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About Atkins

Established in 1938, Atkins has become one of the largest international design and engineering consulting firms, with offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Our experience in the most vibrant markets in the world allows us to deliver the best, most up-to-date technical solutions to our clients’ infrastructure projects by sharing expertise and knowledge on a worldwide scale.

At the same time, Atkins understands the vital importance of being “local”—of having deep roots in the communities in which we live and work. In the United States, our experience and office network span the nation and more than half a century. Our understanding of local requirements, practices, and culture allows us to be true partners with our clients.

Atkins’ core services in the US encompass engineering, planning, construction management, program management, environmental science, geomatics, architecture, landscape architecture, emergency management, asset management, and information technologies. Our clients represent a mix of both the public and private sectors and include regional, state, and federal agencies; counties and municipalities; development companies; airports; energy providers; toll road agencies; and contractors.

Our ongoing success is based on the recognition that client satisfaction is paramount. Committed to helping lead the charge for a low-carbon economy, we assist our clients in fulfilling the social and practical challenges of an environmentally conscious world.

We are widely noted for the high caliber of our technical professionals and our comprehensive capabilities in key markets. This is reinforced by our efforts to provide our professionals with an environment that promotes continuous learning and quality improvement and our goal of increasing diversity in both our workforce and leadership.

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Hoover Dam Bypass, Arizona and Nevada

Construction management services

The 2,000-foot-long Colorado River Bridge at Hoover Dam stands 900 feet above the Colorado

River and features a 10,000-psi, cast-in-place segmental concrete arch, stabilized by

over 350 rock anchors.

Cover: Central Phoenix East Valley Light Rail, Arizona

Design and construction management consultant

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1. CraigThomasDiscoveryandVisitorCenter,WyomingConstruction management services

2. HavenAvenue,RanchoCucamonga,CaliforniaPlanning, design, and  construction services

3. HaysCountyYMCA,TexasArchitectural design

4. SwanPointWastewaterTreatmentPlant,MarylandPlanning, design, and  construction services

Gettingthemostoutofyourinfrastructureassetsisnolongerjustagoodidea,ithasbecomeanecessityinlightofdecreasingfundingandincreasingdemands.Atkinsaddressesinfrastructureneedswithcomprehensiveservices.

Atkins helps in planning, designing, and constructing new infrastructure and infrastructure improvements that optimize our clients’ investments and benefit stakeholders

For community,office,industrial,andrecreationalfacilitiesdevelopment, Atkins provides planning and engineering services that lay the foundation for successful projects. We offer local experts with experience in delivering realistic impact reports, working effectively with permitting agencies, and orchestrating joint participation agreements as needed to expedite projects. Our multiservice capabilities are a boon to clients, as our professionals in disciplines such as environmental sciences, geomatics, cultural resources and archeology, and landscape architecture can step in as needed to overcome hurdles that could slow down or even stop a project’s progress. Our full complement of architectural and building services are well-versed in both new and renovation 

projects. Atkins’ professional construction management  team represents owners’ interests through the life cycle of a project or program.

Atkins aids clients across the nation in meeting the challenges of aging and insufficient waterandwastewatersystems. Our solutions address not only financing and regulatory compliance, but also public concerns. We assess the conditions of existing systems and design and implement improvements that will serve far into the future.

The treatment of water and wastewater has been a mainstay of Atkins’ service offerings in the US. Our clients include utilities—both public and private—and those with specialized treatment needs, such as aquatic attractions. With expertise that encompasses both conventional and innovative processes—like enhanced nutrient removal treatment systems for wastewater, ultraviolet treatment for stormwater, and membrane technologies for potable water treatment—we are able to assist our clients effectively in determining the right alternative for their needs. 

Servicesthatmaximizeyourassets

ConstructionmanagementoftheCraigThomasDiscoveryandVisitorCenterincludedtheinstallationofa140-x30-footangledwallofglasstofitwiththeirregularsawtoothroofanda4-x15-footsectionofglassfloor,whereacontinuousvideoplaysasvisitorswalkacross.

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1. Florida’sTurnpikeEnterpriseTollsTechnology,FloridaGeneral consulting (program management)

2. CentralPhoenixEastValleyLightRail,ArizonaDesign and construction  management consultant

3. AtlantaInternationalAirport,Georgia Site preparation, paving and lighting design, and construction documentation

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Atkins also supports clients involved in energyproductionanddistribution with a team of experienced professionals that understand the specialized needs of this industry and offer engineering, environmental, land acquisition, and construction services. From the siting and design of new facilities to the reclamation of old mines, our experts assist energy companies in developing environmentally responsible and cost-effective projects. 

For mobility issues, Atkins is considered to be one of the premier providers of transportation consulting services in the US. Our core services in planning, design, and construction management of highways,bridges,tollroads,airports,andtransitfacilities were developed through decades of service to state departments of transportation, county road departments, and transportation authorities.

With a team of Atkins’ professionals skilled in delivering quality, innovative services on time and within budget, our clients know that they get true value for their consultant dollars.

