Dorsch Gruppe, headquartered near Frankfurt am Main, is one of Germany’s largest independent planning and consulting companies, with origins tracing back to its founding in 1950. The organization was initiated by Franz Xaver Dorsch, a civil engineer, and over its history has evolved significantly in size and international presence. Today, Dorsch Gruppe—also known as Dorsch Global—operates with over 7,200 employees from more than 70 nations and manages more than 12,000 projects in over 50 countries, generating a revenue of approximately 600 million euros in 2023.
The firm’s business activities are diverse, focusing on areas such as water and environment, architecture and urban development, energy and industry, transport infrastructure, and development cooperation. It delivers services through all project stages, ranging from initial planning to implementation and operation. Notably, the group maintains an emphasis on digital solutions and sustainability in its project execution.
Recent projects highlight Dorsch's broad reach: it has overseen transit and infrastructure developments in Germany and Thailand, managed reforestation in the UAE and KSA, contributed to renewable energy-powered water and wastewater systems in Jordan, and led master planning for housing in the UK and Middle East. The company also undertakes green building projects, emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological design, as detailed in its architecture and urban development division.
Since 2018, Dorsch Gruppe is entirely owned by RSBG, the investment arm of the RAG Foundation, which supports environmental responsibilities associated with former German coal mining. The group’s continued growth includes acquisitions of firms across Europe, Africa, and Asia, reinforcing its international footprint and technical expertise.