What LINDSCHULTE does

Lindschulte Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH is a German private limited liability engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Nordhorn, operating across 25 locations with more than 900 engineers, architects and general planners. The firm delivers full-scope "echte Generalplanung aus einer Hand" (true single-source general planning) covering all HOAI service phases 1-9, spanning architecture and industrial building design, structural and geotechnical engineering, infrastructure and bridge construction, building services (TGA), energy and network planning, surveying and geoinformatics, and water and environmental management.

The group's technical stack is anchored in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for collaborative 3D design and construction management, supplemented by thermal building simulation for energy/economic analysis and EMSR remote-control engineering for water-supply infrastructure. Specialized capabilities are layered in through wholly-owned subsidiaries—WALD + CORBE (water management, hydraulic engineering), Dr. Blasy – Dr. Øverland (hydrogeology, ecology, landscape planning), igr GmbH (municipal and traffic planning), Kulla Herr und Partner (architecture), Lindschulte BauConsult (project management/controlling) and Palatia (development-carrier services).

Lindschulte generates project-based professional services revenue under German HOAI fee schedules, serving a hybrid mix of German municipalities and federal entities (wastewater, highways, public buildings) and enterprise clients in automotive, retail/logistics, energy and healthcare. Sales are conducted directly through the regional office network; the firm is privately held and operates within the BKW Engineering Netzwerk, with no public revenue disclosures.

Name

LINDSCHULTE

Legal name

Lindschulte Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://lindschulte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lindschulte is a privately held German engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Nordhorn, employing 900+ specialists across 25 offices to deliver full-scope general planning—from architecture and structural engineering to water management and infrastructure—for German municipalities and enterprise clients under regulated HOAI fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Architecture Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (541330), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN), T&D project/program management & owner’s engineering (EPCM/PMC) (EUADAKAF)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Architectural planning
• Infrastructure consulting
• Building information modeling
• General planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nordhorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Architecture Planning Services: Professional services revenue generated through comprehensive engineering and architecture planning, including all Leistungsphasen (service phases) according to HOAI (German fee structure for architects and engineers). Services include architecture, structural engineering, infrastructure, building services, and environmental planning. Revenue is project-based with fees calculated according to German engineering fee schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LINDSCHULTE is a German engineering and architecture firm providing true general planning (echte Generalplanung) from a single source. It delivers comprehensive civil engineering, architecture, infrastructure, building services (TGA), geotechnical, water management, environmental, surveying, and project management services across all HOAI service phases, spanning 25 locations in Germany with over 900 engineers, architects, and general planners.

Product overview

Lindschulte is a German civil engineering and architecture group offering comprehensive general planning (Generalplanung) services through a network of specialized subsidiaries across 25 locations. The portfolio consists of core service areas including Architecture + Building Construction, Geotechnical Engineering, Energy + Networks, Building Services (TGA), Expert Opinions + Testing, Industrial Engineering, Infrastructure + Bridge Construction, Surveying + Geoinformatics, and Water + Environment. These services are delivered through both centralized offerings and regional subsidiaries such as Dr. Blasy - Dr. Øverland (hydrogeology), WALD + CORBE (water management/hydraulic engineering), U.T.E. Ingenieur GmbH (civil infrastructure), Lindschulte Krefeld (technical building equipment), Lindschulte Kaiserslautern/igr (environmental planning), and Lindschulte Oldenburg/khp (architecture). The company employs approximately 900 engineers, architects, and general planners and operates as part of the BKW Engineering Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Palatia: Subsidiary company for new development areas as development carrier in Kaiserslautern region

Products and services

• Architektur + Hoch- und Industriebau (Architecture + Building and Industrial Construction) Architecture and building design services for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, delivered as part of Lindschulte's general planning offering.
• Bodenmechanik + Geotechnik (Soil Mechanics + Geotechnical Engineering) Soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering services for foundation analysis and ground conditions assessment for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Energie + Netze (Energy + Networks) Energy infrastructure planning including power networks and renewable energy solutions for utility and industrial clients.
• Gebäudetechnik + TGA (Building Services and Technical Building Equipment) Technical building equipment and building services engineering covering all HOAI service phases and plant groups, including thermal building simulation and energy design.
• Gutachten + Prüfungen (Expert Opinions + Testing) Expert opinions, assessments, and testing services for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Industrial Engineering Industrial engineering services for manufacturing facilities and production plants.
• Infrastruktur + Brücken- und Ingenieurbau (Infrastructure + Bridge and Civil Engineering) Infrastructure and bridge/civil engineering construction planning and engineering services, including roads and highways.
• Vermessung + Geoinformatik (Surveying + Geoinformatics) Surveying and geoinformatics services, including GIS solutions, for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Wasser + Umwelt (Water + Environment) Water management and environmental planning services, including water supply, wastewater, hydrogeology, and ecological planning.
• Projektmanagement / Projektsteuerung (Project Management / Project Control) Project management, project control, monitoring, and technical due diligence services delivered by Lindschulte BauConsult (Düsseldorf) to support comprehensive project oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of successful project delivery with long-term client relationships

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BKW Engineering NetzwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLindschulte is part of the BKW Engineering Netzwerk, a larger engineering and consulting network. This affiliation provides access to additional expertise, resources, and cross-company collaboration opportunities within the network.
• WALD + CORBEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1990, WALD + CORBE is a leading consulting and planning firm specializing in water management, hydraulic engineering, and infrastructure. Since 2026, operates as Lindschulte Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH Baden-Baden. Employs approximately 180 staff. Specializes in linking complex numerical simulations with practical planning and construction implementations.
• Dr. Blasy - Dr. Overland IngenieuremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1976 by Dr. Ludwig Blasy as a hydrogeology engineering firm. Has grown to over 65 employees specializing in water engineering, hydrogeology, ecology, landscape planning, and construction execution. Now part of Lindschulte group.
• igr GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1986 as igr GmbH, developed from a local planning office to an internationally active service provider. Specializes in engineering and planning services including municipal planning, environmental planning, water management, traffic and airport planning. Now operates as Lindschulte location with subsidiary 'Palatia' for new development areas.
• PalatiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company of Lindschulte Kaiserslautern specializing in development area management as development carrier for new building projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindschulte-ingenieure-architekten
• Xx.com/Generalplaner
• Facebookfacebook.com/Generalplaner

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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