CDM Smith

Inspired to think.

Driven to solve.

With 70 years of engineering and construction experience, we know a thing or two about integrating thought leadership with boundary-pushing technology to improve our environment and infrastructure.

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What We Do

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We took a deep-dive into the mind of CDM Smith's new CEO and Chairman Tim Wall and heard his plans to shape the firm's future with vibrant enthusiasm and calculated risk-taking.

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CDM Smith gives back to the communities we serve in big ways! Learn more about our impact.

CDM Smith Cares

listen. think. deliver. means truly understanding what our client wants so our team can deliver a beneficial, high-quality product.

CDM Smith gives back to the communities we serve in big ways! Learn more about our impact.

CDM Smith Cares

listen. think. deliver. means truly understanding what our client wants so our team can deliver a beneficial, high-quality product.

Gerry is helping bring complexity under control.

Program Management

We can be your EPC partner.

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Gerry is helping bring complexity under control.

Program Management

We can be your EPC partner.

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I love seeing how people use urban infrastructure and the freedom that quality designs provide to meet the mobility needs of the community.

See how we made DC Water's dream a reality.

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I love seeing how people use urban infrastructure and the freedom that quality designs provide to meet the mobility needs of the community.

See how we made DC Water's dream a reality.

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Zubair uses extremely fast computational resources to separate us from the competition.

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Our experts make a lasting difference.

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Zubair uses extremely fast computational resources to separate us from the competition.

See our Innovation

Our experts make a lasting difference.

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Regine helped to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa upright.

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Regine helped to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa upright.

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Jane is one of our many experts guiding the future of water.

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I believe that strong teams are at the heart of technical excellence, quality and innovation.

Jane is one of our many experts guiding the future of water.

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I believe that strong teams are at the heart of technical excellence, quality and innovation.

Our employees proudly give back around the world.

CDM Smith Cares

I love working on projects that have a positive impact on the natural and built environments.

Our employees proudly give back around the world.

CDM Smith Cares

I love working on projects that have a positive impact on the natural and built environments.

We’re partnering with USAID to improve water infrastructure in Jordan.

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We’re partnering with USAID to improve water infrastructure in Jordan.

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Featured Projects

Water

Raising Air Quality Standards

Sewage sludge incinerator improvements are enabling Asheville’s regional water reclamation authority to meet regulations in a cost-effective and sustainable manner, protecting the environment and providing superior air quality for Buncombe County.

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Water

Protecting California's Groundwater with Recycled Water

Southern California's expanded Leo J. Vander Lans advanced water treatment facility protects groundwater without using imported potable water.

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Transportation

Opening a Path to Next-Generation Transportation

Chicago-area drivers are experiencing safer, more efficient travel on Interstate-90 thanks to a new active traffic management system along with preparations for autonomous and connected vehicles.

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Environment

Saving with Sustainability at Two Superfund Sites

A green approach helps the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reduce PCE contamination in water supplies in Vienna and Ravenswood, West Virginia.

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Water

Taking the Stink Out of Cheesemaking

For one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers, CDM Smith’s design-build team fast-tracked the elimination of odors from hydrogen sulfide in the company’s processing effluent.

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Energy and Facilities

Helping Deliver the new U.S. Military Hospital Weilerbach

CDM Smith provided infrastructure design for the largest U.S. military medical facility outside the United States at Weilerbach near Ramstein, Germany.

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Water

Improving the Turkish Water Infrastructure

Improving the water management cycle is one of several targets in the operative environmental program promoting regional development in Turkey.

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Transportation

Qatar Lusail World-Class Expressway

Amidst Qatar’s swaying palm trees and impressive skyline is the developing Lusail Expressway, a best-in-class transportation corridor that will transform how people and goods travel across the country.

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