Orling

What Orling does

Orling is a French civil engineering and project management firm (Bureau d'Études V.R.D.) headquartered in Saint Jean le Blanc near Orléans, with a regional agency in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou serving the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Founded in 2000 through the merger of a V.R.D. engineering firm (originally created in 1992) and the surveyor firm AXIS-CONSEILS, Orling became wholly owned by M.P.O in 2021, with Olivier Brunetaud serving as gérant. The firm provides engineering studies and maîtrise d'œuvre (master contracting) services for road infrastructure, utility networks (water, sanitation, telecommunications, electricity), hydraulic systems, stormwater management, and urban development projects for municipalities, departmental councils, metropolitan authorities, healthcare and educational institutions, and private developers across the Centre-Val de Loire region.

The firm's core technology stack centers on AUTOCAD-COVADIS (BIM) and 3D Revit for integrated digital project design of VRD infrastructure, supplemented by hydraulic modeling for stormwater catchment basin design and regulatory compliance software for Loi sur l'eau filings. Specialized capabilities include asbestos sub-section 4 supervision for demolition projects and OPQIBI-certified qualifications (codes 1105, 1303, and 1103) obtained in 2020. Orling operates as a small, multidisciplinary team of approximately seven core members, working in consortium with Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud Ouest and partnerships with regional architects, landscape designers, surveyors, and geotechnical specialists.

Orling's revenue model is professional services-based, generating fees through project-based contracts won primarily via French public procurement (marchés publics) and direct commercial relationships with private developers. Revenue is driven by VRD engineering studies, construction supervision (maîtrise d'œuvre), feasibility assessments, hydraulic studies, and demolition/asbestos management services. Pricing is determined through competitive tendering rather than published rates, with VRD engineering fees typically representing 5-15% of total construction project value. Notable executed projects include the €160M CO'MET convention center, the €57M Aquascope water park at Futuroscope, the €31M Archives Départementales du Loiret, and multiple €10-20M school and healthcare facility projects for departmental councils.

Name

Orling

Legal name

Orling

Website

https://orling.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orling is a French V.R.D. engineering and project management firm providing road infrastructure, utility network, and hydraulic study services to public-sector clients and private developers in the Centre-Val de Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. The firm delivers BIM-enabled design, maîtrise d'œuvre, and regulatory compliance work as part of multidisciplinary construction consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Project Management

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA)

Keywords

• VRD engineering studies
• Infrastructure project management
• Hydraulic engineering services
• BIM civil engineering design
• Utility networks consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-le-blanc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Design Studies: Revenue from conducting engineering studies for V.R.D. projects including hydraulic studies, feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and BIM design work
2. Master Contracting (Maîtrise d'œuvre): Project management and supervisory services for construction works including roads, water supply, sanitation, telecommunications networks, public lighting, and urban developments
3. Property Maintenance Services: Services including path/road restoration, pond maintenance and creation, individual sanitation compliance work

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Orling is a French engineering consultancy (Bureau d'Études V.R.D.) that conducts engineering studies and provides maître d'œuvre (construction project management) for road infrastructure, utility networks (water, sanitation, telecommunications, electricity), hydraulic systems, and urban development projects. The firm also delivers specialized services including BIM-based 3D design, hydraulic and feasibility studies, demolition and asbestos management, and regulatory compliance support (Loi sur l'eau). Its primary clients are French municipalities, departmental councils, healthcare and educational institutions, and private developers in the Centre-Val de Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions.

