Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

Piccadilly Gardens

Following an international competition, AECOM was chosen to design the new Piccadilly Gardens, the centerpiece of a wider regeneration strategy that includes 1960's Piccadilly Plaza and new commercial development. Working in collaboration with renowned architect Tadao Ando, ARUP Engineers, Chapman Robinson Architects and lighting designer Peter Fink, AECOM has created an exciting new image for what is now the largest public open space in central Manchester.

The gardens' central lawns are enclosed within bold landscape forms. The elliptical fountain plaza, at the center of the site, is the most dynamic and active element. Here, in the sunniest area, the main pedestrian routes meet and provide a direct link to the adjacent streetscape. Architect Tadao Ando’s dramatic, curved wall complements the fountain ellipse and shields the south side of the gardens from surrounding traffic.

The redesigned and refurbished Piccadilly Gardens provide a vibrant setting for the ongoing public life of Manchester’s downtown area, and a central focus for citywide celebrations.

AECOM- London Olympics 2012

2012 Olympics - Legacy Masterplan Framework, London, U.K.

Building on the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Masterplanning work, we are leading a consortium developing a Legacy Masterplan Framework (LMF) for the Olympic Park. We are working in collaboration with Olympic Delivery Authority, Greater London Authority, London Development Agency, Design for London, five Olympic Host Boroughs and the local community.

The 2012 Olympic Games have created a unique opportunity for the regeneration and redevelopment of an entire urban district in London. The preparation of the LMF is central to the realization of this objective. We have been commissioned to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a regeneration framework for the Olympic Legacy leading to a new piece of London within the Lower Lea Valley. The task is to develop and test a framework masterplan accompanied by a series of detailed strategies in relation to social infrastructure, housing, employment, leisure & culture, town planning, transport, water, waste, strategic sustainability, infrastructure, energy and climate change.

The purpose of the preferred Legacy Framework is to establish the key principles to achieve the overarching urban regeneration ambitions for the site over a long period of time - the LMF currently envisages an “end-state” in 2040.

The LMF proposals currently being developed are unprecedented given the size of the site area, the quantum of proposed development, complexity and the expected long timescale of the development period. A paramount objective for us is to create a high quality urban environment and a development that can respond to the changing character of the Legacy site over time.

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AECOM- A sustainable Company?

Sustainability

Beyond Sustainability

Sustainability demands whole-systems understanding and interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, design + planning, economics, building engineering, and program + construction management. It also demands that client goals, project site context, and sustainability targets be examined by the whole project team at the outset of the work. Our specialized sustainability consultants lead project teams experienced in integrated planning and building processes, utilizing the most effective techniques and technologies.

Our capabilities provide for a range of sustainable outcomes. Our strategic planners help local governments develop strategies to reduce their carbon footprints. Our economists inform a higher and more even quality of life for communities. Our environmental + ecological planners conserve open space, protect biodiversity, restore habitat, support renewable energy development, and manage natural resources. Our masterplanners create inherently more sustainable communities by encouraging dense, mixed-use development correlated with mass transit, pedestrian connectivity, and open space. Our architects and building engineers deliver high-performance buildings tailored to their contexts. Our landscape architects and urban designers design low-impact landscapes. Our program + construction managers maintain and advance sustainable agendas as projects are implemented.

We have created and are using the Sustainable Systems Integration Model™ (SSIM™), which quantifies performance versus cost across a variety of sustainability indicators, addressing Water, Energy, Green-building, Economics, Transit, Society + Culture, and Site + Ecology, to determine the optimal sustainable development plan for communities and campuses.

It is in our total placemaking offer that we see the potential to do the most good. In a time of climate change, ecological degradation, resource scarcity, and socioeconomic disparity, we are positioned to create communities, environments and buildings that point in a low-carbon, environmentally responsible, socially equitable direction. Our colleagues in Water, Energy, Transportation and Environment deliver sustainable infrastructure to support these places.

Sustainability Services:

• Climate action planning
• High-performance buildings
• Low-impact landscapes
• Water Resources Planning
• Renewable Energy Siting
• Ecological Restoration

• Natural Resources Management
• Land Use Planning
• Sustainable Communities
• Transit Oriented Development
• Transit Line Siting
• Sustainability Modeling

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AECOM- Student Prospects

Student Connections

The Best and the Brightest

At AECOM, we are looking for the best and the brightest people to move our business forward. Our industry offers tremendous potential for bright students who are keen to make a career in the fields of engineering and design, transportation planning and development, and environmental science.

