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.
Building the Future
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.
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.
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
Civil Engineer
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.