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CDM Smith Named a Top 50 Employer in Woman Engineer Magazine

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:31:00 -0600

CDM Smith has been named to the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards Top 50 Employers list in the spring issue of Woman Engineer magazine.

CDM Smith to Present on Appalachian Shale Gas Development during the NJWEA Annual Conference

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:24:00 -0600

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is offering two educational events that address the estimated 50 trillion cubic feet of retrievable natural gas and oil in the Appalachian Basin. CDM Smith’s C. Hunter Nolen and Bob Kimball will be presenting on environmental policy, development activities, treatment techniques and management practices during an all-day workshop.

CDM Smith Events at IWA Water, Climate and Energy Congress in Dublin

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:10:00 -0600

CDM Smith is a Supporting Sponsor of the International Water Association’s World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy, from May 13 to 18, 2012, in Dublin, Ireland.

Marathon Oil Company Water Treatment Facility Wins 2012 AAEE Award

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:11:00 -0600

CDM Smith's first-of-its-kind water treatment and reuse system for the Marathon Oil Corporation Adam’s Ranch water treatment facility in Sheridan, Wyoming has received the Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Award in Industrial Waste Practice from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE).

Joint Venture of CDM Smith and CH2M Hill Awarded FEMA Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:25:00 -0600

CH2M Hill-CDM PA TAC Recovery Services, a joint venture between CH2M HILL and CDM Smith, was recently awarded the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance technical assistance contract (PA TAC) to provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the United States and its territories. The 5-year contract has a maximum value of $500 million.

CDM Smith to Present at 2012 APA Annual Conference

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:02:00 -0600

CDM Smith is proud to be participating in the American Planning Association (APA) 2012 National Conference in Los Angeles, California. CDM Smith is also an official sponsor of the APA conference.

Spargimino Named ACEC 2012 Young Professional

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:51:00 -0700

Eric Spargimino has received a 2012 Young Professional of the Year Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies and Massachusetts Chapter of ACEC, and he is nominated as one of the New Faces of Engineering 2012 program, sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation.

CDM Smith Acquires INGESAM in Colombia

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:13:00 -0700

CDM Smith has acquired INGESAM, an established civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with offices in Cali and Bogota, Colombia. INGESAM specializes in water, wastewater, water resources, air quality and solid waste management.

CDM Smith Announces Senior Management Promotions

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:28:00 -0700

CDM Smith is pleased to announce the following senior management promotions: Kelli Burn-Roy, Martin Gaus, Don Munksgaard and Darwin Nelson.

CDM Smith Promotes Makled and Wall

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:50:00 -0700

CDM Smith has promoted Alex H. Makled, PE, BCEE, and Timothy B. Wall to executive vice president, joining the firm’s executive leadership team.

CDM and Wilbur Smith Associates Proudly Serving Clients as CDM Smith

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

What began in February 2011 with joining of two industry forces has culminated in a fully integrated provider of comprehensive water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities services united under the new brand CDM Smith.

CDM Smith Projects Honored by Design-Build Institute of America

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:35:00 -0700

Three CDM Smith projects have been honored by the Design-Build Institute of America with Design-Build Excellence Awards and a Merit Award in the Water/Wastewater and Office Buildings categories.

CDM Smith Featured on ESPN's New Inspirational Series "RISE UP"

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:20:00 -0600

ESPN facilitated the makeover of athletic facilities at Roberts Playground and Dorchester Education Complex, Dorchester, Massachusetts, as part of the “RISE UP” series, which rallies local contractors and businesses to help high school athletes by upgrading athletic facilities. CDM Smith donated professional engineering and construction services for the project, serving as program manager and completing the design-build project in 6 weeks.

CDM Smith Acquires E3 Consult

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith has acquired E3 Consulting Australia Pty Ltd, an established environmental science and engineering consultancy with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. E3 specializes in environmental assessments, remediation, sustainability and coastal and water resources management for industry and government.

CDM Smith Named a Top 50 Employer in Workforce Diversity Magazine

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:45:00 -0600

CDM Smith has been named to the Top 50 Employers Readers’ Choice Awards list in the summer issue of Workforce Diversity for Engineering and IT Professionals magazine. CDM Smith was recognized as an employer that magazine readers would most like to work for.

