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This is what legend looks like. During a remarkable 54-year career, our Vice President Robin Cababa has established himself as an adored leader and dedicated mentor. His contributions to engineering and environmental stewardship have received widespread acclaim — and, most recently, the Goethals Medal from the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). Leadership and engineering excellence go hand-in-hand for Robin. From commanding the U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center (ERDC) to spearheading some of AECOM’s most complex environmental programs, including the U.S. Navy’s Pacific CLEAN program, he’s established himself as a skilled, visionary leader in all his endeavors. Robin also demonstrated a dedication to developing and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders, including implementing an immersive two-year AECOM onboarding program in the Pacific and numerous mentoring programs outside AECOM that are focused on helping military veterans. As a veteran himself, Robin has received numerous honors, including a Purple Heart and Silver Star for valor. Read more about Robin’s life and career: https://lnkd.in/eTxWquz6 #AECOM #AECOMCareers

Our latest episode of Strategy in Transit is dedicated to the challenge of decarbonization. From airport electrification to transit expansion and accessibility, Toronto’s transportation leaders share some of the strategies and solutions they have implemented that will improve sustainability while enhancing mobility regionwide. Learn more about their shared commitment to advancing a more sustainable transportation future for Toronto: https://lnkd.in/eyKSsvs9 Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Metrolinx | Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario #AECOM #StrategyInTransit #Decarbonization

Congratulations to our Chief Executive for the Middle East & Africa region, Hamed Zaghw as he ranks #2 in Construction Week Middle East's Power 150 2024: Top Consultants. The list recognizes the region's most influential figures in construction. Hamed is dedicated to ensuring excellence in project delivery throughout the region. He prioritizes quality, ethics and responsiveness to client needs, leveraging his extensive industry expertise to drive a focused and effective approach. A trusted leader, Hamed places an obstinate focus on supporting his people, understanding they are the driving force of his business. Well done, Hamed! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dM-pFDtX #AECOMMiddleEast #WeDeliver #WeThrive #ConstructionLeaders #IndustryTop150 #Leadership #ConstructionExcellence #TopConsultants

Today’s People Spotlight features Murray Coburn, a graduate engineer from our Water business line in the United Kingdom.    As a high schooler, Murray was inspired to pursue a career in engineering after witnessing the construction of a flood defense project to protect his hometown from floods while creating new public spaces. Today, he specializes in hydraulic modeling and flood risk assessment, working on projects that help vulnerable communities minimize the effects of flood events.    Most recently, he worked on developing mitigation solutions to reduce flooding in the town of Dunkeld, Scotland. After conducting public consultations and proposing solutions, such as the creation of flood walls, earth embankments and culvert upgrades, his team’s work helped to reduce the town’s flood risk from an annual probability of 50 percent to 2 percent — and raised greater awareness and education on flood resilience among the town’s residents.    “It is sometimes easy to lose track of the true reason and purpose of your work,” he writes. “This is a sobering reminder of its importance and is just one of many ways my work helps in delivering a better world.”    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/eRg4uBwd   #AECOM #AECOMVoices #PeopleSpotlight #Water #Environment #Sustainability

We’re excited to share our appointment by Southern Water to deliver asset management, program and project management services on its Professional Services Framework. As one of England’s largest water utilities and a key water supplier for much of South East England, Southern Water delivers 535 million liters of drinking water daily and treats and recycles 1,371 million liters of wastewater daily at 368 treatment works. In our role, we will help realize Southern Water’s largest and most ambitious business plan to date in preparation for the UK’s Asset Management Plan Period 8 (AMP8) regulatory period from 2025-2030. We’ll support Southern Water with strategy & planning, asset information management including data visualization and digital tools, asset intelligence including modelling and geospatial analysis, as well as technical services and system monitoring. "Through our number one-ranked global Water capabilities, we’re well positioned to deliver sustainable solutions that help Southern Water achieve its business, customer and environmental outcomes in the AMP8 period and beyond,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of our global Water business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZMytV_Y #AECOM #Water

We’re proud to announce a partnership with Ukrhydroenergo, the main hydropower generating company in Ukraine, to identify and execute on projects in support of the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine’s hydropower assets, systems, and capabilities.   “Hydropower is vital to Ukraine's energy supply, and our decades of expertise in this key renewable energy source positions us to support the nation in delivering and sustaining resilient electricity to millions. As leaders in the dams and reservoirs sectors, our teams look forward to bringing the necessary energy advisory and disaster recovery skills to meet Ukrhydroenergo’s complex hydropower objectives,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer.   Signed at the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference, the new agreement builds on our existing role as the infrastructure delivery advisor to the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development for the reconstruction of Ukraine and the reconstruction delivery partner for Kyiv Boryspil International Airport.   Read more about this exciting new partnership: https://lnkd.in/eUJf_jBG   #AECOM #Ukraine

