Smart Site Solutions GmbH

What Smart Site Solutions GmbH does

Smart Site Solutions GmbH is a German software company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Unterensingen/Nürtingen, that builds Smart Site One, a 100% cloud-based digital logistics control platform for asphalt road construction. The platform automatically collects construction site data via sensors and interfaces, applies AI to dynamically align material production, transport and paving operations in real time, and exposes a live dashboard via web browser and mobile apps. The company's technical differentiation rests on a 15+ year research lineage tracing back to the AutoBauLog, SmartSite and QSBW 4.0 publicly funded projects, with continued R&D through KINERA and KInaStra in partnership with Universität Hohenheim, Fraunhofer IESE & ITWM and the Cyber Valley AI network.

The company monetizes through a Pay-per-Use SaaS subscription with Lite (small sites) and Standard (complex sites up to highway interchanges and airports) planning tiers, plus complementary hardware rental, construction equipment rental, surveying, consulting, transport and client documentation services. The latter bundles are delivered through a strategic full-service partnership with PAVE+ GmbH, which lets Smart Site Solutions offer complete QSBW 4.0, QAA 4.0 and 2270.StB-compliant construction packages in the DACH region.

Customers are primarily large European road construction contractors, with STRABAG and PORR Group identified as premium partners, Reif Bauunternehmung as a research partner, and Autobahn GmbH des Bundes as a government reference on the A8 Drackensteiner Hang project. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (field motion), a self-serve PLG free-trial channel via the website, and an ecosystem of technology and consulting partners including Drees & Sommer, Völkel Mikroelektronik, MOBA AG and Topcon.

Name

Smart Site Solutions GmbH

Legal name

Smart Site Solutions GmbH

Website

https://smartsitesolutions.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smart Site Solutions GmbH builds Smart Site One, a cloud-based AI logistics control platform that automates material production, transport and paving coordination for DACH-region road construction companies under QSBW 4.0 and QAA 4.0 regulatory standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Logistics Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain & Warehouse Automation (Smart Logistics) (IMAIAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Mining Robotics (HDAAAIAE), Smart Building Software Platforms (IWMS/CAFM Integration, Digital Twin, Command Center) (BPABAGAG)

Keywords

• Construction logistics software
• Road construction technology
• Asphalt paving optimization
• Cloud logistics platform
• Digital construction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürtingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Site One Software Subscription: Web and app-based software provided as subscription with flexible 'Pay-per-Use' pricing model. Software Bereitstellung (software provision) with all necessary functions and interfaces included.
2. Hardware Rental: Rental of GPS hardware for pavers and trucks, FDVK systems, additional sensors. Combined with optional personnel for operation.
3. Construction Equipment Rental: Rental of pavers, rollers, feeders, and other construction equipment with or without operating personnel.
4. Consulting & Execution Services: Creation of logistics and paving concepts, QM plans, complete construction site planning in SSO, evaluation and documentation. Remote and on-site support including process manager staffing.
5. Surveying Services: Classical surveying as well as initial and final road scanning according to QSBW 4.0 and QAA 4.0 standards.
6. Transport Services: Transport services with own capacities to support construction projects quickly and flexibly.
7. Client Documentation: Creation of all client-required evaluations and documentation in a comprehensive report.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smart Site Solutions GmbH develops and sells Smart Site One, a 100% cloud-based digital logistics control platform for road construction. The platform automatically collects construction site data via sensors and interfaces, uses AI to optimize material production, transport, and paving in real time, and provides live dashboards accessible via web browsers and mobile apps. In cooperation with PAVE+ GmbH, the company also offers a full-service package combining the software with hardware rental, construction equipment, surveying, consulting, and transport services.

Product overview

Smart Site Solutions GmbH offers Smart Site One (SSO), a 100% cloud-based digital logistics control platform for road construction, as its core product. Smart Site One is available in two planning modes: Lite (for smaller sites) and Standard (for complex sites like highway interchanges and airports). The platform operates as a unified system — collecting data automatically via sensors and interfaces, optimizing material production, transport, and paving in real time using AI, and delivering a live dashboard accessible across devices. In addition to the software, Smart Site Solutions partners with PAVE+ GmbH to deliver a Full-Service offering that bundles hardware rental, construction equipment rental, professional consulting, site planning, measurement, transport services, and client documentation with Smart Site One, enabling construction companies to meet QSBW 4.0, QAA 4.0, and 2270.StB regulatory requirements in the DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Site One: Web and app-based software platform for digital process control in road construction, providing dynamic logistics management, real-time data acquisition, AI-based decision support, and automated reporting for asphalt paving operations.

