor law, training and management education, purchasing network discounts, insurance programs, and the Dansk Håndværk Garanti scheme covering member work up to 150,000 DKK per construction project.

Product overview

Dansk Håndværk is an employers' organization for construction and craft businesses in Denmark, offering a unified membership platform with core services including the Dansk Håndværk Garantiordning (guarantee scheme), comprehensive advisory services, and educational programs. Member benefits include business insurance through Købstædernes Forsikring, the Indkøbsnetværket purchasing network, specialized advisory services (tax, legal, succession, debt collection), Byggeriets Arbejdsmiljøbus occupational health consulting, management training, Lærlingenes Hus holiday facility on Bornholm, theft protection through Unisecure, and ESG tools with templates and guidance. The organization also provides a byggeteknisk hotline and mediates conflicts through partnerships with Mediationsinstituttet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dansk Håndværk Garantiordning A guarantee scheme covering construction work performed by member companies, providing consumers with protection up to 150,000 DKK per building project against defects and deficiencies. Members can display the trademark on marketing materials, vehicles, and websites.
• Medlemsrådgivning (Member Advisory Services) Advisory services covering employment, wages, working hours, leave policies, termination, illness, apprenticeships, and building technical matters provided through a byggeteknisk hotline, available by phone and email during business hours.
• Kurser og aktiviteter (Courses and Activities) Educational programs including AMU courses, lederuddannelse (management training), ejerlederuddannelse (owner-manager education), and webinars for member companies.
• Erhvervsforsikringer (Business Insurance) Commercial and private insurance products through Købstædernes Forsikring offering up to 30% discount on selected commercial insurance and 15% on private insurance.
• Indkøbsnetværket A nationwide purchasing network providing discounts on energy, fuel, materials, and office supplies through partnerships with Circle K, Q8, Shell, Aura, DCC Energi, and Lyreco. Nearly 40% of members use this network.
• Rådgivning (Specialized Advisory) Specialized advisory services including tax and company law hotline through TVC Advokatfirma, legal services through A.S.K Juridisk Hus, business succession through Dansk Firma Børs, debt collection through SmallClaims, and organizational development through LivingLean.
• Byggeriets Arbejdsmiljøbus (Bam-bus) A mobile consulting service providing free advice on occupational health and safety, APV (workplace assessment), scaffolding conditions, workplace layout, and tools for construction companies.
• Lederuddannelse (Management Training) Management education programs including a three-module course covering leadership, communication and conflict handling, and situational leadership, offered as AMU courses with VEU subsidies.
• Lærlingenes Hus A historic half-timbered house on Bornholm available for member rental for holidays, weekends, and company trips, featuring 180-degree sea views and accommodation for up to 10 people.
• Tyverisikring (Theft Protection) Theft protection services through Unisecure including free consultation, DNA marking with 15% discount, and Bear Lock for vans with 10% discount.
• Byggeteknisk Hotline A technical construction hotline for members providing advice on material choices, compliance with requirements, and EPD and LCA documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance savings of up to 30% on commercial insurance and 15% on personal insurance for members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Købstædernes ForsikringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKøbstædernes Forsikring offers competitive insurance products specifically designed for self-employed craftsmen and tradespeople. Members receive discounts of up to 30% on commercial insurance and 15% on personal insurance. The company provides annual insurance reviews and claims handling services. This is a customer-owned (kundejet) insurance company that does not distribute profits to shareholders.
• TVC AdvokatfirmacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTVC Advokatfirma provides members with free initial tax and legal consultations (up to 15 minutes) on tax, VAT, and duty matters. The firm also provides free assessment of disputes with the Tax Authority, including evaluation of case merits, cost aspects, and consequences of not pursuing cases. With over 20 lawyers specializing in tax law, the firm has extensive experience handling disputes since 1988.
• A.S.K Juridisk HusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA.S.K Juridisk Hus offers family and inheritance law services to members with a 20% discount. Services include wills (testamente) and marriage contracts (ægtepagt) at 2,996 DKK with member discount. Helps address challenges arising from modern family structures that can have significant consequences if not properly managed.
• Dansk Firma BørsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDansk Firma Børs offers free initial, personal, and non-binding meetings for members considering selling their business or preparing for sale. The company provides qualified help for businesses looking to sell or those wanting to mature the business for sale over several years. Partners are distributed across Zealand, Funen, and Jutland for nationwide coverage.
• SmallClaimsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSmallClaims handles debt collection for amounts up to 100,000 DKK, managing the entire process from summons to judgment and debt enforcement. Members pay 25% of recovered amount on first case (35% thereafter) compared to 50% for non-members. Claims process is handled using technology combined with experience to minimize costs. SmallClaims reports a 96% success rate.
• LivingLeanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLivingLean specializes in improving collaboration and organization between construction industry actors. Services include 3-hour consulting sessions (3,360 DKK excl. VAT with 20% member discount), workshop programs (6,720 DKK excl. VAT), and 10-hour clip cards (11,200 DKK excl. VAT). First consultation meeting is free. Focus areas include business process mapping, competence assessment, and leadership coaching.
• UnisecureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnisecure provides theft protection solutions for craftsmen with over 15 years of experience. Services include free consultation, DNA marking (550 DKK per kit with 200 DKK member discount), 15% discount on marking services, and 10% discount on Bear Lock vehicle locks plus free DNA kit. Average break-in costs 70,000 DKK, and security measures can reduce theft risk by at least 83%.
• IndkøbsnetværketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndkøbsnetværket is a nationwide network of professional buyers focused on member interests. No fees for using the network. Partner agreements include Circle K (fuel), Q8 (fuel), Shell (fuel), Aura (EV charging), DCC Energi (natural gas), and Lyreco (office supplies with 20-30% discounts). Nearly 40% of Dansk Håndværk members utilize this network.
• Byggeriets Arbejdsmiljøbus (Bam-bus)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerByggeriets Arbejdsmiljøbus is a mobile consulting service that promotes good occupational health and safety practices on construction sites and at construction companies. Not a regulatory authority or commercial advisor, but an industry-funded information service financed by a special fund in Byggeriets Udviklingsfond. Services include free advice on APV (workplace assessment), orders from the Working Environment Authority, scaffolding, workplace setup, tools, and site facilities.
• Byggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/SminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerByggeriets Kvalitetskontrol A/S is an approved control body for authorization in asbestos work and plumbing/sewer areas. Members receive advantageous pricing for authorization services in these specialized areas.
• Teknologisk Institut (Rørcentret / TIK)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeknologisk Institut provides quality management services for authorized plumbers and HVAC installers through the TIK scheme with 10% member discount. Also offers 15% discount on standard courses about sewers and climate adaptation. The Rørcentret answering service provides quick telephone consulting for 1,800 DKK per year for small companies with up to 10 employees.
• MediationsinstituttetminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMediationsinstituttet provides professional conflict management services to members at special discounted rates. Helps resolve business disputes quickly and inexpensively through mediation.
• EjendomDanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEjendomDanmark participated as a requirement setter in the ESG project, representing property owners who are clients and end customers of member construction companies. Their involvement ensured alignment between sustainability requirements and SME capabilities.
• KEHR+NIELSENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEHR+NIELSEN, a partnership between Flemming Kehr and Michael H. Nielsen, co-developed the ESG project with Dansk Håndværk. They helped 10 companies create concrete changes and make sustainability and ESG a profitable part of core business rather than just a reporting exercise. They also host the GRØN DEADLINE podcast and provide practical ESG implementation support.
• ErhvervshuseneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerErhvervshusene (Business Houses) provide free, unbiased consultation to SMEs across Denmark about sustainability and ESG implementation. They guide businesses to relevant subsidy programs and provide initial consultation at no cost.
• VALIFIEDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVALIFIED provides ESG reporting tools that help businesses collect data and create reports. Members of Dansk Håndværk can access VALIFIED's reporting tools with significant discounts. The platform enables comparison with similar businesses and identification of areas for improvement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Håndværksrådet (now part of SMVdanmark): Formerly an independent trade association for Danish craft businesses (now merged into SMVdanmark). Historically the closest historical peer to DHV in serving SMB craftsmen with advocacy, training, and advisory services.
• Dansk Byggeri: The main Danish employers' and trade association for the construction industry, covering a broader set of firms including larger contractors. Closest direct peer in mission (industry representation, collective bargaining, advisory services) for construction SMBs in Denmark.
• SMVdanmark: Danish SME association sharing the same chairman (Niels Techen) and jointly offering Lærlingenes Hus access to members. Operates as the broader small-business counterpart to DHV's construction/craft focus, with closely aligned membership and advocacy model.
• TEKNIQ: Danish trade association for installation, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors. Highly comparable in member profile (small technical contractors), services (collective bargaining, advisory, training), and regulatory advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Erhverv: Larger Danish chamber of commerce representing a broad range of service, retail, and construction SMBs. Overlaps in serving SMB construction members but operates at significantly greater scale and across multiple verticals.
• DI - Dansk Industri: Confederation of Danish Industry representing manufacturing and service companies. Comparable as a Danish employers' organization with collective-bargaining authority, but serving larger industrial firms rather than SMB craftsmen.

Regional players

• Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe (ZDB): German central association of the building trade representing SMB construction contractors. Comparable peer in Germany offering collective bargaining, training, and advisory services to craftsman SMBs.
• Federation of Master Builders (UK): UK trade association for SMB construction firms and master builders. Direct analogue in offering membership-based services, codes of practice, and advocacy for SMB construction employers outside Denmark.
• Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment (CAPEB): French confederation representing small building and craft businesses. Strong international peer in mission (representing SMB construction/craft firms, providing advisory and training) though operating in a different national market.

Others

• Byggeriets Arbejdsmiljøbus (Bam-bus): Mobile occupational health and safety advisory service for the Danish construction industry, financed by Byggeriets Udviklingsfond. Listed as a DHV partner and adjacent ecosystem player providing core compliance service to DHV members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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