We offer student training programs that are designed to build real-world skills, such as project management and negotiation. If joining the company as a graduate we will also help you to qualify for accreditation to the professional institute that is relevant to your chosen discipline.

You will be challenged, encouraged, and actively supported in your professional development. We will expect high standards and even higher levels of commitment; but, in return, we will present exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for you to grow and develop through projects that inspire.

To succeed in a competitive marketplace, we look for a diverse range of skills and attributes in our people. That's the reason we work so hard to create a culture that develops the individual, encourages career progression and rewards those with a real determination to succeed.

At the Heart of our Success

Individual professionalism and teamwork are at the heart of AECOM's success. We want our people to make decisions that benefit projects as a whole - developing solutions that sometimes go beyond their own areas of specialty knowledge.

In the course of their work, our consultants provide expertise across a broad range of disciplines. They have the confidence and ability to propose solutions that combine original thinking with traditional attention to detail.

It's this mix of intelligence, teamwork, initiative and confidence that we look for in new candidates for AECOM.

AECOM in the News

Three Liverpool buildings  win architectural awards

The project links the Liver Building, Liverpool Museum and ferry terminal Three Liverpool buildings have won a national award for architectural excellence, it has been announced. The new Liverpool Pier Head and canal link project was given an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on Thursday. The project links together the iconic Liver Building, the new Liverpool Museum and the recent ferry terminal. A section of Liverpool One and Liverpool John Moores Art and Design Academy were also recognised. A total of 102 buildings in the UK and Europe won awards. RIBA President Ruth Reed said: "The RIBA Awards always give an opportunity for gem-like small projects and less established practices to shine through and this year is no exception. Parts of the Liverpool One development were commended "Far from being a size prize, the RIBA Awards are for buildings that offer value to people's lives. I am looking forward to seeing an exciting RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist." The canal link project was designed by AECOM Design + Planning. Liverpool One phases one and seven, part of which is the arcade linking the development with Church Street, were also given an award. Riba said the arcade, designed by Haworth Tompkins with Dixon Jones, was based on historical models but gave a "contemporary retail experience". The Liverpool John Moores University building was chosen for its "atmosphere of creativity". Riba said Rick Mather Architects had given the students "an enviable new environment that is both practical and inspiring".

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AECOM- How does the Company present itself to the outside world?

Purpose and Core Values

Since the origination of AECOM in 1990, we continue to improve our global resources through local networks. We are made up of some the world’s finest engineering, design and program management companies – with long decades of experience in their respective fields.

One thing remains constant at AECOM – our Purpose. “To enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.” Dedicated to this promise, our company is driven by a clear set of Core Values, which define who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Integrity 

We are honest and ethical in our actions. We keep our commitments and treat others with mutual respect and trust.

Employees

We are a global team of some of the most talented professionals working on the world’s most challenging projects. We respect and encourage our employees’ ideas, diversity and cultures.

Clients

AECOM sets the industry standard for client service. We are passionate about solving clients’ problems and exploring new opportunities with them.

Excellence 

In all areas of our business – technical, operational and administrative – we strive to achieve excellence. We pride ourselves on bringing outstanding results to everything we do.

Innovation 

Creativity, exploration and imagination are key to our business approach. We continually look for creative, new or better ways to apply our expertise to all dimensions of our work.

Agility 

We embrace change, flexibility and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world. We work to anticipate changes before they happen, and help clients and employees adapt to those changes.

Safety 

In addition to preventing injuries, safety also means maintaining a healthy workplace and ensuring that we protect and preserve facilities, property, equipment and the environment.

Profitable Growth 

Through organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions, we continue to grow and prosper. A solid pipeline of well funded, long-term projects, coupled with ongoing cost-containment efforts and efficiencies in marketing through shared services, positions us well for continued profitable growth.

http://www.aecom.com/About/Purpose+and+Core+Values

AECOM projects- AECOM's Sutong Bridge named ASCE 2010 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement

The Sutong Bridge crosses the Yangtze River, connecting the cities of Suzhou and Nantong. With a main span of 1,088 meters, it is the world's longest cable-stayed bridge - and the first cable-stayed bridge to surpass a 1,000-meter span. Since opening to traffic during 2008, the bridge has reduced the commute between the two cities from four hours to one hour.

