The Verhaeren family has sold its 50% stake in Viabuild to Square Group, enhancing collaboration in the Belgian construction sector.

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Viabuild (www.viabuild.be) is a prominent multidisciplinary contractor in Belgium, projected to generate approximately €185 million in revenue in 2024. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of public and private construction projects. Established in 2011 from the merger of two family-owned construction firms, Verhaeren NV and Kembo NV (owned by the Deckx family), Viabuild has rapidly emerged as a major player in infrastructure construction, employing over 500 dedicated professionals.

Viabuild places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes, maintaining stringent control over its production processes with the aid of two in-house asphalt plants located in Grimbergen and Haren, a concrete plant in Neder-Over-Heembeek, and a temporary soil storage site. The company is committed to being the preferred partner for large and complex multidisciplinary projects, particularly focusing on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Furthermore, Viabuild is expanding its offerings to include comprehensive turnkey solutions for data center construction, enhancing its competitive edge in the construction sector.

Industry Overview in Belgium

The construction sector in Belgium is a vital component of the nation's economy, driven by both public and private investments. With a growing emphasis on infrastructure development and modernization, the industry has seen a steady increase in demand for construction serv