Transect: archeologie, erfgoed, ruimte

What Transect: archeologie, erfgoed, ruimte does

Transect b.v. is a Netherlands-based archaeological research and advisory bureau operating as an independent, privately held professional services firm. Founded circa 2010 and headquartered at Overijsselhaven 127 in Nieuwegein (with a primary contact address at Vleugelboot 20, Houten), the firm delivers the full Dutch archaeological research stack: bureauonderzoek (desk research), booronderzoek (borehole research), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), archeologische begeleiding (archaeological monitoring), and archeologische opgraving (excavation), supplemented by grondradaronderzoek (ground-penetrating radar) for non-destructive prospection, in-situ preservation solutions, and Programma van Eisen (PvE) documentation. The firm is certified under BRL4000/SIKB across protocols 4001-4004, conforms to KNA 4.1, and holds VCA safety certification; it is registered with SIKB and the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE), with archaeologists listed in the Actorregister.

The firm employs approximately 30 specialists covering prehistoric through Modern periods and material specializations including ceramics, flint, bone/archaeozoology, and metal. Operational tooling includes quad-mounted GPR equipment, Aqualock with Sonic boor module for deep intact bore cores, mechanical avegaarboor, drones for aerial documentation, ArcheoLINK for standardized data packaging into Pakbon (SIKB0102), and Deborah for bore-column visualization. Its project archive exceeds 5,000 completed investigations across more than 20 Dutch municipalities, ranging from 5-6 hand-drilled boreholes for single-home foundations to multi-hectare, multi-year excavations (e.g., the Sittard-Geleen Graetheideplateau high-voltage cable corridor for TenneT/Heijmans covering an 8 km route and ~30 hectares).

Transect's revenue model is project-based, with fees driven by the scale of soil intervention, expected depth of archaeological values, nature and extent of finds, and whether preservation in situ or excavation is required; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and government field sales targeting municipalities, provinces, water boards, engineering and infrastructure developers (TenneT, Heijmans), construction firms (Bouwbedrijf Homan), and individual homeowners, with sales driven by regulatory triggers under the Omgevingswet/Monumentenwet framework. Distribution is single-channel direct delivery by Transect field teams nationwide. The firm holds no institutional investment, has no parent company, and operates as a founder-/management-owned independent.

Name

Transect: archeologie, erfgoed, ruimte

Legal name

Transect b.v.

Website

https://transect.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transect is a Netherlands-based, BRL4000/KNA-certified archaeological research and advisory bureau with ~30 staff delivering the full Dutch archaeological research stack (desk study through excavation, plus GPR prospection) to municipalities, infrastructure developers, construction firms, and individuals nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archaeological Research Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC)

Keywords

• Archaeological research services
• Heritage advisory consulting
• Archaeological excavation services
• Ground penetrating radar surveys
• Cultural heritage preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwegein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based archaeological research fees: Transect charges fees for individual archaeological research projects including bureauonderzoek (desk study), booronderzoek (coring), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), begeleiding (archaeological monitoring), and opgraving (excavation). Projects are quoted per assignment, with pricing depending on the scale of the soil intervention, expected depth of archaeological values, nature and extent of finds, and whether preservation in situ or excavation is required. Costs include preparation, fieldwork, and reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transect is an independent Dutch archaeological research and advisory bureau that conducts all categories of archaeological investigations required for building permits and spatial planning in the Netherlands. Its core services span bureauonderzoek (desk research), booronderzoek (borehole research), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), archeologische begeleiding (archaeological monitoring), and archeologische opgraving (excavation), supported by grondradaronderzoek (ground radar surveys) and in-situ preservation advisory. All services are delivered KNA/BRL4000-certified in compliance with the Dutch Omgevingswet/Monumentenwet.

