Innovation at CDM Smith

Innovation

CDM Smith is always working to help our clients stay ahead of the curve. Innovation defines the way we work, helps us redefine industry standards and fuels our curiosity for the unknown. Our cutting-edge research and development programme, appetite for innovative technologies and expert virtual design and construction practices help us transform the industry one breakthrough at a time.

Meet our Innovation experts

Finite Element Method

Dr Sven Möller heads the group of numerics at CDM Smith in Germany applying innovative FEM calculations for design and engineering analysis.

Meet Sven

In-Situ Remediation

Dr Karsten Menschner is our expert for innovative groundwater and in-situ remediation.

Meet Karsten

Ground Freezing

Sven Keßler advises our customers worldwide on the subject of ground freezing.

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Building Information Modeling

Ilja Prinz is responsible for the introduction and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at CDM Smith. As an experienced BIM expert, he supports project teams in applying this forward-looking method.

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Water Reuse

Dr Heiko Huber develops intelligent concepts for the use of near-surface geothermal energy.

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VDC

CDM Smith is using virtual design and construction (VDC) to connect designers, constructors, owners and operators with the right tools to bring projects to life before a shovel even hits the ground. With VDC, CDM Smith is helping clients to manage change, encourage collaboration and maintain goals throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Tailgate Talks: Virtual Design and Construction

When engineers and contractors work together through alternative delivery, they find ways to make project delivery more efficient and effective. VDC Manager Matt Harraka and Technical Delivery Manager Mario Vecchiarello explain why VDC is a better way to design and build projects.

4D/5D Modelling

These models make it easier for the people involved to relate to a project. Moreover, it is possible to visualise contractors’ work as well as the cost associated with that work. Abe Nejad describes this technology as “the future of construction industry” that enables both contractor and client to successfully deliver a project within estimated time and cost frame.

4D/5D Modelling

Project controls specialist Abe Nejad focuses in on how 4D and 5D modelling can take 3D and BIM models to the next level, incorporating all design elements to create one all-inclusive model.