July 2016, Vol. 71 No. 7
Newsline
Stantec Acquires Firm Focused On Resources For Built Infrastructure
In the second quarter of 2016, Stantec announced the completion of its acquisition of MWH Global – a 6,800-person engineering, consulting and construction management firm focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment. This acquisition expands Stantec’s position as a global leader in water resources infrastructure, while developing more presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South and Central America.
Bob Gomes, Stantec president and CEO, said the acquisition is an important step in Stantec’s continual journey toward being renowned as a top global design firm.
“MWH brings new geographic presence, acclaimed industry reputation, and most importantly, shared values in a dedication to communities,” Gomes said.
With nearly 200 years of recognized industry history, MWH has supported some of the world’s most technically significant water and natural resource infrastructure projects, including:
Serving as the lead designer on the Panama Canal Third Set of Locks Project in Panama.
Providing asset management, design and construction strategies, as a part of an alliance of industry-leading organizations, for the Thames Water Asset Management Programme 6 in the United Kingdom.
Performing as the construction manager for the Austin Water Treatment Plant No. 4 in Texas, which effectively treats 50 million gallons of water daily from nearby water resources.
“By combining the talents and expertise of our employees, we have forged an even stronger team to address our clients’ most challenging issues in water and infrastructure,” said Alan Krause, MWH chairman and CEO.
Along with its global network of staff, MWH brings capabilities that are new to Stantec, including its Engineering and Technical Services group, which provides water-related design services to key hydro-power, oil and gas, mining and industrial clients. MWH further contributes construction management, program management, and management consulting business services related to water infrastructure.
Executive leaders from Stantec and MWH are working together to develop an integration strategy that identifies and leverages the firms’ combined strengths. In combination, Stantec will maintain approximately 22,000 team members distributed across more than 400 offices located around the world. 949-923-6085, www.stantec.com.
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