History

The history of the engineering firm BAUGRUND DRESDEN is shaped by continuity, expertise, and innovation. Emerging from the legacy of the state-owned lead enterprise for geotechnics, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering established in 1953, the company looks back on more than three decades of experience. What began in 1991 as a fresh start in the post-reunification era has developed into a trusted name in geotechnical consulting and engineering services. Discover the key milestones of this ongoing journey — from its founding year to the present day.

1991

Founding of the engineering firm BAUGRUND DRESDEN, evolving from the state-owned lead enterprise for geotechnics, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering established in 1953 in East Germany.

1991

Start of operations focusing on core competencies including soil investigation reports, geotechnical consulting, and solving geotechnical challenges during planning and execution of construction projects.

1993

Expansion of service portfolio to include remediation of former uranium mining sites, including site assessments, risk evaluations, development of remediation concepts, and management of clean-up projects.

1994

Extension of expertise into geotechnical consulting and expert services in railway construction, particularly for high-speed lines with slab track systems.

2000

Expansion into water engineering, dike and dam construction, as well as flood protection, driven by flood events over the previous 15 years.

2002

Amicable withdrawal of founding shareholder IGB Hamburg from Ingenieurgesellschaft BAUGRUND DRESDEN. The shares were fully taken over by employee shareholders.

2005

International orientation and increased global activities, especially in geotechnical and engineering consulting for railway infrastructure, road construction, earthworks, and special foundation engineering.