Bildungszentren Des Baugewerbes E. V.

What Bildungszentren Des Baugewerbes E. V. does

Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e. V. (BZB), headquartered in Krefeld, Germany, is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) operating as a multi-functional educational service provider for the German construction industry. Founded in 1979, BZB trains over 1,300 apprentices annually across 15 construction trades at three primary locations (Krefeld, Wesel, and a Krefeld XR site) with satellite training centers in Augsburg, Berlin, and Frankfurt am Main. The organization serves apprentices (Auszubildende), skilled professionals and managers (Fachkräfte und Führungskräfte), training companies (Ausbildungsbetriebe), school students in career orientation, and adults seeking career changes through partial qualification programs.

BZB's product portfolio spans initial vocational training (Ausbildung/ÜLU), continuing professional development seminars (Seminare covering Baumanagement, Betoninstandhaltung, Kanalbau, Brandschutz, Umwelttechnik, Digitales Bauen), master craftsman schools (Meisterschulen), and regulated certification programs (WHG, SIVV, Sachkundiger Planer, Asbest pursuant to TRGS 519). Underlying technology includes virtual learning platforms (WebEx, Vitero, MS Teams), open-source learning software (H5P), the WinAPP mobile application, and Extended Reality (XR) training modules developed through EU-funded projects (XR Energy, VR4VET, Drones4VET). Distribution combines in-person training at owned facilities, virtual seminars, in-house corporate training at client sites, and facility rental (Raumvermietung) plus accommodation services (Gästehaus).

BZB generates revenue through a diversified mix of seminar and training fees from individuals and construction companies, government grants from Land Nordrhein-Westfalen, the Europäischer Sozialfonds (ESF), and the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie, plus ERASMUS+ EU project funding. Go-to-market is hybrid: regional direct sales to enterprise training companies, self-serve/PLG via online seminars, and event-driven recruitment through industry events (Meisterfeier, Forum Injektionstechnik) and vocational orientation programs. Notable strategic cooperation with Endreß Brandschutz expanded the geographic footprint into Frankfurt am Main for fire protection training. Leadership comprises Managing Director Thomas Murauer (Dipl.-Ing.) and authorized representative Johannes Schmitz on the executive board.

Name

Bildungszentren Des Baugewerbes E. V.

Legal name

Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e. V.

Website

https://www.bzb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e. V. (BZB) is a German non-profit vocational training provider for the construction industry, training 1,300+ apprentices annually in 15 trades and certifying construction professionals in areas like WHG, fire protection, and concrete repair across three primary locations in NRW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction industry vocational training and continuing education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Vocational (TVET) Simulations (Welding, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive) (EDAFAJAB), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Handling & Response Training (EDAOAMAL)

Keywords

• Construction vocational training
• Apprenticeship overhead training
• Master craftsman education
• Concrete repair certification
• Fire protection training

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Seminar and Training Fees: BZB generates revenue through fees for professional development seminars, master craftsman courses, certification programs, and vocational training services. Programs include WHG certification, SIVV training, asbestos handling courses, and specialized construction seminars.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BZB delivers vocational apprenticeships in 15 construction trades, master craftsman schools (Meisterschulen), and continuing education seminars covering concrete maintenance, fire protection, WHG environmental certification, asbestos handling, digital construction, and occupational safety. The organization combines physical training at three regional centers in Krefeld, Wesel, and satellite locations with GDPR-compliant virtual learning delivered via WebEx, Vitero, and Microsoft Teams, and runs EU-funded innovation projects in XR/VR/drone-based vocational training.