As new road facilities have become more difficult to permit  and prohibitively costly, Atkins has become recognized as a national leader in intelligenttransportationsystems and alternativedelivery, helping clients maximize the capacities of their existing transportation assets. And when new alignments and roadway expansions are called for, Atkins assists with innovativefinancingstrategies, and streamlinedenvironmentalpermitting strategies to get the most out of clients’ investments.

Additional advantages come as a result of Atkins’ comprehensive, in-house capabilities, which allow us to provide turnkey solutions for many transportation projects. These capabilities address a wide range of needs, including toll system startup and operations, right-of-way acquisition, environmental studies, public involvement, cultural resource surveys, permitting, and drainage.

Runway10-28atHartsfield-JacksonAtlantaInternationalAirportrequiredover17.5millioncubicyardsofembankment;which,duetolimitationsonthetruckingofmaterialsonarearoadways,wastransportedfromalocalquarryona5-mileconveyorsystem.

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1.FairfaxCountyI-95SanitaryLandfill,VirginiaClosure construction services

2.WindFarms,USProgram management, design, planning, and GIS support

3.PotomacWaterFiltrationPlantUpgrade,MarylandProgram management

4.ComprehensiveEvergladesRestorationPlan,FloridaProgram and project  management support

5.HurricaneandStormDamageRiskReductionSystem,LouisianaProgram and project management

6.ClearwaterBeachWalk,FloridaPlanning, landscape architecture, engineering, and construction services

7.SalteseFlatsWetlandRestoration,WashingtonFlow measurement

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Keith-WiessPark,TexasWetland delineation, and detention facility and multi-use park design

Withthecarefulmanagementofnaturalresourcesbecominganincreasinglyimportantpriority,Atkinsassistsclientsinprojectsthatrestorevitalecosystemsandincorporatefeaturesandprocessesthatareenvironmentallyresponsibleandpromotesustainability.

Helping to maintain a sustainable environment, Atkins develops and implements comprehensiveenvironmentalrestorationandwatermanagement plans for a wide variety of natural resources, including lakes, rivers and streams, estuaries, wetlands, and threatened habitats. We provide urban communities effective solutions to their flood control needs while still preserving the beauty and functionality of existing riparian corridors.

We are helping to conserve valuable drinking water supplies through integratedwaterresourceplanningthat includes the use of reclaimed water, aquifer storage and recovery, and other technologies, as well as public awareness campaigns. We are turning saltwater into drinkable water and polluted runoff into safe discharges. Concurrently, we are working to improve and protect the overall quality of watersheds through monitoring,  the setting of total maximum daily loads for pollutants, and  best management practices.     

In the built environment, our plans and designs aesthetically and functionally blend human and natural elements, while promoting resource conservation and cost efficiency for projects ranging from full-scale communities to individual buildings. We revitalizedowntowns and offer specialized expertise in brownfieldredevelopment. Our technical expertise helps our clients preserve their cultural past through surveys and assessments, historic restoration and renovation, grant application preparation, and thoughtful planningthatintegrateshistoricsiteswithcontemporaryneeds.

We support our clients’ airqualitymonitoring programs. Our pedestrianandbikepaths and masstransitcenters are encouraging more healthy lifestyles and energy conservation.  Our landscapedesigns are allowing communities and property owners to minimize the need for irrigation, pesticides, and herbicides. And with certified LeadershipinEnergy&EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) specialists on staff, Atkins assists clients in meeting national sustainable design standards for their buildings and structures.

We offer a long history in providing integratedsolidwastemanagement solutions that encompass everything from landfill design and operations to waste reduction techniques, such as recycling, composting, and landfill mining. Today we are also helping to convert landfill gas into usable energy and turning landfills into bioreactors that reduce environmental impacts and extend the lives of landfills.

Practicingtheprinciplesofsustainability

OnceanunderutilizedcityparklocatedinHarrisCounty,Texas,

Keith-WiessParknowconsistsofan$11.9-millionstormdetentionbasinwitha2.2-miletrailsystemandabridgeoverHallsBayou,detentionbasinlakeswithafishingpierandboardwalk,andnew

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1.SouthernCaliforniaWildfireDebrisRemoval,SanBernardinoCounty,CaliforniaProgram development and cleanup management

2.CatastrophicEvacuationModelingSystem,VirginiaEmergency evacuation and transportation planning

3.ClearCreekWatershed,NevadaComprehensive erosion and sedimentation assessment

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Atkinsprovidespublicandprivateclientswithawiderangeofsolutionsthatsupporteffortsrangingfromlarge-scaleprogrammanagementtogeneraloperationalimprovement.

Our company has differentiated itself by expanding our resources in emerging technologies and practices and combining them with a solid understanding of our clients’ businesses in order to provide effective management solutions.

Atkins’ business management professionals blend expert-level advice with information solutions to advise clients about the application of technology for operationalandefficiencyimprovements. We also assist in developing performance measurements, policies, and procedures, and we work with our clients to develop and implement quality control and assurance plans and programs to achieve a greater level of efficiency. Integrating people, technology, and business processes, we provide enterprisewide frameworks for accelerating performance.

