Wessels Rijssen

What Wessels Rijssen does

Wessels Rijssen (legal name Bouwbedrijf Wessels Rijssen bv) is a medium-sized Dutch general construction contractor founded in 1933 by carpenter A. Wessels in Rijssen, Overijssel. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VolkerWessels, one of the Netherlands' largest construction conglomerates (120+ subsidiaries, 13,000 specialists, active in four countries), and operates under the parent group's governance, ESG frameworks, and shared services. The company executes construction projects throughout the Netherlands across five service lines: gestapelde woningbouw (stacked residential), utiliteitsbouw (utility/commercial), geïndustrialiseerde bouw (industrialized), exclusieve bouw (exclusive/specialized), and Morgenappartementen (modular apartments). Current headcount is approximately 52 employees.

The company's primary technical differentiator is access to VolkerWessels' proprietary MorgenWonen® industrialized building platform, which enables assembly of a complete house within one day using prefabricated platform elements produced in VolkerWessels factories, delivering zero-energy (nul-op-de-meter) homes. Operational infrastructure includes the BouwHub centralized logistics hub (coordinating supplier-to-site delivery, reducing transport movements and supporting emission-free transport) and the WAVE safety program ('Wees Alert! Veiligheid Eerst!'). Wessels Rijssen holds an unusually dense certification stack including VCA**, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001, CO2-Prestatieladder level 4, BREEAM-NL, FSC, PEFC, and Safety Culture Ladder Trede 3, supporting preferred-contractor status for ESG-conscious public and institutional clients.

Wessels Rijssen generates revenue as a B2B project-based general contractor. Pricing is quote-based per project, secured through competitive tendering, direct contracting, and — predominantly — bouwteam (integrated project team) arrangements where contractor, architect, and client collaborate from project inception. Customer segments span housing corporations (Domijn, DeltaWonen, Lieven de Key, SSH), institutional investors (Altera, Greystar), private developers (DW Property, G&S&, KondorWessels Projecten), municipalities (Gemeente Arnhem), and specialized clients (Ouwehands Dierenpark, PEC Zwolle). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; multiple large multi-year projects are simultaneously in execution, including OurDomain Amsterdam (1,550 apartments), Central Park Utrecht (31,596 m² BVO office tower), and Het Nieuwe Metterswane Nijmegen (276 apartments).

Name

Wessels Rijssen

Legal name

Bouwbedrijf Wessels Rijssen bv

Website

https://wesselsrijssen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wessels Rijssen is a Dutch general construction contractor (founded 1933) and wholly-owned subsidiary of VolkerWessels, executing residential, commercial, and specialized construction projects nationwide through bouwteam and direct-contract arrangements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction contracting
• Residential construction
• Prefabricated construction
• Commercial construction
• Modular apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: Wessels Rijssen generates revenue by executing construction projects as a general contractor. Projects span residential (stacked housing, MorgenWonen apartments), commercial/utilities (offices, schools, sports facilities), and specialized construction. Revenue is project-based, one-time per contract. The company primarily works via bouwteam (integrated project team) arrangements and direct one-to-one relationships with clients. Projects range from small-scale renovations to large multi-million euro developments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wessels Rijssen is a Dutch general contractor executing construction projects nationwide across five expertise areas: stacked residential building, utility/commercial construction, industrialized prefab construction, exclusive/bespoke construction, and Morgenappartementen modular apartments. Projects are delivered as general contractor via bouwteam (integrated project team) arrangements or direct contracts, using VolkerWessels' MorgenWonen industrialized building platform and BouwHub logistics infrastructure.