AECOM provided design and construction engineering services to China Communications and Construction Company, Second Navigational Engineering Bureau, for the bridge, which was one of five projects considered for the ASCE honor as part of the organization's annual Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) awards program.

"The Sutong Bridge serves as a great example of what can be achieved when a client who is committed to the sustainable advancement of infrastructure partners with a professional technical services leader like AECOM to transform a vision into reality," said AECOM President and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.

"The Sutong Bridge pushed the technological frontier of long-span bridge construction," said Dionisio. "We are honored by this recognition of a critical project that balances the need to advance a society with a commitment to environmental conservation."

This year's OPAL awards were presented on March 25 in Washington, D.C.

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Excellence and Awards

At AECOM, we continuously strive for excellence. We maintain our successful track record by retaining the industry’s most talented professionals. We are driven by a well-defined set of Core Values, including Excellence and Innovation. This fuels our intense focus on continuous improvement, which leads to repeated commendation by our industry, clients and others.

Company-wide Recognition

We are proud to be recognized by major awards programs – sponsored by professional associations, government agencies, civic organizations and industry publications – for our excellence and innovation. Their commendations range from “Outstanding Achievement in Bridge Engineering” and “Low Carbon New Build Project of the Year” to a “24-Month Incident Free Safety Award” and an “Award for History Preservation.”Our selection for these prestigious industry honors reflects our commitment to enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. 

• AECOM listed on America's Fortune 500 at #352.
• Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine ranks AECOM No. 1.
• Financial Times names AECOM Best Workplaces.
• 2009 “Best of the Best” winner by Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine andProfessional Woman’s Magazine for its commitment to diversity and its excellence in fostering an inclusive environment for employees, clients and business partners.
• Newsweek includes AECOM on its list of Greenest Big Companies.
• Women’s Transportation Seminar recognizes AECOM as International Employer of the Year.
• AECOM named Best Diversity company 2008 and 2009 by readers of Diversity/Careers inEngineering and Information Technology Magazine.
• 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (recognizing those companies which best support employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve)

Some of AECOM’s recent projects and accompanying external awards are below:

2010

• Sutong Bridge Project, Jiangsu Province,China -- Selected as the world’s 2010 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in its annual Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) awards program.
  “The Sutong Bridge pushed the technological frontier of long-span bridge construction”

2009

• Interstate-95 Mainline Widening Project, Delaware – Recognized by the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as one of the Top 10 Transportation Projects in the Nation, also recognized by the National Partnership for Highway Quality for a National Achievement Award
• Sprinter Rail Line, North County Transit District, San Diego, California – Recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) as the National Project of the Year
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge, Virginia – Recognized by the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSCA) with a Merit Award in the 2009 Prize Bridge Competition

2008

• Pasadena City Hall Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation, Pasadena, California – Recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) with an Award of Merit in the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award competition
• Marquette Interchange, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) with the America’s Transportation Award
• I-70/E-470 Fly By Interchange Complex, Denver, Colorado – Recognized by the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) with a National Design Build Award
• Wichita Wastewater Treatment Plant Taste and Odor Improvement Program, Wichita, Kansas – Recognized by the DBIA with a National Design Build Award
• Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Consolidation, Roanoke, Virginia – Recognized by the DBIA with a Design Build Excellence Award

http://www.aecom.com/About/Excellence+and+Awards

Sheaf Square

Providing an upbeat welcome to visitors arriving by train, and as part of the regeneration of Sheffield city center, AECOM has completed the award-winning scheme for Sheaf Square.

The contemporary-style public space incorporates exciting water features, art installations and seating areas, along with new road layouts and a public transport interchange. This new gateway also forms part of the Gold Route connecting the station to the city center.

Formerly a run-down area in front of the main railway station dominated by a busy roundabout on a steep slope, the site offered poor access for pedestrians into the city center. Its transformation included creating a new road network, demolishing an old office building, and improving pedestrian links. At the same time, redevelopment opportunities were identified for shops and other businesses to create active frontages to animate and frame the public square.