CDM Smith to Attend WASTECON 2011

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:23:00 -0600

CDM Smith is proud to participate in WASTECON 2011 with technical presentations and moderated technical sessions. Held in Nashville from August 23 to 25, WASTECON 2011 will explore new technologies, practices and lessons learned in the solid waste industry.

Enrique Lopez Calva Named Technical Director of CDM Smith's Neysadurai Centre in Singapore

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:28:00 -0600

Enrique Lopez Calva has been appointed technical director of CDM Smith’s Neysadurai Centre for Integrated Water Resources and Urban Planning, which provides clients with integrated decision tools and solutions for their sustainable urban planning and design challenges.

CDM Smith Projects Honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith projects have been recognized across the United States for their innovation and ingenuity by member organizations of the American Council of Engineering Companies. These awards show our commitment to excellence and focus on creating localized solutions from our global expertise.

CDM Smith Selected to Update and Revise the EPA/USAID 2004 Guidelines for Water Reuse

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Agency for International Development have contracted with CDM Smith to update and revise the organizations’ Guidelines for Water Reuse.

CDM Smith Participates in Singapore International Water Week 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith, a Founding Sponsor of Singapore International Water Week, will participate in this year’s event through presentations, specialty workshops and an extensive exhibit booth.

CDM Smith Awarded Joint Contract to Upgrade D.C. Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management System

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:22:00 -0600

CDM Smith and PC Construction Company have been approved for the award of a design-build contract to upgrade the biosolids management system at the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant for DCWASA.

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards CDM Smith up to $100 Million in Environmental Contracts

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:16:00 -0600

The U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration has awarded CDM Smith with contracts worth up to $100 million. Under two 5-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, CDM Smith will provide engineering and environmental services to the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.

CDM Smith's Chris Schulz Leads MIT Award-Winning Research

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The Kosim Water Keg project received a $10,000 Global Challenge Award in the MIT IDEAS Competition. Chris Schulz partnered with MIT master’s student Joanna Cummings to develop a household water treatment and safe storage system for people living in poor villages in developing countries.

CDM Smith to Have Strong Presence at AWWA's 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith is proud to participate in the AWWA 2011 Annual Conference & Exposition with more than 20 paper, poster and workshop presentations.

CDM Smith Projects Win Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Awards

Thu, 05 May 2011 15:40:00 -0600

Three CDM Smith projects have received Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Awards in environmental sustainability and design from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $675 Million Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps Contract to CBY Design Builders

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:20:00 -0600

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded CBY Design Builders the $675 million design-build contract for construction of the Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps Stations project, which will ensure risk reduction for New Orleans.

CDM Smith to Attend 2011 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:05:00 -0600

CDM Smith's civil and tunneling experts will present several papers at the 2011 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference in San Francisco.

Diversity Employers Magazine Names CDM Smith a Top 100 Employer

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:23:00 -0600

CDM Smith has been named to the Top 100 Employers for the Class of 2011 list in the premiere issue of Diversity Employers Magazine. This honor recognizes the most active recruiters of college seniors.

CDM Smith-Designed Intermodal Transit Center Wins Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:18:00 -0700

CDM Smith won a 2011 American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence in the transportation category for design work on Butler Transit Authority’s new intermodal transit center.

CDM + Wilbur Smith Associates Combine

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:13:00 -0700

CDM and Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) are pleased to announce the acquisition of WSA by CDM. The combined organization expands both firms’ global, full-service capabilities in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.

CDM Smith Receives Young Professional Employer Support Award from the AWWA New Jersey Section

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:54:00 -0700

CDM Smith was honored with the annual Young Professional Employer Support Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) New Jersey Section. This marks the third time that CDM Smith has won the award, highlighting its commitment to supporting young professionals in the water industry.

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Invites Brown to International Advisory Panel of the Institute of Water Policy

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:13:00 -0700

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, has invited Paul Brown, CDM Smith Executive Vice President, to serve a 2-year term on the International Advisory Panel for the Institute of Water Policy.

