Ehrhardt + Hellmann

What Ehrhardt + Hellmann does

Ehrhardt + Hellmann Bauunternehmung GmbH is a family-owned German general contractor and developer founded in 1897 by Heinrich Ehrhardt, now operating in its fifth generation of family leadership. The company provides turnkey construction, building construction, industrial construction, concrete restoration, project development, and engineering construction services across Southwest Germany from its headquarters in Homburg (Saarland) and branch office in Ludwigshafen (Rhineland-Palatinate), with a dedicated support point on the BASF Ludwigshafen chemical site. Its customer base spans industrial anchors (BASF, Bosch, Michelin), commercial/office developers (AUTEC, Hotel Papa Rhein), social services and healthcare organizations (Diakonissen Speyer, Lebenshilfe), and municipal/government clients (GGH Heidelberg, Universitätsklinikum Saarland, Gemeinde Perl).

The firm operates a project-based business model built on competitive bidding and direct enterprise sales, with revenue derived from one-time construction contracts plus professional services for project development. It employs over 160 permanent staff — architects, engineers, construction managers, foremen, craftsmen, and commercial personnel — enabling in-house execution across conventional, timber, hybrid, and prefabricated construction methods. The technology stack is conventional for the sector: 3D-CAD planning, Nevaris Build for construction management and billing, MS Office, and Allplan. Specialized certifications include §19 WHG (water-hazardous substances), PQ prequalification, and Landesgütegemeinschaft quality certification, alongside recent EcoZert sustainability recognition.

Ehrhardt + Hellmann has reported an annual construction volume exceeding €50 million across multiple sources and has completed over 3,700 large-scale projects since inception. Long-tenured anchor relationships — most notably the BASF partnership dating to 1941 — and repeat regional public-sector clients underpin revenue stability. The fifth-generation leadership transition in 2022 (Christian and Michael Ehrhardt as managing directors, Oliver Gärtner as Ludwigshafen branch manager) coincided with brand modernization (new logo in 2023) and a sustainability push (EcoZert 2025-2026), but the firm remains a regionally focused, family-controlled general contractor without external funding, public listing, or disclosed national/international expansion plans.

Name

Ehrhardt + Hellmann

Legal name

Ehrhardt + Hellmann Bauunternehmung GmbH

Website

https://eh-bau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ehrhardt + Hellmann is a fifth-generation, family-owned German general contractor and developer founded in 1897, delivering turnkey, industrial, and project development construction across Southwest Germany from Homburg and Ludwigshafen, serving industrial, commercial, healthcare, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction and Building Services

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• General contractor services
• Turnkey construction
• Industrial building construction
• Concrete restoration services
• Project development construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Homburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contractor Services (Generalunternehmer): Complete project execution from development and planning through to turnkey handover. Single point of contact for clients with full project and budget planning, quality control, and deadline management.
2. General Developer Services (Generalübernehmer): Full project delivery including development, design, and execution planning, site preparation, and turnkey construction delivery with all inspections and handover.
3. Construction Services (Rohbau): Structural work services including foundation, raw construction, and exterior completion, either with or without closed building envelope.
4. Project Development: Property development services including feasibility studies, design, budget planning, energy consulting, and permit acquisition.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ehrhardt + Hellmann is a family-owned general contractor (Generalunternehmer) and general developer (Generalübernehmer) delivering turnkey construction projects from project development and planning through to handover. The company offers a full portfolio of building construction services including turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau), building construction (Hochbau), industrial construction (Industriebau), construction in existing buildings (Bauen im Bestand), concrete restoration (Betoninstandsetzung), and project development (Projektentwicklung) for private, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients in Southwest Germany.

