CH2M Hill

CH2M Hill was a global engineering company that provided consulting, design, construction, and operations services to corporations, and federal, state, and local governments. The company was founded in 1946 by Fred Merryfield and Jim Howland in Corvallis, Oregon, and it grew to become one of the largest engineering companies in the world, with projects in over 50 countries, including United States, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom. CH2M Hill worked with various clients, including U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The company's services were used by numerous organizations, such as World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and European Investment Bank.

● History

CH2M Hill was founded in 1946 by Fred Merryfield and Jim Howland in Corvallis, Oregon, and it initially focused on providing engineering services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other government agencies. In the 1950s and 1960s, the company expanded its services to include consulting and design work for U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of the Interior, and U.S. Department of Transportation. CH2M Hill also worked on various projects with Bechtel Group, Fluor Corporation, and AECOM. The company's growth was influenced by its work on notable projects, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority and the California Department of Water Resources. CH2M Hill's history is also connected to the work of notable engineers, including Nikola Tesla and Buckminster Fuller, who contributed to the development of innovative engineering solutions.

● Services

CH2M Hill provided a wide range of services, including consulting, design, construction, and operations management, to clients in various industries, such as energy, water, transportation, and environmental sectors. The company's services were used by organizations, such as ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP, to develop and implement sustainable energy solutions. CH2M Hill also worked with United Nations Environment Programme, World Health Organization, and International Finance Corporation to address environmental and health issues. The company's expertise in water treatment and wastewater management was utilized by City of New York, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Sydney Water. CH2M Hill's services were also used by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop and implement emergency response plans.

● Acquisitions and Merger

In 2017, CH2M Hill was acquired by Jacobs Engineering in a deal worth approximately $3.3 billion. The acquisition expanded Jacobs Engineering's capabilities in the infrastructure, water, and environmental sectors, and it created one of the largest engineering companies in the world. The merger was influenced by the work of notable business leaders, including Steve Demetriou and Noel Watson. CH2M Hill's acquisition by Jacobs Engineering was also connected to the company's previous acquisitions, including Veltus, Halcrow Group, and Davis Langdon. The company's growth through acquisitions was also influenced by its partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, and SAP SE.

● Projects

CH2M Hill worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the London 2012 Olympics, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. The company provided engineering and consulting services for the development of Dubai International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and Singapore Changi Airport. CH2M Hill also worked on various projects with U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and World Bank to develop and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions. The company's expertise in tunnel engineering was utilized for the development of the Channel Tunnel and the Gotthard Base Tunnel. CH2M Hill's services were also used by City of London, New York City Department of Transportation, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to develop and implement transportation infrastructure plans.

● Controversies

CH2M Hill was involved in several controversies, including a lawsuit related to the company's work on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state. The company was also criticized for its role in the development of the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline. CH2M Hill faced opposition from environmental groups, including Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and Environmental Defense Fund, over its work on various projects. The company's response to these controversies was influenced by the work of notable environmental leaders, including Al Gore and Jane Goodall. CH2M Hill's controversies were also connected to the company's previous work on projects, such as the Three Gorges Dam and the Itaipu Dam.

● Awards and Recognition

CH2M Hill received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including the Engineering News-Record's "Best of the Best" award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' "Engineering Excellence" award. The company was also recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility by organizations, such as World Business Council for Sustainable Development and United Nations Global Compact. CH2M Hill's employees were recognized for their contributions to the engineering profession, including National Academy of Engineering membership and American Society of Civil Engineers awards. The company's awards and recognition were influenced by the work of notable engineers, including Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Gustave Eiffel. CH2M Hill's commitment to excellence was also connected to the company's partnerships with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley.

Category:Engineering companies