Group history

2009

  • Renewal of several certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
  • Expansion in the German part of Switzerland with Beyeler Ingenieure Ltd in Berne and ARP André Rotzetter + Partner Ltd in Zug/Baar, Zurich and Schwyz joining the company
  • Reinforcing  the positions of the Infrastructures & Transports field of activity through the buying of FMNingénieurs based in Neuchâtel and specialised in civil engineering and electromechanics

2008

  • Establishment of the multi-disciplinary energy hub

2007

  • Follow-up of the growth in France with the acquisition of canalE based in the Paris area and expert in hydraulics and electricity

2006

  • Expanding competencies with the French Tonello consulting engineers from Aix-Les-Bains, expert in works of art

2005

  • Development of the integrated management of natural, technical and man-made risks
  • 3rd Prize in the Swiss Romande Enterprise Competition awarded by the Swiss Venture Club

2004

  • 50th anniversary of the BG group

2002

  • ISO 14001 Certification

2001

  • Creation of the Lyons and London based subsidiaries in the industrial audits and remediation of contaminated sites sectors

2000

  • Entering the 21st century with a new logo and a new image for the Group, based on sustainable development

1997

  • Management of the Group by sector: Infrastructure & Transport / Water &  Environment / Complex Buildings

1996

  • Creation of BG Holding
  • ISO 9001 Certification

1983

  • Establishment in all of the French speaking cantons and Berne

1976

  • Beginning of the employee ownership scheme

1974

  • Activities in Morocco, Tunisia and Libya

1973

  • Development of environmental activities

1971

  • Establishment in France

1967

  • Creation of the limited company
  • Beginning of activities in Algeria

1957

  • Expansion of the company into other sectors: structures / building techniques / tunnels / energy

1954

  • Creation of the company "Bonnard & Gardel Ingénieurs-conseils Lausanne". Main activities: hydraulic works and foundations