CDM Smith

Meeting Electricity and Heating Demands

file under: Energy, Europe, Poland, Government

Combined heat and power creates heat and electricity at one source and boasts a nearly 85-percent efficiency rate. To efficiently meet energy needs and save money, we have been putting CHP projects in place throughout Poland. Learn more

Facilities + Water

Landlocked Lesotho Builds Landmark Dam

file under: Facilities, Water, Middle East/Africa, Program Management, Federal Government, Government

Lesotho will receive relief from its water shortages with the Metolong Dam water infrastructure program. The project will supply raw water for Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, and surrounding towns, improving water delivery to domestic users and textile operations and stimulating the business and economy. Learn more

Quenching a Desert Community's Thirst

file under: Water, United States, North America, Government, Membranes

North America’s largest desalination facilities apply reverse osmosis membranes to treat brackish groundwater and uses deep-well injection for inland disposal of concentrate—delivering reliable, economical drinking water to a growing desert community. Learn more

Energy + Water

Heat Recovery for Safer Sidewalks

file under: Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government

The system will capture heat from wastewater treatment plant effluent to heat a hot water loop system. The heated water will travel through insulated, shallow, underground pipes to melt snow on busy sidewalks—saving town resources and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors. Learn more

Facilities + Design-Build

Mountains of Challenges, Enduring Rewards

file under: Facilities, Design-Build, Middle East/Africa, Federal Government

After an earthquake shook northwest Pakistan, a 5-year, $120 million design-build contract is reconstructing vital health care and educational facilities, rebuilding communities and strengthening their economic well-being, and restoring hope among the millions affected by the disaster. Learn more

New Life for a Former Industrial Port

file under: Environment, Europe, Germany, Government, Bioremediation

Reclaiming unused industrial space, a new residential and commercial district is being developed on the site of a former river port in Germany. A rehabilitation and development strategy will clean soil and groundwater contamination, control costs, and meet all regulatory requirements. Learn more

How do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning?

file under: Resilient Communities, Water, Sustainability, Government

In many locales, climate change will affect the amount or timing of available water, and thus, adds a layer of uncertainty to the traditional methods used for water supply planning. So, how do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning? Here is an expert opinion on how to acheive this. Learn More

Stories that Matter: Strengthening Future Generations through STEM

file under: Resilient Communities, Sustainability

Meet a few exceptional individuals who are inspiring future generations in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Learn More

Do we need yet another sustainability rating system?

file under: Business + Industry, Federal Government, Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability, Green Design

In undertaking any infrastructure project it is becoming increasingly important to consider the environmental impacts and benefits over the full life cycle of the project, not just that resulting during the construction phase. The Envision™ rating system guides users in assessing the sustainability of their project in five major categories: quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and climate and risk. Learn More

Stories that Matter: Jane Thomas

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities, Government

Meet CDM Smith’s Jane Thomas, who is making the world a better place through books. Learn More

Introduction to Creating Resilient Communities

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities, Government

Smart planning, stakeholder engagement and preparedness help communities respond and adapt to our changing planet. Learn more about how CDM Smith is creating resilient communities >> Learn More