H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken

What H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken does

H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken is a privately held Dutch construction contractor, founded in 1831 and recognised as the oldest contractor (aannemer) in Amsterdam. Operating under the Steenwijk Groep B.V. holding since 2023, the firm consists of three subsidiaries: Aannemingsmaatschappij H. van Steenwijk (water construction), Van Steenwijk Industrie (industrial construction, founded 2017), and H. van Steenwijk Materieel (equipment). The group's principal activities are the construction, maintenance, and replacement of monumental quay walls (kademuren), bridges (bruggen), and sluices (sluizen) in and around Amsterdam, alongside industrial construction work for oil and gas terminals. The company explicitly differentiates on its specialisation in 'grote werken in hele kleine ruimtes' — executing large works within very confined spaces — a niche operational capability developed over nearly two centuries.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts (one-time, per-project pricing) sourced via direct engagement with clients and public-sector tenders. Customers span three segments: government agencies (municipal, provincial, and national public-infrastructure procurement), oil and gas terminals (industrial construction and maintenance), and private individuals / small businesses (small-scale works). Distribution is domestic-only and field-sales-led; most clients have multi-year relationships with the firm. The company is not the largest contractor in the market — by its own statement it does not aspire to be — but competes on heritage expertise, compliance credentials, and a direct, 'no-nonsense' communications style.

H. van Steenwijk's operating geography has expanded from the Amsterdam metropolitan area to all of Western Netherlands (Den Helder to Den Haag, Flevoland to the Waddeneilands) over the past decade, and the group recently consolidated into a new headquarters at Basisweg 48, 1043AP Amsterdam in September 2024. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds the CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, Safety Culture Ladder Trede 3, VCA, BRL 7000/7005, and FSC Chain of Custody certifications — credentials that materially affect eligibility and scoring in Dutch public tenders for water infrastructure and FSC-sourced timber. The firm is privately held, founder/management-owned, and operates with a 20-person headcount from a single Amsterdam location.

Name

H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken

Legal name

H. van Steenwijk B.V.

Website

https://hvsteenwijk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken is a Dutch specialty contractor founded in 1831 (oldest in Amsterdam) operating under Steenwijk Groep B.V. It builds, maintains, and replaces monumental quay walls, bridges, and sluices for government agencies, oil and gas terminals, and private clients across Western Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering / Water Construction

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAGAE

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction

SECONDARYEUANAEAC

Culverts, Bridges & Cross-Drainage Structures (Hydraulic Capacity & Rehabilitation)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Water & Wastewater Utilities/Stormwater & Floodwater Management (Drainage, CSO, Flood Control)

SECONDARYBPAHAIAD

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

SECONDARYIMAHAEAJ

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

Keywords

• Water construction services
• Industrial construction services
• Quay wall construction
• Civil engineering works
• Heritage infrastructure renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and civil engineering projects: Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts for water engineering and industrial construction, serving government agencies, oil and gas terminals, and private clients. Projects include construction, maintenance, and replacement of monumental quay walls, bridges, and sluices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken is a Dutch construction contractor specializing in water construction and industrial building. The company builds, maintains, and replaces monumental quay walls (kademuren), bridges, and sluices, and executes large-scale industrial construction projects in confined spaces. Services are delivered through Steenwijk Groep B.V., comprising three operating subsidiaries: Aannemingsmaatschappij H. van Steenwijk (water construction), Van Steenwijk Industrie (industrial construction), and H. van Steenwijk Materieel (equipment).

Product overview

H. van Steenwijk bouw- en waterwerken is a traditional Dutch construction company founded in 1831, operating as a holding under Steenwijk Groep B.V. since 2023. The company offers water construction and industrial construction services through its three divisions: Aannemingsmaatschappij H. van Steenwijk (main contracting), Van Steenwijk Industrie (industrial construction), and H. van Steenwijk Materieel (equipment). The company specializes in constructing, maintaining, and replacing monumental quay walls, bridges, and sluices, primarily serving Amsterdam and western Netherlands. The company is particularly known for its expertise in executing large works in very small spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H. van Steenwijk: The original construction company, operating as the water construction (waterbouw) arm of Steenwijk Groep, specializing in kademuren, bruggen, and sluizen.
• Van Steenwijk Industrie
• H. van Steenwijk Materieel

Products and services

• Waterbouw (Water Construction) Construction, maintenance, and replacement of monumental quay walls (kademuren), bridges, and sluices in Amsterdam and surrounding areas, including both new construction and renovation of heritage water infrastructure.
• Industriebouw (Industrial Construction) Industrial construction services, including large-scale projects executed in confined spaces, serving energy-sector clients such as oil and gas terminals and other enterprise customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Strukton Civiel: Dutch civil infrastructure contractor (part of Royal Volker Stevin) active in bridges, water works, and civil engineering — directly comparable to Steenwijk's quay walls, bridges, and sluices work.
• Van Oord: Major Dutch marine contractor with water construction and dredging capabilities. Overlaps with Steenwijk's water infrastructure focus but operates at a vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Ballast Nedam: Historic Dutch construction firm with nonresidential building, civil, and water infrastructure capabilities. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Steenwijk on Dutch public water-infrastructure projects.
• Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster N.V. Large Dutch maritime and water infrastructure contractor active in quay walls, hydraulic engineering, and dredging. While far larger and globally diversified, Boskalis competes for many of the same Dutch public water-infrastructure tenders that Steenwijk targets.
• Heijmans N.V. Large publicly listed Dutch construction company active in nonresidential building, civil infrastructure, and water-related projects. A broader competitor that captures many of the same Dutch public-sector infrastructure contracts Steenwijk bids on.
• Dura Vermeer: Established Dutch construction and infrastructure firm with civil engineering, water, and nonresidential building activities. Competes for many of the same Western Netherlands public and private tenders.

Direct peers

• Mourik: Dutch industrial contractor specializing in water, civil, and industrial construction with comparable project-based contracting in the Netherlands. Overlaps directly with Steenwijk's waterbouw and industriebouw service lines and shares a similar mid-sized, privately held Dutch profile.
• Martens en Van Oord: Mid-sized Dutch water construction contractor focused on hydraulic works, quay walls, and water-related civil engineering. Closely comparable to Steenwijk's specialist waterbouw niche and target customer base.
• Gebr. De Koning BV: Dutch specialist water construction contractor focused on quay walls, bridges, and hydraulic works in the Randstad region. Highly comparable in scale and niche specialty to Steenwijk's heritage water infrastructure business.
• KWS Infra: Dutch infrastructure contractor (part of Royal Volker Stevin) active in civil works, water, and road construction. Comparable Dutch regional footprint and water/civil infrastructure focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/steenwijkgroep
• TikToktiktok.com/@hvsteenwijk

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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