CDM Smith

Construction of the Underground Railway Line "Wehrhahn Line"

file under: Transportation, Europe

The extension of the Duesseldorf underground railway network with the “Wehrhahn Line” offers many advantages, but also poses significant challenges. CDM Smith is providing multiple services for the project, including historical research, geotechnical and environmental studies, soil management, and groundwater extraction and treatment. Learn more

Environment + Energy

Waste-to-Energy Facility Powers Hillsborough County

file under: Environment, Energy, North America, United States

Hillsborough County’s expanded waste-to-energy facility reduces greenhouse gases, cuts landfill waste by 90 percent and generates enough electricity to power thousands of residential homes and the adjacent wastewater treatment plant. Learn more

Quenching a Desert Community's Thirst

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

North America’s largest desalination facility applies 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

Environment + Transportation

Connecting a Congested City

file under: Environment, Government, North America, Sustainability, Transportation, United States

Responding to tremendous population and employment growth, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority is leading several corridor studies to improve the city’s rail transit system, decrease traffic congestion, and increase sustainability. Learn more

Flood Protection on the Rhine River

file under: Europe, Germany, Water

When the Ministry of Environment and Conservation determined the need to rehabilitate the flood protection in the area of the Rhine arch Muendelheim, we submitted a design combining the technical specifications with the interests of adjacent communities, and boundary conditions for sensitive waste and water lines. Learn more

River Basin Management Planning

file under: Water, Europe, Programme Management, Government

Implementing the EU Water Framework Directive represents a change in thinking on water management. Dublin City Council called on us to produce a River Basin Management Plan, including a Programme of Measures. We also developed a unique, web-based River Basin Management System to deliver and track information. Learn more

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

file under: Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability, Water

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.

Stories that Matter: Strengthening Future Generations through STEM

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities

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

Do we need yet another sustainability rating system?

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

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.

Stories that Matter: Jane Thomas

file under: Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability

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

Is there room on our roads for drivers and riders?

file under: Government, Resilient Communities, Transportation

Bicyclists account for less than 1 percent of all travel in the United States. So, why should we devote space on our roads for bicyclists? Here's an expert opinion on whether or not there is room on our roadways for both automobiles and bicycles.

Introduction to Creating Resilient Communities

file under: Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability

Learn more about CDM Smith’s commitment to smart planning, stakeholder engagement and preparedness.