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Strength in North America highlights our ability to serve clients and communities in uncertain times
Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2020 02:42 AM
Global professional services company GHD has been ranked #26 in the Top 500 Design Firms 2020 survey, produced annually by industry publication Engineering News-Record.
This highly regarded listing covers GHD’s business in USA and Canada, which comprises 4000 people in 130 offices, across nearly all US states and Canadian provinces.
The rankings are based on annual revenue, and are divided into specific market categories.
GHD’s leadership position highlights its technical authority in key sectors:
- #9...
Poll shows employees are uncomfortable returning to work without social distancing measures
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 10:15 PM
A recent online poll* held by GHD revealed that 70% of respondents do not feel comfortable returning to work unless social distancing measures are in place. The survey also showed that 60% of participants would like to see more permanent social distancing measures implemented at their workplace following the crisis. The challenge
These results are an indication of the scale of the challenge facing businesses across the UK. Social distancing goes against the long-held ethos of maximising productivity...
GHD's response to COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 05:15 AM
For the last 90 years, GHD has been driven by the purpose of creating lasting community benefit, with our clients. With the continuing COVID-19 crisis and the announcement of a Global pandemic by WHO this week, our commitment to servicing you and being guided by our purpose, has never been more important.
Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event and our gratitude goes out to the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around...
Qatar field hospital designed from scratch in less than two weeks
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:06 PM
GHD recently designed an emergency quarantine hospital in Qatar in just two weeks as part of the ongoing global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Libsear Field Hospital is the second field hospital to be opened in the country and is located near Al Shahaniya (Dukhan Road).
GHD’s office in Qatar was invited to provide its client, the contractor on the project, with design and technical support. In just a matter of hours, GHD was working closely with the client’s construction team to set out practical...
GHD to implement Digital Train Control for Cross River Rail
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 04:09 PM
GHD has been awarded the role of Technical Advisor for implementation of the European Train Control Systems (ETCS) for the Cross River Rail project and the inner-city rail network.
ETCS provides the critical core for safe signalling and train control to achieve the vision for a turn-up-and-go transport system for South East Queensland.
Simon Cook, ETCS Project Director, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority said: “Cross River Rail is being delivered in partnership with the private sector and we are...