STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATION

True Value Lies in Clear Direction for Change

“How can we align our strategy and organisation to ensure long-term flexibility, innovation and success?”

The short answer is: We integrate strategy, organisation and processes into a comprehensive approach and support you in implementing it, including change management.

Markets evolve fast. New technologies, shifting geopolitical developments, and rising social expectations force companies and public institutions to reevaluate their strategies and organizations. Technical growth no longer depends on size alone. It depends on smart decisions: Which businesses are ready for the future? Which processes need improvement? How can performance remain high?

Resilience must guide every decision. Operations must stay efficient, innovative, and measurable. That’s where our strategic consulting comes in.

We tackle complex tasks by helping you keep a strategic overview. We give your projects a clear direction and – together with your team – shape strategies that make your company competitive and ready for the future.

Our Services – Strategy, Growth, Organization

We align strategy and structure with your goals – from the initial analysis to full implementation. Our work focuses on three dimensions: strategy, growth, and organization.

Strategy

We assess your market position, identify trends, and develop robust strategies for companies, businesses, or products. We consider your goals, stakeholder expectations, and competitor benchmarks. Together, we secure your long-term position in the market.

Growth

Working on new areas of business, M&A projects, or digital business models? We develop and evaluate business cases, entry strategies, and sustainable structures. We help you recognize opportunities, retire outdated approaches, and choose the right path for business growth.

Organization

Changing your strategy has a direct impact on your organization. Together, we reorganize, restructure, and transform processes to strengthen efficiency and acceptance. The key to implementing change is to make it clear and tangible for everyone.

What You Get – From Vision to Value

Our consulting combines strategic, organizational, and cultural insight. We don’t deliver pre-packaged concepts. We design them with you based on your needs. What you can expect:

Clarity and Overview
We give you all the tools and insights to make informed, confident decisions.
Efficiency and Results
Our concepts are practical and measurable. They improve structures, processes, and working culture.
Sustainable Change
We embed new standards and approaches for long-term impact.

Our consultants become your sparring partners. With expertise in real estate, infrastructure, and industry, they understand your challenges. Their know-how helps you act today to stay ready for tomorrow.

Major Projects Consulting

Complex projects demand resources, precision, and foresight. We create strategies, structures, and management systems that reduce risk and secure success.

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Brand Solutions

Companies in automotive, retail, banking, telecommunications, and lifestyle face strong pressure to transform: markets shift rapidly, customer expectations grow, and regulations tighten. Brands must roll out new spaces, formats, and touchpoints faster, more efficiently, and more consistently than ever. Our team develops strategic rollout concepts for brand, retail, and service spaces and implements them internationally at scale.

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References

STADTREINIGUNG DRESDEN GMBH (SRD)

Stadtreinigung Dresden GmbH (SRD) is the central municipal service provider for waste management in the greater Dresden area. It keeps the city clean and liveable, now and for the future. At the same time, its responsibilities are growing. New legal requirements and a diverse project portfolio are increasing the complexity of its work. Drees & Sommer is working with the company’s team to develop a tailored system that reflects the specific characteristics of the organisation.

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Press 27/02/2025

RSP CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLP BECOMES PART OF DREES & SOMMER

RSP will be taken over by Drees & Sommer UK (from left to right): Alan Affleck (Partner of RSP), Barry McAvoy (Partner of RSP), Ian Rogers (Partner of RSP), Kenneth Wood (Managing Director of Drees & Sommer UK and Partner of Drees & Sommer), Graeme Fraser (Partner of RSP), Craig Dickson (Partner of RSP), Neil Fyles (Managing Director of Drees & Sommer UK) © RSP – Part of Drees & Sommer, Drees & Sommer  

London, United Kingdom, March 4, 2025. Scotland-based engineering consultancy RSP Consulting Engineers LLP will become part of the construction and real estate consulting firm Drees & Sommer UK, which will hold 100 percent of the shares of the acquired company.

