Arcadis CEO Harrie Noy steps down; Neil McArthur named succesor

January 30th, 2012 by nwp

Consultancy firm Arcadis announced that Harrie Noy has decided to step down from his position as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board in the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders on May 16, 2012, He will be succeeded by Neil McArthur, who was named to the Executive Board last year.

Also, the current Director Europe, Stephanie Hottenhuis, who has been with ARCADIS since 1995, would be nominated for appointment to the Executive Board at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders.

Board member for 18 years
Noy was Executive Board member for 18 years, of which 12 years as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board. Under his leadership the company grew strongly, mainly through further international expansion. Since 2000, gross revenues increased from 750 million to 2.3 billion euro, the number of employees from 7,500 to almost 19,000 and the market capitalization from 150 million to 1 billion euro.

Big acquisitions
De Noy led the acquisition of a number of large companies with a leading reputation in the market: US-based environmental consultancy BBL (2005), international architectural and master planning firm RTKL (2007), water and environmental company Malcolm Pirnie (2009) and more recently the merger with project management and consultancy firm EC Harris.

Strategy for Asia and Middle East
Neil McArthur, civil and mechanical engineer, started his career at Shell, where he worked on large investment projects in Qatar and the Netherlands.

Since joining ARCADIS he has been closely involved in the merger with EC Harris, leads the integration process and is responsible for the strategy for Asia and the Middle East.

Stephanie Hottenhuis has worked for ARCADIS since 1995 in several positions in market development, project management and general management, gaining extensive international experience, especially in Asia and Europe.

This news item is based on the press release originally published on the website of Arcadis.

More information
Arcadis NV
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
+31 20 2011 011
www.arcadis.com

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Arcadis to supervise construction of water supply network in Oman

December 23rd, 2011 by nwp

The engineering firm Arcadis announced that it won a large contract to provide consultancy and management services to oversee construction of a new water network for Oman’s Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW). When complete, the network will bring clean water directly to the taps of hundreds of thousands of residents in the Al Sharqiyah region.

Ending water supply with trucks
The project will eliminate the need to truck water from filling station outposts to residents, reducing PAEW’s carbon footprint as well as noise and traffic pollution. The three-year, multi-million dollar contract is scheduled to begin in January 2012.

Growing water demand
The water conveyance system is intended to support the region’s growing population and the development of a future planned shipping port in the region that will further bolster Oman’s economic growth. Arcadis will work closely with the PAEW and contractors to safely address the challenges of the region’s rugged terrain, meeting the fast-tracked project schedule on time and within budget.

Delicate balance of natural resources
“Arcadis will use its global expertise of finding solutions for groundwater depletion to bring clean, reliable drinking water to the region for what will be the first time for many residents, all while maintaining the delicate balance of development requirements and natural resources. We will share Arcadis’ knowledge and skills with PAEW in order to help sustain these projects over the long-term and meet Oman’s goals of improving the country’s infrastructure,” said Arcadis water director Bill Dee.

This news release was originally published on the website of Arcadis.

More information
Arcadis Corporate
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
T +31 (0)20 2011 011
www.arcadis.com

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Arcadis awarded 54 million contract for removing sediment from Passaic River

June 28th, 2011 by nwp

June 27, 2011 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it has been awarded a 54 million dollar contract to manage an environmental sediment remediation project in the tidal Lower Passaic River in Newark, N.J, one of the most complex and industrial river systems in the U.S.

The project involves dredging, dewatering and off-site disposal of approximately 40,000 cubic yards of the most heavily contaminated sediment from the river. These actions will help create and maintain a more healthy and sustainable river environment.

Removing sediment
The project is anticipated to start this July and continue through late 2012. The team will install an enclosure around the work area prior to removing any sediment, which will support existing shoreline structures and minimize movement of any re-suspended sediment. After removal, the sediment will go through a dewatering process with subsequent treatment of the effluent, and the sediments will then be transported out-of-state for ultimate disposal.

Leading position
Steve Blake, member of the Executive Board of ARCADIS and CEO for its U.S. business said: “ARCADIS has an excellent track record of assisting clients in removal and disposal of contaminated sediments, a growth market in which ARCADIS has a leading position. Over the past several years, our staff has worked on the design of the project and we are excited to see these efforts come to fruition”.

“ARCADIS’ involvement with the project further bolsters our position in the sediment remediation market as a leading designer and implementer of river system restoration to improve the natural environment.”

About Arcadis
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 16,000 employees and over €2 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.

This press release has originally been published on website Arcadis.

Arcadis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Joost Slooten
+31 20 201 10 83
joost.slooten@arcadis.com

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Consultancy firm Arcadis awarded $60 million in US sewer improvement program

June 15th, 2011 by nwp

June 15, 2011 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it has been selected by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for two contracts totaling $60M in value, further establishing the company as a trusted advisor in the D.C. water sector.

ARCADIS will assist with the management and the implementation of DC Water’s $1.6 billion sewer system capital improvement program. In addition, ARCADIS will manage under a four-year construction management contract, the implementation of the $400 million biosolids program at the 370 mgd Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant.

In the greater D.C. community sewer system improvement projects will take place over the next five years to help restore structural and performance integrity to the system and minimize disruption across a network that includes more than 1,800 miles of sewer pipe and eight major pumping stations, providing conveyance of wastewater to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant.

At Blue Plains, under a second contract, ARCADIS will leverage its program management experience in construction of large-capacity, sophisticated treatment systems on very confined sites. As a very serious commitment to sustainable systems, DC Water will produce class “A” biosolids, reduce operating costs, capture waste energy for reuse and reduce the facility’s carbon footprint once the construction is completed.

“These environmentally driven projects fit in the market trend towards renewal and upgrading of existing facilities to meet the latest environmental, technical and efficiency standards. Our Malcolm Pirnie Water division provides ARCADIS a strong competitive edge as these projects are at the heart of our capabilities,” said Bill Dee, Global Director for the Water Business line in ARCADIS.

“The sewer system capital improvement program will help protect the Rock Creek, Anacostia and Potomac Rivers while strengthening the District’s sewer system infrastructure. At the same time, the biosolids program will include innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the Blue Plains facility”.

More information:
Joost Slooten of ARCADIS at +31-202011083 or outside office hours at +31-627061880 or e-mail joost.slooten@arcadis.com

This press release was originally published on the Arcadis-website.

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