workplus GmbH

What workplus GmbH does

workplus GmbH is a Bolzano/Bozen-headquartered coordination entity that operates a network of ten South Tyrolean craft businesses covering electrical, roofing, construction, flooring, painting, windows, metalwork, carpentry, building, and plumbing trades. The GmbH itself runs on a very lean staff (5 stated employees) with the bulk of execution capacity residing within the partner firms, several of which employ 18–20 or more skilled staff each. Management is led by CEO Manuel Apollonio (project management), with Paul Lobis as legal representative and Hans Duffek of Universal Immobilien serving as managing director and strategic coach; Patrik Forer functions as project manager overseeing end-to-end contract-to-handover delivery.

The company's core offering is project management and coordination of turnkey construction, renovation, modernization, and extension works through a single point of contact. It packages specialty partner products such as LobiSILENT acoustic panels (Lobis Böden), Schmidt AS flood protection systems, Nordfenster roller shutters with insect screens, and Electro Universal's KNX smart home and aging-in-place electrical installations. Underlying technology is non-proprietary: the company uses Google Analytics, Google Fonts, and Google Maps on its website and explicitly has no public API or developer platform; coordination is delivered via project management, not software.

Revenue is generated through professional services / project management fees, with quote-based, project-specific pricing and a single consolidated invoice per engagement. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer via a showroom in the Kampill Center in Bozen, bilingual (German/Italian) marketing through the workplus.biz website and a published project journal, and direct engagement with property owners, developers, commercial clients, and the aging-in-place segment across South Tyrol and neighboring regions.

Name

workplus GmbH

Legal name

workplus GmbH

Website

https://workplus.biz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

workplus GmbH is a Bolzano-based coordinator of a network of ten South Tyrolean craft businesses, providing single-point-of-contact project management and turnkey delivery for residential and commercial construction, renovation, and modernization projects across South Tyrol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Project Management

NAICS

Construction (23), Other Building Finishing Contractors (238390), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Construction project management
• Renovation services
• Turnkey construction
• Building modernization
• General contractor network

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolzano (Bozen)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction project management and coordination services: workplus coordinates all construction, renovation, and modernization projects through its network of 10 craft businesses. The company acts as the single point of contact for clients, handling project management, organization, and coordination of all trades. Revenue comes from the consolidated coordination and management services provided throughout the project lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

workplus GmbH coordinates complete construction, renovation, and modernization projects through a network of 10 specialized craft businesses in South Tyrol, Italy. The company acts as the single point of contact for clients, handling project management, planning, organization, coordination, and execution across all trades, from basement to roof, with consolidated transparent invoicing for all coordinated services.

Product overview

workplus GmbH operates as a cooperative network of ten craft/trade businesses in South Tyrol, Italy, offering coordinated complete construction solutions. The network provides project management and coordination services under a single point of contact for clients seeking building, renovation, modernization, and turnkey delivery. The portfolio includes core construction services through partner companies (Electro Universal for electrical, GamperDach for roofing, Schweigkofler Hubert for construction, Lobis Böden for flooring, Die Meistermaler for painting, Nordfenster for windows, Schmidt AS for metalwork, Tischlerei Pattis for carpentry, Waldner Bau Team for building, and Hydroklima for plumbing). Specific product offerings include LobiSILENT acoustic panels, Schmidt AS flood protection systems, Nordfenster roller shutters with insect screens, and Electro Universal smart home/aging-in-place technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• workplus Construction Network Service
• Renovation and Modernization Services
• Real Estate Development (Immobilien)
• LobiSILENT Acoustic Panel
• Flood Protection System
• Roller Shutters with Insect Screen
• Smart Home / Intelligent Building Technology
• Aging-in-Place Living Solutions (Wohnen im Alter)

