Boley Geotechnics

What Boley Geotechnics does

Boley Geotechnik GmbH is a privately held, Munich-based geotechnical engineering consultancy operating under German law as a GmbH. The firm delivers the full lifecycle of geotechnical services — site investigation, soil and rock mechanics analysis, engineering geology, laboratory and field testing, planning, expert review, and construction supervision — for demanding infrastructure projects. Its client base is concentrated in the public sector, anchored by Deutsche Bahn group entities on flagship rail tunnel programs (2nd S-Bahn-Stammstrecke München, Albvorlandtunnel, Boßlertunnel, Rail Baltica), federal waterways (RMD Wasserstraßen), municipal construction authorities, and international engagements for NATO and German military infrastructure abroad.

The firm operates across seven service lines — geotechnics and geology / special foundation engineering, environmental geotechnics and energy, transportation infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, tunnel and pipeline construction, explosive ordnance clearance, and professional training. Its technology stack is built around a proprietary web-based GIS platform (BGT GIS-Ware) that integrates 3D subsurface volumetric models — derived from automated borehole profile processing and attributed with geotechnical parameters — into BIM workflows via the open IFC data exchange format. Numerical simulation capabilities span FEM, BEM, and FDM for foundation-pit interaction analysis, plus FEFlow-based multidimensional groundwater modeling for water-rights permitting. The team carries rare regulatory credentials including EBA-recognized experts and §20 Sprengstoffgesetz authorization holders, and participates in the EC 7 and DIN 1054 standards committees that shape German and EU geotechnical design rules.

Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based B2B consulting contracts negotiated through public procurement with rail companies, municipal authorities, federal agencies, and international engineering firms (Jacobs, TÜV Süd, OBERMEYER). The firm has no disclosed subscription, product, or recurring revenue stream; fees are negotiated project-by-project. With approximately 60 employees across headquarters (Munich) and secondary offices (Würzburg, Göttingen), the firm describes itself as an expanding engineering consultancy operating nationally in Germany and internationally across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America.

Name

Boley Geotechnics

Legal name

Boley Geotechnik GmbH

Website

https://boleygeotechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boley Geotechnik GmbH is a Munich-based, privately held geotechnical engineering consultancy (~60 staff) delivering site investigation, planning, testing, and construction supervision for public-sector rail, tunnel, energy, water, and military infrastructure clients in Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting and Engineering Services: B2B consulting engagements for geotechnical planning, testing, and supervision across infrastructure projects. Revenue is project-based, generated through contracts with public authorities, rail companies, and international organizations. No recurring subscription or product-based revenue model is described.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boley Geotechnik GmbH delivers full-range geotechnical engineering consulting, planning, testing, and construction supervision for demanding infrastructure projects. Core services cover soil and rock mechanics, foundation engineering, tunnel construction, transportation infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, environmental geotechnics, explosive ordnance clearance, and professional training. The firm supports clients across the project lifecycle from site investigation and laboratory/field testing through numerical analysis, BIM-integrated 3D subsurface modeling, and on-site construction supervision.

