GHD and Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) have completed integration of their operating platforms, with the merged company operating as GHD starting on July 1. The GHD name and brand have been adopted by the CRA family of companies, including Inspec-Sol.
The integration has created one of the world?s leading privately-owned engineering, environmental and construction services companies, with more than 8,500 employees globally and 4,000 in the United States and Canada.
?This is one of the largest true mergers to have occurred in our industry,? said Ian Shepherd, GHD CEO. ?We have added significant growth and scale to our business, while retaining the advantages of our private, employee-ownership business model for creating value for our clients and people.
?Our merger has already presented numerous opportunities to deliver additional value for our clients. We are positioned for further growth, as we continue to expand our services across our clients? asset value chain.?
Steve Quigley, GHD?s General Manager in North America and formerly CRA Principal, added, ?The GHD brand is renowned for client service and a culture of safety. Our formula for success is simple ? we build strong relationships, exceed the expectations of our clients and create lasting community benefit. Our reputation and ability to perform are based on the technical leadership of our people and their commitment to high standards of safety, quality and ethics.
?As part of our integration, we have combined systems and processes, building on the best practices of both organizations. Together, we have created a connected global network of 200+ offices across five continents.?
