International Foundation Group

What International Foundation Group does

International Foundation Group L.L.C (IFG) is a UAE-based specialist geotechnical contractor founded in Dubai in 2003 by Dr. Khalil Charif. The company delivers 11 integrated deep foundation and underground construction services — including diaphragm wall shoring, secant piled shoring, foundation piling, microtunneling, pipeline rehabilitation, horizontal directional drilling, anchoring, strutting, soil improvement, infrastructure works, and pile testing. Operations span Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other Emirates, serving government authorities (ADSSC, DEWA, TAQA, RTA, DHCA, SWS) and major property developers (Nakheel, Emaar, Azizi, Meraas, Dubai Holding, Omniyat, BinGhatti, Arada, Danube, Expo City, One Development, Deyar) across more than 200 client relationships.

The company's technical core is a proprietary self-owned fleet of 400+ advanced machines, including the world's largest fleet of Continuous Cased Flight Auger (CCFA) piling rigs (16+ verified by BAUER and LIEBHERR), 18+ BAUER BC series diaphragm wall cutters, and 29+ Herrenknecht/ISEKI AVN microtunneling systems. IFG is the only UAE infrastructure contractor delivering the full geotechnical spectrum entirely in-house without outsourcing, holds 4 Official World Records in foundation engineering disciplines, and operates with ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications across both Dubai and Abu Dhabi operations. Capabilities enable trenchless drives exceeding 825m, pipe diameters from 400mm to 3600mm, and diaphragm wall excavations up to 50m deep.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts secured via direct enterprise sales to prequalified UAE authorities and via formal tender processes with major developers. Pricing is scope-specific with no public rate cards; engagements are multi-year and tied to government utility networks, megaprojects, and developer-led high-rise and waterfront developments. As of 2025, the company employs 2,000+ professionals, has completed 900+ projects since inception (600+ by 2020), and operates with 70+ dedicated HSE professionals under a leadership team headed by founder Dr. Khalil Charif and Acting CEO/GM Reyad Qazaq.

Name

International Foundation Group

Legal name

International Foundation Group L.L.C

Website

https://ifguae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

International Foundation Group L.L.C (IFG) is a UAE-based specialist geotechnical contractor founded in 2003, delivering 11 integrated deep foundation and underground construction services to government authorities and major property developers using a proprietary 400+ machine fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Construction Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Earth Retention & Excavation Support (Sheet/Soldier Piles, Diaphragm Walls, Bracing) (IMAFAOAD), Tunneling & Underground Geotechnics (Ground Treatment, Support, NATM/SEM Interfaces) (IMAFAOAJ), Foundation Remediation & Underpinning (Jack Piles, Resin Injection, Re-leveling) (IMAFAOAL), Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG)

Keywords

• Deep foundation construction
• Geotechnical engineering services
• Microtunneling construction
• Diaphragm wall shoring
• Trenchless pipeline installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Construction Contracts: Project-based construction contracts for deep foundation, shoring, microtunneling, and infrastructure works. Revenue earned through direct contractual agreements with government entities and private developers for specific project scopes. Works include piling, diaphragm walls, secant piled shoring, microtunneling, pipeline rehabilitation, anchoring, struts, HDD, soil improvement, and pile testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International Foundation Group is a UAE specialist geotechnical and underground construction contractor that delivers deep foundation piling, shoring, microtunneling, infrastructure works, soil improvement, anchoring, strutting, horizontal directional drilling, pipeline rehabilitation, and pile testing services. All works are self-performed in-house using a proprietary fleet of 400+ advanced machines including CCFA piling rigs, Herrenknecht/ISEKI AVN microtunneling systems, and BAUER BC diaphragm wall cutters.

Product overview

International Foundation Group (IFG) is a specialist deep foundation and underground construction company operating in the UAE since 2003. The company operates as a unified geotechnical engineering platform offering 11 integrated core services: Diaphragm Wall Shoring, Secant Piled Shoring, Foundation Piles, Micro-Tunneling, Infrastructure Works, Pipeline Rehabilitation, Anchoring Works, Struts Supporting System, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Soil Improvement, and Pile Testing. IFG delivers projects entirely in-house using its proprietary fleet of 400+ advanced machines including BAUER and Herrenknecht equipment. The company holds Official World Records in diaphragm walling, piling, and micro-tunneling, and serves government and developer clients across the UAE with 100% self-performed work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaphragm Wall Shoring
• Secant Piled Shoring
• Foundation Piles
• Micro-Tunneling
• Infrastructure Works
• Pipeline Rehabilitation
• Anchoring Works
• Struts Supporting System
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Soil Improvement
• Pile Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• Execute trenchless drives exceeding 825m with pipe diameters from 400mm to 3600mm using Herrenknecht AVN and slurry systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Afcons Infrastructure: Indian infrastructure EPC firm with growing presence in the Middle East covering marine, tunnels, and heavy civil works. Comparable as an emerging contractor executing complex foundations and underground works in regional mega-projects.

Direct peers

• Keller Group plc: UK-listed global geotechnical specialist offering piling, ground improvement, and foundation services. Directly comparable to IFG as a specialty foundation contractor serving infrastructure and building projects, with overlapping techniques (CFA, bored piles, diaphragm walls, soil improvement).
• Soletanche Bachy: World-leading foundations and ground engineering contractor (Vinci subsidiary) with deep expertise in diaphragm walls, piling, and ground improvement. Comparable to IFG on the same technical scope and on complex urban/infrastructure projects globally.
• Trevi Group: Italian specialty contractor in geotechnical engineering and foundation works, including piling, shoring, soil improvement, and underground works. Operates in the Middle East and competes on the same technical scope as IFG.

Broad incumbents

• Strabag SE: European-based global construction services group with significant tunneling, foundation, and ground engineering capability. Comparable as a broad incumbent executing complex underground and geotechnical works on international mega-projects.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: Indian conglomerate with one of the largest global construction and infrastructure EPC portfolios, including heavy civil, foundations, and underground works. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for large UAE mega-project scopes.
• Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering: UK-based large contractor with a dedicated ground engineering division covering piling, retaining structures, and ground improvement. Comparable as a major-customer-facing geotechnical contractor on infrastructure and building projects.
• BAUER Group: Global leader in specialist foundation engineering equipment and execution (BAUER BG/BC rigs). Comparable to IFG as both equipment supplier and foundation contractor; IFG itself operates the largest fleet of BAUER rigs and cutters.

Regional players

• National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC): UAE-headquartered heavy civil and marine contractor executing dredging, land reclamation, and marine infrastructure. Comparable as a regionally-dominant specialty civil contractor serving UAE government and oil & gas clients.
• Arabian Construction Co. (ACC): Lebanon-headquartered contractor with deep UAE presence executing high-rise towers and large infrastructure projects. Comparable as a regional specialty contractor serving the same UAE developer and government client base on megaprojects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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