Product overview

Boley Geotechnik GmbH is a geotechnical engineering consultancy offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across seven core disciplines: geotechnics and geology with special foundation engineering, environmental geotechnics and energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, tunnel and pipeline construction, explosive ordnance clearance, and professional training. The company also develops proprietary software (BGT GIS-Ware) for BIM and GIS integration, enabling 3D subsurface modeling for infrastructure projects. Services span consulting, planning, testing, and construction supervision from initial site investigation through project completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geotechnics and Geology, Foundation and Special Foundation Engineering Engineering services covering soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology, site investigation, geotechnical laboratory and field testing, geotechnical measurements and monitoring, chemical analyses, hydrogeology, geophysics, soil dynamics and vibration protection, earthquake engineering, and foundation-structure interaction. Includes special foundation engineering such as rock engineering, groundwater management, slope stabilization, geosynthetics, ground freezing, soil improvement, and excavations.
• Environmental Geotechnics and Energy Environmental geotechnical services including contaminated site remediation, disposal concepts and soil management, landfills, site selection, land recycling and conversion, and energy infrastructure foundations such as offshore wind parks, pumped storage power plants, and repository facilities.
• Transportation Infrastructure Engineering (Verkehrswegebau) Transportation infrastructure engineering services including bridge foundations, dams and cuts, earthworks, road and railroad construction, dynamic stability assessments, and structural rehabilitation and strengthening.
• Hydraulic Engineering (Wasserbau) Hydraulic engineering services including dike and dam construction, flood protection, drainage systems, canal construction, groundwater modeling, and water law permits. Uses specialized software for multidimensional groundwater flow simulations.
• Tunnel and Pipeline Construction (Tunnelbau und Rohrleitungsbau) Tunneling and pipeline construction services including TBM excavation, monitoring and documentation, trenchless pipe installation, cavern and mining construction, compressed air methods, and open construction and cut-and-cover methods. Covers small-diameter channels to large-dimension tunnel tubes.
• Explosive Ordnance Clearance (Kampfmittelräumung) Explosive ordnance clearance services with certified specialists under German Explosives Act §20. Includes hazard assessments, ordnance detection and clearance for construction sites, with engineers who combine military experience with geotechnical expertise.
• Professional Training and Continuing Education (Schulung und Weiterbildung) Professional development and training services including seminars and workshops on Eurocode 7, unexploded ordnance handling, soil description and classification. Active participation in standards development committees and professional associations.
• BGT GIS-Ware (BIM and GIS Software) Proprietary web-based GIS application enabling project stakeholders to access site information on mobile devices. Includes 3D subsurface models integrated into BIM workflows via IFC data format, automated borehole profile implementation, and attribute assignment for geotechnical parameters and homogeneous zones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D BIM subsurface models integrated via open IFC format for digital infrastructure project delivery
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Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bauer AG: German-headquartered specialist foundation engineering and geotechnical contractor offering piling, ground improvement, and excavation services across global infrastructure. Directly comparable in core geotechnical expertise and Bavaria/Germany footprint, although Bauer is significantly larger and more contractor-oriented than Boley's consulting-led model.
• Fugro N.V. Dutch global geoservices company providing site characterization, geotechnical consulting, and offshore site investigation for energy and infrastructure. Most comparable international peer in pure geotechnical services, with overlapping capabilities in geophysics, borehole analysis, and engineering geology.
• Golder Associates (now part of WSP): Legacy specialist geotechnical and environmental consulting firm (acquired by WSP) with deep expertise in site investigation, foundation design, and mining/infrastructure geo-engineering. Closest historical peer in technical specialization before the acquisition, though now folded into a broader platform.
• Keller Group plc: London-listed global geotechnical solutions contractor with extensive European footprint in ground improvement, piling, and earthworks. Comparable technical domain (subsurface engineering for infrastructure), but operates primarily as a contractor on the execution side versus Boley's planning/consulting focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll Group A/S: Danish engineering consulting group with strong tunneling, rail, and geotechnical practices across Northern Europe. Directly comparable on Rail Baltica-adjacent assignments and similar European public-sector client roster, though much broader scope than Boley.
• WSP Global Inc. Global engineering consultancy with extensive European infrastructure footprint and integrated geotechnical capabilities (including the legacy Golder Associates practice). Competes for similar mandates across transport, energy, and water infrastructure, though at substantially greater scale than Boley.
• Arcadis NV: Dutch design, engineering, and consulting firm with significant European infrastructure and rail practices. Competes in adjacent geotechnical advisory roles on large infrastructure projects across Germany and the Baltics, though as a multi-disciplinary incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• CDM Smith: Global engineering and construction services firm with established geotechnical, tunneling, and infrastructure practices serving public-sector clients. Operates as a broad incumbent competing for similar Deutsche Bahn-class mandates, though not specialized exclusively in German geotechnics.
• Mott MacDonald Group Ltd: UK-headquartered engineering consultancy with strong rail, tunnels, and energy infrastructure practices serving continental European clients. Comparable on major Deutsche Bahn and HVDC-class engagements, competing as a multi-disciplinary consultancy rather than specialized boutique.

Regional players

• Züblin AG (Strabag): German construction company owned by Strabag with strong tunneling and foundation engineering capabilities including participation in Stuttgart 21 and other major rail projects. Comparable on the German tunneling project portfolio but operates primarily as a contractor versus Boley's consulting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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