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Bauverlag

About us

On a personal note: the company

In the German-speaking world, Bauverlag is the largest provider of specialist information for architecture and the construction industry.

For over 100 years, we have combined tradition with innovation. We shape the future of home living. We take responsibility for future generations.

We represent the leading media in all our target groups.

Construction. Knowledge. Passion.
That’s Bauverlag.

On a personal note: the company

In the German-speaking world, Bauverlag is the largest provider of specialist information for architecture and the construction industry.

For over 100 years, we have combined tradition with innovation. We shape the future of home living. We take responsibility for future generations.

We represent the leading media in all our target groups.

Construction. Knowledge. Passion.
That’s Bauverlag.

Sustainability & Responsibility

Bauverlag is committed to the careful use of natural resources, with the clear goal of being one of the first media companies to be CO2 neutral in 2025.The company is socially committed and stands for sustainable corporate management.

Working at Bauverlag

“We are convinced that diversity means opportunity. Everyone should have the freedom to be exactly who there are. Bauverlag creates a working environment where this is possible.”

Michael Voss, Managing Partner Bauverlag

Working at Bauverlag

“We are convinced that diversity means opportunity. Everyone should have the freedom to be exactly who there are. Bauverlag creates a working environment where this is possible.”

Michael Voss, Managing Partner Bauverlag

The Bauverlag

The company

The magazine Bauwelt was first published back in 1910 - originally by the Berlin publishing house Ullstein Verlag - and in 2021 it celebrated its 111-year anniversary as part of Bauverlag. Today, 18 Bauverlag brands support specialists in their day-to-day work with tailored content and interactive platforms and create genuine value - useful information and quality journalism for professionals.

Welcome to Bauverlag!

Bauverlag is not a publishing house in the traditional sense.

With our products, we represent the future of construction and home living. The knowledge of our editorial staff forms the foundation of our products. The journalistic quality and independence of our brands are our most valuable assets.

Everything we do is driven by our passion for media.

Bauverlag takes responsibility—for existing generations, and those to come.

Regards,
Michael Voss
Managing Partner

Welcome to Bauverlag!

Bauverlag is not a publishing house in the traditional sense.

With our products, we represent the future of construction and home living. The knowledge of our editorial staff forms the foundation of our products. The journalistic quality and independence of our brands are our most valuable assets.

Everything we do is driven by our passion for media.

Bauverlag takes responsibility—for existing generations, and those to come.

Regards,
Michael Voss
Managing Partner

FACTS
125

Employees at
all locations

18

Brands in the publishing world

61

Video productions on behalf of customers

4

Locations in Germany

29

individual
customer orders

21

newsletter

3300

Customers

85

Events

Working environment

Our working environment at Bauverlag

In July 2021, Bauverlag moved into new offices of its own in the centre of Gütersloh. Cutting-edge workstations, demanding standards for technology, and an environment for creative work formed the basis of the planning of our new working environment at Bauverlag. Furthermore, the flexibility of mobile work several times a week is the perfect complement for focused work.

Never give up on what you want just because it isn’t easy. - Albert Einstein


Move to the new publishing building in Kaiserquartier, Gütersloh.

In July 2021, the new offices - with state-of-the-art technology and high energy-efficient standards - are occupied.


With Bauwelt No. 9.2021 (April 2021), an issue is published to mark the reopening of the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin. It includes a conversation between the Bauwelt editorial team and David Chipperfield and Martin Reichert. An icon among Bauwelt issues!


December 2020
will see the acquisition of STROBEL Media Group, based in Arnsberg.

With its IKZ-Haustechnik brand, the Strobel Media Group is the market leader for specialist information in the HVACR sector and is integrated into the holding structure of Bauverlag.


The new Bauverlag will show itself in full glory in January 2019.

Bauverlag presents itself at the world's leading trade fair BAU for architecture, materials and systems at the Messe München.


In December 2018, Michael Voss acquires 100 % of the shares in Bauverlag BV GmbH in Gütersloh from the British private equity company GMT Communications Partners, London.


In March 2007, the London-based private equity firm GMT Communications Partners acquires Springer Science + Business Media's B2B Construction division and incorporates it into the Docu Group.

Springer's B2B Construction division included Bauverlag BV GmbH, Springer BauMedien ibau and SpringerBauMedien Heinze.


In September 2003, BertelsmannSpringer acquired Bertelsmann's trade magazines.
The business is reorganized as Springer Science + Business Media.


In July 2002, Bauverlag GmbH from Walluf was merged with Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH.
Both publishing houses look back on a long and successful history.


In August 2000, Bertelsmann buys Bauverlag GmbH (Walluf). Bauverlag GmbH thus becomes part of the Bertelsmann Group.


In October 1972 - 1.5 years after the start of construction - the publishing house moved out of the temporarily rented premises in Wiesbaden into a custom-built and self-constructed building, directly in the city center of Wiesbaden.


In 1953
, Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH founded DBZ Deutsche Bauzeitschrift. This formed the cornerstone of Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH.


1952
Bauverlag launches the BundesBauBlatt.


1948
Bauverlag publishes the magazine "Die Ziegelindustrie" for the first time. Since 1976, this has borne the name "Ziegelindustrie ZI International".


In 1947
Rudolf Schirmer resumed the reconstruction of his publishing house after the war. Due to the political and economic conditions in Berlin, the new start was made in Wiesbaden (here the "electric bell" on the house at Kleine Wilhelmstraße 5-7).


