For 47 years, we have been constructing durability and quality for the future.
Introduction
Democo is a construction company and general contractor offering comprehensive solutions. Together with our clients, we construct quality outcomes for any type of building project, from structural work to ready-made, from new build to renovation. We construct residential, commercial and industrial buildings and office spaces that provide added value to their surroundings and the people inside.
By actively working together with our customers from the very beginning, we are able to take a lot of administration, hassle and delays out of their hands. Our specialists come up with sustainable and economic solutions throughout the entire trajectory. Thanks to our regional branches in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Hasselt, we are also literally close to our customers and our on-site project teams.
Our focus is on results and less worries for our client.
With its Corporate Social Responsibility policies, Democo aims to help build a better balance between economic, environmental and social interests. That means that we join the search and strive for sustainable solutions, a smaller ecological footprint and increased safety for our own employees, subcontractors and for the environment.
As a family business, we take up our responsibility today – for the generations of tomorrow.
AAs a general contractor, Democo holds a certificate in the highest class 8, category D and E. In 1994 we were also awarded the ISO-9001 quality standard and since 1995 we have the VCA ** safety certificate. Later on, the ISO-14001 environmental certificate joined the line-up as well.
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Founder Cyriel Demot
Cyriel Demot was 56 when, in 1977, he was dismissed from his role as CEO at a construction company following a dispute within management. All 800 workers, most of whom Cyriel knew by name, stood by his side and spontaneously put down their tools – to no avail.
As a father to 3 young children, Cyriel did not lose courage: he sold off his apartment by the seaside for seed capital and together with Frans Houben and Mario Longhi started his own construction company: Democo. Cyriel’s loyalty, integrity and respect for customers and workers paid off: no more than a year later, the company had a headcount of 80 employees and a considerable number of former clients had followed. In the next years, Democo continued to show rapid growth: Cyriel was a strong believer in vertical integration and was keen to work as one company as much as possible. Thanks to this approach, many construction partners became colleagues and the company gathered further expertise in the areas of finishing, technical services and project development.
Democo Group
Democo Group combines the building expertise of 5 specialized companies and 800 people to deliver added value in Construction, Contracting, Real Estate Development, Sustainability, Finishing and Security. By making ideas, materials and people come together, our aim for every construction project is to exceed our clients’ and partners’ expectations.
The Value Builders: all experts, stronger together
Construction company and general contractor Democo offers high quality total solutions for any type of project, from structural work to finished product, from new build to renovation - with expertise in housing, retail, office buildings, manufacturing, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
Democo also has branches in Poland (Democo Poland).
City developer Ciril is always on the lookout for development opportunities in our cities to improve the way we live, work and relax. It develops residential, corporate, office and retail projects in collaboration with other companies, our cities and the people who live there. Through its integrated approach emphasising quality, sustainability and transparency, Ciril focuses on adding value so that the cities of today are ready for the people of tomorrow.
City Real estate for Real people
With The Energy Circle, we offer comprehensive guidance, execution, and monitoring of energy renovations. From electrical installations, green energy, and HVAC systems to technical maintenance and OEPC processes: we have all the expertise to help large buildings and companies become sustainable and accelerate the energy transition.
Full of energy, for energy!
All-round partner in interior construction Deholi covers all facets of interior design, from providing advice in the conceptual stages to delivering the last finishing touches, in any chosen style. The company produces bespoke designs for housing, retail, offices, manufacturing, healthcare, hotels and public infrastructure and transforms any space into a true experience.
Experience your space
Prevent, Detect, and Deter: AEW Security focuses on securing professional environments across all sectors. With expertise in burglary detection, video surveillance, fire detection, access control, and construction site registration and security, we deliver complete and integrated systems that protect properties and personnel.
Values we build on
Democo Group operates around a set of interconnected core values that form our compass, our anchor, and our heart. They connect our companies and our teams, and help define what we, as Value Builders, stand for, strive for, and care about.
Customer Value as our compass
We create value our customers can rely on by delivering, listening, and learning.
Integrity as our anchor
We say what we do and do what we say. We act with integrity and responsibility toward people, resources, and the environment.
Strong Family Work at our heart
We take pride in connecting and supporting at every level. We stay agile, with care for one another and for society.
Engagement
As a group of companies, we have a responsibility not only to our employees and their families, but also to the wider society.
In line with our mission “All experts, stronger together”, we also support external organizations and charities that are directly committed to people, society and the planet. Through these experts, we convert our commitment into a strong social impact.
We support selected organizations on a long-term basis with services, efforts or resources. The commitment of our employees is extremely important, as they are committed to these causes just like us. That is why we can honestly say: these organizations are Valued by Democo Group!
You can read more about it on our sponsor page.
People & planet
At Democo Group, we’re building for the future of people and environment. We are aware of the great responsibility this entails and continuously invest in the growth of our employees, our techniques and our processes.
We move and evolve with the world in which we build, looking for sustainable added value in our projects – for today and tomorrow. We build and work ethically and with respect for each other, our customers, our society and our planet. Integrity and humanity are always our first priority.
With a clear strategy for sustainability, we continue to challenge ourselves and our techniques, focusing on the well-being of society and the environment, progressive personnel policies and integrity of management.
Proud & Excellent Family Business
Democo Group has been a family business since 1977, and we are proud of it. Today, the third generation leads the group. That is why we signed VKW’s ‘Proud & Excellent Family Business’ charter.
With this charter, we commit to leading our family business with vision, professionalism and pride, from one generation to the next. The charter sets out fourteen principles. Among other things, they cover creating sustainable long-term value, respecting all stakeholders, professional governance and preparing for succession in good time. In this way, we keep building a group that exists not only for the family, but also for our employees, clients and partners.
We carry the ‘Proud & Excellent Family Business’ label with conviction. In doing so, we take responsibility and aim to lead by example.