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We’re proud to share our selection as ecosystem delivery partner by VolkerRail as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) for Network Rail’s Southern Region—which hosts approximately 700 million passenger journeys annually. Our teams will undertake multidisciplinary design services, including conducting topographical surveys, track, and electrical track engineering (ETE) design, along with project and engineering management services for VolkerRail, the track delivery partner for the SRE. “As the industry’s top rail and mass transit design firm, our integrated expertise across railway design, maintenance and delivery positions us to realize these major improvements for millions of travelers,” said Mark Southwell, chief executive of our global Transportation business. “Our experts have a long track record of success supporting commuter and intercity rail projects across the UK, and we look forward to continuing our role as a key enabler of the nation’s rail modernization efforts well into the future.” Read more about our role on these major railway improvements: https://acm.to/1piD #AECOM #Rail 

Thoughtful, business-minded design helps airports do more than move people. It drives economic growth, enhances the passenger experience, and reflects a city’s identity. In this edition of our Aviation for a Changing World series, Joe Cannon, AIA, MBA, our associate principal of aviation architecture and engineering, shares his dual perspective shaped by both architectural expertise and business strategy. With over 15 years of experience across major aviation projects, Joe is rethinking how airport terminals are planned, designed, and delivered. His vision focuses on creating adaptable, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that meets today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s demands. Learn how his approach is helping shape the future of airport terminals as both critical transportation hubs and drivers of regional vitality. Read more: https://acm.to/v7QV #AviationArchitecture #AirportDesign #AECOM

Today’s People Spotlight features Scott Christian CEng FICE, nuclear chief engineer from our Energy business in the UK. One of Scott’s most rewarding projects has been a major decommissioning and demolition effort at the Sellafield site in Northwest England. He and his team helped safely decommission this former plant while overcoming numerous challenges—from complex ground conditions to foundation issues. “What made the project stand out were the exceptional and resilient individuals I worked alongside and the transformative learning that came from overcoming adversity together,” he writes. “For me, it was a clear example of how passionate we are about applying the full scope of our capabilities to the sector.” Read more from Scott here: https://acm.to/t6d9 #AECOM #Energy #PeopleSpotlight

Through over 20 years of observations, research, modeling and trials, scientists have learned effective ways to separate, concentrate, isolate, and destroy PFAS posing an environmental threat. During this webinar on July 16, our experts will lead a conversation focused on investigation scoping, risk-based management approaches and the destruction of PFAS. Register here to learn more: https://acm.to/A5Iq Rosa Gwinn, Christopher Curran, Terry Goss, Rebecca Mora #AECOM #PFAS #Environment #Water

Design and advisory work play a critical role in shaping sustainable outcomes, yet carbon impact often goes unmeasured. That’s changing. In this blog, Ida Namur, our global ScopeX lead, explores key insights from London Climate Action Week and the Estimating the Greenhouse Gas Impact of Advice and Designs report co-authored by AECOM and industry partners, that mark a shift from indirect influence to accountable impact. Highlights from the panel discussion with Anglian Water Services, London Gatwick Airport, and Transport for London:  - Carbon as business-as-usual  - Cultural change across the value chain  - Early-stage engagement is essential  - Need for credible, practical metrics As a co-founding partner of Pledge to Net Zero, AECOM continues to lead through ScopeX, our PAS 2080:23 verified global program to integrate carbon into everyday decision-making. Read the blog by Ida here: https://acm.to/oT8l Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e8UJ2BSn Talk to us about reducing carbon in your next project: https://lnkd.in/eh-EJr6b #AECOM #CarbonAccountability #ClimateAction #SustainableDesign #PAS2080 #ScopeX #NetZero #LondonClimateActionWeek 

AECOM is proud to share that David Humphreys has been named the new Senior Vice President, Canada Risk and Project Delivery Leader.  With 28 years of experience at AECOM as Director of Operations for our Water business line in Canada, David is primed for his new role overseeing the successful execution of Canada’s growth strategy focused on enabling successful project delivery through practical risk management. His appointment reflects AECOM’s investment in technical excellence and continuously improving the quality of our work and delivery of our projects. Please join us in congratulating David on his new role. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gTabh8vJ #AECOM #Leadership 

Today’s People Spotlight features Joyce O'Donnell, a project manager from our Water business line in the U.S. East region. During her 15 years with us, Joyce has worked across both our Environmental and Water business lines, helping clients safely manage hazardous waste under even the most challenging conditions. On one project, her team’s guidance even helped a client protect against the release of hazardous materials during a hurricane, safeguarding the local community. “The experience left a lasting emotional impact,” she writes. “It remains a vivid memory, reminding me of the human side of engineering and the resilience of those we serve.” Read more about her career: https://acm.to/JSUR #AECOM #Water #Environment  

We’re proud to name Veronica Vanterpool as senior vice president and Americas transit lead within our Global Transportation Business Line. A nationally recognized leader in public transportation, Veronica most recently served as Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She will bring a powerful combination of strategic vision, executive leadership, and mission-driven commitment to sustainability to this role. In her new position, Veronica will lead the delivery of major transit projects across the Americas, driving innovation, resilience, and economic opportunity. With her proven track record and passion for transformative change, she is uniquely positioned to shape the future of transit in the region, bringing bold ideas, transformational partnerships, and resilient infrastructure solutions to the communities we serve. Read more here: https://acm.to/58l5 #AECOM #Transit

What are some of the most impactful strategies for decarbonizing structures?   In this blog, our High Performance Buildings leader, Victoria Watson, CEng, LEED AP, BEMP, ENV SP, shares how carbon reduction approaches—including renewables, offsets, and advanced building controls—help our clients accelerate their journey to net zero while improving resilience, well-being, and operational performance.   Read more from her on solutions for faster delivery, smarter performance and more sustainable outcomes: https://acm.to/RiUB   #AECOM #Decarbonization #Buildings 

AECOM is proud to welcome back two returning hires, Mark Blanchard and Jaidev Sankar, to our U.S. East and Latin America region.  Mark has been named the new Vice President, Miami Metro+ Executive and Jaidev has been named Transit Strategy & Growth Lead. Both leaders return with over 30 years of experience in delivering successful projects, supporting strategic growth, and building and maintaining meaningful relationships with our partners and clients.  Mark and Jaidev’s leadership and expertise will be key in driving AECOM’s mission to build a better world through innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.   Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/gerTbryR #AECOM #Transit #Miami