What FNV Bouw does

FNV Bouw, formally FNV Bouwen en Wonen, is the construction-and-housing sector division of FNV (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging), the largest trade union federation in the Netherlands. The organization represents more than 310,000 skilled trade professionals working in the Dutch construction sector across seven subsectors: Bouw (construction), Infra (infrastructure), Afbouw (finishing), Onderhoud (maintenance), Meubel (furniture), Hout (wood), and Woondiensten (housing services). It negotiates collective labor agreements (CAOs) covering wages, allowances, working hours, overtime, vacation, and pensions on behalf of its represented workers.

The organization's core service is CAO negotiation and administration, complemented by a portfolio of member-facing services: pension advice and free calculations via pension consultants, work-related injury and occupational disease legal assistance, training leave programs, occupational health and safety guidance (including hazardous substances handling), a time-savings fund (Tijdspaarfonds) for the Bouw and Infra sectors, and a sector-specific newsletter. Distribution occurs primarily through the FNV.nl website, email newsletters, and member referrals. The organization also runs targeted outreach to labor migrant construction workers and self-employed (ZZP) workers in the sector, and maintains international cooperation with foreign unions.

FNV Bouw is a non-profit membership organization, funded through member dues, and is governed and operated as a member-owned entity under the FNV federation umbrella. The organization operates exclusively in the Netherlands with 94 employees based in Woerden, Zuid Holland. It does not operate technology products, platforms, APIs, or commercial software; service delivery is human-advisor-based through direct member contact. Revenue, funding, and detailed financial data are not publicly disclosed in the available source material.

Name

FNV Bouw

Legal name

FNV Bouwen en Wonen

Website

https://fnvbouw.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FNV Bouw (FNV Bouwen en Wonen) is the construction-sector division of the Dutch FNV trade union federation, representing over 310,000 workers across seven subsectors by negotiating collective labor agreements and providing pension, legal, and safety advisory services.

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akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FNV Bouw is a Dutch sector trade union organization within FNV (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging) that represents over 310,000 construction and housing workers in the Netherlands. It provides collective labor agreement (CAO) negotiations, pension advisory, injury/damage legal assistance, occupational health and safety support, and educational leave administration to its members.

Product overview

FNV Bouwen en Wonen is a labor union organization (vakbond) for the Dutch construction sector, not a technology product company. It operates as a single unified service offering centered on collective labor agreement (CAO) negotiation and member advocacy. The organization provides a portfolio of member services including CAO consultation, pension advisory and calculation services, injury and damage assistance, training leave programs, occupational health and safety guidance, and a newsletter for sector news. These services are delivered through the FNV.nl digital platform and do not represent commercial product modules but rather administrative and advocacy functions for over 310,000 construction sector members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FNV Bouw Union Membership (FNV Bouwen en Wonen Lidmaatschap) Recurring membership in the Dutch construction sector trade union, providing access to collective labor agreement representation, legal assistance, pension advisory, and other member benefits.
• Collective Labor Agreement Services (CAO Diensten) Negotiation and administration of collective labor agreements covering wages, working hours, and conditions for construction sector workers in the Netherlands.
• Pension Advisory and Calculation (Pensioenadvies en Berekening) Advisory service helping members understand and calculate their pension entitlements under industry pension schemes.
• Workplace Injury Legal Assistance (Letselschade Hulp) Legal support and representation for members who have suffered workplace injuries or damages in the construction sector.
• Educational Leave Administration (Scholingsverlof Bouwen en Wonen) Administration of educational leave entitlements for construction sector workers to support professional development and training.
• Occupational Health and Safety Support (Veilig en Gezond Werken in de Bouw) Support and resources for safe and healthy working conditions in the construction industry, including guidance and advocacy on workplace safety standards.
• Time Savings Fund (Tijdspaarfonds Bouw en Infra) Administration of a time savings fund allowing construction and infrastructure workers to accumulate time off for later use.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• FNV (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging): Parent federation and largest Dutch trade union, of which FNV Bouwen en Wonen is a sector division. Operates the same membership/representation model across many sectors beyond construction.
• CNV (Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond): Rival Dutch trade-union federation with parallel sector organizations competing head-to-head with FNV; comparable bargaining and member-service structure at federation level.

Others

• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch employers' association for the construction and infrastructure sector that sits across the bargaining table from FNV Bouw in CAO negotiations — counterpart rather than competitor, but operates in the same sector-policy space.
• UNI Global Union: Global union federation covering services and adjacent sectors; FNV is an affiliated member, making UNI a parent-level peer to FNV Bouw in international labor representation structures.
• BWI – Building and Wood Workers' International: Global union federation for construction, wood and building-materials workers; FNV Bouw references worldwide cooperation ('Wereldwijde samenwerking') with sister unions and is structurally affiliated with BWI.

Direct peers

• De Unie: Independent Dutch trade union providing collective bargaining, legal support and individual membership services to workers across multiple sectors, directly competing with FNV affiliates for the same workers.
• CNV Vakmensen: Dutch construction-sector trade union under the CNV federation that directly competes with FNV Bouw for the same pool of construction workers, negotiating parallel CAOs across overlapping subsectors (Bouw, Infra, Afbouw).

Emerging players

• VCP (Vakcentrale voor Professionals): Smaller Dutch trade-union federation representing professionals and skilled workers; overlaps with FNV Bouw's higher-skilled construction segments and competes for the same individual memberships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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