From a traditional engineering to a multi-sector consultancy
The origins of the Group go back to 1985 with the foundation of the company Gestión de Proyectos y Obras (later on called GPO Ingeniería), the first company and head of GPO, with the aim of providing engineering aligned with the concept of integral management of public works. GPO Ingeniería took off as a company thanks to the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992, as it contributed to the country’s progress by being involved in the largest infrastructure projects.
In 2017, GPO Group enters into a partnership with Dar Group, through which Dar achieves an equity interest in GPO. The reached agreement allows us joining an international first-rate professional network and, thanks to the Dar Group companies, GPO Group is rendering services to its clients in the five continents.
We have grown into a global group specialized in mobility, railway consulting & engineering that renders planning, design, construction, and operational services in the mobility & transportation industries.
MILESTONES
2023
Incorporation of Tunnelconsult Engineering to GPO Group
2022
TYLin strategic brand aligning
2021
Global Infrastructure Pillar Strategic Plan 2025
2019
Purchase of the majority of treasury shares of Sam Schwartz
2018
Merger of the companies GPO Ingeniería de Sistemas and GPO Ingeniería y Arquitectura
PROJECT: Construction of the D4 Highway and the R7 Road in Bratislava, Slovakia.
2017
Creation of the branch office GPO Argentina. DAR GROUP strategic partnership. New name for SISTRAN Engenharia: GPO Sistran
PROJECT: Extension of the Second Avenue Metro Line in New York, USA.
2016
Corporate image update. New name for 2iT Ingeniería: GPO Sistemas
PROJECT: Extension of the El Dorado International Airport in Colombia.
2015
Incorporation of Sam Schwartz Consulting to GPO Group. New name for the holding’s head company: GPO Group
PROJECT: Operational Plans + Media Strategy for the Papal Visit to Philadelphia, USA.
2014
Incorporation of 2iT Ingeniería to GPO Group. Creation of the subsidiary GPO Peru
PROJECT: Commissioning and Operation for the Malaga Lines 1 and 2, Spain.
2013
Creation of the subsidiaries GPO Ingeniería y Arquitectura in Spain and GPO Colombia
PROJECT: Extension of the 407 East Highway in Toronto, Canada.
2012
Incorporation of SISTRAN Engenharia to GPO Group
PROJECT: Renovation of the São Paulo Metropolitan Transportation Network for High and Medium capacity, Brazil.
2011
Creation of Transitworks, GPO North-American subsidiary
PROJECT: Automotive consulting services for the New Vehicle Homologation Center (VHC) in Colombia.
2008
Opening of the Madrid – Barcelona High Speed Railway Line in Sant Boi
Detailed Design and Construction Supervision.
2005
Corporate image update
PROJECT: Project Management for the Acute Hospital in Denia, Spain.
1997
First International Project
Construction Supervision for the João Landim bridge over the Mansoa River in Guinea Bissau.
1992
Infrastructures of the Barcelona Olympic Games 1992
Detailed Design and Construction Supervision for the 20 km collector network and for the sections 1 to 4 of the seaside ring road.
1991
First High Speed Railway Project in Spain
Detailed Design of the new Barcelona – French Border High Speed Railway Line, section 3.
1991
“Circuit de Catalunya” in Montmeló
Detailed Design and Construction Supervision.
1989
Turn into GPO Ingeniería
Corporate image update.
1985
Creation of the company “Gestión de Proyectos y Obras”
Founded by Emilio Vidal, Joaquim Salvatella and Álvaro Palao, GPO growth and consolidation are based on the professional and human abilities of the people who have been part of its organization.