Products and services

• Smart Site One (SSO) Smart Site One is a 100% cloud-based digital logistics control platform for road construction that automatically collects data via sensors and interfaces, uses AI to dynamically optimize material production, transport, and paving processes in real time, and provides a live dashboard accessible via smartphones, tablets, and browsers. It is designed for construction companies performing asphalt road construction and public sector road authorities.
• Full-Service for Digital Road Construction (with PAVE+ GmbH)

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart Site One enables construction companies to achieve all 10 of 10 points under 2270.StB regulation criteria for process management scoring.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, premium, major and minor.

• PAVE+ GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation to offer the first and only complete market-available solution for digital road construction in the entire DACH region. PAVE+ contributes hardware rental, construction equipment rental with/without operators, surveying, consulting, on-site support, transport services, and client documentation. Smart Site Solutions provides the Smart Site One software platform.
• STRABAGpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner and research project collaborator (SmartSite, QSBW 4.0). One of the largest construction companies in Europe and key reference for digital road construction implementations.
• PORR GrouppremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner and major European construction group. Strategic collaboration for digital road construction projects.
• Drees & SommermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService provider listed in partner ecosystem. Research project partner in SmartSite, QSBW 4.0, and Infra-Bau 4.0. Major infrastructure consulting firm providing project management and construction supervision.
• Völkel Mikroelektronik GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for compaction and temperature monitoring total solution offering. Partnership enables complete QSBW 4.0 machine control capabilities.
• MOBA AGmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner listed in service ecosystem for automation and quality monitoring solutions.
• ActurionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner listed for equipment and practice solutions for road and canal construction.
• Cyber ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Site Solutions GmbH is a member of the Cyber Valley startup network. Cyber Valley is Europe's largest AI research consortium with partners from politics, science, business, and society. Located in the Stuttgart-Tübingen region and supported by the state of Baden-Württemberg. Strengthens technology transfer between science and industry.
• Universität HohenheimmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project partner across multiple initiatives: AutoBauLog (2009-2013), SmartSite (2013-2016), KINERA (2021-2024), KInaStra (2023-2024). Provides academic research expertise in agricultural engineering, machine learning, and construction process optimization.
• Fraunhofer IESE & ITWMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project partner in Infra-Bau 4.0 (2021-2022) for digital ecosystem development for infrastructure construction projects.
• TopconmajorTechnology or IntegrationResearch project partner in AutoBauLog (2009-2013) and SmartSite (2013-2016) for positioning and machine control technology integration.
• Wolff & Müller Tief- und StraßenbauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project partner in Infra-Bau 4.0 (2021-2022) for platform testing and construction practice implementation.
• Bauwirtschaft Baden-Württemberg e.V.minorOthersAssociated partner in KInaStra research project (2023-2024) for AI in sustainable road construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Asphaltpro / Sygic Professional Navigation: Specialized routing and logistics providers for construction vehicle fleets. Comparable in the truck routing and ETA prediction functionality embedded in Smart Site One's Dynamic Logistics Control feature.
• Procore Technologies: US-based construction SaaS platform with broader project management focus. Comparable as a vertically focused construction software platform, though targeting general construction rather than specialized road construction logistics.

Broad incumbents

• BOMAG (compaction): Global manufacturer of compaction equipment with embedded measurement and process control systems. Comparable in the road construction process automation space, particularly around compaction control (FDVK).
• Hexagon AB (Geosystems Division): Global provider of sensor, software, and autonomous solutions for construction, surveying, and geospatial applications. Comparable through positioning and machine control offerings for road construction projects.
• Trimble Inc. (Civil Engineering & Construction): Large US-based technology provider with comprehensive civil engineering and construction software/hardware portfolio including paving and machine control. Competes in adjacent road construction technology space with broader financial and geographic scale.
• Wirtgen Group (HAMM, VÖGELE): German manufacturer of road construction equipment (pavers, rollers, milling machines). VÖGELE pavers and HAMM rollers are key machines that Smart Site One integrates with and could be considered a potential natural entrant into logistics software.

Direct peers

• Topcon Positioning Group: US/Japan-based provider of positioning, machine control, and BIM solutions for construction. Long-time research partner with Smart Site Solutions on AutoBauLog and SmartSite projects; both serve road construction firms with positioning and process automation.
• MOBA Mobile Automation AG: German manufacturer of machine control and automation systems for road construction and paving equipment. Directly comparable as both companies provide sensor-based automation and quality monitoring for asphalt paving, with explicit partnership referencing between the two.
• Völkel Mikroelektronik GmbH: German provider of compaction and temperature monitoring systems for road construction. Strategic technology partner with Smart Site Solutions for total QSBW 4.0 machine control solutions serving the same customer base.

Others

• PAVE+ GmbH & Co. KG: Strategic partner offering hardware rental, construction equipment rental, surveying, transport, and consulting services that complement Smart Site One. Both companies cooperate to deliver a complete digital road construction solution in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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