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3 November 2011
As part of an ongoing commitment to growing its offering in the
Americas, GHD announced that it has integrated with water and
wastewater engineering firm Commonwealth Engineering &
Technology, Inc. Complementing GHD’s existing team in the region,
CET will bring nearly 100 people in offices throughout
Pennsylvania, serving local and state clients, including water
agencies, municipalities, and special districts. The integration
strengthens GHD’s position as an Engineers News Record (ENR) Top
Ten global engineering firm in sewer and wastewater.
“CET brings exceptional capabilities in water and wastewater
engineering to GHD’s thriving water business in the US,”comments
Jerry Hook, GHD USA East Operating Center Manager. “Their
talented team of engineers, architects, and GIS professionals
provides an excellent complement to GHD’s existing team. CET
adds depth and capabilities to our existing practice to deliver
sustainable water solutions, particularly in advanced nutrient
removal, asset management, desalination, industrial water and
waste, water efficiency, and collection, conveyance and design of a
broad range of treatment systems.”
Jeff Wendle, CEO of CET says “We are excited to join GHD.
CET has partnered with GHD on many projects and we share clients in
the Mid-Atlantic region. The trust and relationships built
through those projects gave us the confidence to make our
relationship more formal and lasting. Joining with GHD
provides us with a strong cultural fit, and access to substantially
greater technical and management resources to support our local
clients and communities.”
Richard Wankmuller, GHD General Manager Americas offers, “GHD
has spent the last 83 years providing the most sustainable
solutions to the water industry. CET’s local services in water and
wastewater engineering combined with GHD’s existing global water
offering, allow both groups to provide an enhanced offering to the
water industry around the world. CET’s broad range of
technical capabilities also supports our Americas wide growth plans
for the energy & resources, environment, property &
buildings, and transportation markets.”
For more information, please contact Kane Dowsett