Innovation
Innovation
As a privately held firm with a rich legacy, CDM Smith makes it a priority to constantly invest in the future. Since our founding seven decades ago, our experts have been known for their thirst for knowledge, knack for breakthroughs and curiosity for the unknown. Our hard-won technical superiority and our zeal for collaboration has helped us build the strongest network of technology and scientific partners. How can we work together to move the industry forward?
How can we transform data to decisions?
By capturing digital data through drones and sensors and applying machine learning for rapid processing, Sky Wave provides site analysis that’s faster, safer, more robust and more accurate.
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Is AI the key to finding and removing lead pipes?
As Trinnex's Katie Deheer explains, any utility that has a significant number of unknowns in their service line inventory can take advantage of predictive modeling.
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What is the future of roads?
Scott Sandstrom, Complete Corridors design discipline leader, sat down to discuss how to best design roadways of the future in ways that are more innovative, sustainable, and resilient.
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How can we communicate better and safer on construction sites?
Communication on active construction sites is crucial, but with traditional methods of hearing protection, it's difficult to do without compromising safety. We're testing and researching different methods to improve staff and client safety.
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Geothermal: how does it work?
We take a look at the inner workings of Utility Thermal Energy Networks and why they could be critical to energy portfolios of the future.
Safe and effective water reuse
In response to water scarcity, we are committed to strengthening water supply portfolios where they are most needed today and will be tomorrow.
Our investments in action
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February 10, 2023
Meet the innovators
