Paul Generalplaner Gmbh

Name

Paul Generalplaner Gmbh

Legal name

paul Generalplaner GmbH

Website

https://paul-generalplaner.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paul Generalplaner GmbH is a German architecture and general planning firm founded in 1970, offering single-point-of-contact planning services from concept to key handover across healthcare, commercial, and residential projects in the Baden-Württemberg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Architectural general planning
• Building information modeling
• Construction project management
• Architectural design services
• Specialist planning coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Bietigheim-bissingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Generalplanung: Full-service general planning from concept to completion, acting as single point of contact coordinating all specialist planners across all phases of HOAI (Leistungsphasen 1-9). Single contract covers entire project lifecycle from commission to invoicing.
2. Architecture Services: Architectural design services for residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, cultural, and religious buildings
3. Interior Architecture: Interior design services including material selection, lighting design, furniture design, corporate interior design, and specialized spaces such as medical practices and hospitality
4. Specialist Planning Services: Additional specialized services including heritage preservation (Denkmalschutz), fire protection (Brandschutz), building services engineering (Gebäudetechnik), structural engineering (Tragewerksplanung), building physics (Bauphysik), and energy efficiency planning

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paul Generalplaner provides full-lifecycle general planning services for construction projects, acting as the single point of contact from initial concept through key handover and coordinating all specialist planners across HOAI performance phases 1–9. The firm delivers architecture, interior architecture, and a portfolio of specialized planning services (monument protection, fire protection, building technology, energy efficiency, structural engineering, building physics) under one contract. Projects span healthcare/social facilities, commercial/industrial buildings, and residential developments, primarily in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany.

Product overview

Paul Generalplaner Gmbh is an architecture and general planning firm offering a unified service portfolio anchored by three core offerings: Generalplanung (General Planning), Architektur (Architecture), and Innenarchitektur (Interior Architecture). Building Information Modeling (BIM) serves as a technology-enabled planning methodology woven across all services. The company also provides specialized planning services including Denkmalschutz (Monument Protection), Brandschutz (Fire Protection), Gebäudetechnik (Building Technology), Energieeffizienz (Energy Efficiency), Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering), and Bauphysik (Building Physics). The firm operates across three market segments: Gesundheit & Soziales (Healthcare & Social), Gewerbe & Industrie (Commercial & Industrial), and Wohnen (Residential).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generalplanung (General Planning) Comprehensive project planning service acting as the single point of contact from initial concept through key handover; coordinates all specialist planners for architecture, interior design, technical building equipment, and special requirements across HOAI performance phases 1–9.
• Architektur (Architecture) Full-spectrum architectural services covering production and administrative buildings, residential construction, care homes, public buildings, educational facilities, cultural and leisure buildings, shopping centers, churches, and corporate architecture.
• Innenarchitektur (Interior Architecture) Interior design services including interior construction, furniture design, color and material concepts, lighting design, corporate interior design, retail and shop construction, office and work environments, medical practices and pharmacies, hospitality and gastronomy, trade show booths and showrooms, and private residences.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Digital building modeling service that captures all relevant building data into a virtual computer building model, combining 3D modeling with 4D construction scheduling and 5D cost management to plan and control construction projects across five dimensions.
• Denkmalschutz (Monument Protection) Specialized planning for construction projects on heritage-protected buildings and sites, providing expertise with the requirements and special needs of building owners, municipalities, authorities, and investors.
• Brandschutz (Fire Protection) Fire protection services including expert opinions, fire protection concepts, fire protection proofs, fire protection plans, escape and rescue route plans, and structural and plant-related fire protection measures.
• Gebäudetechnik (Building Technology) Building technology services covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drinking and hot water supply, drainage, electrical engineering, lighting technology, building automation, sun protection, and security technology.
• Energieeffizienz (Energy Efficiency) Energy efficiency consulting services covering hybrid systems, biomass, firewood, geothermal, wind power, hydropower, combined heat and power, solar thermal, heat pumps, and wind gas solutions.
• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering services including static calculations, stability assessments and proofs, formwork and reinforcement plans, position and overview plans, and workshop drawings for prefabricated, steel, and timber constructions.
• Bauphysik (Building Physics) Building physics services covering thermal protection, room thermics, moisture protection, airtightness and ventilation, sound insulation, room and building acoustics, and daylight utilization.

Named customers8 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• buildingSMART DeutschlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership in the buildingSMART Germany interest group, demonstrating commitment to digital construction standards and BIM methodology. BuildingSMART is the international organization promoting open, vendor-neutral standards for digital construction.
• buildingSMART Regionalgruppe StuttgartcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounding member of the buildingSMART Stuttgart regional group, indicating leadership role in promoting digital construction standards in the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• gmp Architekten: Major international German architecture firm (von Gerkan, Marg and Partners) offering full architectural services globally. Much larger and broader than Paul Generalplaner but competes in the same integrated architecture and planning category.
• Drees & Sommer: Large German engineering and planning consultancy offering real estate consulting, project management, and integrated planning services. Broader portfolio but comparable integrated service model serving similar enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• RKW Architekten: German full-service architecture and general planning firm with multiple offices and broad segment coverage including healthcare, education, residential, and commercial. Comparable integrated service delivery model.
• KSP Engel Architekten: German full-service architecture firm offering integrated planning across architecture, interior design, and specialist disciplines with multiple German offices. Comparable in service breadth and Mittelstand positioning to Paul Generalplaner.
• Heinle, Wischer und Partner: Stuttgart-headquartered German architecture and engineering firm offering general planning services across diverse building types. Strong geographic overlap with Paul Generalplaner in Baden-Württemberg.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: German architecture and general planning firm with a broad portfolio spanning healthcare, education, commercial, and residential. Comparable general planning service model and Mittelstand profile.
• JSK Architekten: Berlin-based German architecture firm delivering integrated architecture and general planning across healthcare, commercial, and residential segments. Similar full-service general planning model with comparable client profile.
• pbr Planungsbüro Rohling: German architecture and engineering firm with general planning capabilities across healthcare, education, and industrial segments. Closely comparable in service breadth and Mittelstand positioning to Paul Generalplaner.
• ASTOC Architects and Planners: Cologne-based German architecture and urban planning firm offering integrated design services across healthcare, residential, and urban masterplanning. Comparable integrated planning model with similar client profile.
• HPP Architekten: Established German architecture practice with a full-service general planning offering, multiple offices, and a diversified portfolio across healthcare, commercial, and cultural segments. Closely comparable in business model and project mix to Paul Generalplaner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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