FRI (the Danish Association of Consulting Engineers) is the trade association for Danish consulting firms that provide independent advisory services, planning, and project management—primarily based on technical and scientific expertise. In addition to engineering services, member firms also offer consultancy in economic and non-technical fields.
FRI is a business- and market-oriented organization that works to improve the general business and working conditions for its member firms. It also aims to raise the profile and recognition of the consulting engineering industry, both nationally and internationally. FRI represents the majority of companies in the sector and maintains strong relationships with public authorities and other stakeholders. The organization is frequently consulted on legislative matters that affect the industry’s market conditions.
FRI’s member companies employ approximately 15,000 people in Denmark and around 20,000 in international subsidiaries, with a total turnover of DKK 35.5 billion. Of this, DKK 17 billion is generated in Denmark (including exports), and DKK 18.5 billion comes from international operations.
The firms operate across a wide range of sectors, including:
The consulting engineering industry plays a vital role in transforming technological know-how into practical solutions and commercial applications. With 315 member firms and approximately 500 offices, FRI members form a nationwide technological infrastructure that supports innovation and development across Denmark.
FRI actively engages in policy development and industry collaboration. Consultants from member firms participate in various government-appointed committees such as those under the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they contribute to discussions on industry conditions, education, and development projects.
The workforce in FRI’s member firms is highly educated and diverse. A significant majority—over half—hold engineering degrees, while a substantial portion have academic backgrounds in other disciplines. Additionally, around one-fifth of employees have completed medium-cycle higher education, such as professional bachelor’s degrees. This composition reflects a strong foundation of technical expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge. The consulting engineering sector also plays a key role in the Danish labor market, employing approximately 10% of all professionally active engineers in the country
Through its advocacy, partnerships, and expertise, FRI helps ensure that the consulting engineering sector continues to contribute significantly to technological progress and sustainable development both in Denmark and globally. We have done this since 1904.
FRI has six regular committees in order to ensure that FRI's activities and attitudes are reflecting the members' interests and priorities.
Construction Committee
Environment and Climate Committee
Energy Committee
Infrastructure Committee
International Market Committee
Contracts Committeee
In addition, FRI has a steering group that coordinates activities for Young Professionals across FRI member firms.
Read more about the consultancy and engineering industry in Denmark and the Nordic countries, in the annual Sector Review, which is a compilation of information on the architectural, engineering consultancy and industrial consultancy sectors in Sweden, the Nordic countries and Europe.