Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V.

What Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V. does

Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V. (FDB) is the sole German technical professional association dedicated to structural precast concrete construction, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Bonn. The association serves three member categories: precast concrete manufacturers (ordentliche Mitglieder), supplier companies (fördernde Mitglieder, ~20 firms), and — since 2017 — engineering and planning offices (beratende Mitglieder). FDB's core offerings are (a) a comprehensive technical publications library of 15 numbered Merkblätter plus information sheets covering exposed concrete, facades, fire protection, tolerances, sustainability, and assembly; (b) a portfolio of free planning aids including the pre[con]² planning tool, CAD data, load-bearing tables, U-value calculations, and 175+ construction details hosted via the Planungsatlas Hochbau platform; and (c) the only certified Betonfertigteilexperte (90-hour expert) and Betonfertigteilmonteur (3×40-hour mounter) training programs in Germany, delivered with AWZ Bau since 2011.

FDB operates six permanent working groups (Arbeitskreise) of approximately 35 industry experts each, which collectively develop standards and guidelines. The organization co-organizes the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage with TU Darmstadt and InformationsZentrum Beton, hosts the Arbeitskreise KOMPAKT annual member event (~130 attendees in 2019), and maintains a podium at the industry-wide BetonTage (~200 attendees in 2026). Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, paid training programs (€700–€2,460 per participant), paid events/seminars, and selective publication sales, while most Merkblätter and planning tools are distributed free of charge. The association is governed by a board chaired by Christian Drössler (with Christian Reckefuß as deputy) and runs on a lean staff of approximately seven personnel including Managing Director Elisabeth Hierlein and Technical Managing Director Mathias Tillmann.

Name

Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V.

Legal name

Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V.

Website

https://fdb-fertigteilbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FDB is the German technical association for structural precast concrete construction (founded 1970), serving precast manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering offices with technical guidelines, free planning tools, and the country's only certified precast concrete expert and mounter training programs.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: FDB operates as a registered association (e.V.) funded primarily through membership dues. The organization has three membership categories: ordinary members (precast concrete manufacturers), supporting members (suppliers, technology providers), and consulting members (engineering/planning firms).
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue is generated through professional training programs: the 'Betonfertigteilexperte' (Precast Concrete Expert) and 'Betonfertigteilmonteur' (Precast Concrete Mounter) courses offered in cooperation with AWZ Bau. These are fee-based professional development programs with member discounts.
3. Literature, Guidelines, and Planning Tools: Sale and free distribution of FDB technical publications including guideline sheets (Merkblätter), brochures, CAD data, and planning tools. Most FDB guidelines are available free of charge as downloadable PDFs. Physical publications and specialized materials are available for purchase through the FDB web shop.
4. Seminars and Events: Revenue from continuing education seminars including the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage (recognized for professional development credits by engineering and architecture chambers in Hessen, NRW, and Rheinland-Pfalz) and FDB Arbeitskreise KOMPAKT events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V. (FDB) is a registered German technical association for the structural precast concrete construction sector. It develops and publishes technical guidelines (Merkblätter/Infoblätter), operates the pre[con]² online planning tool, delivers professional certification training (Betonfertigteilexperte and Betonfertigteilmonteur), and convenes industry working groups, seminars, and events for precast concrete manufacturers, engineers, and suppliers.

Product overview

Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau e.V. (FDB) is a technical association for the constructive concrete prefabrication industry in Germany, operating since 1970. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio centered on technical guidelines (FDB-Merkblätter/FDB-Infoblätter, currently 15 numbered guidelines plus information sheets), planning aids (FDB-Planungshilfe pre[con]²), and professional development programs (Betonfertigteilexperte and Betonfertigteilmonteur training courses at AWZ Bau). The portfolio includes specialized planning tools such as construction detail databases for sandwich and curtain facades, CAD data, load-bearing capacity tables, U-values calculations, sample drawings, and assembly documentation. FDB organizes events including the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage (2007-2021) and Arbeitskreise KOMPAKT, and supports student education through Förderpreis awards at German universities. The association maintains six working groups covering facades, construction, sustainability, plant management, production, and assembly topics.