Recognizing the power of information for proactive  management, we offer full-service capabilities that allow  us to be a single-source solution for allfacetsofdatamanagement—from field surveys and data collection through business process automation. We have developed a suite of softwaretools that facilitate the quick analysis of relationships, trends, and patterns. Our experience and portfolio of scalable, user-friendly systems present a unique opportunity for implementation without a huge capital investment.

Specialty products include map-baseddatavisualizationsystems that provide unique collaboration environments. By tying together the power of GIS technology with project scheduling information, our clients are able to readily view activity sequencing in 4D. These tools provide easy identification and avoidance of project conflicts as well as opportunities for optimization. Overall, these platforms are enhancing communication among team members, saving our clients  time and money.

Providingmanagementsolutionsthatmakeadifference

GIStechnologywasusedtoaccuratelylocate,map,andassesstheseverityof245erosionsitesinthe17-square-mileClearCreekwatershedinNevada.Fromthisdata,mitigationalternativesandcostestimateswereprioritizedanddeveloped.

For clients who require complete programmanagement services, Atkins offers seamless access to all of our worldwide services and resources. We integrate the latest software tools with historical databases and our own industry experience to develop accurate cost estimates and schedules that help control costs and keep work programs on track. We perform professional risk and construction claims analyses that protect our clients’ interests, and we use web-based collaboration tools to enhance and streamline project communications.

Whether the need is for skilled professionals to fill critical positions during peak work periods or full-time, onsite management staff for capital improvements, Atkins identifies and addresses the specific needs of each client. Our program management success is based on long-term service to clients who know that they can count on us for honest answers, consistent performance, and innovative approaches to challenging issues.

Communities today continue to face daily challenges to keep residents safe and secure. Atkins has built a team that believes in 

the sharing of information and resources, creating best practices, and developing partnerships to allow every community the chance to learn from each other and become more effective in their goal of buildingasafecommunity.

To protect the infrastructure that we help plan, design, and construct, Atkins is on the front lines with our clients, helping them in disasterpreparedness,response,andrecovery. We work with communities to perform vulnerability assessments and provide them with the mitigation plans, response support, and recovery tools that will help to minimize the impacts of disasters. Our teams develop and implement plans and tools based on comprehensive risk analysis that are being used by many local, state, and federal government agencies across the US. We provide response and recovery support activities to communities that lessen the long-term effects of disasters and stand ready to support our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do all this and more so that we can build a safer community for tomorrow.

1.FortBelvoirBaseRealignmentandClosure,VirginiaMaster planning and  comprehensive program management

2.AlternativeHousingPilotProgram,MississippiProgram management

3.ArchitectoftheCapitolPerimeterSecurityUpgrades,WashingtonD.C.Design-build engineer of record

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1. Burj Al Arab, UAE*Architecture, civil and structural engineering, MEP engineering, construction supervision, and cost consultancy services

2. Xian Xianyan International Airport, China Architecture and landscape design

3. M25 DBFO, UKConnect Plus, a consortium comprising Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Egis Projects and Skanska, has been appointed to design, build, finance, and operate the M25 project

4. Newport City Footbridge, UKCivil and structural engineering and an environmental impact assessment

With experience throughout the world, Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

We plan every aspect of our clients’ projects — from cost and risk planning, feasibility studies and logistics to impact assessments and stakeholder engagement activity.

We design intellectual capital such as management systems and business processes. We also design physical structures such as office towers, schools, bridges, and highways. Whatever we design, we apply the same passion and creativity combined with rigorous quality standards.

Our clients choose Atkins because they need assurance that their projects are procured safely and predictably. They entrust us with the management of projects, people, and issues — ensuring that deadlines are met, costs are controlled, and success is delivered.

Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modeling of a flood defense system, or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design, and enable quality solutions that improve the quality of life for us all.

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5. Copenhagen Metro, DenmarkRail consultancy, intelligent transport systems, and transport planning

6. Wild Wadi Aqua Park, UAE Architecture, civil and structural engineering, MEP engineering, and construction supervision services

7. China River Basin Management, China Integrated river basin management, water pollution prevention and control, and integrated water resources services

8. Bahrain World Trade Center, Bahrain Architecture, civil and structural engineering, MEP engineering, and construction supervision services

9. Belfast Sewers Upgrade, UKProject management, planning, preliminary design, contract supervision, and water quality services

10. Birmingham New Street Station, UK** Multidisciplinary services

11. London 2012 Games, UK Official engineering design services provider

12. Millennium Stadium, UK Civil infrastructure and structural engineering services

13. Oxford Circus, UKTransportation planning, pedestrian modeling, and urban design

14. British Energy Technical Services AllianceConsultancy services

15. Nomas Towers, Bahrain Architecture services

16. Newport Railway Station, UK Principal consultant multidisciplinary services

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www.atkinsglobal.com/northamericaNorth America: 4030 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 700, Tampa, Florida 33607 USA, T: +1 800.477.7275

UK & Europe: Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BW, UK, T: +44 (0)1372 726140

Asia Pacific: 22/F Ciro’s Plaza, 388 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai 200003, People’s Republic of China, T: +86 21 6080 2100

Middle East and India: PO Box 5620, Dubai, UAE, T: +971 4405 9300