What Studiebureel Heedfeld does

Studiebureel Heedfeld NV (SB Heedfeld) is a privately held Belgian engineering consultancy founded circa 1980, specializing in 'speciale gebouwtechnieken' (special building techniques) — principally the design of HVAC, electrical, ventilation, and sanitary installations for construction projects. The firm serves five primary verticals: social housing companies (Woonzo, Woonhaven Antwerpen, Woonboog, Volkswoningen van Duffel), municipalities and government (Stadsbestuur Genk, Riemst, Sint-Truiden), healthcare facilities (Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen, VSC Clinic), educational institutions, and commercial/hospitality developers (Radisson Blu, Google Belgium). Its regional footprint is concentrated in Flanders, with a headquarters in Riemst and an announced expansion to IncubaThor at Thor Park in Genk.

The firm's core technology stack rests on advanced building physics simulation rather than proprietary software: dynamic building simulations via Energy Plus (Design Builder interface) for thermal and energy performance prediction, and CFD analysis for HVAC airflow validation, as applied to a COVID-19 dental-HVAC co-development with Encon. Specialized design offerings include gas-fired absorption heat pumps with 160% efficiency in bivalent-parallel configuration, and Ecoren prefabricated energy modules for rapid renovation of social housing to nearly energy-neutral (BEN) standards. Project teams work in close consortia with recurring architecture partners (OMAR-architecten, Binst Architects, REST-architecten, De Gouden Liniaal architecten) and are supported by a multi-disciplinary engineering bench covering both HVAC and electrical disciplines.

Commercially, SB Heedfeld operates a project-based professional services model, acquiring work through competitive tenders and direct partnerships with architects and contractors. Revenue is generated per project, pricing is not publicly disclosed, and clients range from social-housing associations running multi-year programs of 100+ units to single-site municipal and healthcare renovations. The firm has no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity on record; ownership appears to remain with the founding Heedfeld family, with a management bench that includes named contacts such as Frederik Heedfeld and Renilde Colla.

Name

Studiebureel Heedfeld

Legal name

Studiebureel Heedfeld NV

Website

https://sbheedfeld.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studiebureel Heedfeld is a Belgian engineering consultancy founded circa 1980 that designs HVAC, electrical, and sanitary systems for social housing, municipal, healthcare, educational, and commercial construction projects across Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Services Engineering

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

Keywords

• Building services engineering
• HVAC system design
• Electrical installation design
• Sanitary engineering
• Energy-efficient construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Riemst

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: SB Heedfeld provides specialized engineering design services for building projects including HVAC, electrical, ventilation, and sanitation systems. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting fees for designing technical installations in residential, commercial, and public buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studiebureel Heedfeld is a Belgian engineering consultancy that designs special building techniques, including HVAC, electrical installations, ventilation, and sanitation systems, for residential, commercial, public, healthcare, and educational building projects. The firm provides technical calculations, plans, specifications, quantity surveys, site monitoring, and coordination with architects, clients, and contractors. It complements core design services with specialized offerings such as dynamic building simulations, gas-fired absorption heat pump designs, prefabricated energy modules for social housing renovation, and infection-control HVAC solutions for healthcare facilities.