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Products and services

• FDB-Merkblätter/FDB-Infoblätter (Technical Guidelines) Stand-alone technical guideline documents covering planning, execution, and quality aspects of precast concrete construction, made available to planners, manufacturers, and engineers.
• FDB-Planungshilfe pre[con]² Comprehensive online planning assistance tool for precast concrete construction, providing technical guidance and calculations to structural engineers and architects designing with precast elements.
• Weiterbildungslehrgang Betonfertigteilexperte Two-week intensive continuing education program (90 hours) qualifying participants for specialized and leadership roles in precast concrete factories, delivered in cooperation with AWZ Bau at Kreuztal-Fellinghausen.
• Weiterbildungslehrgang Betonfertigteilmonteur Three-module training program (40 instructional hours each) covering assembly of precast concrete elements from theory to practical application, modules bookable individually, delivered at AWZ Bau Kreuztal-Fellinghausen.
• Konstruktionsdetails für Sandwichfassaden Construction details library (124 entries across 9 categories) providing thermal bridge calculation data for steel-concrete sandwich facades, supporting energy efficiency compliance.
• Konstruktionsdetails für Vorhangfassaden Construction details library (51 entries) providing thermal bridge construction details with psi-values for large-format reinforced concrete curtain facades.
• CAD-Daten (CAD Data) Downloadable CAD data files for precast concrete elements, made available to planners and detailers.
• Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage Multi-day seminar/conference series on precast concrete construction co-organized with TU Darmstadt and InformationsZentrum Beton, combining academic teaching with industry practice and providing continuing professional development credits.
• FDB-Arbeitskreise (Working Committees) Six permanent member working committees (Werkleiter, Konstruktion, Fassaden, Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt, Arbeitsvorbereitung und Produktion, Montage) that develop technical guidelines, planning aids, and standards for the German precast concrete industry.
• Sachverständige (Expert Directory) Directory of certified precast concrete experts maintained by FDB and made available to support dispute resolution, technical consulting, and expert opinions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 194+ professionals trained as Betonfertigteilexperten since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FDB Supporting Members (Fördernde Mitglieder)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017FDB's approximately 20 supporting/supplier member companies participate in the annual Arbeitskreise KOMPAKT event, presenting their products and technical innovations through 22 lectures across parallel sessions. These members also participate in the accompanying specialist exhibition. Examples include Halfen GmbH, and other precast concrete technology and materials suppliers.
• Halfen GmbHsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2016Halfen GmbH (Langenfeld) collaborated with FDB's working group on curtain facades to develop the EnEV pre-dimensioning Excel tool for large-format steel reinforced concrete curtain facades. The tool is based on a comprehensive parameter study using Halfen's fastening systems. Halfen is a FDB supporting member.
• Hochschule Bochum (University of Applied Sciences Bochum)supportingOthers · 1 January 2016FDB sponsors a student award at Hochschule Bochum's Institute for Structural Engineering (Fachgebiet Massivbau), led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrej Albert. Students in the civil engineering program complete project work in precast concrete construction, with the winning group receiving the FDB sponsorship prize. Dirk Dörr has been the responsible lecturer for over 10 years.
• Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (FRA-UAS)supportingOthers · 1 January 2016FDB awards sponsorship prizes to students at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Architecture, for outstanding work in concrete construction. The awards focus on precast concrete facade systems and construction detailing. Award ceremonies are held during university Open House events.
• TU Darmstadt - Student Sponsorship AwardsupportingOthers · 1 January 2016Since the 10th anniversary of the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage in 2017, FDB awards a €500 sponsorship prize to the best student in the precast concrete construction module at TU Darmstadt, determined after the annual seminar series.
• AWZ Bau gGmbH (Aus- und Weiterbildungszentrum Bau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011FDB and AWZ Bau jointly developed and continuously update the Betonfertigteilexperte and Betonfertigteilmonteur training programs, which are unique in Germany. FDB leads the selection of training topics and content, while AWZ Bau handles program delivery, facilities, and logistics. The partnership has been active since 2011 and has trained over 194 professionals. Training sessions include factory tours at member companies.
• TU Darmstadt (Technische Universität Darmstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007FDB co-founded the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage in 2007 with TU Darmstadt (Chair of Concrete Structures, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carl-Alexander Graubner) and InformationsZentrum Beton. The multi-day seminar series, held annually from 2007 through 2021, combined academic teaching with practical industry knowledge. FDB contributes technical content and industry speakers.
• InformationsZentrum Beton GmbH (IZB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007IZB co-organizes the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage with FDB and TU Darmstadt. IZB also offers the free Planungsatlas Hochbau online platform (www.planungsatlas-hochbau.de) which hosts FDB's construction detail databases. IZB provides the technical infrastructure for the construction detail library used by FDB members and planners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InformationsZentrum Beton GmbH (IZB): Central information and communications platform for the German concrete industry; co-organizes the Darmstädter Betonfertigteiltage with FDB and operates the Planungsatlas Hochbau platform. Overlaps with FDB in technical publications, planning aids, and concrete industry representation.
• Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein E.V. (DBV): Germany's leading technical-scientific association for concrete construction. Directly comparable to FDB as a non-profit association that develops standards, technical guidelines, and publications for concrete construction, and represents member interests in regulatory bodies. Differs mainly in broader concrete focus vs. FDB's precast-specific niche.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine + Erden e.V. Umbrella trade association for the German building materials, stones, and earths industry. Comparable in that it represents building-materials manufacturers nationally and develops technical and regulatory positions, but covers a much broader scope than FDB's precast concrete focus.
• Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe e.V. (ZDB): German central association for the building trades (mid-market contractors and craft trades). Comparable to FDB in its role as a national trade association providing training and technical services to members, but with a crafts/contractor focus rather than precast manufacturing.
• Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie e.V. Germany's main construction industry association, representing large commercial construction firms. Comparable as a powerful national association influencing regulation and standards, but oriented toward contractors rather than material manufacturers.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Ziegelindustrie e.V. National trade association for the German brick/clay masonry industry. Comparable as a German building-materials Fachverband that publishes technical guidance and represents manufacturers, but for a competing (substitutable) construction material.

Regional players

• European Concrete Platform (ECP): European-level partnership of concrete industry associations promoting concrete construction at EU level. Comparable as a concrete-industry standards and advocacy organization, but operating pan-European rather than German-nationally like FDB.
• Bayerischer Industrieverband Baustoffe, Steine und Erden e.V. (BIV): Regional Bavarian building-materials industry association; Alice Becke of FDB appeared jointly with Diana Krüger (BIV) on the 'tiefgründig' podcast. Comparable industry-association model but with regional rather than national scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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