From our local beginnings over 130 years ago to our vast international presence today, WSP has enjoyed continuous growth and enrichment of its service offering. Every milestone reached has enabled us to better fulfill our purpose of preparing our communities and environment for the future.
Our Story
Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees.
Key Dates in Our History
2017
WSP acquires Leggette, Brashears & Graham
2017
WSP acquires Willoughby Engineers, an MEP firm with offices in Dallas and Chicago.
2017
WSP acquires YR&G, a national firm specializing in sustainable consulting, education and analysis
2017
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.
2017
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.
2017
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.
2017
WSP unites under one name, one brand and one vision across all geographies, cultures, specialties and backgrounds, anchored by its guiding principles and manifesto.
2016
WSP acquires substantially all the assets of CRC, a New York-based firm with expertise in central utility plants and cogeneration systems
2016
Alexandre L'Heureux is appointed President and CEO of WSP
2016
WSP acquires Mouchel Consulting
2015
WSP acquires MMM Group
2015
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.
2014
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.
2014
WSP acquires Parsons Brinckerhoff
2014
WSP acquires ccrd, a mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering firm based in Houston
2014
GENIVAR and WSP reorganize as WSP Global Inc., and adopt WSP as the corporate brand
2012
GENIVAR acquires WSP
2009
Balfour Beatty acquires Parsons Brinckerhoff
2006
WSP Acquires Chas H. Sells, Inc.
2006
GENIVAR is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as an income fund
2000
WSP Acquires Environment & Energy
2000
WSP acquires Cantor Seinuk
2000
WSP Acquires Flack + Kurtz
1993
Three Montreal firms are acquired by Groupe-Conseil Solivar Inc., and the company’s name is changed to GENIVAR
1987
G.B.G.M. Ltd and Les Consultants Dupuis, Côté Inc. merge to become Groupe-Conseil Solivar Inc., based in Quebec
1969
William Sale Partnership Limited is established in Surrey, U.K.
1969
Flack & Kurtz is founded in New York City.
1959
G.B.G.M. LTD AND LES CONSULTANTS DUPUIS, CÔTÉ INC., BEGIN OPERATING IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA.
1953
Cantor Seinuk is established in New York City.
1925
Chas H. Sells, Inc. founded in New York City
1885
Parsons Brinckerhoff is founded in New York City