DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S

What DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S does

DRIAS R\u00e5dgivende Ingeni\u00f8rer A/S is a privately held Danish engineering consulting firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Vejle, Denmark, with 55 employees. The firm delivers total consulting (totalr\u00e5dgivning) and complete engineering projects (komplet ingeni\u00f8rprojekt) for the built environment, covering structural engineering (wood, steel, concrete, composite, masonry), HVAC and ventilation, electrical installations, fire safety consulting (including BK2 certification), energy and indoor-climate simulation using tools such as Be18, HEAT, BSim, and Dialux, civil works and rainwater management, sustainability and DGNB/Svanem\u00e6rket certification, building inspections, construction management, and client advisory services.

DRIAS serves Danish municipalities and public institutions, educational facilities, care and social housing, sports and cultural venues, residential developers, and industrial and agricultural clients (notably biogas plants via a repeat partnership with Nature Energy). Customer logos include Region Sj\u00e6lland, Aarhus Kommune, Favrskov Kommune, Hedensted Kommune, Lyngby Gymnasium, and Horsens Havnefront ApS. Pricing is project-based and quote-only; revenue is generated entirely through professional services fees tied to construction project scope.

The firm's differentiation rests on its full-discipline in-house coverage enabling single-point-of-contact total consulting, deep domain specialization in timber construction and sustainability certification, and 35+ years of project execution. The GTM motion is direct sales-led, with no channel partners, no public pricing, and no international offices disclosed. The company has no parent, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding history, and no public listing.

Name

DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S

Legal name

DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S

Website

https://drias.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S is a privately held Danish engineering consulting firm in Vejle, founded in 1989, that delivers total and discipline-specific engineering consulting (structural, HVAC, electrical, fire safety, energy, sustainability) to Danish municipalities, public institutions, developers, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Structural engineering design
• HVAC and ventilation design
• Fire safety consulting
• Sustainable building certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Vejle

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services for construction projects including structural engineering, HVAC, electrical installations, fire safety, energy calculations, and project management. Services are provided from design phase through construction supervision.
2. Total Rådgivning (Total Consulting): Complete engineering project delivery where DRIAS coordinates all engineering disciplines as the primary consultant from project inception to completion.
3. Specialized Services: Specialized consulting services including building inspections, technical due diligence, construction management, and site supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S is a Danish engineering consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary building engineering services for construction projects. Core offerings include totalrådgivning (total consulting) where DRIAS coordinates all engineering disciplines as primary consultant, and komplet ingeniørprojekt (complete engineering project) for full-service engineering delivery from design through construction supervision. The firm also delivers specialist services across structural engineering, HVAC, electrical, fire safety, energy and indoor climate, sustainability (DGNB), civil works and drainage, building inspections, and construction management.

Product overview

DRIAS Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S is a Danish engineering consulting firm offering comprehensive engineering advisory services. Their core offerings are organized around two primary service paths: Komplet Ingeniørprojekt (Complete Engineering Project) for standalone engineering services, and Totalrådgivning (Total Consulting) for full-project coordination. These are supported by specialized engineering disciplines including Bærende Konstruktioner (Structural Engineering), VVS og Ventilation (HVAC), EL-installationer (Electrical), Energi og Indeklima (Energy and Indoor Climate), Bæredygtighed og DGNB (Sustainability), Brandrådgivning (Fire Safety), Anlæg og Kloak (Civil Works and Drainage), Byggeledelse og Fagtilsyn (Construction Management), Bygningseftersyn (Building Inspections), and Bygherrerådgivning (Client Advisory). The firm serves diverse construction sectors including residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Komplet Ingeniørprojekt (Complete Engineering Project) Full-service engineering consulting covering all engineering disciplines, including structural design, technical installations, and project management from design through construction. Targeted at construction projects requiring complete engineering scoping.
• Totalrådgivning (Total Consulting) Comprehensive consulting where DRIAS coordinates and manages the entire engineering project, serving as the primary consultant alongside architects and other stakeholders. Tailored for clients needing a single accountable engineering partner across all disciplines.
• Bærende Konstruktioner og Statiske Beregninger (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering services including load calculations, static documentation, and design of load-bearing structures in wood, steel, concrete, composite, masonry, and aerated concrete. Targeted at construction projects requiring specialist structural analysis.
• VVS og Ventilation (HVAC Systems) Engineering design for water, heating, ventilation, internal drainage, and sanitation systems, including indoor climate optimization. Targeted at building projects needing HVAC and plumbing design.
• EL-installationer (Electrical Installations) Electrical installation engineering including lighting, energy efficiency solutions, and documentation for building electrical systems. Targeted at construction projects requiring electrical system design.
• Energi og Indeklima (Energy and Indoor Climate) Energy frame calculations, indoor climate simulations, thermal calculations, natural ventilation analysis, daylight calculations, and thermographic inspections. Targeted at projects requiring energy compliance and indoor climate performance.
• Bæredygtighed og DGNB (Sustainability and DGNB) Sustainable building consulting including DGNB certification guidance, environmental assessments, and integration of green solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Targeted at developers seeking sustainability certification.
• Bygningseftersyn (Building Inspections) Building condition assessments including 1-year and 5-year inspections, technical due diligence, and defect analysis for maintenance and warranty purposes. Targeted at building owners and warranty claim processes.
• Anlæg, Kloak og Regnvandshåndtering (Civil Works, Drainage and Rainwater Management) Local rainwater management (LAR), drainage systems, sewage infrastructure, retention basins, and site development including road projects. Targeted at construction projects requiring site infrastructure and stormwater management.
• Brandrådgivning (Fire Safety Consulting) Fire safety engineering including BK2 certification, fire strategy reports, evacuation plans, and compliance with Danish building regulations. Targeted at construction projects requiring certified fire safety documentation.
• Byggeledelse og Fagtilsyn (Construction Management and Site Supervision) Construction management, quality control, site supervision, work environment coordination, and construction accounting services. Targeted at building owners needing oversight during construction execution.
• Bygherrerådgivning (Client Advisory) Technical client advisory services including project management, tendering, building program development, and quality assurance on behalf of the building owner. Targeted at building owners lacking internal technical capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of experience delivering engineering consulting to thousands of construction projects since 1989
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 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

