The Group
About GSE
GSE, the general contractor in commercial real estate
The commercial real estate specialist with more than 50 years’ experience, GSE builds everything from logistics platforms and factories to shopping centres, office buildings and cinemas. We support your construction and renovation projects from beginning to completion.
From the search for land to the building’s handover, GSE is your single point of contact for your project’s management – with strong commitments on price, quality and deadlines.
Relying on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D models, we customise our buildings to the precise needs of our clients in the logistics, industrial, retail and services sectors.
468
engineers
50
years of experience
95%
of satisfied customers
13
locations
in France
23
million m² of commercial property
completed
90%
Employees highly recommend GSE *Certified great place to work
937
M€ of sales
765
Employees
29
Certified projects
8
locations
in Europe
54
Projects per year
37
Nationalities
92
professional equality index M/F
History
Founders Michel and Jean-Pierre Hugues created GSE in 1976 and invented a new line of work: The General Contractor. This profession covers the design and turnkey construction of commercial buildings : factories, company officies, logistics centers, …
It offers contractual guarantees on price, deadlines and performance. Since then the offer has expanded to include land sourcing, to design & build and servicing post delivery. We called this comprehensive approach “Global Contracting”.
Today, with the GSE Group operating through a network of entities in France and abroad, our global contractor approach has been widely imitated across the commercial real estate industry.
1976
GSE creation
The founders, Michel and Jean-Pierre Hugues, establish GSE and pioneer a new profession: General Contractor.
1980
80’s : business growth
GSE earns the trust of new clients and expands its portfolio with projects for major retailers.
1990
90’s : logistics centers launch
GSE contributes to the development of large-scale logistics parks and supports its clients across Europe and China.
1999
Industrial expertise and mastery of controlled environments
The group expands its offering for high-tech industrial operations with the acquisition of Michel Ferrier Engineering (MFE) company.
2003
Development of a local offering across the entire territory
GSE establishes the Regional Contractor Company (CCR) to support businesses across France with local agencies.
2003
GSE becomes a member of Global Compact France from its launch.
GSE joins Global Compact France from its inception and serves on the Board of Directors until 2020.
2009
Launch of GSE products: Cecodia and Modulog
In 2009, GSE created the Cecodia concept, offering eco-friendly and high-performance offices, followed by Modulog in 2010, consolidating all our expertise into a logistic building.
2010
Diversification into commercial real estate
The GSE Group acquires GAM Ingénierie to ensure the design and construction of commercial spaces in France and internationally.
2013
Creation of the Idea’Park concept and development of XXL warehouses
GSE launches Idea’Park, a flexible professional space designed to accommodate SMEs and independent professionals. The group specializes in the construction of very large logistic warehouses.
2015
GSE consolidates under a single brand.
All companies within the group unite under a single brand: GSE. CCR becomes GSE Regions and GAM becomes GSE Engineering.
2016
Creation of The Lab, the dedicated innovation service
The Lab brings together experts in environmental transition, BIM technology, digital innovation, and building design.
2018
GSE Foundation launch
GSE establishes a foundation to support humanitarian, educational, cultural, and social projects worldwide.
2019
GOLDBECK acquires 100% of GSE’s share capital
GOLDBECK, a Germany-based turnkey construction company, acquires GSE in place of Towerbrook Capital Partners and its other shareholders.
2023
GSE becomes a Mission-Driven Company
On July 28, 2023, GSE decides to adopt the status of a Mission-Driven Company, with its purpose being “Designing and building with respect for nature, developing while serving territories, thriving by caring for people.”
2025
GSE is B Corp™ certified.
GSE is now B Corp™ certified—an international recognition that highlights the high standards of our commitment to our clients and our teams. This certification opens up new opportunities, strengthens our credibility, and integrates us into a global network of committed companies.
Executive team
Roland PAUL – Chairman
Monitoring team
The supervisory committee serves as the steering body of the group for any decision pertaining to strategy, the evolution of the business model, and financial equilibrium. Comprised of administrators representing the shareholder, GOLDBECK, this supervisory committee convenes upon request from the President, Roland PAUL, or any of its members.
Please find below the latest annual report from GSE.
GSE monitoring team members:
Jan-Hendrik GOLDBECK
Monitoring Team President
Hans Jörg FRIEAUFF
Monitoring Team Member
Dr. Benedikt Benjamin KRINGS
Monitoring Team Member
GSE, part of GOLDBECK
GOLDBECK builds future-oriented buildings across Europe. The company regards buildings as products, which it delivers efficiently by serving as a one-stop shop: from design and construction to services during operation. In line with the aspiration “Building Excellence”, the family-owned company carries out real estate projects fast, sustainably and cost-effectively, with perfectly fitting functionality.
As a partner for medium-sized and large companies, investors, project developers and public-sector clients, their range of services includes warehouses and factories, multi-storey car parks, office and school buildings, sports halls, rescue- and safety buildings as well as residential buildings. In addition, GOLDBECK is active in the field of data center construction. Existing building refurbishment and expansion of existing buildings, as well as building-related services complete the GOLDBECK spectrum.
In the financial year 2025/26, GOLDBECK completed around 530 projects with a total output of 6.3 billion euros. The company currently employs approximately 14,000 people across more than 100 sites in 21 European countries.
In May 2019, GOLDBECK acquired 100% of GSE.
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