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Building the Future

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Building the Future

CDM Smith brings together world-class and local expertise for development funded by government clients, bilateral donors, multilateral banks, specialty funds and the private sector.

Sustainability

Advancing responsible use of natural, financial and human capital by applying
measures to multiply economic benefits, improve environmental and social conditions and reduce negative impacts.

Prosperity

Guiding development investment strategically to deliver the economic, social and environmental benefits intended and create conditions for societies to thrive. 

Resiliency

Identifying vulnerabilities and changing conditions and applying practical tools and methodologies to strengthen critical infrastructure systems, based on decades of impact evaluation and resiliency planning experience.

Community

Partnering with clients to engage
communities affected by development
through strategic outreach, risk
communication and stakeholder
participation for collaboration that
enhances delivery and results.​

Featured International Development Projects

We design and deliver resilient infrastructure in more than 100 countries, enhancing quality of life and economic development. Our services include water security solutions such as desalination and reuse, integrated water, wastewater and solid waste systems, disaster preparedness, and community facilities. We also plan transport infrastructure, develop earthquake-resilient buildings, generate smart power, and implement nature-based solutions that support long-term sustainability and prosperity.
Our projects illustrate what defines our work: technical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and genuine partnership. We listen carefully, think ahead, and deliver tailored solutions with the highest standards of quality. By combining client focus with robust project management and interdisciplinary expertise, we create lasting value. For people, markets, and the environment.

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Aerial view of water treatment facility with solar panels and surrounding desert landscape.
Jordan

Building A Sustainable Water Future for Jordan

We helped USAID secure Jordan’s water future through infrastructure upgrades that strengthen resilience against scarcity.

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Aerial view of a Colombian beach with mountains, forest, and turquoise ocean waves.
Bogota, Colombia

Restoring Colombia's Caribbean Coast

Hybrid green and gray infrastructure protects Colombia's coast from climate change through mangrove restoration and nature-based solutions.

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Our experts from a wide range of engineering and natural science disciplines bring together diverse skills to drive international development projects forward— with technical expertise, commitment, and sustainable impact.

Eric Kalmbach

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Eric provides technical and management services to clients in the transportation, urban development, waste and water infrastructure sectors.

Related Practices

See our practices in geotechnical and civil engineering, energy, environment and water.

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Geotechnics

From ground investigation to execution: Our geotechnical experts support you in every project phase with in-depth know-how and innovative methods.
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Energy Infrastructure

From power lines to battery storage systems – we plan, coordinate and deliver your energy infrastructure projects efficiently, reliably and future-ready.
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Remediation

CDM Smith delivers tailored remediation solutions for soil and groundwater.
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Site Development

We plan and realise your site development projects across all sectors – efficiently, safely and sustainably.
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Redevelopment

We redevelop unused or derelict sites and use innovative concepts to ensure they remain part of the utilization cycle for as long as possible.
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Drinking Water Supply

CDM Smith ensures safe drinking water supply through rehabilitation, network renewal and sustainable planning for utilities and municipalities.
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