AECOM

Financial Turmoil

AECOM and WSP Halt Talks to Create Megafirm, Sources Say

Uncertainty created by COVID-19 pandemic appears to be reason

April 2, 2020

Two giants won't confirm merger discussions, but a deal was close before being derailed by COVID-19 impact and projections.

Transit Veteran Leaves STV C-Suite for AECOM

Debra K. Rubin

Tom Ichniowski

March 4, 2020

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U. of Maryland picks engineering school dean as next president of the Top 25 US public university.

Crane Collapses at SoFi Stadium Site in Calif., No Injuries Reported

Erica Berardi

February 28, 2020

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A stationary crane collapsed Friday morning at SoFi Stadium., the soon-to-be home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers located in Inglewood, Calif. Los Angeles County Fire Department remained on the scene as of Friday afternoon.

Transportation

Colorado City Drops Out of Toll Road Plan

Broomfield withdraws from Jefferson Parkway project after soil sample yields plutonium

Jim Parsons

February 28, 2020

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Will proximity to a former federal nuclear weapons complex scrap the $250-million road project?

Public Works

Why Atlas Technical Consultants Bested AECOM for Initial Contract on Big Mississippi River Bridge

The engineer must work closely with the Capital Area Road & Bridge District, state secretary explains

Richard Korman

February 8, 2020

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State transportation secretary says he rejected AECOM appeal of design award on project worth up to $2.8B partly due to firm's existing workload.

New York City Studies Feasibility of $1B Passenger Rail Line

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 5, 2020

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AECOM and WSP awarded $1.3M contract to study 16-mile Brooklyn to Queens line.

More C-Suite Ins and Outs at AECOM, Jacobs

Debra K. Rubin

December 8, 2019

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New York design firm's top lawyer resigns, while Texas services giant reshuffles and rebrands.

Will A New AECOM Board Director Be Its Next CEO?

Debra K. Rubin

November 27, 2019

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Designer's board picks-veteran execs Robert Card and Jacqueline Hinman-could replace retiring Mike Burke, analyst says; read more Exec News.

Aaron Retherford of Castle Construction participates in a Kidstruction event.

ENR Midwest Announces 2020 Top Young Professionals

Jeff Yoders

November 20, 2019

The 2020 Class of ENR Midwest Top Young Professionals of 20 design and construction professionals has been chosen. The recognition program, held annually by all of ENR's Regional Editions, recognizes young industry professionals, all under 40, who represent the best-of-the-best in their careers, by exhibiting qualities of leadership, career progress, community involvement.

Private Equity Pays $2.4B For AECOM Government Unit

Debra K. Rubin

October 16, 2019

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Analysts note design firm's parallel sale and spinoff plans, but shedding construction assets will take longer. Activist investor was key sale catalyst, reports say.