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Electro Universal GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical systems specialist within the workplus network. Plans and installs electrical systems including lighting, heating, ventilation, and computer systems integration. Specializes in smart home and KNX building technology, as well as certified 'Living in Old Age' electrical installations.
• GamperDachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoofing and carpentry company specializing in traditional and modern roof coverings, roof trusses, terraces, and complete timber frame houses. Focuses on energy-efficient renovations achieving CasaClima standards. Committed to preserving historic buildings since the 1970s.
• Schweigkofler Hubert GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company specializing in new buildings, renovations, and extensions. Particularly dedicated to preserving existing structures, especially listed buildings. Equipped with extensive machinery for various excavation and exterior design work.
• Lobis Böden GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops and produces innovative flooring products for interiors and exteriors. Specializes in wood floors, wall and ceiling cladding, acoustic solutions, terrace boards, and porcelain stoneware. Offers LobiCARE care product line.
• Die MeistermalercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPainting and drywall company offering interior and exterior painting, facade work, wallpaper application, decorative plasters, gold leaf surfaces, and insulation solutions. 18-person team with new showroom opened in Vahrn in August 2019.
• NordfenstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom window solutions combining windows, shading systems, and perfect installation. Offers windows in wood, wood-aluminum, and PVC, plus roller shutters, venetian blinds, and insect screens. Represents Sunflex glass front systems.
• Schmidt AS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheet metal company covering roofs since 1893 and producing facade claddings in titanium zinc, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. Specializes in flood protection systems, monument preservation, and custom fabrication including tower spires and weather vanes.
• Tischlerei PattiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarpentry company developing, producing, and installing custom furniture since 1980. Specializes in interior design, outdoor furniture, doors, and renovation/repair work. Collaborates with local suppliers for quality products.
• Waldner Bau Team GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company founded in 1991, now in second generation. Builds new private houses, residential complexes, courtyards, garages, commercial buildings, and specializes in old building renovation, restoring listed properties.
• Universal Immobilien GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate company led by Hans Duffek with over 50 years of experience as CEO of successful craft businesses. Serves as resilience coach and networker supporting the workplus strategic direction.
• Hydroklima OhgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydraulic and HVAC specialist referenced in project case studies as a project partner for workplus construction projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Swiss leading construction and real-estate services company covering building construction, civil engineering, and real-estate development. Comparable to workplus in offering integrated construction services across multiple trades and in operating in a small, premium regional market (Switzerland) where craft quality and full-service positioning command premium pricing.
• PORR AG: Austrian-headquartered full-service construction group operating across building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure in DACH and CEE. Comparable as a broad construction services incumbent whose portfolio of integrated trade capabilities overlaps with workplus's full-scope renovation and building offering, though at vastly larger scale.
• Strabag SE: One of Europe's largest construction groups with full building, civil, and infrastructure capabilities across DACH and beyond. Comparable in covering the full construction scope from foundation to finishing and in serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure clients, though at a corporate scale far beyond workplus.

Direct peers

• Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. Italian family-owned general contractor executing large-scale building, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects. Comparable to workplus as an Italian general contractor with full trade coverage, heritage renovation capability, and a similar focus on integrated project delivery, though at much larger scale.
• Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A. Italian general contractor executing complex building, infrastructure, and restoration projects with an emphasis on heritage and high-quality construction. Comparable to workplus in delivering integrated trade services in Italy and in heritage/renovation scope, though at much larger scale and international reach.

Emerging players

• Edilportale S.p.A. Italian online platform connecting construction professionals, providing project leads, technical information, and digital tools to contractors. Comparable to workplus as an enabling platform for Italian construction services, though from a digital angle rather than as a contractor — representing a different route to the same customer pain of fragmented trade coordination.

Others

• Houzz Inc. Global online marketplace and design platform connecting homeowners with design professionals, contractors, and home-improvement services. Comparable to workplus in addressing the customer pain of finding and coordinating reliable construction professionals, though operating as a software platform rather than as a contractor network.

Regional players

• ZIMA Unternehmensgruppe: Austrian regional real-estate developer and general contractor with full building-construction capabilities in the Alpine/DACH region. Comparable to workplus in offering integrated development, construction, and renovation services in a small regional market with premium positioning.
• Rhomberg Bau GmbH: Austrian/regional construction group active in building construction, civil engineering, and timber construction across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Comparable to workplus as a regional full-scope contractor in the DACH alpine region with comparable heritage/renovation work and integrated trade coverage.
• Allreal Holding AG: Swiss real-estate and construction group combining development, general contracting, and real-estate services in a small premium regional market. Comparable to workplus in operating as a full-scope integrated builder in a small but premium alpine market and in serving residential, commercial, and renovation clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/workplus-netzwerk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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 workplus GmbH