Ideas and visions can become reality with creative and experienced planners and consulting engineers. The leading representatives are brought together in VBI - the German Association of Consulting Engineers. Some 3 000 member companies are linked by this powerful professional organisation: to ensure representation for their professional and economic interests, and to allow an exchange of views and to organise further training. As a recognised discussion partner for politicians and business bodies over the past century, the association continues to make sure that the voice of the profession is heard when and where it matters.