Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg

What Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg does

Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg is a non-profit vocational training center headquartered in Biberach an der Riß, Germany, operating under the legal entity Gemeinnütziges Berufsförderungswerk des Baden-Württembergischen Zimmerer- und Holzbaugewerbes GmbH (registered in Ostfildern). Founded in 1984 as the Zimmerer-Ausbildungszentrum Biberach and reorganized around 2004 into the Kompetenzzentrum Holzbau & Ausbau, the center delivers inter-company apprenticeship training (Ausbildung) for the carpenter/joiner trade, the 'Biberacher Modell' dual-study program in timber-construction project management and civil engineering (cooperative with Hochschule Biberach), and roughly 100 continuing-education seminars per year spanning master craftsman preparation, restoration, energy efficiency, CAD/digitalization, and business leadership. It serves apprentices, journeymen, master craftsmen, and SMB carpentry firms, with graduates numbering approximately 2,500 annually and customer acquisition routed through the Zimmerer-Innungen guild network and direct enrollment.

The center's technology stack combines physical training infrastructure (workshops, seminar rooms, an on-site seminar hotel with accommodation and catering) with proprietary and integrated digital learning tools. Core digital products include the kursm.app competency platform (WebXR-enabled), Online Lernsequenzen (OLS), CAD training on Dietrich's and SEMA, 3D scanning, drone surveying, and 3D printing. These digital tools have won external validation including the Immersive Learning Award 2025 and 3rd place in the 'Auf IT gebaut 2026' competition, and underpin the center's positioning as the educational arm of Holzbau Baden-Württemberg. International exchange agreements extend to TalTech (Estonia), Technological University Dublin, Northern Arizona University, and ÉVOSZ (Hungary) via Erasmus+, and a 2026 partnership with the Digitalisierungszentrum Ulm extends the center's role into regional SME digitalization support covering AI, drones, 3D printing, and extended reality.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: vocational training fees (inter-company training for apprentices), continuing-education seminar fees, tuition for the Biberacher Modell study program, and seminar hotel accommodation and catering. Pricing is heavily subsidized through European Social Fund (ESF) grants of up to 70% on qualifying courses from the Baden-Württemberg state and EU, supplemented by SOKA-BAU vocational training funding and BIBB collaboration on the 'Zukunft Holzbau' apprenticeship modernization project. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website, the RICHTFEST podcast, Instagram, email newsletter, and trade fair participation (DACH+HOLZ, LIGNA, BAU), with distribution layered through guild referrals and self-serve online learning. The entity is governed by Managing Director Konstantin zu Dohna and President Gerd Renz, with Markus Weitzmann serving as Gesamtleitung (general manager) since 2015.

Name

Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg

Legal name

Gemeinnütziges Berufsförderungswerk des Baden-Württembergischen Zimmerer- und Holzbaugewerbes GmbH

Website

https://zimmererzentrum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg is a non-profit vocational training center in Biberach, Germany, delivering carpentry/joiner apprenticeship, the dual-study Biberacher Modell program with Hochschule Biberach, and roughly 100 continuing-education seminars annually for timber-construction tradespeople, SMB carpentry firms, and master craftsmen, graduating approximately 2,500 professionals per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Continuing Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Vocational carpentry training
• Timber construction education
• Continuing education seminars
• Construction trade apprenticeship
• Master craftsman courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Biberach an der Riß

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Fees: Fees for overbetriebliche Ausbildung (inter-company training) for apprentices in the joiner trade
2. Continuing Education Seminars: Nearly 100 courses and seminars offered for professionals in timber construction, including master craftsman courses, foreman training, specialist courses (e.g., restoration, energy efficiency, digitalization)
3. Hotel and Catering Services: On-site seminar hotel with accommodation, conference rooms, and full catering services for training participants
4. Study Program Fees: Tuition for the trial study program 'Holzbau-Projektmanagement / Bauingenieurwesen' in cooperation with Hochschule Biberach

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg is a non-profit vocational training center providing inter-company apprenticeship training (überbetriebliche Ausbildung), a dual study program (Biberacher Modell with Hochschule Biberach), and nearly 100 continuing education seminars annually for the carpentry and timber construction trade. The center combines hands-on workshop training, digital learning tools (kursm.app, Online Lernsequenzen, WebXR), and on-site accommodation/seminar hotel services for trainees and professionals in Baden-Württemberg and beyond.

Product overview

Bildungszentrum Holzbau Baden-Württemberg is a unified education center offering vocational training (Ausbildung), trial study programs (Studium via Biberacher Modell), continuing education seminars (Weiterbildung), and seminar hotel services under one roof. The center provides approximately 100 courses annually covering timber construction, project management, digital technologies, and restoration. Digital offerings include the award-winning kursm.app learning platform with WebXR capabilities, Online Lernsequenzen (OLS), and the RICHTFEST podcast. Accommodation and dining services are available through the on-site Gästehaus and seminar hotel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• kursm.app: Digital learning platform (Kompetenzspeicher) supporting vocational training in carpentry with webXR functions, online learning sequences, and training documentation.
• RICHTFEST Podcast
• Biberacher Modell
• Gästehaus Ausbildung / Seminarhotel

Products and services

• Ausbildung (Vocational Apprenticeship Training) Inter-company vocational apprenticeship training (überbetriebliche Ausbildung) for carpentry and joiner trades, with structured block course plans (Blockpläne), practical workshop experience, on-site accommodation, and competency documentation through kursm.app. Designed for apprentices and trainees in the Baden-Württemberg carpentry trade.
• Biberacher Modell Study Program (Holzbau-Projektmanagement / Bauingenieurwesen)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of experience in timber construction training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Digitalisierungszentrum Ulm | Alb-Donau | Biberach | Neu-UlmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Cooperation for technology transfer and digitalization support for small and medium enterprises in the region. The center supports businesses in adopting digital technologies including AI, drones, 3D printing, and extended reality.
• Hochschule BiberachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation for the 'Biberacher Modell' trial study program combining apprenticeship and university studies in timber construction project management and civil engineering. The partnership enables students to earn both vocational qualifications and a bachelor's degree.
• Zimmerer-Innungen Baden-WürttembergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of guilds representing carpenter/joiner businesses throughout Baden-Württemberg. They refer members to the training center and coordinate training schedules.
• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal institute for vocational education and training. Collaboration on the 'Zukunft Holzbau' project for modernizing carpenter apprenticeship programs with digital tools.
• SOKA-BAUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint funding organization for vocational training in the construction industry. Supports the training center's activities and celebrates anniversaries of joint training systems.
• Geschwister Kessel StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the promotion of timber construction. Exchange about funding opportunities for the timber construction sector.
• Kompetenznetzwerk Bau und Energie e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of competence centers for construction and energy. Regular meetings and member assemblies held at the training center.
• Holzbau DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman timber construction association. Collaboration on barcamps, industry events, and member networking activities.
• ÉVOSZ (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian partner for international exchange on vocational training and timber construction. Regular delegations and knowledge exchange.
• TalTech - Tallinn University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian technical university for international exchange and cooperation in timber construction education.
• Technological University DublinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish university hosting Erasmus+ student exchanges as part of the Biberacher Modell study program.
• Northern Arizona UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university for international educational exchange in timber construction and building technologies.
• Campus Galli (Messkirch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical reconstruction project using medieval building techniques. Training opportunities for restoration skills.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bildungszentrum-holzbau-baden-w%C3%BCrttemberg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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