What Pleijsier Bouw does

Pleijsier Bouw is a Dutch family-owned general construction contractor founded in 1903 and headquartered in Genemuiden, Netherlands, with a second office in Nijkerk (operating through two wholly-owned legal entities: Pleijsier Bouw Genemuiden BV and Pleijsier Bouw Nijkerk BV). The company operates as a main contractor ('hoofdaannemer') on large-scale, complex construction projects across the Netherlands, delivering projects in residential (multi-family, student housing, middenhuur/mid-market rental and care housing), logistics and distribution warehousing, hotels, commercial offices, automotive, and adaptive-reuse/transformation segments. Its services span the full project lifecycle — new-build, renovation, and transformation — and it executes projects for institutional clients including real estate investors (Amvest), developers (COD, Borghese Logistics), housing corporations (Lieven De Key), corporate end-users (G-Star RAW, ASICS, Albert Heijn), and hotel operators (Van der Valk), often working alongside architectural firms such as OMA, KAAN Architecten and OZ Architect.

The company's core technology is Building Information Modeling (BIM), used as the project design and execution backbone and highlighted across multiple flagship projects including Zeewolde DC phase 2, the Bleiswijk Albert Heijn distribution center, Amsterdam Student Experience International, and Schiphol Green Mountain Logistics Park phases 3/4. Quality and safety systems include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and VCA certifications, and Pleijsier Bouw has accumulated a track record of sustainability credentials across its portfolio — BREEAM Very Good (Mauritskade Hotel, Kaapstadweg B2), BREEAM-NL Excellent (nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel) and BREEAM Excellent (Ridderkerk Bakker Barendrecht targeting mid-2026) — plus WELL Gold certifications for both its own Nijkerk office (renewed March 2025) and the ASICS Europe HQ it delivered. Notable projects include SPOT Amsterdam (~125,000 m² mixed-use, delivered June 2026), The Flow Voorburg (295 homes, delivered May 2026), Dialogue Ouder-Amstel (472 units, completion summer 2027), Schiphol GMLP (100,000 m² across phases for SEGRO), and a portfolio of four+ Van der Valk hotels.

Pleijsier Bouw's revenue model is project-based construction contracting on a tendered or negotiated basis, with each project delivered on a fixed-contract or construction-fee structure for institutional third-party clients; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise relationship-driven field sales, with project acquisition through direct engagement, tender participation, and long-standing client relationships — channels include a bilingual Dutch/English corporate website, a dedicated client portal (klantportaal.pleijsierbouw.nl), industry events such as Provada, and relationship-building ceremonies (topping-out, official deliveries). In November 2024 the company deepened its growth model by taking a strategic equity stake in Van Herk Groep, signaling a move beyond pure contracting into co-development and equity participation; the company separately maintains a sustainability partnership with FSC Nederland for verified forest impact investment.

Name

Pleijsier Bouw

Legal name

Pleijsier Bouw

Website

https://pleijsierbouw.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pleijsier Bouw is a family-owned Dutch general construction contractor founded in 1903, operating as main contractor across large-scale residential, logistics, hotel, commercial, and adaptive-reuse projects in the Netherlands for institutional developers, investors, housing corporations, and corporate end-users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction contracting services
• Commercial building construction
• Residential property development
• Logistics warehouse construction
• Sustainable building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Genemuiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: Pleijsier Bouw generates revenue primarily through construction contracting for third-party clients. The company acts as main contractor (hoofdaannemer) on large-scale new-build, renovation, and transformation projects across segments including residential (living), logistics, hotels, offices, automotive, and retail. Revenue is project-based, earned on a fixed-contract or construction-fee basis for each completed project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pleijsier Bouw acts as a main contractor (hoofdaannemer) executing large-scale new-build, renovation, and transformation construction projects across the Netherlands. Its services span residential complexes, logistics and distribution centers, hotels, offices, automotive facilities, and adaptive reuse projects for institutional clients including investors, property managers, developers, businesses, and architects. The company applies BIM methodology throughout project delivery and pursues sustainability certifications such as BREEAM and WELL.