Product overview

Ehrhardt + Hellmann is a family-owned construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services. Their core offerings span the entire building lifecycle: Projektentwicklung (project development) initiates projects from concept to planning; Schlüsselfertigbau (turnkey construction) delivers complete buildings from planning to handover; Hochbau (general building construction) handles above-ground structures in various construction methods; Industriebau (industrial construction) serves factory and warehouse needs; Betoninstandsetzung (concrete restoration) maintains and repairs existing concrete structures; Bauen im Bestand (building in existing contexts) preserves and upgrades existing buildings; and specialized engineering and production construction services address complex infrastructure and industrial requirements. The company operates as both general contractor (GU) and general turnkey contractor (GÜ), providing clients with a single point of contact across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schlüsselfertigbau (Turnkey Construction) Complete turnkey construction services from planning through to handover, providing a single point of contact and all services under one roof for private, commercial, and public sector clients.
• Hochbau (Building Construction) Construction of building structures above ground level, including new construction and building in existing contexts, delivered in conventional, timber, hybrid, or prefabricated construction systems.
• Industriebau (Industrial Construction) Specialized construction services for industrial halls and commercial complexes, including new construction, expansion, and conversion projects meeting industrial quality standards.
• Bauen im Bestand (Construction in Existing Buildings) Building preservation and value enhancement services for existing structures, including energy efficiency improvements and sustainable resource conservation for renovation and modernization projects.
• Betoninstandsetzung (Concrete Restoration) Professional concrete repair and strengthening services including corrosion protection, surface coatings, and restoration of concrete structures to extend building lifespan.
• Projektentwicklung (Project Development) Comprehensive project development services from initial concept through realization, including architecture and engineering services, feasibility studies, energy consulting, and budget planning.
• Bauen zur Produktion (Construction for Production) Industrial building services with specialized expertise for modifications during ongoing production operations, including certified work on facilities with water-hazardous substances under §19 WHG.
• Bauen im Ingenieurwesen (Engineering Construction) Engineering construction requiring specialized knowledge of materials and building physics, including bridge construction and specialized concrete work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,700 large-scale projects successfully completed since 1897
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BASF SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941Long-standing strategic partnership established in 1941 when Ehrhardt + Hellmann first undertook construction projects for BASF. The company maintains a support point on the BASF site in Ludwigshafen. This partnership has continued for over 80 years, characterized by reliability, performance, and adaptability to highest requirements. BASF recognized Ehrhardt + Hellmann as an excellent partner firm in 2026 for quality, safety, and cooperative collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Klebl GmbH: Mid-sized German general contractor focused on turnkey construction of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings with regional concentration in southern Germany. Comparable in scale, regional positioning, and integrated project delivery model.
• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction company with over 120 years of history offering general contractor services across building, civil engineering, and road construction. Similar multi-generational family ownership, regional density model, and broad service portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure.
• Bremer AG: German family-owned general contractor specializing in turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings with comparable service breadth (Schlüsselfertigbau equivalent). Similar mid-sized regional footprint and integrated execution model.
• Goldbeck GmbH: German family-owned general contractor specializing in industrial and commercial turnkey construction with regional offices across Germany. Highly comparable to Ehrhardt + Hellmann in business model (systemized building approach, in-house execution capabilities) and target segments (industrial halls, office buildings, public sector), though at significantly larger scale.
• Wolff & Müller GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German construction and real estate company operating as a general contractor for commercial, industrial, and public sector projects with regional offices across Germany. Comparable in family ownership structure, integrated project development to turnkey delivery model, and mid-market positioning.
• Bickhardt Bau AG: German general contractor offering infrastructure, building construction, and industrial construction services. Comparable in mid-sized scale, regional operational footprint, and focus on turnkey project delivery for public and commercial clients.
• Köster GmbH: Mid-sized German general contractor offering turnkey construction across commercial, industrial, and public sectors with a similar integrated service portfolio (project development through turnkey delivery). Comparable in scale, regional structure, and emphasis on single-point-of-contact client relationships.

Broad incumbents

• BAM Deutschland AG: German subsidiary of Royal BAM Group offering general contracting for complex building and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with E+H on commercial, industrial, and public sector projects but typically serves larger and more complex engagements.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German general contractor (Strabag subsidiary) with national coverage across building construction, civil engineering, and tunneling. Competes with E+H for public and commercial tenders but at meaningfully larger scale and with broader portfolio including major infrastructure projects.
• Max Bögl Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG: Large family-owned German construction company with significantly broader geographic and service scope, including heavy civil engineering, modular construction, and renewable energy infrastructure. Overlap with E+H in turnkey building construction, but operates at substantially larger scale and serves broader markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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