The acquisition became legally effective on 3 March 2025. Established in 1987, RSP has developed into one of the foremost design engineering consultancies in the UK. The firm is known for its work within the Financial Institutions, Hospitality, Data Centres, and Life Sciences sectors, as well as its commitment to providing economical and environmentally sustainable design solutions.

RSP's areas of expertise, which include building services design, energy optimisation, and infrastructure, enable Drees & Sommer to deliver a complete interdisciplinary approach within the UK. This latest strategic acquisition by Drees & Sommer UK follows the recent acquisition of Johnston Houston, a top building and construction consultancy based in Northern Ireland, in September 2024.

The addition of RSP Consulting Engineers brings in excess of 60 new employees to the Drees & Sommer UK team, increasing the total workforce to over 300 employees across 12 offices in the UK. This expansion underscores the company's ambitious growth strategy and commitment to enhancing their market presence and service offerings across the UK and Ireland.

RSP will continue to develop its portfolio as "RSP Consulting Engineers - Part of Drees & Sommer" under the leadership of the current management team, before officially rebranding to Drees & Sommer at some point in the future.

Steffen Szeidl, Spokesman of the Board at Drees & Sommer, highlighted the strategic benefits of the merger: “Joining forces with RSP represents a significant leap forward in our ability to serve the UK market. RSP's distinguished track record in engineering excellence perfectly aligns with our vision of sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. This merger not only broadens our service capabilities but also enhances our geographical reach, particularly in Scotland. We are confident that this partnership will drive substantial growth and innovation, benefiting our clients and the industry.”

Kenneth Wood, Managing Director of the UK and Partner at Drees & Sommer, expressed his enthusiasm for the merger: “The acquisition of RSP is a transformative step for Drees & Sommer in the UK. This merger not only strengthens our market position but also significantly enhances our service offerings. RSP's unparalleled expertise in design engineering and strength in complementary sectors such as Data Centres and Life Sciences, combined with our extensive experience in sustainability and real estate, creates a unique synergy that will drive innovation and excellence. We are excited to welcome RSP to the Drees & Sommer family and look forward to achieving new heights together. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional value and sustainable solutions to our clients.”

Graeme Fraser, Partner at RSP, shared his perspective on the merger: “This merger is a monumental opportunity for RSP and our team. By joining the Drees & Sommer UK team, we are poised to leverage their extensive resources and global expertise to elevate our service offerings. Our employees, who are the backbone of our success, will have access to unparalleled career development opportunities and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects. We are excited about the future and the transformative potential this partnership brings, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

About RSP Consulting Engineers

Established in 1987, RSP Consulting Engineers is a leading firm of consulting building service engineers with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and London. RSP is dedicated to providing economical and environmentally sustainable design solutions. The firm is known for its expertise in building services design, energy optimisation, and infrastructure, serving sectors such as Financial Institutions, Hospitality, Data Centres, Life Sciences and more. As practitioners in sustainable and low-energy design, RSP aims to drive down energy consumption and carbon emissions in every project. Now part of the Drees & Sommer family, RSP continues to deliver exceptional value and innovative solutions to its clients.

For more information, visit: rsp.net

About Drees & Sommer

Uniting opposites to create a world we want to live in.

Drees & Sommer is a partner-managed, global consulting company providing a single source of consultation and implementation services for the real estate, industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors. The company delivers sustainable, innovative, and economically viable solutions that meet each client’s unique needs. Founded in 1970 and long recognized as a pioneer in driving sustainability and digitization in the real estate industry, today Drees & Sommer employs more than 6,000 people at 63 offices. The company’s interdisciplinary teams are involved in around 6,500 projects worldwide, working to create a livable future and unite concepts which can at face value appear to be opposites: tradition and future, analog and digital, efficiency and well-being. As ‘intrapreneurs’, the Drees & Sommer Partners are personally responsible for managing the company.