History

Since the foundation in 1956 by master builder Ulrich Riebau the company has developed to become a highly specialised and recognised consulting engineering company. LEHNE ing.’s expertise is well acknowledged in Hamburg.

The drive to take responsibility for the development of urban infrastructure and sustainable mobility in our city is deeply rooted in the Paul family’s DNA. What began in 1956 as an engineering office has grown into a modern, family-run consulting company that provides the full range of civil engineering services today. The medium-sized company offers opportunities provided by both family-managed and future-oriented company culture.

The business development has been positive for more than 10 years and the growth has increased once again over the last few years, and we use this growth to incorporate fresh innovations and enable the full potential of our team.

Milestones

1956 - founding of the company by master builder Urlich Riebau

1970 - takeover by Karl-Friedrich Kröger

1988 - Manfred Lehne is promoted to partner. Renaming to VBI Kröger + Lehne

1995 - Karl-Friedrich Kröger left the company. Rebranding to VBI M. Lehne

2008 - Stefan Paul join the management board and takes over the company renaming it into LEHNE Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH für Bauen und Umwelt or short LEHNE ing.

2023 — Jakob Paul joins the mangement board and Amelie Atassi becomes authorized signatory.

2025 — Jakob Paul and Oskar Paul become Shareholders. Oskar Paul joins the management board.