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How we support your federal facilities goals

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How we support your federal facilities goals

As a fully integrated design-build firm, CDM Smith provides design and construction solutions that advance the mission of our clients through resilient facilities and infrastructure.

40 years of global expertise

CDM Smith has been dedicated to strengthening operational effectiveness for
clients, both CONUS and OCONUS.

Design and construction collaboration

Our teams are industry leaders in DB, DBB, and AD, serving as both constructor and designer of record.

Cost and schedule risk analysis

We use data-driven methods to analyze project cost and schedule risk to quickly
address issues and keep stakeholders informed.

Proven performance records

With 80% of CPARS ratings scoring Exceptional and Very Good, our record
demonstrates that we're a trusted partner.

Featured federal facilities projects

Always looking forward, we prepare today for the problems we may face tomorrow, guiding our clients through uncertainty and forging a path towards a more promising future.

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Modern building with multiple levels and large windows surrounded by trees and a parking area.
Panama City, Florida

Rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base from the ground up 

After Hurricane Michael devastated Panama City’s Tyndall Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force looked to design a next-generation, resilient lodging facility for the rebuilt installation.

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A worker in a safety vest overlooks a water desalination site with mountains in the background at sunrise.
Twentynine Palms, California

Innovative desalination for the U.S. Marine Corps

To continue meeting water demands at the U.S. Marine Corps’ largest US training facility, CDM Smith led the construction of a new reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant.

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Aerial view of a large body of water, marina, and urban area with distant mountains.
Tacoma, Washington

Zero discharge for the fourth largest U.S. Army base

CDM Smith supported Joint Base Lewis McChord’s future zero liquid discharge goals through design-build of an advanced wastewater treatment facility.

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Switchyard with take-off tower and transformer under blue sky.
North America

Powering hyperscale data center expansion 

CDM Smith serves as EPC contractor for two substations, handling design, build, testing, and training for data center campus expansion. 

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Our resilient federal facilities are built on trusted expertise, innovative solutions and a commitment to operational excellence, empowering agencies to protect the nation and advance their missions in a changing world.

Tim Hillier, PE, PMP, CFM

Tim Hillier oversees CDM Smith’s engineering facilities, asset management and construction services for federal agencies.

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Automation

We assist clients around the world with all phases of instrumentation, process control and automation, delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations but not budgets.
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Architecture

Our architects and engineers deliver quality solutions that master function, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and aesthetics.
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Construction

CDM Smith is an integrated design-builder with a legacy of successful projects. We work as one entity to deliver a legendary client experience from project inceptions through design, preconstruction, construction and commissioning.
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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing & Fire Protection (MEP+FP)

We’ve completed hundreds of projects from planning and design to system start-up and commissioning, involving boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), primary and secondary distribution, substations, power generation, cogeneration and sustainable/renewable energy systems.

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We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you want to talk about potential projects, reach out to our experts. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.

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