Kramer's Bouwbedrijf BV

What Kramer's Bouwbedrijf BV does

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf Friesland B.V. is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Sint Nicolaasga, Friesland, Netherlands, employing approximately 60 people. The company serves both private homeowners (Particulieren) and business clients (Zakelijke markt) across Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, and Flevoland, delivering new-build homes, renovations, maintenance, and commercial/utility construction.

Its core technical differentiation is a proprietary timber frame (houtskeletbouw) construction system developed and refined over 50+ years, with experience drawn from the United States, Canada, and Sweden. All timber frame elements are prefabricated in the company's own controlled-environment halls, enabling a complete timber structure to be erected on-site in one to two days and producing high insulation values. The firm also operates Kramer's Houtconstructies B.V., a wholly-owned sister company that supplies and installs prefab timber components for third-party project developers and fellow construction companies. In-house disciplines cover drawing office, calculation, foundations, masonry, carpentry, and service maintenance, minimizing subcontractor reliance.

The business model is project-based and diversified across six streams: new-build residential construction, renovation and remodeling, maintenance services, commercial/utility construction (warehouses, offices, retail), serial housing for housing corporations (2-40 units), and municipal WMO disability units. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer with one dedicated contact person per project from design through delivery; no public pricing is disclosed and bespoke quotations are standard. Certifications include Woningborg, VCA, FSC, PEFC, and KOMO. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company is privately held with no external institutional investors evidenced.

Name

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf BV

Legal name

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf Friesland B.V.

Website

https://kramersbouwbedrijf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf Friesland B.V. is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch regional construction contractor based in Sint Nicolaasga, Friesland, employing ~60 staff and serving private homeowners, housing corporations, project developers, and municipalities across Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, and Flevoland with new builds, renovations, maintenance, commercial projects, and prefab timber frame construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Framing Contractors (238130)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Timber frame construction
• Renovation and remodeling
• Commercial building construction
• Prefabricated building components

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint Nicolaasga (St. Nicolaasga)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New build residential construction: Building of detached homes, life-course-proof homes, and custom homes using timber frame or traditional methods. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts from design through to delivery.
2. Renovation and remodeling: Extensions, attic conversions, roof structures on garages, dormer windows, conservatories, and complete home renovations. Revenue from project-based remodeling contracts.
3. Maintenance services: Periodic and incidental maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Ongoing service contracts and ad-hoc maintenance work.
4. Commercial and utility construction: Project-based construction of warehouses, office buildings, retail spaces, and commercial projects for business clients. Also includes serial housing for housing corporations and project developers.
5. WMO units and municipal adaptations: Delivery and placement of ready-made WMO (social support) units in assignments from municipalities, enabling people with disabilities to remain living at home independently.
6. Timber construction supply to third parties: Kramer's Houtconstructies B.V. supplies and installs solid timber constructions for fellow construction companies and project developers, generating B2B revenue from component supply and installation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf is a family-owned Dutch construction contractor that builds new residential homes (detached, life-course-proof, and custom), performs renovations, extensions, and maintenance, and delivers commercial utility and serial housing projects. Its signature capability is in-house prefabricated timber frame construction (houtskeletbouw), with timber frame elements manufactured in its own prefab halls and a sister company (Kramer's Houtconstructies B.V.) that also supplies timber frame components to third-party developers and builders.

