Our worldwide experts are creating the world of tomorrow. Here at WSP we do not only envision the future. We build it.
April 2018 | 4 minutes
In just over a century, airports have evolved from simple airfield sites, with only one dirt runway, to vibrant transportation and business centres. The connectivity airports provide fuels the expansion and economic sustainability of the local and global communities they serve. For airports to thrive in this vital role, they must embrace an early-informed holistic approach to planning in all its dimensions—business, operational, surface access, spatial and environmental.
| Theme | Technology , Places |
| Type | Feature |
March 2018 | 8 minutes
Shipping lines are continuing to order larger vessels in order to take advantage of the economies of scale. With no end in sight to this growth in the size of ships, the question must be asked: is there a limit on how big future container vessels can grow?
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Theme | Mobility , Resilience |
| Type | Feature |
May 2018 | 4 minutes
What if road planning had a positive impact on the environment? Vision Zero does exactly that. Launched in Sweden in 1997, the road safety program is based on the premise that zero is the only acceptable number for road fatalities.
| Theme | Resilience , Mobility , Places |
| Type | Feature |
March 2018 | 4 minutes
When passengers fly today, many experience a trip fraught with anxiety from wasted time and unforeseen complications. A new travel experience—from home, to airport, to final destination—is within reach.
| Theme | Technology |
| Type | Feature |
Technological evolution is perhaps the most important disruptor today. Technology is part of every aspect of our lives. Discover new perspectives and state-of-the-art innovations.
Can we help societies thrive in a world we do not control? That’s what we aim for, every day. Our experts share fresh perspectives on designing places where our friends, families and neighbours can thrive, now and in the future.
How can we design projects that meet both today’s needs and the requirements of an unknown future? Discover our teams’ thoughts on resilience and how we embed it in our work.
Places where we work, live, shop, travel, have fun. Cities, forests, beaches, mountains, deserts. WSP experts share their views on making the most of all the places that make up our daily lives.
Getting places is at the heart of our lives, from our daily commute to work to long-haul air travel. Our experts share leading perspectives on opportunities and challenges not only in terms of transportation, but also for the environment and our communities.