Mensink Bouwbedrijf

What Mensink Bouwbedrijf does

Mensink Bouwbedrijf B.V. is a privately held Dutch construction company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Broekland, Salland region (Overijssel, Netherlands). The company operates as a regional builder primarily serving private individuals (particulieren) and local businesses in the Salland area, offering custom residential new-builds, renovation and transformation (including monumental properties and barn-style homes), commercial buildings, and rural living solutions. Hundreds of projects are delivered through direct client engagement with no intermediaries, supported by a portfolio website, social media channels, and strong word-of-mouth referrals.

The company's technical differentiation rests on sustainable and innovative construction practices layered onto traditional craftsmanship: biobased materials such as isovlas flax insulation and cross-laminated timber (CLT), modular construction principles via factory-made components assembled on-site, energy-neutral building design (achieving QV10 values of 0.3 versus the required 0.6), and circular construction following the R-ladder model. Through the Innovatiehub Salland partnership with Nijhof Groep, Boerhof Projectinrichters, and Lenferink, the company co-developed the Harwoonie semi-permanent modular housing concept and collaborates with Lagemaat on circular demolition and material reuse. The company's own headquarters, completed in 2019, serves as a showcase of these capabilities, built on the foundation of former pig barns with thermal disconnection, super insulation, a wood gasifier, and solar panels.

Mensink generates revenue on a project-basis through one-time construction contracts, with projects individually quoted based on custom designs and specifications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company employs approximately 27 people, supplemented by an internally-trained, multi-generational workforce that the company identifies as a core competitive asset. Mensink is currently undergoing a generational succession: founder Gonard Mensink, his brother Eerhard, and co-owner/designer Marten Jansen transferred their shares to Tristan Mensink (retroactive to 1 January 2024, formally ratified in March 2025), with the founders transitioning to advisory roles. The company has no parent, no external investment, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Mensink Bouwbedrijf

Legal name

Mensink Bouwbedrijf B.V.

Website

https://mensinkbouwbedrijf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mensink Bouwbedrijf is a privately held Dutch regional construction company founded in 1994, serving private homeowners and local businesses in the Salland region with custom residential builds, renovations, barn transformations, and commercial construction, differentiated by biobased materials, modular construction, and energy-neutral building techniques.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Custom home building
• Renovation and transformation
• Modular housing construction
• Sustainable building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Broekland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Construction Projects: Revenue generated from building custom-designed homes for private clients (particuliers), including new construction, renovation, and transformation projects. Projects range from modern villas to barn-style homes in rural settings.
2. Commercial Construction Projects: Revenue from building commercial properties including offices, sports facilities, and business buildings for business clients in the region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mensink Bouwbedrijf is a regional construction company that designs and builds custom residential homes, barn-style houses, and commercial buildings for private clients and local businesses in the Salland region of the Netherlands. The company provides new construction, renovation and transformation of existing properties, and rural living solutions, supplemented by innovative building techniques including biobased materials, modular factory-made components, energy-neutral construction, and circular construction practices.

