Thranekær

What Thranekær does

Thranekær is a Danish consulting engineering firm headquartered in Copenhagen, operating nine offices across Denmark and employing 101–250 people. The firm delivers engineering services across building construction, utilities, and environmental projects, serving Danish public-sector clients, pension funds, banks, and social housing organizations. Its client base includes Københavns Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Slots- og Ejendomsstyrelsen, Jyske Bank, PFA, ATP, BO_VEST, AKB, and LAB, with a project portfolio spanning landmark buildings such as Danmarks Nationalbank, Axel Towers, Papirøen, and large residential and education schemes including Sorgenfrivang II, Moserne, Damhusengens Skole, and Kvæsthusmolen.

The firm's technical work is built on BIM/Revit-based design, Scalgo and hydraulic modeling for water and environmental analysis, and DS3090-aligned commissioning processes, supported by sustainability credentials such as DGNB Gold (Campus Odsherred) and Svanemærket certification. Thranekær monetizes through project-based consulting fees tied to the construction value of its engagements, and has earned recognition including the Building Awards 2023 Climate Prize and Copenhagen Municipality awards for Axel Towers. The business runs on a partner-driven ownership model, with acquired firms (Børthy Schriver Lundemann A/S, UCON, and Ingeniørgruppen) integrated under partner equity, supporting talent retention and continuity of expertise.

Name

Thranekær

Legal name

Thranekær Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S

Website

https://thranekaer.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thranekær is a Danish consulting engineering firm with nine offices nationwide, delivering building, utilities, and environmental engineering services to public-sector clients, pension funds, banks, and social housing organizations across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Consulting engineering services
• Building project advisory
• Construction management services
• Utility infrastructure planning
• Sustainability building consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Københoved

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Advisory Services: Professional consulting fees for engineering advisory services across construction, supply, and technical specialties. Services include client advisory, design, construction management, sustainability, supply and technical specialties.
2. Project-Based Consulting Fees: Fees calculated based on project scope, complexity, and phases from initial analyses to completed project and operation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Thranekær is a Danish consulting engineering firm providing advisory, engineering design, construction management, and utility supply services across building, infrastructure, and environmental projects throughout Denmark. The firm serves as a multi-disciplinary partner from early feasibility studies through design, execution, and operational handover, with particular emphasis on BIM-based workflows and sustainability outcomes.

Product overview

Thranekær Rådgivende Ingeniører is a consulting engineering firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of advisory and engineering services. The company operates across three main service areas: Bygherrerådgivning (Client Advisory Services) covering project strategy, sustainability, and procurement; Projektering (Engineering Design) encompassing construction, electrical, VVS, energy, environmental, and automation disciplines; and Byggeledelse (Construction Management) ensuring project execution quality. A specialized Forsyning (Utility Supply) division handles drainage, water supply, district heating, and environmental planning. The firm integrates specialized offerings including Technical Due Diligence, Commissioning, Fire Safety Consulting, Building Automation (CTS/BMS), and Sustainability Consulting. Projects span housing, public buildings, commercial properties, and infrastructure, with services delivered through offices across Denmark including Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Holstebro, Viborg, Lyngby, and Thisted.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory and feasibility services Early-stage consulting engagements that assess feasibility, condition, sustainability potential, and project framing for building, utility, and environmental projects. Targeted at Danish housing associations, public builders, professional investors, and cooperatives evaluating renovation, new build, or infrastructure investment decisions.
• Engineering design and project design services Multi-disciplinary engineering design for building, utility, infrastructure, and environmental projects, executed through BIM-based 3D workflows. For Danish housing associations, public builders, professional investors, and cooperatives undertaking renovations, new builds, or utility and environmental projects.
• Construction management services Site supervision, construction administration, and project follow-through across building and infrastructure projects. For housing associations, public builders, developers, and cooperatives that need an independent partner to manage construction quality, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Utility supply and environmental engineering Advisory and design for water supply, drainage, surface water management using Scalgo and hydraulic modeling, and environmental compliance for building and infrastructure projects. For housing associations, municipalities, and developers needing integrated utility and environmental coordination.
• Commissioning and handover services Commissioning of building technical systems performed to DS3090 standards to verify performance and support handover to operations. For housing associations, public clients, and private owners requiring documented compliance and operational readiness at project completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Damhusengens Skole nominated for Building Awards 2023 Climate Prize through reuse of 350,000 bricks and significant CO2 reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fonden Amager BakkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThranekær (as DOMINIA) served as consulting engineer on the Arc Skicenter, a 600 m2 building at the foot of Amager Bakke. Collaboration with BIG, SLA Landskab, and Dansk Halbyggeri on this iconic recreational facility.
• ByK (Byggeri København)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThranekær participates in the strategic partnership 'ByK med TRUST' with Copenhagen Municipality for construction projects including Damhusengens Skole.
• BAM-BUS and BAR-BAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThranekær collaborates with work environment organizations BAM-BUS and BAR-BA and works according to Danish Architect and F.R.I. service descriptions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: Global professional services consultancy with substantial Danish/Nordic engineering and environmental practices. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for large-scale social housing and infrastructure mandates.
• Arcadis NV: Global design and consultancy firm with significant Nordic operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across building, water, and environment verticals where Thranekær also operates.
• Atkins (SNC-Lavalin / AtkinsRéalis): Global engineering services and project management firm. Comparable as a broad incumbent with building, infrastructure, and water capabilities that intersect with Thranekær's service portfolio.

Direct peers

• COWI: Major Danish engineering consultancy with extensive building, infrastructure, water, and environmental practices. Competes for the same public tenders and mega-projects as Thranekær in the Danish market.
• Sweco: European engineering consultancy (formed via Sweco-Grontmij merger) with substantial Scandinavian building and utility practices. Directly comparable as a multi-disciplinary Nordic consultant competing on Danish social housing and infrastructure mandates.
• Rambøll Group: Denmark-headquartered global engineering, design, and consultancy firm with deep social housing, building, and infrastructure practices. Directly comparable to Thranekær as a Danish-rooted multi-disciplinary consulting engineer serving building, utility, and environmental clients.
• MOE (Moe A/S): Danish consulting engineering firm offering building design, infrastructure, and environmental services. Comparable Danish-rooted competitor of similar mid-market scale to Thranekær.
• OBH Group: Danish engineering consultancy offering building, energy, and environmental services. Comparable as a smaller-scale Danish consulting engineer targeting adjacent public and private clients.
• EKJ Group: Danish consulting engineering firm focused on building, construction management, and infrastructure. Comparable Danish mid-market competitor serving similar public and private clients.
• NIRAS Group: Danish-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with strong building, water, environment, and energy practices. Directly comparable mid-tier competitor to Thranekær in the Danish market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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