Bergh Bouw

What Bergh Bouw does

Bergh Bouw B.V. is a Dutch general contractor founded in 1958 and headquartered in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, currently operating under third-generation family ownership as part of Bergh Bouwgroep. The company delivers four core construction services — Nieuwbouw (new construction), Renovatie (renovation), Verbouw (conversion), and Transformatie (transformation) — for healthcare providers (Adrz, Bravis), educational institutions (Koraal, Curio, Vakopleiding Metaal), housing corporations (Stadlander, Beveland Wonen, Alwel), municipal governments (Gemeente Bergen op Zoom and surrounding municipalities), and industrial and commercial clients (RWE, Polytec, Smits Transport, JUMBO, Playdôme). Its technology stack centres on traditional and modern construction methods including HSB (houtskeletbouw / timber frame) construction, prefabricated façade elements, light steel construction, sustainable building practices compliant with BENG-eisen and nul-op-de-meter (net-zero energy) standards, and a specialty 'prikkelarm bouwen' (low-stimulus construction) methodology for sensitive environments such as hospitals and special-education facilities. Project delivery increasingly relies on the 'bouwteam' (construction team) model in which Bergh Bouw is engaged from the early design phase, and on a Design & Build delivery approach that bundles architectural coordination, technical engineering, and execution. A proprietary BouwApp supports stakeholder communication during projects.

Bergh Bouw generates revenue through project-based contracts won via direct sales, public tenders, and early-involvement bouwteam partnerships with institutional clients; pricing is quote-based and per-project rather than standardised, with multi-year framework relationships common across healthcare and housing-corporation accounts. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven and field-based, with a dedicated Klantteam (client team) led by Klantmanager Bouw Ad de Keijzer (40-year tenure) and a Director/Algemeen Directeur (Maikel Baten, appointed January 2025, internal promotion from projectleider since 2008). Operations are entirely regional, covering the Zuidwest-Nederland area spanning West-Brabant and Zeeland provinces, with headquarters at Witteveenweg 2, Bergen op Zoom, and an additional work location associated with sister company Bergh Bouwsystemen B.V. in Roosendaal. The company operates alongside three wholly-owned group entities: Bergh Brandveiligheid (fire safety), Bergh Bouwsystemen (building systems), and Bergh Vastgoed (real estate development), which enable integrated project delivery. Customer concentration spans multiple sectors with notable anchor accounts in healthcare and housing, and the company is recognised regionally as 'al 65 jaar een begrip op de Brabantse Wal', having been nominated for the GoBoZ Ondernemersprijs 2025 in the large-business category.

Name

Bergh Bouw

Legal name

Bergh Bouw B.V.

Website

https://berghbouw.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bergh Bouw B.V. is a third-generation, family-owned Dutch general contractor founded in 1958, based in Bergen op Zoom, delivering new construction, renovation, conversion, and transformation projects for healthcare, education, housing corporations, government, and industrial clients across Zuidwest-Nederland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Building renovation
• Design and build
• Sustainable construction
• Commercial construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen Op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction project revenue: Bergh Bouw generates revenue through direct construction project contracts for clients including housing corporations, municipalities, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, and private developers. Projects include new construction, renovation, transformation, and building extensions. Revenue is project-based, one-time per contract, with some clients providing repeat multi-project relationships.
2. Design-build and construction management: The company operates in a 'bouwteam' (construction team) model where it participates from early design phases through to project completion. This integrated role covers design coordination, construction management, and delivery, allowing premium pricing through added-value services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergh Bouw is a regional construction company that delivers new construction (Nieuwbouw), renovation (Renovatie), conversion (Verbouw), and transformation (Transformatie) projects across healthcare, education, housing, government, industrial, and commercial sectors in Southwest Netherlands. The company operates a Design & Build delivery model and frequently joins projects early through the bouwteam (construction team) approach, providing multidisciplinary construction services for housing corporations, municipalities, hospitals, schools, and private developers.

