CDM Smith Acquires Ingesam in Colombia
February 27, 2012
CDM Smith, the global water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities firm, has acquired INGESAM, an established civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with offices in Cali and Bogota, Colombia. INGESAM specializes in water, wastewater, water resources, air quality and solid waste management. The firm has been serving public and private clients throughout Colombia since 1976.
According to CDM Smith chairman and CEO Richard D. Fox, “CDM Smith and INGESAM share a deep commitment to client service and technical excellence. Together, the firms can offer expanded services in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities throughout Colombia and South America.”
INGESAM president Carlos Guerrero adds, “Everyone at INGESAM is very proud and excited to become part of the CDM Smith organization. We have similar values and culture, which will support a full and successful integration. CDM Smith’s commitment to Colombia will significantly contribute to the development of vital infrastructure, a goal that is extremely important to the progress of this country.”
With the transaction completed on Feb. 10, 2012, the firms have begun the important transition to integrate the two organizations.
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.