AECOM
2012 Platinum Trailblazer
A little more than 20 years ago, AECOM’s 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 their official founding was in 1990, some of the predecessor firms had distinguished histories dating back to the early 1900s.
AECOM's technical expertise and creative excellence comes 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, their vision remains constant – to make the world a better place.
What sets them apart is their collaborative way of working globally and delivering locally. A trusted partner to their clients, they 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.