Product overview

Bergh Bouw is a construction company operating as part of Bergh Bouwgroep, offering four core construction services: Nieuwbouw (new construction), Renovatie (renovation), Verbouw (conversion), and Transformatie (transformation). The company serves diverse sectors including industry, commercial/utilities, healthcare, residential, and education. Projects range from residential housing complexes and healthcare facilities to industrial buildings and educational institutions. The company operates in southwestern Netherlands (Zuidwest-Nederland) with a focus on the Brabantse Wal region and Zeeland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nieuwbouw (New Construction) New construction services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, delivering custom-built projects tailored to each client's requirements. Serves housing corporations, municipalities, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, and private developers in Southwest Netherlands.
• Renovatie (Renovation) Renovation services spanning industry, commercial/utilities, healthcare, and residential sectors, delivering customized renovation projects including facade renovation, window replacement, insulation upgrades, and internal renovation of operational buildings.
• Verbouw (Conversion/Renovation) Conversion and renovation services that prevent unnecessary costs when Bergh Bouw is involved early in planning stages. Covers building extensions, modifications, and structural changes for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Transformatie (Transformation) Property transformation services converting real estate to different functional destinations, requiring specific expertise for targeted and constructive solutions. Examples include transforming former offices into temporary schools and former karting tracks into multi-activity centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650 m² school extension delivered in 18 weeks, including summer construction period, while school remained operational with minimal disruption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DKG (Bruynzeel KEUKENMAGAZYN)coreTechnology or IntegrationBergh Bouw collaborates with DKG (operating as Bruynzeel KEUKENMAGAZYN) as a key specialist kitchen equipment partner for food innovation projects. DKG provided kitchen equipment for the Delta Agrifood Business (DAB) 'kitchen of the future' project, enabling protein transition and food innovation research facilities.
• MoelekercoreTechnology or IntegrationMoeleker partnered with Bergh Bouw on the DAB (Delta Agrifood Business) food lab transformation project as a specialist equipment and installation partner for the 'kitchen of the future'.
• Bergh BrandveiligheidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a sister company within Bergh Bouwgroep, Bergh Brandveiligheid frequently collaborates on construction projects to provide integrated fire safety solutions. Joint projects include Adrz hospital renovations, Smits Transport & Logistiek facility, and various other projects where fire compartmentalisation and safety systems are required.
• Bergh BrandveiligheidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergh Brandveiligheid contributed to the Smits Transport & Logistiek project, handling fire safety installation including new cooling and electrical installations, and fire compartmentalisation work during the fit-out phase.
• Bergh BouwsystemenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Bergh Bouwgroep, noted for reaching the final of the Zeeuwse Architectuurprijs (Zeeland Architecture Prize) 2024 with the 'Uitbreiding klooster Rilland' project. Both companies operate under the same parent group.
• Bergh Vastgoed & OntwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergh Vastgoed & Ontwikkeling is both a sister company (Bergh Bouwgroep) and a regular client of Bergh Bouw. Projects include Business Centrum Moermont, Two business premises at Veilingdreef (for Van Akkeren Logistics and NK Installatietechniek), Rijksmonument restoration in Bergen op Zoom, and internal renovation of its own properties.
• RoosRos ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborated with Bergh Bouw on the JZOC Zonneboom school extension project (650 m² vertical expansion) in Roosendaal for Koraal. Provided architectural design for the HSB (timber frame) construction extension.
• BMVV BouwmanagerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMVV Bouwmanagers serves as construction managers on multiple projects alongside Bergh Bouw, including VIVOO sport park redevelopment and JMT Floorcoverings office expansion project. BMVV acts as an intermediary/project manager between the client and Bergh Bouw.
• P. Jansen InstallatietechniekcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal installation engineering partner collaborating with Bergh Bouw on multiple projects including the Stadlander housing transformation in Bergen op Zoom (Koepelstraat/Lindebaan) and VIVOO sport park redevelopment. Provides mechanical and electrical installation services.
