Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH

What Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH does

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH is the construction ("Bauen") entity of the family-owned Eggersmann Group, headquartered in Halle (Westfalen)/Marienfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Founded in 1951 and continuously led by the Eggersmann family across three generations, the company delivers integrated construction services under a Planen-Bauen-Betreiben (planning, construction, operation) model, operating primarily as a Generalunternehmer (general contractor) and Totalunternehmer (total contractor). Its core offering is turnkey ("schlüsselfertig") delivery of public-sector and commercial buildings — schools, fire stations, administrative buildings, healthcare facilities, sports halls, cultural institutions, and residential/commercial real estate — for municipal, federal, and private clients across Germany. The ÖPP/PPP investor-rental variant (used for example in the Holzmodulgrundschule Brake under a 6-year rental model) extends the model into recurring rental income.

The group's technical platform rests on three pillars: (1) prefabricated reinforced concrete construction ("Elementiertes Bauen") through wholly-owned subsidiary BETONT GmbH, whose plant in Halle (Westfalen) produces structural elements, stairwells, facades, and design concrete under factory conditions for weather-independent, time- and cost-controlled delivery; (2) climate-neutral building capability, demonstrated by the first climate-neutral federal building for the Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes in Passau using ice storage, heat pumps, building waste-heat recovery, and 100% regenerative PV; and (3) cross-department 3D/BIM planning that consolidates architectural and technical-building-equipment data into coordinated digital models. Engineering construction is delivered through 85%-owned BIG Baugesellschaft für Ingenieurbau mbH (Paderborn), and northern German high-rise projects through 60%-owned Walther Reichert (Hamburg).

Revenue mechanics are built on three streams: project-based general/total contractor work (multi-year contracts, individually scoped and quoted via public tender or direct negotiation), recurring facility and property management ("Objekt-Management") services that include long-duration commitments such as a 25-year operation contract at the WSV Passau building, and an investor-rental model under ÖPP/PPP structures. The primary customer segment is the German public sector, accessed via competitive tender and direct negotiation, with private commercial clients as a secondary segment. Karlgünter Eggersmann, managing director since 1999, serves as Vice President of BAUVERBÄNDE.NRW, anchoring access to public-sector procurement and policy channels. The group is family-controlled with no external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH

Legal name

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH

Website

https://eggersmann-bauwesen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH is the family-owned construction entity of the Eggersmann Group, delivering integrated Planen-Bauen-Betreiben (planning, construction, and facility management) as a turnkey general contractor for German municipal, federal, and private commercial clients across education, healthcare, administration, and infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marienfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contractor / Total Contractor Services: Revenue from managing and executing construction projects as general contractor or total contractor. 'Schlüsselfertig' (turnkey) delivery is standard, encompassing all phases from planning through construction to operation handover. Revenue recognition is project-based, typically spanning multiple years for large-scale projects.
2. Object Management / Facility Management: Ongoing facility management services for constructed commercial facilities and public institutions. Includes maintenance, security, energy management, and full building operation services. Creates recurring revenue stream from existing client base.
3. Investment/Development Model: For certain projects (e.g., Holzmodulgrundschule Brake), the company acts as investor, constructing buildings that are rented to clients over defined periods, creating investment and rental income alongside construction revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH is a German general contractor delivering integrated construction services across the full building lifecycle — Planen (planning), Bauen (construction), and Betreiben (facility management). The company executes turnkey (schlüsselfertig) building projects for municipal, federal, and private commercial clients across Germany, with specialized capabilities in prefabricated concrete construction via subsidiary BETONT, climate-neutral building methods, and long-term operation/maintenance contracts (up to 25 years).

Product overview

Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbH is a construction group offering integrated services across the entire building lifecycle: Planen (planning), Bauen (construction), and Betreiben (property/facility management). The company operates as a general contractor with specialized capabilities in prefabricated construction through its BETONT subsidiary, municipal buildings (Kommunale Sonderimmobilien), and engineering structures. The group includes subsidiaries Walther Reichert (Hamburg-based construction, 60% owned) and BIG Baugesellschaft für Ingenieurbau (engineering construction, 85% owned). Core offerings include turnkey construction, precast concrete modular building (elementiertes Bauen), and long-term facility management. The company has received notable recognition for infrastructure projects including award-winning pedestrian bridges in Gütersloh and Germany's first climate-neutral government building in Passau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planen (Planning Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% revenue growth to €331 million in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Walther Reichert (GmbH & Co.) KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hamburg-based construction company for high-rise projects in the Hamburg and Kiel metropolitan area. Fechtelkord & Eggersmann holds 60% majority stake. Approximately 26 employees, 10% apprentices. Extends Eggersmann's regional footprint to northern Germany.
• BIG Baugesellschaft für Ingenieurbau mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Paderborn-based civil engineering company specializing in bridge construction, sewage treatment plants, retention basins, outdoor switchgear, and more. Fechtelkord & Eggersmann holds 85% majority stake. Approximately 50 employees, 10% apprentices. Enables expansion into rail engineering and infrastructure projects.
• BETONT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel concrete prefabrication company with its own plant in Halle (Westf.). Part of Eggersmann Gruppe. Produces structural components, walls, beams, specialized items like stairs with exposed concrete requirements, and even furniture. Key supplier for prefabricated construction enabling faster project delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hochtief AG: One of Germany's largest construction groups (ACS subsidiary) with global infrastructure and building operations. Comparable as a broader incumbent active in German public-sector and infrastructure tenders where Eggersmann also competes.
• Bilfinger SE: European industrial services and construction group with German roots. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping capabilities in construction, facility management, and energy-related building services that mirror Eggersmann's Planen-Bauen-Betreiben scope at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• BREMER AG: German turnkey general contractor focused on commercial, industrial and residential nonresidential buildings. Comparable as a mid-sized Schlüsselfertig competitor serving similar institutional and commercial clients with integrated planning and execution.
• KLEBL GmbH: German construction group combining precast concrete production with turnkey building construction. Direct overlap with Eggersmann's BETONT-anchored prefabrication model and the same public/commercial nonresidential focus.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned construction group operating across building, civil engineering and infrastructure. Comparable on family stewardship, public-sector exposure, and the breadth of building + infrastructure services that overlap Eggersmann's BIG subsidiary work.
• ZECH Group: German real estate and construction group covering planning, building, and operating (similar Planen-Bauen-Betreiben concept). Comparable on the lifecycle value proposition and German Mittelstand general contractor positioning.
• GOLDBECK GmbH: German Mittelstand general contractor specializing in turnkey nonresidential building construction (offices, schools, logistics halls) with system-based prefabrication. Closely comparable to Eggersmann on the Planen-Bauen-Betreiben lifecycle model and public/commercial client mix.
• Depenbrock Bau GmbH & Co. KG: Northern German family-owned general contractor active in turnkey commercial, industrial and public-sector construction. Comparable as a regional Mittelstand Schlüsselfertig competitor with similar client type and project mix.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor offering turnkey nonresidential construction across offices, education, healthcare and logistics. Comparable on the integrated Generalunternehmer model and similar mid-market public/commercial client mix.
• Firmengruppe Max Bögl: German construction and precast manufacturer with turnkey building and infrastructure capabilities, including renewable energy structures. Comparable as a vertically integrated German contractor combining precast production with Schlüsselfertig delivery, similar to Eggersmann + BETONT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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