Product overview

BZB (Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e.V.) is a multi-functional educational service provider for the construction industry operating at three locations (Krefeld, Wesel, and additional training centers). The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training products including: (1) Core Seminar Programs (Seminare) covering construction management, concrete maintenance, fire protection, canal construction, and digital construction; (2) Master Craftsman Schools (Meisterschulen) for professional advancement; (3) WHG Water Certification for environmental compliance; (4) Initial Vocational Training (Ausbildung) for 15 construction trades training over 1,300 apprentices; (5) Digital Learning (Digitale Weiterbildung) via virtual classrooms using WebEx, Vitero, and Microsoft Teams; (6) Specialized Certification Courses including Sachkundiger Planer, SIVV, Düsenführerschein, and Asbestos handling; (7) Career Orientation Programs (Zukunft Bau) for students and adults; (8) EU Research Projects focusing on XR/VR training, drone applications, digital skills, and sustainable building. The offerings are structured as a platform of continuing education services complemented by accommodation (Gästehaus), facility rental, and in-house training options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Continuing Education Seminars (Seminare) Continuing education seminars covering Baumanagement & Recht, Betoninstandhaltung & Abdichtung, Kanalbau, Brandschutz, Umwelttechnik & Arbeitssicherheit, and Digitales Bauen for construction professionals and managers.
• Master Craftsman Schools (Meisterschulen) Master craftsman schools for construction trades including bricklayers, concrete builders, and related professions leading to master craftsman certification (Meisterprüfung).
• WHG Certification (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) Water Resources Management Act certification courses for handling substances hazardous to water in construction and industrial applications.
• Vocational Apprenticeship Overhead Training (Überbetriebliche Unterweisung / ÜLU) Vocational training and apprenticeship support for 15 construction trades across three locations (Krefeld, Wesel, and additional centers), training over 1,300 apprentices annually with co-funding from Land NRW, ESF, and Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie.
• Digital Construction Training (Digitales Bauen) Digital construction training covering BIM, digital tools, and modern construction technologies for professional development.
• Digital Continuing Education (Virtuelle Weiterbildung) Virtual and online learning options allowing participants to attend seminars remotely via WebEx, Vitero, and Microsoft Teams video conferencing platforms.
• Concrete Maintenance Expert Courses (Sachkundelehrgänge Betoninstandhaltung) Expert courses for concrete maintenance including Sachkundiger Planer (Qualified Planner), Qualifizierte Führungskraft (Qualified Executive), SIVV certification, and Düsenführerschein (Nozzle License), with satellite delivery in Augsburg and Berlin.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (Brandschutz Fachkraft) Certified fire protection specialist training for preventive structural fire protection in construction execution for high-rise and finishing construction, offered in cooperation with Endreß Brandschutz in Frankfurt am Main.
• Asbestos Continuing Education Course (Asbest-Fortbildungslehrgang) Asbestos continuing education course pursuant to TRGS 519 No. 2.7 Annex 5 for experts pursuant to TRGS 519 Annex 3, with mini-company clients such as IHG GmbH & Co. KG attending.
• Future Construction (Zukunft Bau) Career Orientation and Vocational Preparation Career orientation, holiday courses, and vocational preparation programs for school students plus partial qualification paths and funding opportunities for adults seeking entry into construction trades.
• Guest House Accommodation (Gästehaus) Guest house accommodation services for participants attending seminars and training programs at BZB locations.
• Facility Rental (Raumvermietung) Event space rental services for external organizations to use BZB facilities for their own training and events.
• In-house Training (Inhouse-Schulungen) On-site training services delivered at customer locations for customized group training needs.
• EU Projects & Innovation Transfer European and national research projects focusing on vocational education innovation, digitalization, and skills development in the construction sector, with XR/VR content authored in H5P.
• WinAPP Mobile Application Mobile learning application available on Google Play Store providing learning modules for construction trades including bricklayers, tilers, and road builders.
• Water Damage Restoration Specialist Course (Fachkraft für Wasserschadensanierung) New course offering for Water Damage Restoration Specialists (Fachkraft für Wasserschadensanierung) targeting craft businesses addressing the ~30-second-average water damage frequency in Germany.
• Photovoltaic Installation Supplementary Course (Photovoltaik-Montage Zusatzkurs) Free optional supplementary course on proper installation of photovoltaic systems on pitched and flat roofs, first conducted at BZB Wesel in January 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 1,300 apprentices across 15 construction trades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Endreß BrandschutzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBZB and Endreß Brandschutz have formed a strategic cooperation to offer joint training programs in preventive structural fire protection, establishing a new training location in Frankfurt am Main.
• Estudio Metro7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in XR Energy project - Extended Reality for the Energy Transition. Jointly developing XR learning templates for energy transition training.
• Fundación Laboral de la ConstruccióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish construction training foundation - long-term strategic partner in multiple EU projects including XR Energy, TechnoVET, and other ERASMUS+ initiatives
• Sustainum InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in XR Energy project focused on sustainable economy and energy transition
• NTNU TrondheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian University of Science and Technology - lead partner in VR4VET project for Virtual Reality in vocational education
• Talentbrücke KölncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner in multiple EU projects including Interprentice, Digi-CVET, and TechnoVET, focusing on digital education and training innovation
• UNESCO-UNEVOCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBZB participates in BILT (Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET) global working group as member, with Digi-CVET recognized as best practice example
• Centre IFAPMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian vocational training center - long-term partner in multiple EU projects including VR4VET, TechnoVET, and others
• Scuola Costruzioni Vicenza Andrea PalladiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian construction school - partner in multiple EU projects and coordinator of Icons project
• Handwerkskammer DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts - hosts annual Meisterfeier ceremony honoring BZB master craftsman graduates
• Lüttgen-Pawlik-StiftungminorOthersBZB is trustee of this foundation which supports top-performing graduates with funding for continued education or studies

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bauakademie Nord: Non-profit vocational training provider for the construction industry in northern Germany. Directly comparable to BZB in mission, apprentice overhead training (ÜLU), and continuing education offerings, though serving a different regional footprint.
• Bildungswerk Bau Hessen (EBB): Construction industry training provider in Hessen offering inter-company apprentice training, master craftsman preparation, and continuing professional development. Mirrors BZB's multi-functional education model and trade-specific specialization.
• Bauakademie Berlin-Brandenburg: Regional construction vocational training center serving Berlin-Brandenburg. Comparable to BZB in offering ÜLU-style apprentice training and master craftsman (Meister) preparation across construction trades.
• Fundación Laboral de la Construcción: Spanish nationwide construction sector vocational training foundation and a long-term BZB EU project partner. Directly comparable as a sector-specific TVET provider combining apprentice training, certifications, and continuing education.
• EIPOS GmbH: Dresden-based continuing education provider focused on construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Comparable to BZB's advanced seminar portfolio (concrete repair, fire protection, building law) for construction professionals.
• Scuola Costruzioni Vicenza Andrea Palladio: Italian construction vocational school and BZB EU project partner. Directly comparable in mission and structure as a sector-specific TVET provider, and coordinator of the ICONS EU project with BZB.
• Centre IFAPME: Belgian vocational training center and long-term BZB partner in EU projects (VR4VET, TechnoVET). Comparable as a public TVET provider focused on apprenticeship and SME workforce development.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Large-scale German private vocational training and certification provider. Overlaps with BZB in delivering technical certifications (e.g., safety, asbestos, WHG) but operates across many industries beyond construction.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Major German training provider covering technical certifications and continuing education. Competes with BZB in certified training (safety, technical competence) but as part of a broader portfolio including industrial and IT topics.
• Handwerkskammer Düsseldorf: Regional Chamber of Crafts hosting BZB's annual Meisterfeier. Broader in scope across all crafts but overlapping in construction trade Meister certification and apprentice regulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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