What Urba. does

Urba Unifica, S.L (trading as "Urba." or "We are Urba") is a Barcelona-based construction company founded in 2019 that delivers end-to-end design-build services — from consulting and architectural design through construction, fit-out, and project management — for residential, corporate, hospitality, F&B, and real estate developer clients. The firm operates as a single integrated interlocutor across project phases, with a multidisciplinary in-house team covering architecture, interior design, site management, and project management, complemented by a network of international design partners (Daona, Jha, Takk Retail, Andrew Trotter, Garrigues Retail, and a collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group via Petros Palatsidis). Three co-founders — Manuel (Technical Director), Beatriz (Administration & Finance), and Siyao (Business Development) — lead the firm.

Urba's service offering spans four primary revenue streams: new construction, rehabilitation/renovation, office and commercial fit-out (including Lean Construction methodology projects), and consulting services. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with a 5-step online budget calculator on the corporate website acting as the primary lead-generation funnel. The firm's proprietary technology consists of three components: a cloud-based project collaboration platform providing shared workspaces with architects and clients (photos, planning, certifications), in-house procurement and finance software targeting cost efficiency, and a proprietary quality control system with supervision points to reduce construction errors.

Urba's go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, distributing through direct engagement via website, showroom visits at Carrer de Bacardí 48 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, phone, WhatsApp, and email. The customer base includes enterprise-grade projects such as a Tapestry by Hilton renovation (850m2 Barcelona), a Hyosung office (500m2 on Avenida Diagonal), Hai Di Lao's first Spanish opening (660m2 Gran Vía Madrid), Ben & Jerry's (200m2 Sagrada Familia), a 40-apartment residential building in Cambrils, and a multi-family project for Greek developer Raffoul Development in Barcelona's Camp Nou area. The firm operates primarily in Spain but actively pursues inbound leads from South Korea, China, and Northern Europe, supported by a multilingual website. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Urba.

Legal name

Urba Unifica, S.L

Website

https://weareurba.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Urba is a Barcelona-based construction firm providing end-to-end design-build services — consulting, architecture, fit-out, and project management — for residential, corporate, hospitality, F&B, and developer clients across Spain and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Building renovation
• Turnkey construction
• Office fit-out
• Lean construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Construction Projects: Building new residential and commercial spaces from scratch, including turnkey projects where clients have a single interlocutor for all phases
2. Rehabilitation Projects: Renovation and rehabilitation of existing spaces, preserving essence while providing functionality and style
3. Office and Commercial Fit-out: Design and build services for offices, hotels, and commercial spaces including renovation with Lean Construction methodology
4. Consulting Services: Advisory services studying client cases, objectives, and feasibility with strategic planning for establishing or implementing projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Urba is a Spanish construction firm that delivers turnkey building projects from concept through completion for both residential and commercial clients. Its core offerings include new construction (residential buildings and single-family homes), rehabilitation and renovation of existing spaces, office and commercial fit-outs (including hotels and restaurants), and pre-construction consulting and feasibility studies. The company serves as a single interlocutor across all phases, integrating architecture, interior design, and construction execution under one roof.

Product overview

Urba is a construction and architectural services company that does not offer a software product platform. Their core offerings are construction services including new builds, rehabilitation, office fit-outs, and hotel renovations. They also provide interior design and architectural design consulting services. The company specializes in turnkey projects where they serve as a single point of contact for all phases from design through construction completion. Their portfolio includes residential buildings, commercial spaces, hotels, and restaurants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Construction Projects

Quantifiable outcome

• Lean Construction methodology reduces project cycle times and waste while improving efficiency, quality, and profitability

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daona StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean-Spanish architecture and urbanism studio based in Barcelona. Collaborated with Urba on the Hyosung office project (500m2 on Avenida Diagonal, Barcelona), providing architectural design services in partnership with interior design studio Jha.
• Jha (Jhaarchitectes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design studio based in Seoul, South Korea. Partnered with Urba on the Hyosung office project, providing interior design services alongside Daona architecture studio.
• Takk RetailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio that collaborated with Urba on the Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor project in Barcelona (200m2, completed in 2 months).
• Andrew Trotter (Interior Design Studio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational interior design studio collaborating with Urba on the Mas Grau rural farmhouse rehabilitation project in Begues, preserving Catalan history while addressing modern living needs.
• Raffoul DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek real estate developer that entrusted Urba to carry out a multi-family residential building project in Barcelona's Camp Nou area. Described as the first of many planned projects in Spain.
• Petros Palatsidis (Bjarke Ingels Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign Director at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), listed as one of Urba's collaborators/partners, representing connection to major international architecture firm.
• Garrigues RetailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating studio specialized in retail, listed as one of Urba's partners, contributing expertise in retail space design and construction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Casais Group: Portuguese-headquartered integrated construction group offering design, engineering and execution services across residential, hospitality and commercial segments. Highly comparable to Urba in integrated design-build model, Iberian geographic exposure and tier-1 client orientation.
• ACR Grupo: Spanish construction firm delivering residential, commercial and rehabilitation projects with integrated design and execution capabilities. Directly comparable to Urba's integrated design-build positioning in the Spanish market.
• Grupo Avintia: Spanish integrated construction and real estate services group operating across residential development, rehabilitation and commercial builds. Comparable to Urba in Spanish market focus and end-to-end project delivery, though at substantially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Acciona: Major Spanish-listed construction and renewable infrastructure group with a substantial building construction division. Comparable to Urba in Spanish construction activity but with global operations and significantly larger project scale.
• San José Constructora: Listed Spanish general contractor with a broad portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial construction. Comparable to Urba in core construction activities but operates as a much larger incumbent with diversified project mix.
• Ferrovial: Global Spanish infrastructure and construction conglomerate with significant presence in building construction alongside large-scale infrastructure. Overlaps with Urba in commercial building construction but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• ACS Group: One of Spain's largest construction and infrastructure groups with extensive building construction exposure across commercial and residential segments. Overlaps with Urba in core building construction but operates at a fundamentally different scale.
• Mace Group: International consultancy and construction firm offering integrated project delivery and fit-out services for commercial, hospitality and residential clients. Comparable to Urba in integrated design-and-build methodology and premium client base, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urbabarcelona
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareurba.eu?igsh=MXAzZTRzaXNwbWs2Nw==

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Urba.