Product overview

Kramer's Bouwbedrijf BV is a medium-sized construction company offering a comprehensive suite of building services, primarily focused on residential construction and renovation. The company operates a platform of core services including Woningbouw (residential construction) with both traditional and Houtskeletbouw (timber frame construction) methods, Verbouw (renovation/remodeling), Onderhoud (maintenance), and Zakelijke Bouw (commercial construction including utiliteitsbouw and projectmatige bouw). The portfolio includes base house types (Merel, St.Nyk, Fazant, Landhuis, Piramide, Hazelaar, Nova, Senior) that serve as starting points for customization, alongside specialized offerings like Casco/Half-Casco shell construction, WMO disability accommodation units, and a sister company (Kramer's Houtconstructies BV) for timber construction elements. The company distinguishes itself through prefab timber frame building with in-house manufacturing capabilities, serving both private individuals and commercial clients (housing corporations, project developers) across Friesland and Northern Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woningbouw (Residential Construction) New construction of residential homes including free-standing houses, life-course-proof homes, and custom-built homes using traditional construction or timber frame methods, including design, permits, and full delivery.
• Houtskeletbouw (Timber Frame Construction) Sustainable, energy-efficient prefab timber frame construction method with all timber elements manufactured in-house in climate-controlled prefab halls, enabling fast on-site assembly with high insulation values.
• Verbouw (Renovation & Remodeling) Renovation and remodeling services including extensions, dormers, roof constructions on garages, conservatories, and complete home renovations, with design support and professional execution.
• Onderhoud, Renovatie en Herstel (Maintenance, Renovation & Repair) Comprehensive maintenance services (periodic and incidental), renovation of buildings, restoration of traditional masonry, timber, and stone work, and repair services for fire, water, storm, and break-in damage.
• Utiliteitsbouw (Commercial/Utility Construction) Construction of commercial buildings including warehouses, office buildings, and retail spaces, also including renovation and expansion of commercial properties.
• Projectmatige Bouw (Project-Based Serial Housing) Serial construction of 2 to 40 housing units for housing corporations and project developers, including CPO support, from development stage through buyer support and delivery.
• WMO Units (Disability Accommodation Units) Turnkey WMO (Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning) units installed on behalf of municipalities, enabling disabled individuals to remain living independently in their own homes.
• Kramer's Houtconstructies B.V. (Timber Frame Component Supply) Supply and installation of high-quality timber frame constructions for project developers and fellow construction companies, FSC and PEFC certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• Timber frame home structure erected in 1–2 days on-site by own assembly crew
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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, tiered core and minor.

• Infinitief (architect & CPO facilitator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfinitief served as architect and CPO (Collectief Particulier Opdrachtgeverschap) facilitator for the 'Groene Buren' sustainable living project in Kampen, working alongside Kramer's Bouwbedrijf, installer Totec, structural engineer Borreman, and Noorman bouw- & milieu advies to create a nature-inclusive, bio-diverse, green living environment.
• Totec (installateur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotec, based in Urk, served as the installer for the 'Groene Buren' project in Kampen, contributing to the energy-neutral and sustainable building goals of the development.
• Borreman (constructeur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorreman, based in Heerde, acted as structural engineer for the 'Groene Buren' CPO project in Kampen, contributing to the structural design of the sustainable housing development.
• Noorman bouw- & milieu adviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoorman bouw- & milieu advies, based in Groningen, provided construction and environmental advice for the 'Groene Buren' sustainable living project in Kampen.
• Kramer's Houtconstructies B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKramer's Houtconstructies B.V. is the company's own sister company that supplies and installs high-quality timber frame elements for project developers and fellow construction companies. This subsidiary extends the company's prefab building capabilities to the broader market beyond Kramer's own construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trebbe: Dutch construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, and renovation segments. Comparable in serving housing corporations and project developers across the Netherlands, with an increasing focus on industrialized and sustainable construction methods.
• Nijhuis Bouw: Dutch construction company with nationwide presence in residential new-build, renovation, and project development. Comparable in serial housing, renovation, and maintenance services for housing corporations, with broader geographic reach.
• BAM Nederland: Dutch arm of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction companies in the Netherlands, active in residential construction, renovation, and commercial/utility construction. Provides competitive pressure on serial housing and renovation tenders across the country.
• Plegt-Vos: Major Dutch construction company headquartered in the northern Netherlands (Hardenberg) with strong regional presence overlapping Kramer's footprint. Offers both traditional construction and industrialized/timber methods, serving housing corporations and project developers across serial housing and renovation.
• Heijmans: Major Dutch listed construction and real estate company operating in residential construction, renovation, and area development. Comparable in servicing housing corporations and project developers, with growing investment in industrialized and modular timber construction methods.

Direct peers

• Finch Buildings: Amsterdam-based modular timber frame construction company delivering prefab wood buildings for residential and commercial clients in the Netherlands. Comparable core technology (prefabricated timber frame) and overlapping customer base of developers and housing corporations.
• De Groot Vroomshoop: Dutch prefab timber frame specialist serving residential and commercial construction. Closely comparable to Kramer's given its focus on engineered wood building components and prefabricated timber frame construction for Dutch developers and contractors.
• BM van Houwelingen: Dutch construction firm with timber frame expertise and a comparable mix of new-build, renovation, and project-based serial housing work. Similar in scale and operational model to Kramer's Bouwbedrijf.
• Wooncompany: Dutch prefab timber frame housing manufacturer focused on serial production of high-quality homes. Comparable core technology (prefabricated timber frame) and similar commercial focus on housing corporations and developers.

Regional players

• RoosGroep: Construction company based in the northern Netherlands offering residential construction, renovation, and facility services. Directly comparable regional footprint to Kramer's, serving both private homeowners and business clients in Friesland and surrounding provinces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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