CDM Smith News + Events Feed

CDM Smith Participates in AWWA 2013 Conference

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith will attend AWWA's annual conference and exposition in Denver, Colorado, June 9 through 13.

Johnson Controls Wastewater Treatment and Hunter's Point Remediation Projects win 2013 AAEES Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith wins 2013 AAEES Excellence in Environmental Engineering awards for Johnson Controls stormwater and wastewater treatment facility and Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard remediation research.

Transportation Leaders Keith Bucklew and Douglas Saunders Join CDM Smith

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith is pleased to welcome Keith J. Bucklew and Douglas B. Saunders, PE, to the firm.

Douglas Brown Rejoins CDM Smith

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Douglas R. Brown, PE, BCEE, has rejoined the firm as vice president. He brings 33 years of experience in treatment plants and associated infrastructure design. In that time he has participated in the design and evaluation of more than 40 microfiltration and reverse osmosis membrane systems.

CDM Smith to attend 2013 DBIA Transportation and Water/Wastewater Conferences

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:11:00 -0700

CDM Smith is proudly participating in the 2013 Design-Build in Transportation and Design-Build for Water/Wastewater conferences, held in Orlando, Florida.

CDM Smith Wins Contract to Plan and Design Integrated Water Infrastructure in Turkey

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:14:00 -0700

Under a new contract with the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation, funded through the European Union Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance Programme, CDM Smith will be assisting the Republic of Turkey in its alignment with European Union environmental legislation and the upgrade of its municipal infrastructure to safeguard human health and facilitate development.

NTEC Environmental Technology Team Joins CDM Smith in Australia

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The employees of NTEC Environmental Technology, a boutique consulting firm in Western Australia specialising in the simulation of hydrological processes and environmental impact assessments, have joined CDM Smith in Australia.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Releases Updated Guidelines for Water Reuse

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the 2012 Guidelines for Water Reuse, which includes information on water reuse practices and projects, spanning low-technology solutions and advanced treatment processes, and place a greater emphasis on case studies. EPA contracted with CDM Smith to develop the 2012 update.

Richard D. Fox Named to List of CEOs Who “Get It”

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:09:00 -0700

The National Safety Council has named Richard D. Fox, PE, BCEE, CDM Smith Chairman, to the list of 2013 CEOs Who “Get It.” The council’s annual recognition honors business leaders for their dedication to safety excellence. The eight leaders on this year’s list are credited for their commitment to leadership and employee engagement, sound safety processes and procedures, continuous risk reduction, and measuring and improving performance.

Tim Wall Promoted to President of CDM Smith

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:51:00 -0700

Timothy B. Wall has been promoted to President of CDM Smith. He will also continue as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer.

CDM Smith Acquires Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:24:00 -0700

CDM Smith has acquired Cambridge Environmental Inc. (CEI), a consulting and research firm that assesses and helps to minimize risks to health and the environment. The addition of CEI expands CDM Smith’s capabilities in health and ecological risk assessment, environmental and air quality modeling, toxicology, physics, data analysis, chemistry, public health, electromagnetic field assessments, statistics, and related disciplines.

Patrick Gallagher Elected President of the Water Design-Build Council

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Patrick Gallagher, CDM Smith vice president, has been elected president of the Water Design-Build Council for 2013.

Earthquake Resistant Schools in Pakistan Earn Award From Design-Build Institute of America

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

CDM Smith has earned an award from the Design-Build Institute of America for four earthquake-resistant schools in Pakistan.

CDM Smith Provides Rapid Response to Hurricane Sandy Devastation

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:57:00 -0700

CDM Smith is aiding the emergency response efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission wastewater treatment facility in Newark, New Jersey, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

CDM Smith Oil and Gas Experts Share their Insights on Environmental Stewardship during Oil and Gas Development

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith's oil and gas experts to speak about sound environmental stewardship during oil and gas development through panel discussions and presentations focused on water management and environmental protection.

Regan Named Honorary Member of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:50:00 -0600

Ed Regan, CDM Smith senior vice president, has been named an Honorary Member of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. One of the association’s most prestigious awards, the honor recognizes individuals for their lifetime contributions to the tolling industry.

CDM Smith Extends Construction Capabilities in Poland

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:48:00 -0600

CDM Smith expands service offerings in Poland by adding construction capabilities to support oil and gas development. This new regional capability supports our existing technical and regulatory expertise in the rapidly evolving energy industry.

CDM Smith to Participtate in WEFTEC 2012

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:05:00 -0600

CDM Smith will participate in the Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) at New Orleans Morial Convention Center, September 29 to October 3.

CDM Smith-Led Team to Design-Build Solar Array Project at Tooele Army Depot

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:41:00 -0600

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District has selected a CDM Smith-led team to design and construct a 1.5-megawatt solar array at Tooele Army Depot in Tooele, Utah. Once complete, the solar array will offset one-third of the depot’s energy usage and reduce energy consumption from the local utility.

CDM Smith Announces New Financial Leadership Team

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:53:00 -0600

CDM Smith announces new financial leadership: Thierry Desmaris has joined the firm as Executive Vice President–Finance and Eric Hartmann has been promoted to senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer.

CDM Smith will Attend the 2012 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Busan

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:06:00 -0600

CDM Smith will attend the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition in Busan, South Korea, September 16 to 21.

CDM Smith Named a Top 50 Employer in Workforce Diversity Magazine

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:09:00 -0600

CDM Smith has been named to the 2012 Top 50 Employers Readers’ Choice Awards list in the September issue of Workforce Diversity magazine. CDM Smith was recognized as an employer that magazine readers would most like to work for.

CDM Smith Announces New Executive Leadership Succession

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:06:00 -0600

CDM Smith announces new executive leadership succession: Stephen J. Hickox has been named the firm's Chief Executive Officer and Timothy B. Wall has been named Chief Operating Officer.

CDM Smith Projects Honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:41:00 -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 to Attend WASTECON 2012

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:23:00 -0600

CDM Smith is proud to participate in WASTECON 2012 with technical presentations and moderated technical sessions. Held in National Harbor, Maryland, August 14 to 16, WASTECON 2012 will explore new technologies, practices and lessons learned in the solid waste industry.

CDM Smith and E3 Consult Delivering Innovative Solutions Together

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

On July 1, E3 Consulting Australia (E3 Consult) will officially be integrated with CDM Smith. E3 Consult, an established environmental science and engineering consultancy with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, was acquired by CDM Smith in August 2011.

CDM Smith Participates in Singapore International Water Week 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:42:00 -0600

CDM Smith, a Founding Sponsor of Singapore International Water Week, will be in Singapore for the 2012 global water platform, participating through presentations, workshops, the Water Leaders Summit, and an exhibit booth.

CDM Smith Contracts with Delta Electricity to Expand Mount Piper Power Station

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:09:00 -0600

Within weeks of introducing environmental planning capability into the New South Wales market, CDM Smith has been selected by Delta Electricity to provide design and environmental consulting services on the expansion of Mount Piper Power Station near Lithgow.

CDM Smith to Attend AWWA's 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

CDM Smith is proud to participate in the American Water Works Association 2012 Annual Conference & Exposition in Dallas, Texas, June 10-14.

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 Presents on Appalachian Shale Gas Development during the NJWEA Annual Conference

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

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers offered 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 presented 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 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.