Product overview

Wessels Rijssen is a medium-sized Dutch construction company and subsidiary of VolkerWessels. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organized into five core expertise areas: Gestapelde Woningbouw (stacked residential building), Utiliteitsbouw (utility construction), Geïndustrialiseerde Bouw (industrialized construction), Exclusieve Bouw (exclusive construction), and Morgenappartementen (modular apartments). The company also delivers the MorgenWonen concept—an industrialized building platform enabling same-day house assembly using prefabricated elements—which serves as a distinctive sub-brand targeting affordable housing for middle-income buyers. Projects are delivered through traditional contracting or via the Bouwteam (construction team) collaborative model. The product portfolio spans residential buildings, commercial properties, specialized animal enclosures, and modular apartment solutions across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gestapelde Woningbouw (Stacked Residential Building) Construction of apartment complexes of varying scales, focused on comfort, sustainability, and aesthetics, serving developers, housing corporations, and institutional investors in the Netherlands.
• Utiliteitsbouw (Utility Construction) Construction of functional and impactful commercial and public buildings including offices, schools, cinemas, cultural centres, and sports facilities, with expertise in complex project execution.
• Geïndustrialiseerde Bouw (Industrialized Construction) Fast and sustainable construction using prefabricated platform elements produced under factory-controlled conditions, delivering reliable quality and minimal on-site waste.
• Exclusieve Bouw (Exclusive Construction) Bespoke construction of unique and exclusive projects, ranging from luxury villas to innovative public buildings and specialized animal enclosures, requiring specialized craftsmanship and innovative design.
• Morgenappartementen (Morgen Apartments) Factory-produced modular apartments that are built today and ready to live in tomorrow, offering speed, affordability, and consistent top quality from the factory.
• MorgenWonen Innovative industrialized building concept enabling assembly of a complete house within one day using prefabricated platform elements. Produces zero-energy (nul-op-de-meter) homes with no gas connection and triple-glazed windows. Targets middle-income housing seekers who earn too much for social housing but too little to buy a house.
• Bouwteam (Construction Team) Collaborative project delivery approach where the client, contractor, architect, and advisors work together from the start of the project on design, planning, and execution to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• MorgenWonen homes are zero-energy (nul-op-de-meter), producing more energy than they consume, with no gas connection and triple-glazed windows.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• VolkerWesselscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWessels Rijssen is a wholly owned subsidiary of VolkerWessels, one of the Netherlands' leading construction conglomerates with 120+ local subsidiaries and 13,000 specialists across 4 countries. The parent company provides shared services including procurement, innovation (MorgenWonen platform), BouwHub logistics, safety programs (WAVE), and ESG frameworks. Wessels Rijssen operates under the VolkerWessels brand identity and governance.
• Wessels ZeistmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWessels Zeist and Wessels Rijssen form a bouwcombinatie (construction joint venture) for large-scale projects. Notable example: Bouwcombinatie Westflank Noord for the Central Park Utrecht project — a 90m office tower with 31,596 m² BVO, delivered as a joint venture.
• Veluwezoom Verkerk BouwmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWessels Rijssen and Veluwezoom Verkerk form a bouwcombinatie (construction joint venture) to execute large complex projects. Currently jointly delivering Het Nieuwe Metterswane in Nijmegen — a 23-floor, mixed-use complex with 276 apartments, offices, retail, and a two-level underground parking garage.
• AlteramajorOthersAltera is a real estate investor that contracted Wessels Rijssen to build a 200-unit apartment complex for the mid-market rental segment at Beneluxlaan, Utrecht. The project was delivered successfully in July 2025. Altera also holds ESG requirements for the project, which Wessels Rijssen is responsible for meeting.
• DW PropertymajorOthersDW Property (formerly Reggeborgh Vastgoed) is a key client and development partner for Wessels Rijssen. They co-develop large residential projects including THIS.Amsterdam (with G&S& and Lieven de Key) and Lovely Rita Amsterdam (345 apartments at Naritaweg).
• G&S&majorOthersG&S& is a co-developer with DW Property and Lieven de Key on the THIS.Amsterdam project in Amsterdam-Noord (Buiksloterham). Wessels Rijssen is the building contractor for this mixed-use development.
• Lieven de KeymajorOthersLieven de Key is a housing corporation and co-developer on the THIS.Amsterdam project in Amsterdam-Noord, alongside DW Property and G&S&. Wessels Rijssen is the contractor.
• DomijnmajorOthersDomijn is a housing corporation that has commissioned Wessels Rijssen to build 35 social housing units (16 row houses and 19 senior apartments) at Zunabrink in Enschede, using the MorgenWonen concept. Construction expected to start in early 2027.
• DeltaWonenmajorOthersDeltaWonen is a housing corporation active in Zwolle, Kampen, and Oldebroek. They contracted Wessels Rijssen to build a fourth student tower at Talentenplein Zwolle (103 studios + 7 two-bedroom units). DeltaWonen purchases the turnkey project from VolkerWessels.
• SSHminorOthersSSH (Studenten Stad Utrecht / SSH) handles rental and management of student housing units in Zwolle, built by Wessels Rijssen for DeltaWonen. SSH provides the operational tenant management.
• Greystar Development BVmajorOthersGreystar Development BV commissioned the OurDomain Amsterdam project — 1,550 apartments across three buildings in Amsterdam Zuid-Oost, built by Wessels Rijssen and Wessels Zeist. Approximately 950 units are designated for students.
• Group AcoreTechnology or IntegrationGroup A is the architect for Central Park Utrecht (90m office tower). The firm also designed THIS.Amsterdam. As the design lead, Group A collaborates closely with Wessels Rijssen's construction team throughout the bouwteam process.
• BARCODE ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationBARCODE Architects is the designer of Het Nieuwe Metterswane in Nijmegen. The architecture firm collaborates in the bouwteam with Wessels Rijssen and Veluwezoom Verkerk from early project stages.
• Neutelings Riedijk ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationNeutelings Riedijk designed Het Rozet cultural centre in Arnhem (12,000 m²), a flagship cultural and knowledge hub. The project's complex design required specialized construction execution by Wessels Rijssen.
• SO_LO architectuurcoreTechnology or IntegrationSO_LO architectuur designed Pandasia, the giant panda enclosure at Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen. The project featured traditional Chinese architectural elements and was awarded the world's best panda enclosure in 2018.
• BouwHub (VolkerWessels Materieel en Logistiek)majorTechnology or IntegrationThe BouwHub is VolkerWessels' centralized construction logistics hub, used by Wessels Rijssen on projects like Beneluxlaan Utrecht. All construction materials are delivered to the BouwHub, consolidated into daily packages, and transported to site — reducing transport movements, waiting times, CO2 emissions, and construction time.
• Powerhouse CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerhouse Company is the architect for THIS.Amsterdam project, contributing to the design of the mixed-use development with four residential buildings (217 homes), a 9,205 m² office building, and underground parking in Amsterdam-Noord.
• Van Rossum Raadgevende IngenieurscoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Rossum provides structural engineering consultancy for THIS.Amsterdam, contributing to the complex multi-building development with high sustainability ambitions (BREEAM-NL Excellent, WELL Gold Core).
• VolkerWessels Bouw & VastgoedontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent sector entity under VolkerWessels that coordinates ESG policy, CO2-Prestatieladder (level 4), ISO 14001:2015, FSC, and PEFC certifications for Wessels Rijssen and other subsidiaries. Wessels Rijssen is integrated under this sector for procurement, sustainability reporting, and CSR policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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