IBQ - Institute for Building Material Quality Assurance GmbH

What IBQ - Institute for Building Material Quality Assurance GmbH does

IBQ — Institut für Baustoff-Qualitätssicherung GmbH is an independent, accredited construction materials testing institute headquartered in Fellbach, Baden-Württemberg, with an additional branch in Göggingen. It operates as part of the IBQ Holding group alongside IBQ Ingenieure and IBQ Prüfservice. The institute delivers standardized laboratory testing, sampling and engineering services across asphalt, bitumen, concrete, aggregates, earthworks, geotechnics and environmental technology for public and private sector construction clients throughout Germany.

Its testing portfolio spans nine specialist fields recognized under the German RAP Stra 15 framework and is performed under DAkkS accreditation to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018. Differentiated capabilities include a mobile asphalt laboratory that enables on-site testing, an asphaltpetrology methodology, and rope-access geotechnics for hard-to-reach structures. The firm fields a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, geologists, construction technicians and certified samplers.

Revenue is generated through a fixed fee schedule for standardized testing services combined with time-and-materials billing for engineering and consulting work. The go-to-market is direct B2B, serving German construction and infrastructure projects nationwide, with no disclosed public capital, M&A or funding activity. Operational activity in 2024–2025 has been focused on renewing accreditations, updating contractual terms, refreshing the corporate website and maintaining professional association memberships.

Name

IBQ - Institute for Building Material Quality Assurance GmbH

Legal name

IBQ - Institut für Baustoff-Qualitätssicherung GmbH

Website

https://ibq-institut.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBQ is an independent, DAkkS-accredited German construction materials testing institute in Fellbach that performs standardized lab testing, sampling and engineering services across asphalt, concrete, aggregates and geotechnics for nationwide B2B clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Material Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (541350)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural & Civil Inspection (Steel, Concrete, Foundations) (EUAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) & Soil/Groundwater Investigations (EUAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Building material testing
• Asphalt testing services
• Concrete quality control
• Geotechnical analysis
• Construction quality assurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Fellbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fixed Fee Schedule (Gebührensätze): Services are billed according to a fixed fee schedule (Gebührenordnung). Hourly rates apply for travel time, sampling, and site inspections. Overtime, night work, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday work are billed at double rates (100% surcharge).
2. Engineering Services (Ingenieurdienstleistungen): Engineering services including expert opinions (Gutachten) and assessments are billed according to effort (nach Aufwand) under §§ 611 ff. BGB. Reports, expert opinions, and invoices are produced digitally per the Onlinezugangsgesetz (OZG).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IBQ Institut is an independent, accredited building material testing laboratory that analyzes the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of asphalt, bitumen, aggregates, soils, and concrete for construction projects. It provides standardized and special testing procedures, on-site Baustellenprüfungen, condition assessment of roads and structures, geotechnical and environmental analysis, and landfill/reservoir sealing quality assurance, supported by a mobile asphalt laboratory.

