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WSP continues to strengthen our expertise in the Environment sector with the acquisition of LT Environmental.

WSP acquires US-based environmental consulting firm Ecology & Environment, expanding our geographic presence in the United States.

WSP acquires Lievense, a Netherlands-based multidisciplinary consulting firm, which enabled us to establish a footprint in the Dutch market.

WSP acquires Orbicon, a Danish environmental consulting firm, which will bolster our presence in the Nordics and strengthen our Strategic Advisory Services offering in environment.

WSP announced our intent to acquire Ecology and Environment Inc., US-headquartered environmental consulting firm that provides professional services to governments and private customers worldwide.

WSP is ranked 1st once again in the Transportation sector in Engineering News-Record’s annual list of Top 225 International Design Firms.

WSP unveils its 2019-2021 Global Strategic Plan, aimed at building the premier professional consultancy in its industry by the end of 2021.

WSP is 1st in the transportation sector among the “Top 225 International Design Firms” in Engineering News-Record.

WSP acquires Louis Berger, a US-headquartered leading international professional services firm with approximately 5,000 employees.

WSP acquires Leggette, Brashears & Graham

WSP acquires Willoughby Engineers, an MEP firm with offices in Dallas and Chicago.

WSP acquires New Zealand based OPUS and completes its 100th acquisition since the IPO. The acquisition enables WSP to enhance its activities in the Australia/New Zealand region and strengthen its expertise in the water-related infrastructure sector and asset management.

WSP acquires Concol, providing a leadership position in the Colombian market in a wide array of services and sectors, while solidifying the company’s presence in Chile, Peru and Mexico.

WSP acquires Poch, providing the company with a leadership position in the Chilean market, while also strengthening WSP’s presence in Colombia, Peru and Mexico.

WSP unites under one name, one brand and one vision across all geographies, cultures, specialties and backgrounds, anchored by its guiding principles and manifesto.

WSP acquires YR&G, a national firm specializing in sustainable consulting, education and analysis

WSP acquires substantially all the assets of CRC, a New York-based firm with expertise in central utility plants and cogeneration systems

Alexandre L'Heureux is appointed President and CEO of WSP

WSP acquires Mouchel Consulting

WSP acquires MMM Group

WSP acquires leading Nordic project management firm Faveo Group, providing a strong entry-point in the Norwegian market, while strengthening the company’s position in Sweden.

WSP acquires Focus, a Canadian-based Engineering and Geomatics firm, expanding the company’s platform in oil & gas engineering services, and strengthening its presence in western Canada.

WSP acquires Parsons Brinckerhoff

WSP acquires ccrd, a mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering firm based in Houston

GENIVAR and WSP reorganize as WSP Global Inc., and adopt WSP as the corporate brand

GENIVAR acquires WSP

WSP Acquires Chas H. Sells, Inc.

GENIVAR is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as an income fund

WSP Acquires Environment & Energy

WSP acquires Cantor Seinuk

WSP Acquires Flack + Kurtz

Three Montreal firms are acquired by Groupe-Conseil Solivar Inc., and the company’s name is changed to GENIVAR

G.B.G.M. Ltd and Les Consultants Dupuis, Côté Inc. merge to become Groupe-Conseil Solivar Inc., based in Quebec

William Sale Partnership Limited is established in Surrey, U.K.

Flack & Kurtz is founded in New York City.

G.B.G.M. LTD AND LES CONSULTANTS DUPUIS, CÔTÉ INC., BEGIN OPERATING IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA.

Cantor Seinuk is established in New York City.

Chas H. Sells, Inc. founded in New York City

Parsons Brinckerhoff is founded in New York City