Product overview

Transect operates as an independent archaeological research and advisory bureau offering a comprehensive portfolio of archaeological investigation services across the Netherlands. The core offering consists of five integrated service lines: bureauonderzoek (desk research), booronderzoek (borehole research), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), archeologische begeleiding (archaeological monitoring), and archeologische opgraving (excavation). Supporting these core services are specialist offerings including grondradaronderzoek (ground radar) for non-destructive prospection, in situ oplossingen (preservation solutions) for archaeology-friendly construction, and Programma van Eisen (PvE) documentation. The company also provides quality assurance under KNA/BRL4000 standards. With approximately 30 employees and over 5,000 completed projects, Transect serves clients ranging from engineering firms and municipalities to private individuals undertaking construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Archeologisch bureauonderzoek Desk research specifying archaeological expectations for a project area, including assessment of potential archaeological values, periods, physical characteristics, and depth of expected remains. Performed for clients preparing building permits or spatial plan amendments.
• Archeologisch booronderzoek Borehole research to verify archaeological expectations, performed manually or mechanically and available in exploratory, mapping, and valuation phases (IVO-O).
• Proefsleuvenonderzoek Trial trenching research used to locate and evaluate archaeological sites, conducted on the basis of an approved Program of Requirements (PvE) under KNA Protocol 4003.
• Archeologische begeleiding Archaeological monitoring during ground works such as utility installation or road construction, with an archaeologist present continuously or periodically to document and collect archaeological remains.
• Archeologische opgraving Full archaeological excavation to document and retrieve all archaeological remains (ex situ preservation), ranging from small 100 m² sites to hectare-scale complex excavations with teams of 10-25 archaeologists.
• Grondradaronderzoek Non-destructive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey using quad-mounted equipment to map archaeological traces in the subsurface without drilling or excavation, particularly suitable for mapping wall remains and ground features.
• In situ oplossingen Preservation solutions keeping archaeological values undisturbed in the ground, including QuickScan feasibility assessments, archaeology-friendly construction methods, and monitoring programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ archaeological investigations completed to client satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hollandia Archeologen: Hollandia Archeologen is a Dutch archaeological research bureau providing KNA-certified bureauonderzoek, IVO, and excavation services. It serves the same municipal and developer client base as Transect and is a regional direct peer in the Dutch market.
• Vestigia BV: Vestigia is a Dutch archaeological research firm conducting KNA-compliant bureauonderzoek, IVO, excavation, and advisory work for public and private clients. Its nationwide coverage and certified service portfolio make it a close comparator to Transect in scale and scope.
• RAAP b.v. RAAP is one of the largest independent archaeological research firms in the Netherlands and a direct competitor in KNA/BRL4000-certified archaeological investigations (bureauonderzoek through opgraving). RAAP also supplies the Deborah bore-profile software used by Transect, illustrating comparable service portfolios and tooling.
• Archol BV: Archol is a Dutch archaeological research bureau delivering KNA-certified field and reporting services to municipalities, developers, and infrastructure clients. Its service mix and target customer base directly overlap with Transect's bureauonderzoek-to-opgraving offering.
• ADC ArcheoProjecten: ADC ArcheoProjecten is a major Dutch archaeological research firm offering the full protocol range (bureauonderzoek, IVO, opgraving) under KNA/BRL4000. It competes with Transect for municipal, infrastructure, and developer-led mandates across the Netherlands and has greater staffing scale.
• BAAC bv: BAAC is a Dutch archaeological and cultural heritage consultancy providing KNA-certified research, excavations, and advisory services nationwide. It targets the same municipal, construction, and infrastructure clients as Transect and competes on similar project types.
• Bureau voor Archeologie (BVA): BVA is a Dutch archaeological firm offering KNA-certified archaeological research services to municipalities, developers, and engineering firms. It is a direct mid-sized competitor to Transect with overlapping product lines and client segments.

Broad incumbents

• Wessex Archaeology: Wessex Archaeology is a large UK-based archaeological and heritage practice offering fieldwork, consulting, and heritage services to infrastructure, construction, and public-sector clients. It is a broader incumbent providing a useful benchmark for Transect's service model and infrastructure-corridor execution, though operating under different national regulations.
• Oxford Archaeology: Oxford Archaeology is a UK-based heritage and archaeological consultancy delivering fieldwork, post-excavation, and heritage advisory services to developers, infrastructure operators, and public bodies. Comparable to Transect in service architecture and infrastructure-corridor delivery, though at greater scale and under UK regulatory frameworks.

Emerging players

• Erfgoed & Ruimte: Erfgoed & Ruimte is a smaller Dutch heritage and archaeological advisory firm providing complementary cultural-historical and spatial advisory services. It intersects with Transect's heritage/space ('erfgoed, ruimte') positioning and represents an emerging or niche competitor in adjacent advisory niches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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