Fugro establishes next-generation ground-intelligence capabilities in Australia
Published
17 Jul 2026
Location
Perth, Australia
Fugro is establishing an Australian hub for GroundIQ® through the acquisition of Galt Geotechnics, accelerating growth in underserved key Australian markets of infrastructure, critical minerals and energy.
GroundIQ® is Fugro’s scalable solution for site investigations, delivering faster, more comprehensive and cost-effective ground intelligence. Using advanced sensors, digital workflows, analytics, deep learning algorithms and AI, it produces 3D ground models that improve subsurface understanding, shorten investigation timeframes and strengthen planning, design and construction decisions.
To fast-track the growth of GroundIQ®, Fugro will acquire Galt Geotechnics, a Perth‑based consultancy firm with strong technical capability and long-standing client relationships across Western Australia. The company generates around AU$10 million in annual revenue and employs 35 people, who will join Fugro's existing Land operations. It is a small acquisition and expected to be accretive to earnings from day one.
“Australia needs faster and more comprehensive ground intelligence,” said Simon Clode, Fugro Director Pacific. “Combining Galt’s local presence with Fugro’s global Geo-data leadership and digital innovation will accelerate GroundIQ® adoption and create operational efficiencies.”
“Joining Fugro will help us take Galt’s capabilities to the next level,” said Owen Woodland, Director of Galt Geotechnics. “We look forward to contributing our expertise and helping launch Fugro’s game-changing technology in Australia.”
The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions precedent. Integration planning is already underway to ensure continuity for clients and a smooth transition for employees.
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