COWI AS is one of Norway’s leading multi-disciplinary consulting companies with more than 900 employees in Norway and abroad. The Norwegian core operations are divided into the sectors of water and environment, urban planning and development, energy and technical installations and construction consultancy. COWI’s policy focuses on the promotion of genuine and sustainable development in countries where contracts are awarded. COWI is a member of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
Multi-disciplinary service provider
COWI offers multi-disciplinary consultancy in complex and diversified projects to be executed as a single and coherent assignment. We do this by participating in every phase of a project from the earliest concept, through feasibility studies, planning and design to operation, maintenance and training. Every relevant specialist area is considered and included in the planning, in close cooperation with the customer, to ensure that the execution of a project is suited to its particular demands and requirements.
Member of the COWI Group
We are a member of the COWI Group which comprises companies and subsidiaries in more than 30 countries spread throughout the globe. With a human resource base of 6,200 employees presently working in more than 100 countries worldwide, the current work portfolio numbers nearly 17,000 active projects within a wide range of disciplines. With an annual turnover of more than Euro 630 million (2011) the COWI Group continues to hold its position as one of the leading consulting companies in Northern Europe.
Long History
COWI has been setting its mark on the development of society since the 1930’s. From more than 40 offices at home and abroad we plan, design and execute projects in collaboration with customers from private and public sectors. More than half a century of experience with projects around the world has given us the status of a global consultancy firm. This combination of national and international experience has laid the firm foundation for our daily work.
Service Lines
The core business of the COWI Group lies within the spheres of three service lines ranging from classical engineering through environmental science to modern economic analyses and soft services which are all cross-cutting, enabling the delivery of appropriate and holistic solutions to the satisfaction of our Clients.
Cross-Cutting Services 
COWI’s business strategy is based on a combination of a strong position as a multi-disciplinary domestic market consultant in selected markets and a focused international business providing cross-cutting services within:
• Economics, Management and Planning
• Water and Environment
• Geographical Information and IT
• Railways, Roads and Airports
• Buildings and Operation
• Bridge, Tunnel and Marine Structures
• Industry and Energy