The HydroBIM design office specialises in hydrotechnical solutions for linear infrastructure — we model and design drainage, retention and environmental solutions based on digital hydraulic and hydrodynamic models.
We fill the technological and competence gap in hydrotechnology, where there is a shortage of engineers and even fewer BIM experts in this field.
A New Dimension of Hydrotechnology
HydroBIM was established out of a need to change the approach to hydrotechnical design. The vision of the company’s founder, Tomasz Rajpold, an enthusiast of BIM and digital design tools, was that HydroBIM would focus on BIM technology from the outset and be open to innovative working methods.
When Tomasz founded the company in 2019, there was no ‘climate’ for BIM in Poland. Regardless, HydroBIM has been using modern design methods from the very beginning, even though no one required BIM from us at the time. This investment is paying off today.
Our experience with BIM in hydrotechnology puts HydroBIM at the forefront of Polish design offices.
Expertise: BIM in Hydrotechnology
- Advanced hydraulic and hydrodynamic modelling, including the use of HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Scalgo and other software to assess flood risk and optimise design solutions.
- Preparation of comprehensive documentation necessary to obtain water law permits in multi-disciplinary linear infrastructure projects.
- Participation in Contract Engineer teams and investor supervision in the field of hydrotechnical solutions.
- Environmentally friendly solutions – design of facilities such as fish passes and renaturation of watercourses.
Selected Projects
Flood Protection Project in the Vistula and Oder River Basins
Extension of the left flood embankment of the Vistula River
Subcontracting in the hydrotechnical industry in railway projects.
Selected clients
AECOM
PGW Wody Polskie
Port of Gdynia
It is people who shape HydroBIM
The strength of HydroBIM comes from its team. Today, it consists of approximately 25 specialists – engineers, modellers and designers from all over Poland. We work remotely, utilising the advantages of agile methodologies and modern cloud technologies. We can quickly combine competencies and flexibly build teams for specific tasks. It is our team that guarantees the quality behind the development of HydroBIM.
Tomasz Rajpold – CEO
Tomasz Rajpold is a graduate of the Krakow University of Technology, specialising in Water Engineering, as well as two postgraduate courses related to BIM, completed with a BIM Manager certificate. In 2019, he founded InfraBIM, which has been operating as HydroBIM since 2021 – a modern design office specialising in hydrotechnology and BIM methodology. He is a practitioner who uses digital technology and agile management methods on a daily basis in flood protection and infrastructure projects. Tomasz shares his experience by giving guest lectures at AGH University of Science and Technology postgraduate studies and appearing as an expert at industry seminars. He is one of the few specialists in Poland in the design of modern fish passes and an active member of organisations supporting the development of BIM.
Paweł Drab – COO
Paweł Drab has been associated with HydroBIM since 2019, where he serves as Vice-President and leader of project teams. He specialises in the development of hydrotechnical documentation, obtaining administrative decisions and conducting project supervision in BIM methodology. He has managed, among others, projects for the construction of dry flood control reservoirs in the Kłodzko Valley, the extension of the Vistula embankment in the Krakow area, and the modernisation of flood protection measures in the San and Sandomierz river basins. In his free time, he enjoys travelling in his motorhome, discovering new places in Poland and Europe.
Anna Stankiewicz – Project Manager
Anna Stankiewicz is a graduate of the Krakow University of Technology, majoring in Environmental Engineering, and postgraduate studies in hydrology, hydraulics and GIS. Since 2008, she has been gaining design experience in hydrotechnology – from the reconstruction of streams and modernisation of dams to flood protection and railway projects of strategic importance. Since 2023, she has been associated with HydroBIM, where she acts as a hydrologist and hydrotechnical designer, co-creating documentation for, among others, the Vistula and San embankments and CPK railway projects. Outside of work, she is involved in professional and industry development, and devotes her free time to her passion for Tribal Fusion dance.
Wojciech Korona – CTO, Project Manager
Wojciech Korona is a graduate of the Kielce University of Technology and the Krakow University of Technology, as well as postgraduate studies in flood risk management. Since 2023, he has been Technical Director and Project Manager at HydroBIM, responsible for hydraulic and hydrodynamic modelling, design and supervision of hydrotechnical and sanitary investments. At HydroBIM, he leads strategic projects, combining his experience with the implementation of innovative analytical tools. Wojciech’s passion is collecting vintage calculating machines, which he finds at antique fairs.
Jacek Sobkowski – Business Development and Head of Marketing
Jacek Sobkowski is the Director of Business Development and Marketing at HydroBIM as well as the Management Board’s Representative for the Quality Management System. He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, holds a British SEO Manager certificate and has many years of experience in business development and B2B marketing. At HydroBIM, he is responsible for growth strategy, marketing and quality policy implementation. In his private life, he enjoys running and cycling, and as a WSET2 certificate holder, he is passionate about exploring the world of wine.