Product overview

Pleijsier Bouw is a family-owned Dutch construction company with over 100 years of history, operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform with modular products. The company's core service is general construction and project development, serving diverse sectors including residential (living), logistics/warehousing, hotels, commercial/office, automotive facilities, and building transformation/renovation. Their services span the entire project lifecycle from new construction to renovation and transformation, working with clients such as investors, property managers, developers, businesses, and architects. The company emphasizes sustainable building practices and uses BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology in their projects. Notable project types include residential complexes (e.g., SPOT Amsterdam, The Flow Voorburg, Dialogue Ouder-Amstel), logistics/distribution centers (e.g., for SEGRO, Borghese Logistics), hotels (e.g., Van der Valk chain, nhow Amsterdam RAI), and transformation projects of existing buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Contracting (hoofdaannemer) for New-Build Construction Projects Full main contractor delivery of large-scale new-build construction projects for institutional clients including investors, property managers, developers, businesses, and architects across the Netherlands. Covers residential complexes, logistics centers, hotels, offices, automotive facilities, and retail projects.
• Residential Construction (Living) Construction of new residential complexes, multi-family apartment buildings, student housing, and mixed-use living developments for investors, housing corporations, and developers. Recent examples include SPOT Amsterdam (~125,000 m²), The Flow Voorburg (295 homes), and Dialogue Ouder-Amstel (472 units).
• Logistics and Distribution Center Construction Construction of logistics centers, distribution warehouses, cold storage facilities, and e-commerce fulfillment centers. Examples include SEGRO Schiphol GMLP (100,000 m²), Albert Heijn Bleiswijk e-commerce DC (22,380 m²), and Ridderkerk Bakker Barendrecht (55,600 m²).
• Hotel Construction and Renovation Construction of new hotels and transformation of existing buildings into hotel properties. Examples include Van der Valk Amsterdam Zuidas (245 rooms), Amsterdam Oostzaan (140+ rooms), Schiphol A4 (725 rooms), and nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel (650 rooms, BREEAM-NL Excellent).
• Commercial and Office Construction Construction of corporate offices, headquarters, and commercial buildings. Examples include G-Star RAW HQ (28,000 m², designed by OMA/Rem Koolhaas) and ASICS Europe HQ in Hoofddorp (19,500 m², WELL Gold certified).
• Building Transformation and Adaptive Reuse (Herbestemming) Transformation of existing office or commercial buildings into residential, hotel, or mixed-use spaces. Example includes Hotel Mauritskade Amsterdam (170 rooms), the first industrial building in the Netherlands to receive a BREEAM Very Good certificate.
• Service and Aftercare (Service & Nazorg) Post-completion aftercare and service for delivered projects, supported by the client portal (klantportaal.pleijsierbouw.nl) and a structured service request form, addressing ongoing maintenance and client needs after handover.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ years of operating history as a family business, demonstrating long-term stability and client trust
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Van Herk GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024In November 2024, Pleijsier Bouw announced it has taken a stake ('deel') in the Van Herk Groep. This represents a strategic equity partnership that deepens the relationship between the two construction and development companies, likely enabling joint project development and shared resources.
• FSC NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2023Pleijsier Bouw entered into a partnership with FSC Nederland (Forest Stewardship Council) to invest in Dutch and tropical forest restoration through FSC Verified Impact. This partnership supports the company's sustainability and circular economy commitments, as reflected in its Circular Menu ('Circulaire Menukaart').
• COD (Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOD is the developer of multiple projects executed by Pleijsier Bouw, including Dialogue Ouder-Amstel, The Newton Amsterdam, Elara Den Haag, and the SPOT Amsterdam development. COD and Pleijsier Bouw have an established working relationship across multiple project phases over several years.
• AmvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmvest Residential Core Fund and Amvest Living & Care Fund are institutional investors purchasing units in the Dialogue project (Ouder-Amstel) — 197 middenhuur units and 42 zorgwoningen respectively. Amvest is an ongoing development partner for residential projects with Pleijsier Bouw.
• Lieven De KeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLieven De Key is a Amsterdam-based housing corporation (woningcorporatie) that purchased 123 social rental units in the Dialogue project. This represents a repeat institutional client relationship.
• KAAN ArchitectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAAN Architecten is the architect for the SPOT Amsterdam project, where Pleijsier Bouw serves as main contractor. The architects spoke at the official SPOT delivery ceremony alongside Pleijsier Bouw representatives.
• OZ ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZ Architect, specifically architect Wouter Zaaijer, was involved in the The Flow (Voorburg Damsigt) project delivered by Pleijsier Bouw, speaking at the project's official delivery ceremony.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal BAM Group: Royal BAM Group is the largest Dutch construction company, operating across nonresidential building, residential, civil engineering, and PPP/infrastructure across the Netherlands, UK, Ireland, and Germany. It is a broad incumbent comparison to Pleijsier Bouw's focused Dutch general-building activity, with substantially larger scale and international diversification.
• TBI Holdings: TBI Holdings is a Dutch group of construction and facility-services companies operating across nonresidential building, residential development, civil engineering, and technical services. Comparable to Pleijsier Bouw on Dutch building construction activity and client types, with broader portfolio and facility-services cross-sell capabilities.
• Heijmans: Heijmans is a major Dutch listed construction and real estate development company with nonresidential building, residential development, and infrastructure segments. It serves institutional clients on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects comparable to Pleijsier Bouw's portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale with development capabilities integrated upstream.
• Ballast Nedam: Ballast Nedam is a Dutch construction and real estate development group with operations in nonresidential building, residential development, and infrastructure. It serves institutional clients on large-scale projects similar to Pleijsier Bouw's SPOT, Dialogue, and SEGRO portfolio, but at larger enterprise scale and with broader international exposure.
• VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is one of the largest Dutch construction groups with operations across building construction, civil infrastructure, and energy/telecom networks in the Netherlands, UK, North America, and Germany. Comparable to Pleijsier Bouw on Dutch nonresidential and residential building activity, but operates at materially larger scale and broader segment coverage.

