Delivering resilient public facilities
A design-build approach helped deliver schools and hospitals that restored learning environments and reliable healthcare.
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USAID restores earthquake-damaged facilities to rebuild resilient communities in Pakistan
After an earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings and limited access to education and healthcare in northwest Pakistan, USAID launched the Pakistan Reconstruction Program and partnered with CDM Smith to rebuild safe, modern, and seismically sound facilities.
Strengthening seismic safety standards
Advanced structural systems, improved materials, and standardized modular designs elevated seismic performance.
Improving community access to services
Site relocation, safer grading, and upgraded infrastructure reconnected communities to water supply and other services.
Building local capacity and oversight
By working with contractors and local authorities, the team improved construction practices and sustainable operations.
Across the program, CDM Smith delivered nearly 150 modern, durable facilities and improved water, sanitation, and utility systems that strengthened everyday life for thousands of families. Close coordination with communities and government agencies ensured culturally appropriate designs and long-term sustainability. These efforts helped restore confidence, support recovery, and build a stronger, safer foundation for Pakistan’s future.
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