In 1939
, Bauverlag took over the journal "Zement", which had been published since 1912 and was then already in its 28th year. After it was discontinued in 1944 due to the war, it was renamed "Zement-Kalk-Gips ZKG" in 1948 with a completely different editorial concept.


Under the management of the first editor-in-chief Rudolf Schirmer (here with his son Michael), Bauverlag moved into its first headquarters as "Verlag der Bau-Kurier GmbH" in the "Zementhaus", the headquarters of the German Cement Association, in Berlin-Charlottenburg in April 1929.


The first edition of Bauwelt was issued in 1910, when it was still published by Ullstein Verlag in Berlin.


Move to the new publishing building in Kaiserquartier, Gütersloh.

In July 2021, the new offices - with state-of-the-art technology and high energy-efficient standards - are occupied.

2021


With Bauwelt No. 9.2021 (April 2021), an issue is published to mark the reopening of the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin. It includes a conversation between the Bauwelt editorial team and David Chipperfield and Martin Reichert. An icon among Bauwelt issues!


December 2020
will see the acquisition of STROBEL Media Group, based in Arnsberg.

With its IKZ-Haustechnik brand, the Strobel Media Group is the market leader for specialist information in the HVACR sector and is integrated into the holding structure of Bauverlag.

2020
2019


The new Bauverlag will show itself in full glory in January 2019.

Bauverlag presents itself at the world's leading trade fair BAU for architecture, materials and systems at the Messe München.


In December 2018, Michael Voss acquires 100 % of the shares in Bauverlag BV GmbH in Gütersloh from the British private equity company GMT Communications Partners, London.

2018
2007


In March 2007, the London-based private equity firm GMT Communications Partners acquires Springer Science + Business Media's B2B Construction division and incorporates it into the Docu Group.

Springer's B2B Construction division included Bauverlag BV GmbH, Springer BauMedien ibau and SpringerBauMedien Heinze.


In September 2003, BertelsmannSpringer acquired Bertelsmann's trade magazines.
The business is reorganized as Springer Science + Business Media.

2003
2002


In July 2002, Bauverlag GmbH from Walluf was merged with Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH.
Both publishing houses look back on a long and successful history.


In August 2000, Bertelsmann buys Bauverlag GmbH (Walluf). Bauverlag GmbH thus becomes part of the Bertelsmann Group.

2000
1972


In October 1972 - 1.5 years after the start of construction - the publishing house moved out of the temporarily rented premises in Wiesbaden into a custom-built and self-constructed building, directly in the city center of Wiesbaden.


In 1953
, Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH founded DBZ Deutsche Bauzeitschrift. This formed the cornerstone of Bertelsmann Fachzeitschriften GmbH.

1953
1952


1952
Bauverlag launches the BundesBauBlatt.


1948
Bauverlag publishes the magazine "Die Ziegelindustrie" for the first time. Since 1976, this has borne the name "Ziegelindustrie ZI International".

1948
1947


In 1947
Rudolf Schirmer resumed the reconstruction of his publishing house after the war. Due to the political and economic conditions in Berlin, the new start was made in Wiesbaden (here the "electric bell" on the house at Kleine Wilhelmstraße 5-7).


In 1939
, Bauverlag took over the journal "Zement", which had been published since 1912 and was then already in its 28th year. After it was discontinued in 1944 due to the war, it was renamed "Zement-Kalk-Gips ZKG" in 1948 with a completely different editorial concept.

1939
1929


Under the management of the first editor-in-chief Rudolf Schirmer (here with his son Michael), Bauverlag moved into its first headquarters as "Verlag der Bau-Kurier GmbH" in the "Zementhaus", the headquarters of the German Cement Association, in Berlin-Charlottenburg in April 1929.


The first edition of Bauwelt was issued in 1910, when it was still published by Ullstein Verlag in Berlin.

1910
People

at bauverlag

The employees at Bauverlag represent quality journalism, high levels of editorial independence, and the digital enhancement of its products. We are proud of our team. There is a great desire to make a difference, create something new, and improve the old. For over 100 years, Bauverlag has been a driving force in the media industry.

“A traditional publishing house has developed into a modern media company, and I am delighted to be involved in shaping this transformation.”

Axel Gase-Jochens

Head of Digital Sales

“Why do I enjoy working for Bauverlag? Because the work I do is full of variety and I’m always doing something new. No two days are the same.”

Narin Yelman

Sales Manager

“Bauverlag is securing its position in the publishing world by expanding its digital media. I am delighted to be part of the team that is shaping the future of Bauverlag.”

Abderahmen Saidi

Frontend Developer

“I’ve been working at the same company for over 25 years. That says it all, doesn’t it?”

Jens Maurus

Senior Sales Manager

“I can do my work independently and creatively, and be actively involved in how it is organized, at the various publishing house sites and when working from home. The work I do as part of a fantastic team is highly varied and a different challenge every day, and I am given tasks that help me to grow.”

Sarah Danne

Digital Sales Manager

"In a great team and a modern working environment, you can very quickly take on personal responsibility, creatively help shape your work area and grow with your tasks.

If you have fun and a passion for your job, Bauverlag is the right place for you."

Claudia Sprenger

Projektleitung BGL/ÖBGL

“There’s never a boring day here! I like the diverse challenges, the close collaboration with colleagues and customers, and working independently. I simply feel at home here.”

Thorsten Beermann

Vertriebservice

“I like working for Bauverlag, as marketing our varied and innovative products is fun every single day. I can organize my work very flexibly and independently. In addition, our new office building is an appealing and modern workspace.”

Ariane Ewers-Busche

Sales Manager