Product overview

IBQ Institut is an independent, accredited building materials testing institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing and inspection services. The core offering comprises specialized testing for asphalt, bitumen, concrete, aggregates, and earthwork materials, complemented by geotechnical and environmental technology services, condition assessment for roads and structures, and mobile laboratory capabilities. The institute operates under IBQ Holding alongside IBQ Ingenieure (planning and construction management) and IBQ Prüfservice (safety and regulatory compliance testing), forming an integrated suite of construction industry services centered on quality assurance and materials testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asphaltprüfung (Asphalt Testing) Comprehensive asphalt testing services including initial testing, performance testing, mobile and laboratory analysis, and quality control for road construction projects. Targeted at construction companies and public authorities building roads and infrastructure.
• Bitumenprüfung (Bitumen Testing) Bitumen quality control and testing including standard examinations, production control, quarterly and annual inspections, and special analyses using DSR, FTIR, and SARA methods, plus development of special additives and composition optimization. For road construction and waterproofing applications.
• Betonprüfung (Concrete Testing) Concrete inspection and analysis services including laboratory and on-site testing, repair assessment, fresh concrete examination, and durability evaluation. For construction firms and infrastructure clients.
• Gesteinskörnung & Erdbau (Aggregates & Earthworks Testing) Quality testing for aggregates and earthwork materials including control testing, external monitoring, quality assurance, and entry/eligibility testing per DIN EN standards. For construction projects requiring material compliance verification.
• Umwelttechnik & Geotechnik (Environmental Technology & Geotechnics) Geotechnical and environmental analytical services including soil investigation, chemical analysis, sampling per LAGA PN 98, asbestos investigations, and rope access technology for difficult terrain. Supports builders and engineering offices with data, sampling, and assessment for construction projects.
• Zustandserfassung (Condition Assessment) Infrastructure condition assessment for roads and structures using core drilling, dynamic cone penetration, and ground-penetrating radar to evaluate existing conditions prior to renovation planning. For infrastructure owners and renovation planners.
• Deponiebau (Landfill Construction Quality Assurance) Quality assurance for asphalt sealing surfaces in landfill construction, dams, and reservoir basins nationwide, supported by mobile asphalt laboratory for on-site monitoring. For landfill operators and civil engineering clients.
• Mobiles Asphaltlabor (Mobile Asphalt Laboratory Service) Mobile asphalt laboratory service enabling rapid and flexible on-site testing and quality control directly at construction sites and asphalt mixing plants. Supports continuous quality verification during installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized risk of construction defects through constant building material quality assurance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record.

• bup e.V.OthersProfessional membership in bup e.V., a building material testing industry association.
• bupZert GmbHOthersMembership and certification relationship with bupZert GmbH, associated with the bup e.V. testing association.
• Internationale Gesellschaft für Asphaltpetrologie e.V. (IGfA)OthersMembership in the International Society for Asphalt Petrology, supporting IBQ's innovative asphaltpetrologie methodology.
• Forschungsgesellschaft für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen e.V. (FGSV)OthersMembership in FGSV, the German research society for roads and transport engineering, contributing to standards development and technical knowledge exchange.
• Vereinigung der Straßenbau- und Verkehrsingenieure in Baden-Württemberg e.V. (VSVI)OthersMembership in VSVI, the Association of Road and Traffic Engineers in Baden-Württemberg, facilitating professional exchange and expertise in the regional road construction sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: Global German-headquartered testing, inspection, and certification conglomerate. Operates a broad materials and infrastructure testing portfolio that overlaps with IBQ's asphalt, bitumen, concrete, and aggregates work, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major German TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group offering accredited construction materials and infrastructure testing alongside broader industrial and consumer services. Directly competes with IBQ on tenders requiring DAkkS-accredited lab output.
• Bureau Veritas Germany: German operations of the global TIC group Bureau Veritas. Provides accredited construction material and infrastructure testing alongside broader industry services, making it a comparable incumbent for large German infrastructure tenders.
• SGS Germany: German arm of SGS, the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company. Offers construction materials testing and infrastructure inspection services that directly overlap IBQ's asphalt, bitumen, and aggregates testing portfolio at international scale.
• Intertek Germany: German arm of Intertek, a global quality-assurance and testing provider. Offers accredited construction and infrastructure materials testing with broader international reach than IBQ.
• Arcadis Germany: German arm of global design, engineering, and consultancy firm with significant infrastructure and construction quality services. Overlaps with IBQ in providing construction quality assurance, condition assessment, and geotechnical advisory.
• DEKRA: Germany-based global testing and certification organization with a substantial industrial and infrastructure testing arm. Provides competing accredited construction material testing services and represents a scaled alternative for public-sector framework contracts.
• Eurofins Germany: German operations of Eurofins, a global testing group with strong environmental, material, and construction-related testing capabilities. Competes with IBQ on environmental technology, soil, and aggregates analysis work.

Direct peers

• Müller-BBM: German engineering and testing consultancy with strong building, construction, and environmental testing capabilities. Comparable to IBQ in serving construction-sector clients with accredited testing and engineering services.
• WESSLING Group: Germany-based, family-owned testing laboratory group with strong construction materials, environmental, and geotechnical testing offerings. Most directly comparable to IBQ in scope (asphalt, bitumen, aggregates, environmental), customer base, and independent positioning, though larger in headcount.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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