CDM Smith Helping Bogota Update Water Master Plan to Meet Future Demands

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:15:00 -0700

CDM Smith will partner with Bogota Water & Sewer Authority to update its water system model to plan for existing and future drinking water service to Bogota’s growing population and accommodate future development.

CDM Smith to Continue Wastewater Improvements at Camp Pendleton

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:41:00 -0700

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest awarded the CDM-Filanc Joint Venture a new design-build contract with options for operations and maintenance for wastewater infrastructure improvements at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Frito-Lay's Casa Grande Snack Food Manufacturing Facility Wins Distinguished U.S. Water Prize

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:15:00 -0600

CASA GRANDE, Arizona—The Clean Water America Alliance (CWAA) has awarded PepsiCo Frito-Lay a 2012 U.S. Water Prize for its Casa Grande, Arizona, USA snack food manufacturing facility. Thanks to an innovative process water reuse system and alternative energy, the facility runs almost entirely on renewable energy and recycled water while producing nearly zero waste—something the company refers to as “Near Net Zero.”

CDM Smith completed the design and construction of the 650,000-gallon-per-day process water recovery treatment system, which recycles up to 75 percent of the facility’s process water—enabling Frito-Lay to reduce its annual water use by 100 million gallons. The advanced purification system includes advanced membrane treatment and disinfection to treat the effluent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) primary and secondary drinking water quality standards, allowing it to be reused to wash and move potatoes and corn. This is the first U.S. food processing plant that produces drinking water quality process water to be reused in food production.

The facility also freed up land, previously used for the pre-treatment and land application of wastewater, for a 5-megawatt photovoltaic solar system that produces almost all of the plant’s daytime electricity needs. CDM Smith completed the entire photovoltaic solar installation, including 36 acres of photovoltaic panels on dual-axis ground-mount systems, single-axis concentrated photovoltaic collectors, and dish collectors with Stirling© engine generators.

The Casa Grande facility was the first snack food manufacturing facility in the United States to be awarded LEED® Existing Building Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, thanks to educational elements, enhanced process layout, energy-efficient motors, and recycled construction debris. Learn more Frito-Lay's Casa Grande process water recovery system.

CWAA created and administers the U.S. Water Prize to recognize achievement and inspire action for water sustainability. According to CWAA, PepsiCo Frito-Lay is deserving of the U.S. Water Prize because of its corporate-wide stewardship on water and energy conservation.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

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CDM Smith Headquarters Awarded LEED Green Building and Energy Star Certifications

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:15:00 -0600

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—The CDM Smith world headquarters in Cambridge has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification. The certifications recognize the improvements made in energy, lighting, water and material use that benefit building occupants and the broader community.

LEED, established by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. The ENERGY STAR certification signifies that a building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.

Tom Pedersen, CDM Smith senior vice president and director of sustainability, states, “These certifications recognize the achievements of our corporate facilities staff—working with our employees—to improve our sustainability performance for our clients, employees and communities.”

Building performance was improved by strategically managing energy across the entire facility and through the implementation of cost-effective capital investments. Light bulbs and ballasts throughout the building were replaced with more energy-efficient equipment; heating, ventilation and air conditioning, as well as lavatory exhaust fan controls were modified to run more efficiently and only when needed; air conditioning of information technology closets and the elevator machine room was reduced; hot water pumps were fitted with variable speed drives; and an evaporative cooling wastewater meter was installed to abate sewer charges.

“These achievements could not have been realized without the close working partnership of our building owner, Met Life, and our building manager, Lincoln properties,” explains Mark Rogers who managed the LEED project. Charlie Mielcarek, ENERGY STAR project manager, adds, “The support of the Cambridge Energy Alliance and Con Edison over the 3 years of this improvement project was instrumental in gaining these certifications.”

John Manning, CDM Smith President and Chief Operating Officer, says, “Improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of our headquarters is just one way we are enhancing the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.”

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The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 80 local affiliates, more than 18,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 167,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $18 billion on their energy bills while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 34 million vehicles. For more information about ENERGY STAR Certification for Commercial Buildings, visit www.energystar.gov/labeledbuildings.