Today’s People Spotlight features Meegan Worcester, a graduate sustainability consultant from our Environment business line in the United Kingdom.    Meegan’s interest in sustainability stems from her experience growing up in car-centric spaces. Seeing an over-reliance on cars, limited pedestrian infrastructure and a lack of public transport compelled her to study how to build a more livable, sustainable built environment. Today, she utilizes her expertise through a wide range of projects focusing on carbon management, sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience.    Recently, she has been working with a global FTSE 250 company to determine science-based targets for nature (SBTNs), providing a structure and approach to evaluating their environmental impact. As part of this project, she had a hand in writing their deforestation policy, ensuring that it aligns with current and forthcoming standards and best practices, and maximizing its long-term positive impact on the client’s farmers, suppliers, and affected local communities. “Sustainability frameworks and methodologies can overlap with one another, which can be confusing and complicated for the client,” she writes. “It is important that we communicate this understanding and identify where they have already gathered appropriate information. This will prevent duplicating work and help build on any gaps.”    Read more about her work: https://lnkd.in/epG5u7rV   #AECOM #AECOMVoices #PeopleSpotlight #Water #Environment #Sustainability

Introducing our latest AECOM Fellow inductees: Dr. Rosa Gwinn Gwinn and Ken Butler, P.E. Ken and Rosa each boast decades of experience at AECOM and they have distinguished themselves as technical thought leaders, industry trailblazers and esteemed mentors who have established new benchmarks for excellence in their respective fields. As our Global PFAS Technical Lead, Rosa is a globally recognized authority in the identification and mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with over 30 years of experience at AECOM and its legacy companies. She is highly visible both within AECOM and beyond, with her expertise sought after by regulatory bodies, including a recent invitation from the EPA to join an industry and technology roundtable focused on accelerating innovation in addressing PFAS in drinking water. Our Global Head of Complex Structures, Ken is internationally recognized for his exceptional work on high-profile bridge projects and has dedicated 27 years of his career to AECOM. He has been instrumental in the design and construction of 38 complex bridge projects with a combined construction cost exceeding $10 billion and is a prolific contributor to the field, having published and presented 34 technical papers on long-span and complex bridges. Read more about each of their achievements: https://lnkd.in/eUaKsAMK #AECOM #AECOMFellows #TechEx

Today, we proudly relaunch the AECOM Fellows program, a cornerstone of our TechEx strategic initiative, and announce new inductees, Dr. Rosa Gwinn, global PFAS technical lead, and Ken Butler, P.E., global head of complex structures.   “We are thrilled to honor Rosa and Ken as our newest inductees. Their remarkable expertise and technical leadership have significantly impacted our industry and our organization,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer. “This recognition underscores their unwavering commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and advancing our purpose of delivering a better world, while positioning us as the firm of choice for top talent.” “For decades, Rosa and Ken have played a vital role in cultivating our culture of technical excellence, and delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ complex challenges,” said Lara Poloni, our president. “Their appointments as AECOM Fellows honor them as technical luminaries and celebrate their achievements in advancing our industry leadership. We look forward to their continued contributions to our success.” Learn more about Rosa, Ken and our AECOM Fellows: https://lnkd.in/eQCCCndb   #AECOM #AECOMFellows #TechEx

We are delighted to have collaborated on the 23rd Serpentine Pavilion, which opens for the public on Friday, June 7, 2024, serving as Technical Advisor for the twelfth year and our third year as Project Manager. Titled ‘Archipelagic Void’, this latest installment was designed by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies.   “We are honored and grateful to unveil Archipelagic Void in June,” said Cho. “To realize the Pavilion, we began by asking what can be uncovered and added to the Serpentine site, which has already featured over twenty historical iterations at the center of the lawn, from a roster of great architects and artists.”   Archipelagic Void consists of a void at the center of five distinct ‘islands’, the layout referencing the madang – an open courtyard found in traditional Korean houses. Each of the five surrounding structures is unique in terms of size, shape, name and purpose, providing a dedicated platform for Serpentine’s live program from June onwards for the public to enjoy.   Read more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/eqQpawmA Photo: Iwan Baan | Courtesy: Serpentine   #SerpentinePavilion #MinsukCho #Architecture