What brandschutz plus does

brandschutz plus GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held fire protection planning consultancy (Brandschutzplaner) serving construction projects across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Founded and led by managing director Reinhard Eberl-Pacan — a credentialed architect and member of the Architektenkammer Berlin — the firm was previously known as Eberl-Pacan Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH before rebranding to brandschutz plus to align its identity with its specialized fire protection focus. Its core offering is qualified fire protection planning (Brandschutzplanung), including the creation of fire protection concepts, fire safety documentation (Brandschutznachweise), and visualizations of fire protection requirements for building permit applications.

The firm's notable technical specialization is fire protection in timber construction (Brandschutz im Holzbau), with demonstrated expertise under the Muster-Holzbau-Richtlinie (MHolzBauRL) framework. Documented projects include securing 14 fire safety relaxations and one deviation for the Wilhelm-Gentz-Schule Neuruppin school renovation, approval of G30 glazing in lieu of F30 fire-rated glazing for a timber sports hall, and a 347-space timber Park&Ride car park in Wendlingen. The Holzhut project in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen earned nominations for DAM Preis 2025, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2024, and Industriebaupreis 2024.

The business operates on a professional services model with fees calculated per AHO (Ausschuss der Verbände und Kammern der Ingenieure und Architekten) Heft 17 (Stand June 2015). Pricing is project-based and hourly, with travel time billed at 50% of standard rates, individual scope questions at €50 each, and ancillary services at fixed fees. Go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement with architects, developers, building owners, and public bodies, supported by a free initial fire protection consultation (Brandschutztechnische Erstberatung), a knowledge-driven website, an educational video library (Videothek), and a MailChimp newsletter. The company maintains its headquarters at Thaerstraße 27 in Berlin and operates branch offices (Zweigstellen) across the DACH region.

Name

brandschutz plus

Legal name

brandschutz plus GmbH

Website

https://brandschutzplus.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

brandschutz plus GmbH is a Berlin-based fire protection planning consultancy serving architects, developers, and public bodies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with particular specialization in fire safety planning for timber construction under the MHolzBauRL regulatory framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Consulting

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

Keywords

• Fire protection planning
• Building permit consulting
• Timber construction fire safety
• Fire safety engineering
• Regulatory fire compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Planning Fees: Professional services fees for fire protection planning, calculated based on AHO (Ausschuss der Verbände und Kammern der Ingenieure und Architekten) Heft 17, Stand June 2015. Pricing is project-based or hourly, with travel time billed at 50% of hourly rates. Individual questions billed at 50€ per question beyond the included scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

brandschutz plus is a fire protection planning consultancy that creates fire protection concepts (Brandschutzkonzepte), fire protection certificates (Brandschutznachweise), and qualified fire protection plans with visualizations for construction projects. The firm specializes in fire safety for timber/wood construction under the MHolzBauRL guidelines and supports clients through building permit approvals and regulatory deviations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Product overview

brandschutz plus is a fire protection planning consultancy — not a software product company. The company offers a portfolio of specialized consulting and planning services centered on fire protection (Brandschutz). The core offering is fire protection planning (Brandschutzplanung), which encompasses the creation of fire protection certificates, fire protection concepts, and qualified fire protection plans with visualizations. This core service is complemented by a brandschutztechnische Erstberatung (initial consultation) that serves as an entry point for clients. A notable specialization is fire protection in timber construction (Brandschutz im Holzbau), reflecting the company's expertise in applying the MHolzBauRL for modern wood-based buildings. The offerings are purely professional services — there are no software products, platforms, or digital tools in the portfolio. A public-facing video library (Videothek) provides knowledge content on fire protection topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brandschutzplanung (Fire Protection Planning) Comprehensive fire protection planning service for construction projects, encompassing the creation of fire protection certificates (Brandschutznachweise), fire protection concepts (Brandschutzkonzepte), and qualified fire protection plans with visualizations of building component and material requirements. Delivered to architects, developers, and public clients across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Brandschutztechnische Erstberatung (Fire Protection Initial Consultation) Free initial consultation service providing prospective clients with an entry point to understand their fire protection requirements and project challenges. Used to qualify leads before engagement on full planning services.
• Brandschutz im Holzbau (Fire Protection in Timber Construction)

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 fire safety relaxations and 1 deviation secured for the Wilhelm-Gentz-Schule Neuruppin project, enabling hybrid construction with significant cost savings.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CKRS ArchitektengesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKRS Architektengesellschaft (Berlin) was the architecture firm for the Wilhelm-Gentz-Schule Neuruppin project, which involved a Plattenbau renovation plus new timber construction. Brandschutz plus provided fire protection planning for this project, working closely on the architectural design to integrate fire safety with innovative timber construction solutions.
• Herrmann+Bosch Architekten GbRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerrmann+Bosch Architekten (Germany) was the architecture firm for the Park&Ride Parkhaus Schwanenweg project in Wendlingen. The firm emphasized sustainable timber construction from the start of planning. Brandschutz plus (then Eberl-Pacan Architekten + Ingenieure Brandschutz) provided fire protection planning for this innovative timber car park.
• rundzwei ArchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerrundzwei Architekten (Berlin) was the architecture firm for the Holzhut industrial/office building project in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen, Baden-Württemberg. The project won nominations for DAM Preis 2025, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2024, and Industriebaupreis 2024.
• Stadtbauamt WendlingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadtbauamt Wendlingen (Municipal Building Authority of Wendlingen) was the client/developer for the Park&Ride Parkhaus Schwanenweg project. The project was planned as a sustainable timber construction public car park near the train station.
• Architektenkammer BerlinminorOthersReinhard Eberl-Pacan, Managing Director, holds the professional designation 'Architekt' granted in Germany and is a member of the Architektenkammer Berlin (Alte Jakobstraße 149, 10969 Berlin). The Chamber is the relevant supervisory authority for architects in Berlin.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• hhp Ingenieure für Brandschutz: Berlin-based fire protection engineering consultancy offering Brandschutzplanung, Brandschutzkonzepte and fire safety consulting across Germany. Most direct comparable: similar geographic base, service portfolio, and target customers (architects, developers, public clients).

Broad incumbents

• Jensen Hughes: Global fire protection engineering firm offering fire safety consulting, code consulting, and performance-based design across all major asset classes. Overlaps with brandschutz plus on design and code consulting services but operates as a much broader, multi-disciplinary player.
• Arup: Global engineering and design firm with a dedicated fire safety consulting practice covering building code consulting, performance-based fire design, and regulatory advisory. Competes for complex fire protection planning mandates on major DACH construction projects.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with a fire engineering practice offering fire safety strategy, code consulting, and performance-based design. Relevant comparable for high-end fire protection planning on commercial and sustainable construction projects in Europe.
• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm with a fire and life safety practice covering code consulting, fire engineering, and building compliance advisory. Provides a benchmark for how large multi-disciplinary firms approach fire protection planning at scale.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a fire engineering and life safety practice offering code consulting and performance-based fire design for commercial, public, and infrastructure projects. Competes at the larger end of the same addressable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brandschutzplus-nord

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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