AECOM led a multidisciplinary team comprising civil, geotechnical and transportation engineers, quantity surveyors, lighting designers, and artists specializing in glass and stainless steel. In a modern interpretation of Sheffield's traditional steelworking skills, one of the key art installations is Cutting Edge, a stainless steel wall with brightly coloured glass, illuminated at night, made by local artists. The design team also featured a unique partnering arrangement with Sheffield City Council's Urban Design and Environmental Planning team. AECOM prepared designs up to detailed planning level.

http://www.aecom.com/What+We+Do/Design+and+Planning/Landscape+Architecture+and+Urban+Design/_projectsList/Sheaf+Square

HIstory os AECOM

A little more than 20 years ago, our founder, Richard G. Newman, and a handful of Ashland Inc. employees, shared a dream of creating an industry-leading firm dedicated to making the world a better place. On April 6, 1990, AECOM evolved to an independent firm formed by the merger of five Ashland entities. While our official founding was in 1990, some of our predecessor firms had distinguished histories dating back to the early 1900s.

Since then, more than 30 companies have joined AECOM, and in 2007, we became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACM). 

Today, listed on the Fortune 500 as one of America’s largest companies, AECOM's talented employees – including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management professionals – now serve clients in more than 100 countries around the world. 

AECOM’s technical expertise and creative excellence come from the rich history of some of the world’s finest engineering, environmental, planning and design companies. From transportation, energy and water systems to enhancing environments and creating new buildings and communities, our vision remains constant – to make the world a better place.

What sets us apart is our collaborative way of working globally and delivering locally. A trusted partner to our clients, we draw together teams of engineers, planners, architects, landscape architects, environmental specialists, economists, scientists and program managers dedicated to finding the most innovative and appropriate solutions to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

We are proud to be recognized in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2010 Top 500 Design Firms' rankings, where AECOM is ranked #1 overall. AECOM also took the top spot in the following general building categories: commercial offices, government offices, education, correctional facilities, as well as hotels, motels and convention centers. Ranked first in transportation, AECOM also led the categories of airports, marine and port facilities, as well as mass transit and rail. In the category of environmental, AECOM took the top spot in sanitary and storm sewers and was ranked second in hazardous waste. 

And in 2009 and 2010, Newsweek included AECOM on its list of the Greenest Big Companies in America.

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AECOM ranked number-one design firm by Engineering News-Record magazine

27-Apr-2010

AECOM is now ranked as the #1 design firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, a McGraw-Hill publication. AECOM also moves up 106 spots to #352 on Fortune 500.

LOS ANGELES, Apr 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it is ranked as the #1 design firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, a McGraw-Hill publication that released its annual list of the top 500 U.S. design firms in the April 26 issue.

The survey ranks the largest engineering, architectural and environmental design firms according to their revenue in those areas. ENR is widely considered to be the industry's preeminent U.S. trade publication. In addition to its #1 ranking in the top 500 list, AECOM continued its annual strong showing in ENR's market segment listings, ranking #1 in Pure Design, International, Transportation, and General Building.

"We are proud to be recognized as the top U.S. design firm by ENR," said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. "AECOM's continued success reflects our commitment to be the best at what we do globally - and to serving the best interests of our clients around the world."

AECOM also advanced more than 100 places to number 352 on the 2010 Fortune 500 listing of America's largest companies. AECOM's progression from number 458, when it debuted on the list in 2009, is the eighth largest jump for a company listed by Fortune.

AECOM is also highlighted in a special Fortune online feature recognizing firms that recorded double-digit sales and profit growth in 2009. AECOM is the only company among its peer group included in the feature.

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

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AECOM- Chosen Company Profile

About

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. 

With approximately 52,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. 

A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $6.5 billion during its fiscal year 2010.

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AECOM in relation to my

This is the Bloomington Central Park Station, Bloomington Central Station is a 40-acre mixed-use transit oriented development (TOD) located on the Hiawatha Light Rail Line in the Twin Cities metro area. Situated between the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, with direct access to downtown Minneapolis, this development will break the surrounding pattern of sprawl with a vibrant, high-density neighborhood based on a "living street" system with an active, walkable public realm.

Central Station Park is the democratic common space of the mixed-use community. The park is structured in a series of flexible, multi-purpose spaces accommodating the diverse desires of the users. The great lawn and central plaza provide spaces for events such as concerts, festivals, markets, and flexible recreation areas. The series of garden rooms that flank the lawn provide spaces for more quiet and intimate uses.

The park also employs sustainable practices including structural soil to maximize the root area of the trees in the transit corridor, an extensive infiltration basin in the great lawn and the careful selection of materials including native granite and limestone and sustainably harvested Ipe wood.