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Halbyg A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company partner for industrial and commercial construction projects including the Distribution Center for Region Sjælland and Køge Hospital.
• SKALA Arkitekter A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner collaborating on multiple projects including Solbakken bofællesskab and Bording Børneby.
• P + P arkitekter A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Plejecenter Solhøj i Hammel project.
• LUMO ArkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Plejecenter Solhøj i Hammel project.
• Gråkjær A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracting partner for Lyngby Gymnasium expansion project.
• VIVA arkitekter ApScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for multiple projects including Masterplan Ommecenteret and Børnenes Univers.
• PROFILEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for timber construction projects including Søholt Hallen, Esbjerg Busdepot, Made in Aarhus, and Gødstrup Hospitalskirke.
• Nature EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper/operator of biogas plants including Glansager Biogas, KØNG Biogas, and Videbæk Biogas projects.
• GinneruparkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Horsens Havnefront and Arsenalet projects.
• CUBO ArkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Halgård Vest housing project.
• RUM Arkitekter A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Tørring Midtby - Stationsparken project.
• Friis & Moltke ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Gødstrup Hospitalskirke and Bertram Knudsens Vej projects.
• RAVN ArkitekturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Tirsbækgård project (won Vejle Prize 2021).
• Bo-VitacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial housing provider for Arsenalet project with 51 total residences.
• DomeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial housing provider/developer for Tørring Midtby - Stationsparken project.
• Bastian GruppenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper for Tørring Midtby - Stationsparken housing project.
• Kullegaard A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner for Søtorvet project.
• Junge Byg A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction contractor for Arsenalet project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• COWI A/S: Major Danish-based global engineering consulting firm offering structural, civil, environmental, and energy services across all major construction sectors. Closest large-scale Danish counterpart to DRIAS, competing for the same municipal and public-sector clients but at significantly larger scale.
• Rambøll Group A/S: Danish-headquartered global engineering, architecture, and consultancy firm with strong buildings and transport practices. Competes with DRIAS for Danish public-sector projects and offers a much broader multi-disciplinary service portfolio.
• WSP Denmark: Global engineering professional services firm with a significant Danish practice, including buildings, environment, and transportation. Largest peers operating in Denmark with capability to absorb projects of any scale, directly competing with DRIAS on multi-disciplinary public tenders.
• AFRY (ÅF Pöyry) Denmark: Swedish-headquartered Nordic engineering consultancy with Danish operations spanning buildings, industry, and energy. Provides overlapping engineering services and competes in the same Danish public-sector tenders.
• Sweco Danmark A/S: Nordic engineering and design consultancy with a significant Danish presence. Provides structural, HVAC, electrical, and sustainability engineering for buildings, directly overlapping DRIAS's service lines and municipal client base.
• NIRAS A/S: Danish multidisciplinary engineering consultancy active in buildings, infrastructure, environment, and energy. Competes for many of the same Danish municipal and public-sector assignments as DRIAS, with a meaningfully wider geographic reach.
• Artelia Denmark (formerly Ingeniør'ne): International engineering consultancy with a Danish operation delivering structural, MEP, and sustainability consulting for buildings. Competes with DRIAS for full-discipline engineering mandates in Denmark.

Direct peers

• Moe A/S: Danish engineering consultancy providing structural, building services, and project management across residential, commercial, and public-sector projects. Closely comparable mid-sized Danish peer to DRIAS in service scope and customer mix.
• EKJ Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S: Mid-sized Danish engineering consulting firm offering structural, HVAC, electrical, and fire safety services to public and private clients. Closest mid-market peer to DRIAS in terms of size, service mix, and Danish municipal customer base.

Regional players

• Ingeniørgruppen København A/S (IGK): Danish engineering consultancy focused on buildings, HVAC, electrical, and structural design. Comparable service offering to DRIAS, but primarily active on the Danish islands (Sjælland) rather than in Jutland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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