Product overview

Studiebureel Heedfeld is an engineering consultancy firm specializing in special building techniques (speciale gebouwtechnieken) with over 40 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on HVAC design, electrical installations, and sanitary engineering for residential, commercial, institutional, and healthcare buildings. Their core services include HVAC Design Services, Electrical Design Services, and Sanitary Design Services, complemented by specialized offerings such as Dynamic Building Simulations using Energy Plus software, Gas-Fired Absorption Heat Pumps, Humidification Systems, Ecoren prefabricated energy modules for social housing renovation, and COVID-19 HVAC solutions for healthcare facilities. The company serves diverse clients including government bodies, social housing companies, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities across Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC Design Services Engineering consultancy services for the design of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings across Belgium.
• Electrical Design Services Design services for electrical installations including low-voltage and high-voltage systems, photovoltaic (PV) installations, and electrical infrastructure for buildings.
• Sanitary Design Services Engineering services for the design of plumbing, water supply, drainage, and sanitary installations in buildings.
• Dynamic Building Simulations Dynamic building simulation services using Energy Plus software via Design Builder interface to evaluate summer and winter comfort, predict energy consumption, and assess building performance under various climatic conditions for clients designing new buildings.
• Gas-Fired Absorption Heat Pump Design Design of gas-fired absorption heat pumps in bivalent-parallel configuration combined with condensing boilers for collective heating production in residential buildings, achieving 160% efficiency.
• Humidification System Design Advanced adiabatic humidification systems designed for optimal indoor climate control, particularly for healthcare facilities such as clinics.
• Ecoren Prefabricated Energy Modules Prefabricated energy modules containing heat production, domestic hot water, and heat recovery ventilation units designed for rapid energy-efficient renovation of social housing, transforming buildings into nearly energy-neutral (BEN) dwellings.
• COVID-19 HVAC Solutions for Healthcare Specialized HVAC systems developed for dental practices to combat COVID-19 aerosol spread, validated using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations before deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat pumps operate at 160% efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSB Heedfeld collaborated with study bureau Encon to develop an HVAC system for combating coronavirus spread during dental procedures. The partnership combined expertise from both firms to create specialized infection prevention solutions.
• EnconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Encon on COVID-19 HVAC system development for dental practices. The system underwent CFD simulation validation before deployment.
• OMAR-architectencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegular collaboration with OMAR-architects on multiple projects including Thuispunt Gent (163 apartments renovation), Volkswoningen van Duffel (122 units), and Kroon Lennik project.
• REST-architectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with REST-architecten on Thuispunt Gent project.
• Cleuren ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with Cleuren Architecten on De Klinker school expansion project in Riemst.
• Thomas x Van Meer architectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with Thomas x Van Meer architecten on Speelhof restoration project in Sint-Truiden.
• De Gouden Liniaal architectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on De Kwint project in Zonhoven.
• Binst ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on De Kwint project in Zonhoven.
• Mark Stevens architectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture design collaboration for De Moult social housing project in Riemst (41 units).
• Jo Taillieu architectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture design for Kroon Lennik luxury residential project.
• M10 architectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on De Robbert school renovation project in Hamont-Achel.
• Molse BouwmaatschappijcoreOthersProject developer for De Vesten project in Balen where SB Heedfeld designed the technical installation including cascadeschakeling of two gas-fired absorption heat pumps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cenergie: Belgian engineering office focused on energy performance, HVAC and sustainable building techniques. Overlaps with SB Heedfeld in design services, energy simulations and BEN-renovation projects for housing and public buildings.
• CESBA Group: Belgian engineering consultancy providing technical installations design (HVAC, electrical, sanitary) for residential, educational and healthcare projects. Directly comparable in scope and Belgian social-housing/government client base.
• Studio DEKON (Dekon Engineering): Belgian-Dutch MEP engineering office delivering HVAC, electrical and sanitary design for residential, healthcare and public buildings. Comparable in service portfolio and Benelux social-housing/government client mix.
• Studiebureau Boydens: Belgian engineering consultancy specializing in special building techniques (HVAC, electricity, sanitation) for residential, commercial and public buildings. Directly comparable in service portfolio, project-based consulting model, and Belgian geographic focus.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: European engineering consultancy providing MEP and building-physics design for complex buildings. Comparable in advanced simulation, energy-efficiency and prefabrication work for institutional and residential clients.

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis Belgium: Global design and consultancy firm with a Belgian practice spanning buildings, energy and sustainability consulting. Competes for hospital, education and government engineering engagements across Belgium.
• ENGIE Solutions Belgium: Large Belgian technical services provider with engineering, HVAC and energy-efficiency offerings for buildings and infrastructure. Competes on the same tenders but operates across a much broader services portfolio (operations, maintenance, installation).
• SPIE Belgium: Multinational technical services group with strong Belgian presence in building technical installations, energy efficiency and HVAC engineering. Similar project types but broader scope including installation and facility management.
• Sweco Belgium: European engineering consultancy with Belgian operations covering building services, energy and sustainability advisory for public and private clients. Competes for similar engineering design mandates at a larger scale and broader international reach.

Emerging players

• Boyco (adviesbureau): Belgian technical consultancy supporting residential and commercial building projects with energy and installations advice. Smaller competitor with partial overlap in social-housing renovation design work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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