Habau Deutschland

What Habau Deutschland does

HABAU Deutschland GmbH is a German general contractor and precast concrete manufacturer headquartered in Heringen, Thuringia, with additional offices in Leipzig and Berlin. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Austrian HABAU GROUP, a family-owned construction group with over 110 years of history that ranks among the top four Austrian construction companies and employs more than 7,000 people across Europe. HABAU Deutschland operates one of Germany's most powerful precast concrete plants in Heringen, producing structural components, facades, and complex prefabricated elements for both its own projects and third-party customers. The company delivered over 65 completed projects and serves a diverse customer base spanning logistics (Deutsche Post/DHL, Lampenwelt, Storck), automotive (Volkswagen, Porsche, Schaeffler), rail infrastructure (Deutsche Bahn high-speed rail track slabs for VDE 8), retail (Kaufpark Dresden, H\u00f6ffner), and residential developers (Vonovia, BUWOG, HOWOGE, municipal housing companies).

The company's service portfolio spans eight core areas: industrial construction, residential construction, prefabricated construction, logistics construction, sports facilities, airport construction, modular construction, and special prefabricated parts. Its sub-brand MODULAReco represents a new modular, circular construction system using certified recycling concrete, with carbon-reinforced balcony components holding official certification approval. Research collaborations with Bauhaus-Universit\u00e4t Weimar, Fraunhofer, and C3 Carbon Concrete Composite e.V. support development of sustainable building materials including carbon concrete and recycling concrete. Notable major contracts include the DHL Hub Leipzig (\u20ac143M), Kaufpark Dresden-Nickern shopping center (\u20ac45M, 150,000 m\u00b2), and Hamburg Mach 2 logistics property (\u20ac12.6M, 102,000 m\u00b2).

HABAU Deutschland operates a direct sales model with enterprise field sales teams targeting large-scale turnkey construction projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of euros, including multi-year commitments such as the Deutsche Bahn track slab supply for high-speed rail (67,565 track slabs, 67,565 m\u00b3 concrete). The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, CSC concrete certification, and Creditreform Bonit\u00e4tszertifikat 2025 credit rating certification. As of 2025\u20132026, the company announced the largest investment in its history to modernize and expand the Heringen facility.

Name

Habau Deutschland

Legal name

HABAU Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://habau-deutschland.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HABAU Deutschland GmbH is a German general contractor and precast concrete manufacturer, subsidiary of Austrian HABAU GROUP, operating one of Germany's most powerful precast plants from Heringen. It delivers turnkey industrial, logistics, residential, and modular construction projects for enterprise clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Industrial construction
• Residential construction
• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Modular construction
• Turnkey construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Görsbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting (Schlüsselfertigbau): Turnkey construction services from raw construction to finished building, covering industrial, commercial, residential, and modular construction projects. Revenue is project-based with contract values ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of euros.
2. Precast Concrete Products (Fertigteilbau): Manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated concrete elements including structural components, facades, and custom special parts. The company operates one of Germany's most powerful precast facilities in Heringen.
3. Research & Development Services: Sustainable construction research including innovative materials like carbon concrete, recycling concrete, and modular building systems. Research collaborations with universities and institutes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HABAU Deutschland is a nationwide German construction company providing complete turnkey building solutions from raw construction to finished high-rise buildings, covering industrial, commercial, residential, logistics, sports, and airport projects. The company operates one of Germany's most powerful precast concrete (Fertigteilbau) manufacturing plants in Heringen, enabling both conventional and prefabricated construction methods. Their proprietary MODULAReco sub-brand delivers modular, circular construction using certified recycling concrete with predictable costs and shortened build times.

Product overview

HABAU Deutschland is a nationwide construction company offering comprehensive building services with core focus on industrial and commercial construction, residential building, and modular construction. The company provides complete solutions from raw construction to turnkey high-rise construction in both prefabricated and conventional methods. They operate one of the most powerful prefabricated concrete part plants in Germany, producing precast elements for their own projects and offering everything from a single source. Their product portfolio centers around eight core service areas: Industrial Construction (Industriebau), Residential Construction (Wohnungsbau), Prefabricated Construction (Fertigteilbau), Logistics Construction (Logistikbau), Sports Facilities Construction (Sportstättenbau), Airport Construction (Flughafenbau), Modular Construction (Modular bauen), and Special Prefabricated Parts (Sonderfertigteile). Their innovative sub-brand MODULAReco represents circular modular construction using certified recycling concrete. Services range from constructive planning to efficient implementation, covering both prefabricated and conventional construction methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MODULAReco: Eine neue Generation des Bauens – modular, zirkulär und effizient. Vorgefertigte Bauelemente aus zertifiziertem Recyclingbeton für höchste Qualität, planbare Kosten und deutlich verkürzte Bauzeit.
• MODULAR