Product overview

ORLING is a civil engineering and project management firm (Bureau d'Études V.R.D.) offering integrated services for urban and road infrastructure development. The core offering centers on VRD engineering studies combined with maîtrise d'œuvre (construction project management) services. The portfolio includes specialized modules for hydraulic studies, BIM design services, feasibility assessments, and demolition/asbestos removal, all delivered through a pluridisciplinary team working with AUTOCAD-COVADIS and 3D Revit software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Études VRD (Voirie, Réseaux Divers) - VRD Engineering Studies
• Maîtrise d'Œuvre - Construction Project Management
• Études Hydrauliques - Hydraulic Studies
• BIM VRD Design and Modeling Services
• Démolition et Désamiantage - Demolition and Asbestos Removal
• Conseil et Assistance - Consulting and Advisory

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered major infrastructure projects including 160M€ CO'MET convention center, 57M€ Aquascope water park, and numerous public buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Primary strategic partner for major projects. Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud Ouest serves as mandataire (lead contractor) on flagship projects including CO'MET convention center (160M€), Archives Départementales du Loiret (31M€), Collège Denis Poisson (15M€), and Résidence Sociale Séniors. Orling provides V.R.D. engineering services as part of the groupement (contracting consortium).
• Géomètres ExpertsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of expert surveyors for topographical surveys and complex geometer-expert work when required for projects.
• ArchitectesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with various architectural firms including Art'ur, AR Architectes, CS Architectures, Wilmotte & Associés, CAU, Cabine TCA & BP Architecture, Agence Créa'Ture, and others for integrated project delivery.
• UrbanistesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with urban planning professionals for integrated urban development projects.
• PaysagistesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with landscape architects for urban development and landscaping projects, including Agence Ter.
• GéotechniciensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with geotechnical engineering specialists for projects requiring soil studies and geotechnical assessments.
• Agence TerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscape architecture firm partner on CO'MET project and Parking des Montées project for exterior developments.
• Jacques Ferrier ArchitecturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLead architects for CO'MET Palais des congrès and exhibition park components.
• PopulousminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sports venue architecture firm for CO'MET sports hall design.
• Chaix & Morel et AssociésminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitecture firm for CO'MET sports hall design.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Verdi Ingénierie: French independent engineering consultancy specializing in VRD, hydraulic, and environmental infrastructure studies for public and private clients — directly comparable in service portfolio (maîtrise d'œuvre VRD, hydraulic studies, Loi sur l'eau) and target customer base of French municipalities and developers.
• Even Conseil: French regional engineering consultancy offering VRD, environmental, and urban development studies with maîtrise d'œuvre capabilities — comparable in scale, geographic focus on regional French markets, and reliance on public procurement.
• Cabinet Merlin: Independent French BET providing VRD engineering, hydraulic and water-environment studies, and maîtrise d'œuvre services to public sector clients — closely overlapping Orling's core offering of road, utility, and stormwater design for municipalities and developers.

Emerging players

• Géotec: French geotechnical and environmental engineering firm providing soil studies, site investigations, and infrastructure support — a partner/adjacent competitor on the geotechnical inputs to VRD projects that Orling coordinates.
• Burgeap (Egis group): Specialized environmental and water engineering consultancy within Egis, focused on site assessments, Loi sur l'eau dossiers, and environmental impact studies — directly overlaps Orling's environmental compliance and hydraulic study offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Ingérop: Major French independent engineering group active in infrastructure, transport, water, and urban development — competes on the same VRD and maîtrise d'œuvre scopes as Orling, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• SAFEGE (Suez Consulting): Engineering consultancy within the Suez group focused on water, environment, and urban infrastructure — competes on stormwater management, sanitation networks, and VRD engineering, though typically on larger-scale mandates.
• Egis: Major French engineering and consulting group with deep infrastructure, urban development, and water practice areas — overlaps with Orling's VRD maîtrise d'œuvre, BIM design, and hydraulic capabilities at a national scale.
• SCE (Keran): Subsidiary of the Keran group providing environmental, urban planning, hydraulic, and infrastructure engineering consulting across France — competes with Orling on hydraulic studies and VRD maîtrise d'œuvre but operates as a much larger multi-disciplinary group with national footprint.
• ARTELIA: Large French engineering group with strong practices in water, environment, urban development, and infrastructure — overlaps with Orling on hydraulic studies, VRD design, and environmental compliance (Loi sur l'eau), but with substantially broader service portfolio and international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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