CPV Code 452, Building Construction Work
What does CPV code 452 cover?
CPV code 452 is one of the central codes in construction and covers the actual building services for erecting buildings and engineering structures. This includes structural work, concrete work, masonry, steel construction, as well as complete building and civil engineering. The code covers the core business of the construction industry, from groundbreaking to structural completion.
In building construction, the code covers residential, office and administrative buildings, schools, hospitals, sports halls and other structures. In civil engineering, road construction, bridge building, tunnel construction and sewer works fall under this area.
Who uses this CPV code?
CPV code 452 is used by virtually all public contracting authorities. The most common awarding bodies include municipalities (schools, nurseries, town halls), state authorities (university buildings, justice centres), federal authorities (military properties, ministries) and public enterprises (hospitals, transport companies).
On the bidder side, medium-sized construction companies, general contractors and joint ventures are particularly active. Public building construction is the most important pillar for many construction firms, as the order situation is comparatively stable due to the permanent investment needs of the public sector.
How does Patterno help?
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Market significance
Public building construction in Germany has an annual volume of over EUR 40 billion. For construction companies active in this segment, systematic tender monitoring is indispensable.