Products and services

• Industriebau (Industrial Construction) Construction services for industrial and commercial buildings, providing complete solutions from raw construction to turnkey high-rise construction for corporate and commercial clients.
• Wohnungsbau (Residential Construction) Residential building services including conventional and prefabricated construction methods for multi-family housing, including affordable and modular apartment projects.
• Fertigteilbau (Prefabricated Construction) One of the most powerful precast concrete plants in Germany, producing high-precision prefabricated elements including structural components, facades, and custom special parts for various construction projects.
• Logistikbau (Logistics Construction) Construction of logistics facilities including warehouses, distribution centers, and high-bay warehouses for logistics, retail, and e-commerce operators.
• Sportstättenbau (Sports Facilities Construction) Construction of sports facilities including stadiums, sports halls, and sports fields for municipalities, clubs, and public clients.
• Flughafenbau (Airport Construction) Airport construction services including terminals, cargo halls, and airport infrastructure for aviation clients and airport operators.
• Modular bauen (Modular Construction) Modular construction using prefabricated elements assembled like a modular building system, offering cost-effective and rapid construction with fixed prices and on-schedule completion.
• Sonderfertigteile (Special Prefabricated Parts) Custom-designed and manufactured special prefabricated concrete parts, including complex geometries and demanding surface finishes for specialized construction requirements.
• MODULAReco A modular, circular, and efficient construction system using prefabricated elements made from certified recycling concrete, providing highest quality, predictable costs, and significantly shortened construction time.

Quantifiable outcome

• DHL Hub Leipzig completed with 88,000 m² logistics area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• HABAU GROUPcoreOthersParent company based in Perg, Austria. Habau Deutschland is a subsidiary of this successful family-owned construction group with over 110 years of company history, ranking among the top 4 Austrian construction companies. The group employs over 7,000 people across Europe providing complete solutions in civil engineering, underground engineering, pipeline construction, and precast concrete.
• DAfStb (Deutscher Ausschuss für Stahlbeton)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Committee for Structural Concrete - technical standards organization for reinforced concrete construction
• C3 - Carbon Concrete Composite e.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch association focused on carbon fiber reinforced concrete composites for sustainable construction
• DGNB - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Sustainable Building Council - promoting sustainable building practices and certification
• FIAB - Förderverein Institut für Angewandte Bauforschung Weimar e.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association for the Institute of Applied Building Research Weimar - academic research partnership
• Güteschutz Beton- und Fertigteilwerke Sachsen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance association for concrete and precast plants in Saxony region
• NUV - Nordthüringer UnternehmerverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employers' association for North Thuringia
• Wissenschaftlicher Verein NordhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific association in Nordhausen for research collaboration
• FAV - Firmenausbildungsverbund Nordthüringen e.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany training association for vocational education in North Thuringia
• Bauhaus-Universität WeimarstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for construction research and innovation, including sustainable concrete development
• Fraunhofer SocietystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on sustainable construction materials and building technologies
• HTWK Leipzig, TU Dresden, HS Nordhausen, Hochschule Schmalkalden, TU Braunschweig, FH ErfurtstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnerships for recruiting talent and research collaboration in construction engineering
• Ingenieurkammer ThüringenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Engineers Thuringia - professional association
• Deutsches Rotes KreuzminorOthersSocial partnership for regional community engagement

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Walo Bertschinger: Swiss construction group comparable in scale and services to HABAU Deutschland, primarily operating in Switzerland with building construction, civil engineering, and prefabricated elements capabilities.

Direct peers

• Zech Group: German family-owned construction group covering building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. Overlaps with HABAU Deutschland on turnkey commercial, residential, and industrial projects across Germany.
• Kleusberg: German modular construction specialist producing prefabricated building modules for offices, schools, and residential use. Direct peer in modular construction methods that compete with HABAU's MODULAReco approach.
• Cadolto: German modular building manufacturer producing factory-finished modular buildings for healthcare, education, residential, and data centers. Comparable in modular prefab approach, particularly for institutional/housing customers like HOWOGE and BUWOG.
• Goldbeck: German family-owned general contractor specializing in turnkey industrial, commercial, and logistics buildings with a high degree of in-house prefabrication. Closely comparable business model to HABAU Deutschland across industrial/logistics construction and prefab-driven delivery.
• Max Bögl: Large German construction group with a leading precast concrete plant and significant modular construction capabilities, including residential and infrastructure. Direct competitor in turnkey industrial/commercial construction and modular building systems.
• Heberger: Mid-sized German construction group active in industrial, commercial, and residential building with in-house precast capabilities. Comparable size and vertically integrated model to HABAU Deutschland.

Emerging players

• Algeco: European modular space and modular building provider, focused primarily on temporary and semi-permanent structures but expanding into permanent modular construction. Adjacent competitor in modular building markets where MODULAReco competes.

Broad incumbents

• PORR AG: Austrian construction group comparable to HABAU GROUP (HABAU's parent) in size and geography. Overlaps with HABAU Deutschland on civil engineering, building construction, and precast elements across the DACH region.
• Strabag: One of Europe's largest construction groups with full-service building, civil engineering, and prefabrication capabilities. Competes with HABAU Deutschland on large-scale industrial, commercial, and infrastructure tenders across Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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