Cars partially submerged in floodwater on a tree-lined street.

Flood Protection

CDM Smith delivers sustainable flood protection for public and private clients: technically sound, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

Practice Lead

Dr Dominic Demand

Flood Protection with Vision

Person in yellow boots standing in floodwater.

CDM Smith develops future-proof flood protection solutions that harmonise engineering, environmental and societal needs. We support you from initial risk assessments through to planning and implementation, including all essential accompanying studies such as environmental impact assessments, structural stability analyses and landscape conservation planning. Our experts create comprehensive flood protection strategies, hazard and risk maps, and advise on integrated river basin management. With experience from projects such as the HaLiMa dyke relocation, the rehabilitation of the Rhine flood protection dam and the Sylvenstein reservoir, we deliver solutions built to last – technically sound, economically viable and environmentally responsible. Whether dams, dykes, retention basins or ecological restoration: we build safety and resilience for generations to come.

Flood Protection for Lasting Resilience

We develop and implement tailored flood protection concepts – from dykes and retention basins to urban flood protection. Our solutions protect people, infrastructure and the environment in the long term. Discover our flood protection projects.

Panorama of Wrocław on the Oder River with a view of the waterfront

Poland

Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Flood Risk Management Plan for the Odra River Basin

CDM Smith conducted a strategic environmental impact assessment for the Odra River Basin Flood Risk Management Plan.

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Würzburg

Restoring the Sewer Network at Würzburg Residence

CDM Smith is planning the heritage-sensitive restoration of the historic sewer network and sewage disposal infrastructure at Würzburg Residence.

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Berlin Tegel Airport terminal and control tower behind a fenced construction site under a clear blue sky

Berlin, Germany

Demolition and Site Clearance at Former Tegel Airport: Launching the Urban Tech Republic

CDM Smith supports the sustainable decommissioning of Berlin Tegel Airport, from design and permitting through construction supervision and material recycling.

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Related Practices

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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.

Groundwater Management

CDM Smith supports you with holistic solutions for your groundwater project – from extraction and treatment to remediation and reinjection.

Wastewater

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

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.

Solid Waste

From landfill planning to energy recovery – we secure legacy landfills and guide you through complex permitting procedures.

Geotechnics

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