• Cier ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with Bergh Bouw on the Stadlander housing transformation (Koepelstraat/Lindebaan) in Bergen op Zoom city centre. Provided architectural design for the 4-unit residential transformation.
• Kraak Ontwerp- en IngenieursbureaucoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy collaborating with Bergh Bouw on the Stadlander housing transformation. Provided structural and civil engineering for the project involving rooftop modifications and structural changes.
• Piet Jansen InstallatietechniekcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstallation technology partner working alongside Bergh Bouw on the VIVOO sport park redevelopment in Huijbergen, providing mechanical and electrical installations for the new clubhouse facilities.
• Callactive ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm, together with Ontwerp74, provided the design for 'De Wissel' temporary school transformation project at Plein 13 in Bergen op Zoom. Bergh Bouw is the contractor executing the design.
• Ontwerp74coreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborating with Callactive Architects on the De Wissel temporary school design. The project involves transforming a former VGZ office building (2,000 m² BVO) into a multi-user temporary school for Kiemkade, Sancta Maria, and Montessori schools.
• ArchikoncoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborated with Bergh Bouw on the nul-op-de-meter social housing project for Beveland Wonen in 's-Heer Hendrikskinderen. Provided architectural design and technical engineering for the 9 sustainable social housing units.
• Intec InstallatietechniekcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstallation engineering firm partnered with Bergh Bouw on the Beveland Wonen social housing project, providing technical engineering for mechanical and electrical installations in the nul-op-de-meter houses.
• Bouwend Nederland regio Mid-WestminorOthersErik van den Bergh serves as a board member of Bouwend Nederland regio Mid-West, the Dutch construction industry association for the Mid-West region. This provides a platform for industry advocacy, knowledge sharing, and network development.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Large Dutch general contractor and developer active across residential, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure. Competes with Bergh Bouw on Dutch public-sector and housing-corporation tenders but operates nationally with a much broader portfolio and own-develop model.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and real estate group active in building construction, infrastructure, and property development. Overlaps with Bergh Bouw on Dutch institutional, healthcare, and housing-corporation projects as a large national competitor.
• BAM Utiliteitsbouw (Royal BAM Group): Dutch-based construction group with a large nonresidential/utilities division. Competes for the same hospital, school, and government building tenders in the Netherlands and has significantly greater scale and balance-sheet capacity than Bergh Bouw.
• TBI Holdings (Croonwolter&dros, ERA Contour): Dutch group combining technical installations, building construction, and development. Competitor for Dutch healthcare, education, and residential tenders, particularly where integrated design-build and technical installations are required.
• Ballast Nedam: Established Dutch construction and development company with residential, nonresidential, and infrastructure operations. Competes for the same Dutch institutional tenders and brings a broader national footprint.

Direct peers

• Vorm Bouw: Mid-sized Dutch construction and development firm focused on residential, healthcare, and urban transformation. Comparable in scale, design-build capabilities, and Dutch regional market positioning to Bergh Bouw.
• Van Wijnen: Mid-sized Dutch construction and development firm with regional operating companies serving housing corporations, healthcare, and public-sector clients. Closely comparable in scale and operating model to Bergh Bouw, with similar multi-disciplinary capabilities and regional focus.
• Trebbe: Regional Dutch construction and development company working on residential, healthcare, and education projects. Comparable to Bergh Bouw in size, multi-disciplinary offering, and focus on Dutch regional institutional clients.
• Aan de Stegge Bouw & Werktuigbouw: Dutch mid-market contractor delivering building construction and industrial projects across multiple sectors. Similar size, multi-disciplinary delivery, and Dutch regional operating model to Bergh Bouw.

Regional players

• Burgy Bouwbedrijf: Regional Dutch contractor active in Zeeland and West-Brabant. Direct overlap with Bergh Bouw on territory and project types (residential, healthcare, education), making it a relevant regional rather than national competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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