Product overview

Mensink Bouwbedrijf is a Dutch construction company offering comprehensive residential and commercial construction services. The core offerings include new build houses (Nieuwbouwwoningen), renovation and transformation projects (Verbouw en Renovatie), barn houses (Schuurwoningen), commercial buildings (Bedrijfsgebouwen), and rural living solutions (Wonen op het Platteland). These are complemented by innovative building techniques such as modular construction, biobased building using materials like isovlas and CLT, energy-neutral construction, and circular construction. The company also participates in the Harwoonie modular housing concept through Innovatiehub Salland. Services are delivered through collaborative partnerships including Yellowlines for design work, and strategic partnerships with companies like Nijhof, Boerhof, and Lenferink.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nieuwbouwwoningen (New Build Houses) Construction of new residential houses including modern, sustainable, and energy-neutral homes tailored to client specifications, often featuring contemporary architecture and design. Targeted at private homeowners seeking custom-built properties in the Salland region of the Netherlands.
• Verbouw en Renovatie (Renovation and Transformation) Renovation and transformation of existing buildings including monumental properties, farmhouses, and urban residences, maintaining historical character while upgrading to modern standards. Targeted at private homeowners and property owners seeking to modernize or transform existing buildings.
• Schuurwoningen (Barn Houses) Design and construction of barn-style residential homes that blend traditional rural aesthetics with modern living, often featuring characteristic roof forms and natural materials. Targeted at private homeowners seeking distinctive rural countryside living solutions.
• Bedrijfsgebouwen (Commercial Buildings) Construction and renovation of commercial properties including offices, business premises, and facilities such as The Green East sustainability center. Targeted at local businesses requiring new commercial buildings, office renovations, or business property upgrades.
• Wonen op het Platteland (Rural Living) Specialized construction of homes in rural settings, including erftransformatie (farm transformation) projects that convert agricultural land for residential use while maintaining landscape character. Targeted at private homeowners seeking to live in rural countryside settings.
• Harwoonie (Modular Housing) Semi-permanent modular housing concept developed through Innovatiehub Salland, enabling rapid construction with high quality standards, cost savings, and flexibility. Houses can be disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere. Targeted at clients seeking flexible, modular, and semi-permanent housing solutions.
• Biobased Bouwen (Biobased Building) Sustainable construction using biobased materials such as isovlas (flax insulation) and CLT (cross-laminated timber) as alternatives to conventional materials, reducing environmental impact. Targeted at clients seeking environmentally friendly, sustainable building solutions.
• Energieneutraal Bouwen (Energy-Neutral Construction) Construction of energy-neutral buildings featuring high insulation standards, heat pumps, solar panels, and advanced sealing techniques achieving superior QV10-values (e.g., 0.3 achieved vs required 0.6). Targeted at clients seeking energy-efficient and energy-neutral building solutions.
• Modulair Bouwen (Modular Construction) Construction approach using prefabricated factory-made components (roofs, walls, floors, interior walls) assembled on-site to reduce building time, labor costs, errors, and improve quality. Targeted at clients seeking faster, higher-quality construction processes.
• Circulair Bouwen (Circular Construction) Construction approach focused on reusing materials from demolished buildings, classifying materials according to the R-ladder model (R1-R13) to maximize reuse, repair, and recycling. Targeted at clients seeking circular, sustainable building solutions with reduced environmental impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy-neutral buildings with excellent insulation values (e.g., QV10 value of 0.3 achieved vs required 0.6)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovatiehub SallandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded initiative with Nijhof Groep, Boerhof Projectinrichters, and Lenferink to create an innovation hub for talented youth in the region. Focuses on innovation and inclusivity in construction, producing projects like Harwoonie modular housing and Kansrijk Salland employment program.
• Nijhof GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Innovatiehub Salland, a regional construction and development company collaborating on innovation initiatives.
• Boerhof ProjectinrichterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Innovatiehub Salland, a project interior design company contributing to collaborative innovation projects.
• Uw Onderhoudspartner LenferinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Innovatiehub Salland and regular construction collaboration partner for renovation and maintenance projects.
• LagemaatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular economy partner from Heerde specializing in circular demolition and reassembly of buildings. Provides materials harvested from demolished buildings for use in new construction projects.
• Yellowlines (formerly Marten Ontwerpt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm of Marten Jansen (co-owner of Mensink) that designs many homes built by Mensink. Long-standing creative partnership.
• HarwooniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemi-permanent housing concept developed through Innovatiehub Salland. Mensink is closely involved, particularly in the technical development of the concept. Houses are built from factory-made components assembled on-site.
• Skab InterieurminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design partner for Moovv racket center renovation project.
• Assink-WeustinkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject partner for Moovv racket center renovation.
• SoldicoatminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject partner for Moovv racket center renovation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma: Northern Netherlands-based residential and commercial builder active in new-build homes, renovation, and restoration of monumental properties. Directly comparable to Mensink on regional residential builder profile, monumental/renovation specialization, and family-business character.
• Trebbe Bouw: Dutch family-rooted residential builder active in new-build housing and area development. Closely comparable to Mensink in residential new-build, custom home delivery, and private/family ownership profile, although Trebbe operates at a larger regional scale.
• Plegt-Vos: Dutch modular and traditional construction company specializing in residential new-build, student housing, and care accommodations. Comparable to Mensink on residential construction and modular innovation focus, with greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans N.V. Large Dutch construction and real estate developer active across residential new-build, renovation, and infrastructure. Listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Comparable to Mensink in residential and renovation activity, but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint across the Netherlands.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction group operating in residential construction, renovation, and infrastructure across the Netherlands. Overlaps with Mensink on residential new-build and renovation services but operates nationally and at significantly larger scale.
• BAM Bouw en Vastgoed (Royal BAM Group): One of the largest Dutch construction companies, active in non-residential and residential building, renovation, and property development. Comparable in offering breadth to Mensink but with national and international scale and public-market discipline.
• Dura Vermeer: Privately held Dutch construction and real estate company with significant residential development, commercial building, and renovation activity. Comparable in privately held structure and broad construction offering; substantially larger and nationally diversified.

Emerging players

• Jan Snel (Daiwa House Modular Europe): Dutch modular construction specialist (acquired by Daiwa House) focused on factory-built housing, offices, and student accommodation. Comparable to Mensink's Harwoonie modular concept and modular construction innovation, with substantially larger scale and corporate backing.

Others

• Lagemaat Sloopwerken: Heerde-based circular demolition and material reuse partner of Mensink through Innovatiehub Salland. Adjacent partner rather than direct competitor; comparable as a regional ecosystem participant enabling circular construction practices.

Regional players

• Nijhof Groep: Regional Dutch construction and development company in Overijssel and partner in Innovatiehub Salland. Comparable in regional scale, residential and commercial construction scope, and Overijssel focus; overlapping geography with Mensink rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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