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CDM Smith Advances Digital Mastery with Strategic Hire and New Digital Hub

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.

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Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.
Her appointment is pivotal, reflecting our strategic emphasis on the Digital Hub's role in shaping our digital future.
"Bringing Andrea Springer on board marks a defining moment for CDM Smith's digital journey.
Through this initiative, we will continue reinforcing our digital foundations, ensuring CDM Smith remains synonymous with technological advancement in the AEC industry.

Jacobs Awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Contract

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission. Through site inspection, field support, technical evaluation and cost analysis, Jacobs will continue to provide hazard mitigation strategies to re-build communities and critical infrastructure following disasters in the West Zone Regions.

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DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission.
Jacobs also advises FEMA on use of sustainable, resilient practices that protect facilities from future events.
"For more than 20 years, Jacobs has deployed hundreds of local technical specialists to deliver public assistance to underserved communities in times of disaster," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Susannah Kerr.
Under previous contracts, the JV was awarded more than $951 million to provide public assistance, recovery operations, construction and project management and technical services.

Sanford Heisler Sharp’s H. Vincent McKnight Elected Board Chair of The Anti-Fraud Coalition and Taxpayers Against Fraud in DC

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

McKnight is Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office and the firm’s Co-Ombudsperson.

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McKnight is Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office and the firm’s Co-Ombudsperson.
His practice focuses on representing corporate whistleblowers who have exposed government contract procurement fraud, banking misconduct, securities fraud, and other corporate malfeasance.
“I am honored to be chosen as Chair of The Anti-Fraud Coalition’s and Taxpayers Against Fraud’s Board,” McKnight said.
“Vince has been an active, dedicated advocate for whistleblowers throughout his career,” said David Sanford, Chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp.

Geo Week Breaks Attendance Records; Sold Out Exhibit Hall Floor Largest in Event History

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thousands of geospatial and built world professionals gathered for Geo Week, held February 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. Geo Week is the premier conference and tradeshow that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world. The event convened a record-breaking 2,976 professionals from more than 3,400 registrants, representing 45 countries. The sold-out exhibit hall was the largest in event history, featuring 200 exhibitors and further cementing Geo Week as the convergence point for the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies.

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The sold-out exhibit hall was the largest in event history, featuring 200 exhibitors and further cementing Geo Week as the convergence point for the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies.
"The continued growth of Geo Week is a testament to the continued evolution and expansion of geospatial technologies around the world.
The Geo Week Awards Celebration , in collaboration with LIDAR Magazine, LiDAR News and ASPRS, celebrated excellence across the geospatial industry.
Geo Week was supported by 185+ publications, portals, associations, user groups, analysts, cooperating events, and government agencies, covering six continents.

Geo Week exhibit hall floor is sold out; 3000 geospatial professionals anticipated to attend

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and tradeshow that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, are anticipating that more than 3000 industry professionals will attend next week's event. The event features a sold-out exhibit hall floor and will take place February 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Geo Week , the premier conference and tradeshow that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, are anticipating that more than 3000 industry professionals will attend next week's event.
The event features a sold-out exhibit hall floor and will take place February 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
"At Geo Week, the convergence of individuals, cutting-edge technologies, and forward-thinking organizations shapes the digital future across coastlines, cities, and entire countries.
Geo Week showcases the increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies.

Bill Schultz Joins CDM Smith as Vice President of Business Relationship Management and PMO Functions

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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DENVER, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce that Bill Schultz is joining the firm as Business Technology’s Vice President of Business Relationship Management and PMO functions.

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DENVER, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce that Bill Schultz is joining the firm as Business Technology’s Vice President of Business Relationship Management and PMO functions.
With 22 years of management consulting experience at Slalom and Accenture and 2 years as a senior director business partner at Molson Coors, Schultz brings experience in business relationship and project management.
He will establish strong connections with our business units, ensuring their technology needs are met as well as driving strategic Business Technology initiatives.
CDM Smith is thrilled to welcome Schultz to the team and looks forward to the impact he will have on the business.

Revolutionizing Water Treatment in Fort Myers to Combat Harmful Algae Blooms

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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FORT MYERS, Florida, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORT MYERS, Fla. – CDM Smith has been selected by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, for the expansion of reclaimed water treatment systems at two 12-million-gallon-per-day (mgd) advanced wastewater treatment facilities.

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FORT MYERS, Florida, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORT MYERS, Fla. – CDM Smith has been selected by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, for the expansion of reclaimed water treatment systems at two 12-million-gallon-per-day (mgd) advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
This 5-year, $150 million project is designed to eliminate all effluent discharge from the plants into the surface waters of the neighboring Caloosahatchee River and help combat Florida’s harmful algae bloom.
The firm has a long history with the City of Fort Myers serving as their engineer of record for wastewater for more than 20 years.
The waning water resources in Southwest Florida coupled with a new state regulation that prohibits the discharge of any water into surface waters makes this work crucial for the City of Fort Myers.

Rasha Maal-Bared Joins CDM Smith as Principal Environmental Scientist

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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Burnaby, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce the addition of Rasha Maal-Bared PhD, P Biol, RMCCM, an internationally recognized microbiologist, to the firm as a principal environmental scientist.

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Burnaby, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce the addition of Rasha Maal-Bared PhD, P Biol, RMCCM, an internationally recognized microbiologist, to the firm as a principal environmental scientist.
Notably, she played a pivotal role in synthesizing and simplifying COVID-19 information for the water community, aiding utility decision-making.
"We are thrilled to add a scientist of Rasha's caliber to our firm," said Lisa Forrest, CDM Smith senior vice president and environmental services group director.
CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities.

FBLA Celebrates American Enterprise Day with Career Panel Featuring Experts in Six Fields

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Reston, Virginia, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, is hosting a career panel featuring professionals in six fields for its middle school, high school, and college members to celebrate American Enterprise Day on November 15.

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Reston, Virginia, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, is hosting a career panel featuring professionals in six fields for its middle school, high school, and college members to celebrate American Enterprise Day on November 15.
Students will hear from experts in computer science, engineering, finance, health care, law, and social media/marketing.
FBLA celebrates American Enterprise Day by teaching others about the American entrepreneurial spirit through a range of activities, projects, and festivities.
FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

CDM Smith Selected to Refurbish MWRA’s Deer Island Digesters

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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The DITP is the United States' second-largest water reclamation plant, with a peak capacity of 1.2 billion gallons, and an average daily flow of 350 million gallons.

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The DITP is the United States' second-largest water reclamation plant, with a peak capacity of 1.2 billion gallons, and an average daily flow of 350 million gallons.
CDM Smith’s history of collaboration with MWRA spans nearly four decades and includes CDM Smith playing a pivotal role in the design of the original digestion system.
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies for condition assessment purposes, CDM Smith will harness 3D camera walk-throughs, tablet-based Bluebeam data gathering and documentation, and drone inspections.
CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities.