Overview

CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It aims to provide client service and innovative solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities. Their primary areas of expertise are consulting, design, construction, and program management. CDM uses these skills to find solutions for clients ranging from organizations involved in the industry or federal and municipal government groups to development-funded assignments.

CDM Smith’s objective is for their 5,000 employees to have an unwavering focus on creating innovative and lasting solutions that improve environmental value, quality of life, and economic prosperity. With more than US$1.2 billion in annual revenues, they have the size, stability, and resources to successfully undertake a diverse range of projects, applying local knowledge through a network of 125 offices worldwide while leveraging the full resources and expertise of their global staff.

CDM Smith was officially registered in Qatar in 2012 and has since carried out major projects that span the full range of transportation and infrastructure improvements. Their services include project management, planning, design, and construction supervision of roads, highways, water and wastewater facilities, and water resources.

One of the largest projects that CDM Smith has worked on is the Lusail Expressway. Located in Doha, Qatar, the expressway is among the largest public works programs in the Middle East. Completed in 2018, the expressway connects Qatar’s development zone and its existing population centers and infrastructure, enabling broader transit, commerce possibilities, and enhanced public safety.