As an international consulting and engineering company, we stand out by our combined excellence to deliver forward-thinking solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. Together, we make a meaningful impact on sustainable development.
Who we are
We are renowned for our leading consulting, planning, engineering, IT, and communication services. Within our company, exceptional talents and leaders work in five core themes: environment, urban development and transportation, infrastructure and buildings, information technology, economy and society.
Key information
Our Global Footprint
- Team: 700+ dedicated professionals worldwide
- Offices: Operating in 7 locations: Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, India, Switzerland, and the USA
- Global Projects: Our reach extends to over 70 countries.
- Diverse Expertise: Covering 60+ distinct disciplines
- Independence: A family-owned and fully independent firm
- Client Diversity: Serving a broad spectrum of clients from the private and public sectors
Our Unique Approach
- Combined excellence: Bringing together engineering, planning, socio-economic analysis, and ICT competence
- Comprehensive Services: Seamlessly integrating strategic consulting with detailed technical design
- Collaborative Agility: Leveraging interdisciplinary experience and a flexible organizational structure to facilitate collaboration across disciplines and organizations
Our Purpose
Together, we are shaping the future
As an international consulting and engineering company, we are committed to preserving and developing the Earth as our only living space and ensuring the well-being of present and future generations.
With our global local presence, we seamlessly blend the capabilities and expertise of an international firm with an in-depth understanding of the local economic, social, and cultural context. This enables us to respond effectively to our client's needs and provide the solid foundation required for their decision-making.
We lead with our combined excellence. Rooted in our Swiss engineering heritage, we stand out for quality, reliability, and problem-solving capabilities. Our competence is derived from our extensive expertise and a culture of interdisciplinary teamwork. We assemble the right team for each task, creating lasting value for our clients. Together, we address the most intricate challenges, delivering innovative solutions that demonstrate their worth in practice.
As an independent, family-owned company, we adopt a long-term perspective. We nurture our values of impact-focused collaboration, dedicated client engagement, and our entrepreneurial spirit. We are unwavering in our commitment to the highest ethical standards, which are the foundation for building and sustaining trusted relationships.
Our values
Rooted in shared values, we're committed to sustainable development. We have a genuine passion for our work and thrive in collaborative and enterpreneurial efforts. Our engagement is an integral part of an inspiring and fulfilling life.
We are stronger together
We embrace a human-centered, down-to-earth culture marked by personal interactions, mutual respect, and open idea exchange. Our aim is lasting relationships based on shared interests.
We empower our teams, decentralizing responsibilities for a dynamic, results-driven approach. This fosters personal and professional growth.
We promote impact-oriented collaboration across EBP offices and form partnerships with experts as needed to ensure top expertise for each project.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do
We approach our work through our client's lens, tackling challenges head-on and delving into the depths of every issue. This client-centric perspective underpins our organization, where project teams play a pivotal role.
Our unwavering focus on client needs, creativity, practicality, and technical precision defines our commitment to excellence. In this pursuit, we diligently craft holistic solutions independently, ensuring our clients receive the best foundation required for their decision-making.
We are movers and creators
Cultivating our entrepreneurial spirit, we maintain agility, adaptability, and steadfast confidence. We continually develop processes and practices, persevere in our endeavors, and propel them toward success. Guided by our long-term vision, we reinvest available resources to foster sustainable growth. We grow as an organization, in the impact we have on sustainable development and in the way we think and work.
Our sustainability commitment
Throughout our company's extensive legacy, our focus on sustainability has consistently been our top priority. This deep-seated dedication has motivated us to contribute to sustainable development over five decades substantially.
We craft balanced, future-oriented projects by embedding sustainability into our planning. This involves responsible use of natural, economic, and social resources to ensure long-term environmental preservation and meet future generations' needs. When approaching projects, we identify opportunities for sustainable development and collaborate with our clients to harness these opportunities. This enables us to minimize environmental impact and foster positive action.
In our projects, we balance environmental, economic, and social aspects and look for synergies to thrive positive change. We address potential conflicts by promoting transparency, discussing objectives with clients and stakeholders, and achieving innovative, lasting solutions.
Our History
Our journey began with Ernst Basler's vision of sustainability and interdisciplinary team work, and today, these enduring principles remain a driving force behind our global engagement and expertise.
1971: Ernst Basler promotes sustainability and interdisciplinarity in the engineering profession
1981: Founding of Ernst Basler + Partner.
1993: Establishment of EBP Deutschland/Germany.
1994: Bruno Basler takes over from Ernst Basler.
1996: Founding of EDR Group (now EBP US).
2012: Inception of EBP Chile.
2014: Majority ownership of Geoklock in Brazil (100% by 2016).
2016: Acquisition of EDR Group in the US.
2019: Launch of EBP China.
2020: Geoklock and EDR Group rebranded as EBP Brazil and EBP US.
2024: Acquisition of STEP in India.
2024: Acquisition of Zero Dimensions Technology (ZRD) in Shanghai and merger with EBP China, continuation under the name of EBP China.