About Us

IMDC is an international engineering and consultancy company in the field of natural waters: precipitation, groundwater, rivers, estuaries, coastal areas, ports and marine waters. It employs over 100 specialists and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

A Global Community of Passionate Experts

Our parent company, Tractebel, is a global engineering and consulting company delivering integrated solutions for sustainable energy and built environment projects. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services.
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With more than 40 years of experience and expertise in water related projects in ports and coastal areas, inland river basins and offshore, we provide a wide range of innovative, environmentally sound and value-adding solutions within the research, planning and development process. Our highly skilled engineers and scientists serve (inter)national public authorities, engineering offices and contractors encountering challenges in dredging, sedimentation, flood risk analysis, hydrodynamic modeling and integrated water resources management.

Knowledge and Innovation come first

IMDC keeps systematically expanding its knowledge through research and project studies, which are executed in close collaboration with our clients as well as with universities and research institutions. All contracts and projects, whether financed publicly, privately or from research budgets, contribute to the consolidation of our data and knowledge base. In order to provide state-of-the-art solutions for reliable, future-proof projects.

Driven by social responsibility

Seas, estuaries, and rivers are crucial for society, providing fresh water, transport, and blue energy. They support densely populated areas but face increasing risks from climate change, sea level rise, extreme weather, and population growth. At IMDC, we are committed to developing smart solutions to mitigate these risks and achieve sustainable management of our natural water resources for the benefit of people, the environment, and society.  

Expertise in water is our core business

The IMDC team comprises experts in flood risk assessment, hydraulic modeling, coastal safety, sedimentation, dredge engineering, blue energy, river training, inland navigation, port infrastructure, offshore installations, water basin management, groundwater flow, cost-benefit analysis, and data analytics. We prioritize quality and client interests in every project, ensuring excellence through our ISO-9001 certified quality control system

our VALUES

our MISSION and VISION

"It’s with great pleasure that I take up role as CEO of IMDC since August 2024. Together with the development of my career at IMDC, I have seen the company changing and developing as well over the years, along with the technological and societal changes outside our company. What has not changed the last decade though, is the critical mindset and open-minded culture of our experts. By listening and sometimes also challenging our clients, we get a thorough understanding of their needs, so we can propose the most appropriate solutions. This is one of the success factors of IMDC to develop sustainable and innovative water and environmental solutions, and to contribute as such to a more resilient world. I’ll be seeking to further develop IMDC, respecting its values, culture and innovative spirit. Really looking forward to make the most of it, together with the entire IMDC team. "

Annelies Bolle

Chief Executive Officer 

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