Public Sector

Your Partner for Complex Public Construction Projects

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Public construction projects face a wide range of challenges: complex approval and coordination processes, increasing sustainability requirements, procurement law, tight schedules, and cost risks. CDM Smith helps you overcome these challenges. With interdisciplinary expertise in water, environment, infrastructure, geotechnics, and energy, we support projects from concept to successful delivery – with clear processes, transparent communication, and on-time execution. Thanks to many years of experience with public projects at municipal, state, and federal levels, we understand the specific requirements of public sector construction. Our engineers have in-depth knowledge of procurement processes, regulatory coordination, and public participation procedures, and use cutting-edge technologies for accurate cost estimation and early risk mitigation.

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As a reliable partner to the public sector, we combine technical expertise with a strong sense of responsibility – delivering construction projects that create lasting value for people and communities.

Benjamin Bartsch

Head of Business Development

Success Stories in Public Sector Construction

Discover how we deliver complex construction projects environmentally sound, and efficiently.

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Offenbach am Main

Living and Working on the Water - a New Business and Residential District for Offenbach

CDM Smith is developing the remediation concept for the new urban district on the former industrial harbour in Offenbach.

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Wendelstein, Bavaria

Water Supply in a Bavarian District

To ensure a reliable water supply in the Roth district, plant facilities and the pipe network were extensively refurbished. CDM Smith oversaw the measures as project manager.

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Related Practices

We understand the complex demands of public construction projects and offer solutions that combine planning certainty, sustainability, and efficiency.

Construction Supervision

We oversee your construction site to ensure smooth, contract-compliant, and on-schedule execution.

Geotechnics

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

Infrastructure

Forward-looking infrastructure starts with planning expertise: We assess feasibility, evaluate risks, and develop the best solutions for your project.

Special Foundation Engineering

Every construction project needs a solid foundation – we deliver special foundation and geotechnical engineering solutions for stability, safety and long-term performance.

Drinking Water Supply

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

Wastewater

CDM Smith turns your wastewater challenges into smart solutions - supporting you from planning to rehabilitation.

Your Partner for Complex Public Construction Projects