Urban Blocks Limited

What Urban Blocks Limited does

Urban Blocks Limited is a Bangladesh-based manufacturer of eco-friendly concrete construction blocks, headquartered in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, and operating a single domestic production facility. The company produces five core product lines: Hollow Blocks (offered in three sizes for load-bearing, partition, and non-load-bearing wall applications), Solid Blocks (240x115x70mm for load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls), Uni-Paver Blocks and I-Shape Pavers (interlocking paving solutions for driveways, walkways, and industrial yards), and Curbstone & Road Tiles (for urban road infrastructure). All products are manufactured using top-tier Bangladeshi cement and sand sourced from Sylhet quarries, with precision molding designed to deliver consistent dimensions and a smooth finish that eliminates the need for plaster or paint.

The company's core technical claims center on a hollow-core block design that provides natural thermal insulation (5–8°C cooler interior temperatures, claimed to reduce air conditioning electricity consumption by 30–40%) and approximately 3,000 PSI compressive strength meeting Bangladesh National Building Code minimum requirements for earthquake-resistant construction. Manufacturing uses low-waste, energy-efficient processes positioned as more environmentally sustainable than traditional brick kiln production. Urban Blocks targets four customer segments: residential homeowners and developers seeking energy-efficient and earthquake-resistant building materials, commercial and industrial builders requiring durable low-maintenance materials, contractors, and government/municipal infrastructure projects for roads and pavements.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model through a self-serve e-commerce storefront at urbanblocks.com.bd/shop, supplemented by phone (+88 01919886644) and WhatsApp-based sales for quote-based products and larger orders. Unit pricing ranges from ৳1 (Hollow Blocks) to ৳20 (Uni-Paver Block), with infrastructure products (I-Shape Paver, Curbstone & Road Tiles) priced on application. Marketing is driven by an SEO-targeted blog in English and Bengali, a newsletter subscription funnel, and direct WhatsApp contact. Urban Blocks is privately held, founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or executive management team beyond the operator level, and no disclosed revenue, headcount, or production capacity figures.

Name

Urban Blocks Limited

Legal name

Urban Blocks Limited

Website

https://urbanblocks.com.bd

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Urban Blocks Limited is a Bangladesh-based manufacturer of eco-friendly concrete construction blocks — hollow blocks, solid blocks, pavers, and road tiles — serving residential developers, commercial builders, and municipal infrastructure projects through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Construction Block Manufacturing

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavers & Permeable Paving Blocks (Clay/Concrete) (IMADABAH)

Keywords

• Concrete block manufacturing
• Eco-friendly building materials
• Hollow concrete blocks
• Construction paving solutions
• Earthquake-resistant materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhanmondi

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Block Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling eco-friendly construction blocks including hollow blocks, solid blocks, and paver blocks. Products are sold through e-commerce storefront and direct sales with per-unit pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Urban Blocks Limited manufactures and sells eco-friendly concrete construction blocks in Bangladesh, including hollow blocks, solid blocks, paver blocks, and road tiles. The products are engineered for thermal insulation (5-8°C cooler interiors), high compressive strength (3,000 PSI) for earthquake resistance, and sustainable low-waste manufacturing. Sales occur through an own e-commerce storefront and direct channels (phone, WhatsApp) to residential homeowners, commercial developers, contractors, and government infrastructure projects across Bangladesh.

Product overview

Urban Blocks Limited is a manufacturer of eco-friendly construction blocks and sustainable building materials in Bangladesh. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: Hollow Blocks (available in three sizes for various wall applications), Solid Blocks (for load-bearing walls), Uni-Paver Blocks and I-Shape Pavers (interlocking paving solutions for driveways and walkways), and Curbstone & Road Tiles (for urban road infrastructure). All products are manufactured using top-tier Bangladeshi cement and premium-grade sand from Sylhet, emphasizing sustainability, thermal insulation, and earthquake resistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hollow Blocks Hollow concrete blocks designed for strength, insulation, and efficient construction. Available in three sizes: 400 x 200 x 200 mm for exterior and load-bearing walls, 390 x 190 x 100 mm for partition walls, and 240 x 115 x 70 mm for non-load-bearing internal walls. Made with top-tier Bangladeshi cement and hand-selected sand from Sylhet quarries. Targets residential, commercial, and industrial builders in Bangladesh.
• Solid Block High-performance solid concrete block measuring 240 x 115 x 70 mm (9.45 x 4.53 x 2.76 in). Designed for both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Manufactured using top-quality cement from leading Bangladeshi brands and handpicked fine sand from Sylhet quarries. Priced at ৳14.00 per unit.
• Uni-Paver Block Versatile interlocking paving solution measuring 220 x 110 x 60 mm (8.66 x 4.33 x 2.36 in). Ideal for driveways, walkways, patios, and parking areas. Features excellent interlock capability for secure and long-lasting installation. Priced at ৳20.00 per unit.
• I-Shape Paver Heavy-duty interlocking I-shape paver block measuring 200 x 163 x 60 mm. Engineered for durability, stability, and high traffic resistance, making it ideal for industrial yards, parking lots, footpaths, and driveways. Quote-based pricing.
• Curbstone & Road Tiles High-performance curbstones and road tiles engineered for long-term durability. Curbstone measures 500 x 150 x 360 mm for outlining roads and pavements. Road Tiles measure 250 x 250 x 60 mm with anti-slip surface for road pavements and pedestrian walkways. Targets urban road infrastructure, footpaths, sidewalks, and public walkways. Quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings remain 5-8°C cooler inside than those built with traditional materials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Leading global building-materials group with vertically integrated concrete, aggregates and hardscape products that compete with Urban Blocks' wall blocks and paver/hardscape portfolio in commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Holcim Ltd: Global cement and concrete products major offering aggregates, ready-mix concrete and concrete masonry products used in similar wall and hardscape applications as Urban Blocks, though typically at much larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Heidelberg Materials AG: Major global cement and concrete producer offering ready-mix concrete, precast and concrete masonry products serving similar wall, foundation and infrastructure use cases as Urban Blocks, with significant R&D and sustainability positioning.
• CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Global cement and ready-mix concrete incumbent with extensive concrete products and masonry offerings that target the same wall, paving and infrastructure use cases as Urban Blocks, but across a worldwide footprint.
• Quikrete Holdings, Inc. North American concrete products manufacturer specializing in bagged concrete, masonry blocks and paver/hardscape products that closely parallel Urban Blocks' five-SKU wall-block and paver portfolio, though distributed primarily through retail rather than direct online.
• Vulcan Materials Company: US-listed aggregates and concrete products major producing ready-mix concrete, asphalt and concrete masonry for residential and infrastructure construction, mirroring Urban Blocks' wall-block and hardscape applications at significantly larger scale.
• UltraTech Cement Limited: India's largest cement and concrete products company with a broad range of masonry and ready-mix offerings serving South Asian residential, commercial and infrastructure markets structurally similar to Urban Blocks' Bangladesh target segments.
• Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. US heavy-side building materials producer with aggregates, cement and concrete products for similar load-bearing wall, paving and infrastructure applications, providing a scaled comparable for Urban Blocks' commercial and public-project business.
• Bashundhara Group: Large Bangladeshi conglomerate with cement, concrete block and building-materials operations that overlap directly with Urban Blocks' core masonry product lines and Bangladesh customer base, but across a much wider construction-materials portfolio.
• RFL Group (PRAN-RFL Group): Bangladesh-based diversified building-materials manufacturer with established nationwide distribution, offering comparable concrete and masonry products to similar residential and commercial buyers in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/urbanblocksbd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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