Direct peers

• Van Wijnen: Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction and development company focused on residential, nonresidential building, and renovation/transformation across the Netherlands. It is a direct peer to Pleijsier Bouw in terms of segment focus, project types (large residential, commercial, transformation), and Dutch institutional client base, operating at a comparable mid-market scale.
• Trebbe: Trebbe is a Dutch family-owned construction company with residential, nonresidential, and renovation activity, including large-scale inner-city residential and mixed-use projects. It is a direct peer to Pleijsier Bouw on Dutch mid-market residential and commercial building with comparable project types and family-ownership structure.
• Koninklijke Groep Boon: Koninklijke Groep Boon is a Dutch family-owned general contractor with residential, commercial, and industrial building activity, headquartered in the east of the Netherlands. It is comparable to Pleijsier Bouw as a similarly sized, family-owned Dutch GC with comparable project portfolio and cultural background.
• Hegeman Bouw: Hegeman Bouw is a Dutch general contractor focused on nonresidential building (offices, healthcare, education, logistics) and large residential projects, with BIM-enabled execution and sustainability credentials. It directly compares to Pleijsier Bouw on Dutch mid-market nonresidential and residential building activity, with overlapping project types and client profiles.
• Dura Vermeer: Dura Vermeer is a Dutch family-influenced construction and real estate company specializing in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. It directly competes with Pleijsier Bouw on Dutch residential and nonresidential building tenders, with similar mid-to-large scale project profiles and strong sustainability focus, and serves comparable institutional client segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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Investments

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