EKJ is an independent, multi-disciplinary Danish engineering consultancy established in 1961 by civil engineer Erik K. Jørgensen. Since then, the company has grown to become one of Denmark’s top five engineering consultancies with 5 national offices and 300 employees. EKJ’s experts have successfully completed more than 4,000 projects and provide leading-edge technology and well proven solutions to the building, renovation and transformation of projects within various sectors.
Among many others projects we have provided engineering services on the restoration and renovation of Danmarks Nationalbank, the transformation of The Natural History Museum of Denmark, the construction of the new Skylab at The Technical University of Denmark, the new headquarters of Maersk, the new Zealand University Hospital and many more.
At EKJ we are at the forefront of technical innovation as well as sustainable development and advise on some of the most ambitious building and construction projects in Denmark. Our approach to projects and assignments is creative and innovative supported using state-of-the-art knowledge and technology.
EKJ ensures the quality of its consulting services through a combination of rigorous processes and a commitment to continuous improvement. The company maintains a flat decision-making structure, which allows for quick and effective decision-making by authorized personnel.
The company also focuses on maintaining a high level of expertise among its staff. This commitment to professional growth helps EKJ stay at the forefront of the industry and deliver high-quality consulting services to its clients.
EKJ is a multi-disciplinary consultancy and places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the full benefit of all fields. The firm’s departments are continuously adapted to complement each other and work together in teams tailored to the specific needs of each project. EKJ has extensive experience in dealing with stakeholders, authorities and the management of interfaces.
The Department for Structural Engineering is our largest department, and specializes in structural design, civil engineering, construction technology, building physics, and materials science for new buildings, conversions, and renovations. The team includes certified structural engineers, materials specialists, and engineers experienced in building inspection. Our goal is to create quality constructions that last well into the future, which is why we have assembled our team to cover all the classic engineering disciplines, ensuring that we have what it takes to plan and execute a project from the initial idea to the completed construction.
The Mechanical Engineering Department specializes in piped drainage, water supply, heating, fire fighting, sprinklers, air conditioning, ventilation, and cooling for new builds, conversions, and renovations. The team includes experts in laboratory systems, integrated energy solutions, indoor climate simulation, building surveys, and maintenance of building services.
The Electrical Engineering Department specializes in planning, design, and optimization of supply, lighting, and power systems for new buildings, conversions, and maintenance – including fire extinguishing systems, lifts, escalators and security systems.
The Project Management Department primarily assists our clients with construction management and client consultancy and provides advice from the initial considerations all the way through to the completion and handover of the finished construction project. As client consultants, we act as the client’s closest partner and trusted advisor throughout the entire construction process. And as construction manager, the primary task is to safely guide the construction to completion, considering time, budget, and quality, as well as coordinating occupational health and safety during planning and execution.
The Division for Roads provides consultancy services ranging from concept studies to as-built documentation within the scope of planning and supervision of urban and rural roads, paths and squares and motorways and highways. The Division for Railway and Metro aim at creating a sustainable and effective rail infrastructure, and we offer consultancy from conceptual design to maintenance of railway and metro systems, and our employees have thorough knowledge and experience regarding norms and standards for rail systems. The Division for Bridges and Civil Structures provides consultancy services include planning and design of bridges, tunnels and other civil structures, including interim structures by Danish and international standards.
The Environmental Assessment Department deals with contaminated soil and groundwater, industrial environment, incl. green accounting and environmental management, product-oriented environmental assessments, including life-cycle analyses and environmental product data, mapping and assessment of water resources and sustainability assessments, certifications and recommendation for reuse and recycling. Projects are dealt with by interdisciplinary teams comprising geologists, geographers, biologists, engineers and environmentalists.