Why Publican?
The construction sector is becoming increasingly complex, with tenders playing a crucial role. Publican’s AI technology offers innovative support by identifying risks and compliance challenges. Their digital assistant enables construction companies to work efficiently and remain compliant when submitting tenders. For leading players such as Stadsbader Contractors, Publican has already proven its added value, including on major projects such as Scholen van Vlaanderen (with an investment value of approximately €1 billion).
With the integration of Publican into KPD Tendering, we offer our clients not only the tools to manage and monitor their projects, but also a solution to minimize legal risks and errors. This further strengthens our position as an indispensable partner in the construction sector.
Beau Osselaere, CEO of KPD, explains:
“At KPD, we believe in a digital future for the construction sector. With the acquisition of Publican, we are adding unique AI technology to our platform, allowing us to further support construction companies in their daily challenges. This is an important step in our strategy to provide not only efficiency, but also certainty in a sector where margins are increasingly under pressure.”
A sector in motion
The acquisition of Publican by KPD has not gone unnoticed. De Tijd also reported on this strategic move, highlighting its importance for both the construction and legal tech sectors. The article emphasizes how Publican, since its founding in 2022, has quickly grown into a promising player, supported by investments from entrepreneurs such as JM de Buck van Overstraeten.
A logical step in our growth
Since 2021, with the support of Green Park Investment Partners, we have been developing a modular ERP solution tailored to the needs of construction companies. This includes complex calculations, project management, and now also advanced support for tendering processes. With more than 350 clients—including major names such as Artes Group, Besix and Cordeel—KPD continues to focus on solutions that help customers manage risks, work efficiently, and maintain control over their margins.
The construction sector faces significant challenges, but at KPD, we remain committed to supporting our clients with forward-thinking technology. With the acquisition of Publican, we reinforce our promise to the construction sector: control over projects, control over margins.
Articles:
De Tijd: Specialist in bouwsoftware KPD koopt legaltechspeler Publican
Knack/Datanews: ERP-specialist KPD neemt legal tech-startup Publican over
Wegenbouw.be: KPD versterkt leiderspositie in bouwsoftware met overname van legal tech-startup Publican
Bouwen aan Vlaanderen: KPD versterkt leiderspositie in bouwsoftware met overname van legal tech-startup Publican
FD Magazine: KPD versterkt leiderspositie in bouwsoftware met overname van legal tech-startup Publican
ICT Magzine: KPD neemt startup Publican over
Bouwkroniek: KPD versterkt positie in bouwsoftware met overname van legal tech-startup Publican
De Vlaamse Ondernemer (DVO): KPD breidt bouwsoftware-portfolio uit met overname legal tech-startup Publican
Manda: Belgian ERP software leader KPD acquires startup
Le Vif/L’Express/Datanews: Le spécialiste ERP KPD s’empare de la startup de technologie juridique Publican