We help developers, investors and occupiers shape the next generation of commercial and mixed-use projects by providing world-class engineering and advisory services.
Commercial & Mixed Use
We help developers, investors and occupiers shape the next generation of commercial and mixed-use projects by providing world-class engineering and advisory services.
We believe that office buildings and districts can lead the way to a net-zero world, as pillars of sustainability, innovation, occupant experience and placemaking.
Our global teams plan, design and adapt them to be smart, responsive and people-centric – to retain their appeal and their value for many decades to come.
"For every commercial project we have two objectives: to create the best environment for people, and deliver higher return on investment for the client, throughout the lifetime of the building."
The impacts of climate change, digital transformation and society's evolving needs bring many challenges, but also many opportunities for our commercial and mixed use clients.
We know that today’s workplaces and downtowns need to be attractive, amenity-rich environments that stimulate curiosity and connection. We create the kind of spaces that draw people in – places they actively want to be, even if they don’t have to, where they feel excited to arrive and inspired to have their best ideas.
What makes a place healthy?
We engineer inclusive, nurturing environments that support wellbeing in its fullest sense. Our teams create spaces bathed in the freshest, cleanest air, where natural daylight is maximized and artificial lighting tuned to circadian rhythms, where nature is never far away, and where every occupant feels comfortable and able to thrive.
We are continually expanding our understanding of decarbonization, and of the life-cycle emissions associated with our projects. We apply science-based targets to meet the aspirations of occupiers, investors and communities today, and to create value that will endure in tomorrow’s net-zero world.
What makes a place smart?
Smart technologies will unlock efficient operation, exceptional user experience and total transparency for owners and operators. Our digital experts integrate leading-edge strategies and proven solutions to create resilient, high-performing assets.
Commercial developments must be flexible enough to meet fast-evolving tenant demand, and accommodate new technologies and ways of working. We deliver structures, services and smart networks that are adaptable, interoperable and fully documented, ready to respond to the changes we can anticipate, and those we can’t.
What makes a place?
It’s about providing value:
With 40+ years working in commercial and mixed use projects our accumulated knowledge will help you excel. Read our latest publications:
Our digital platforms perform a critical role in underpinning our advice and services. These world-leading tools allow us to collaborate across design teams, as well as with clients and the communities they serve; ultimately delivering stronger designs and advice.
PRIME for Cities
GIS platform tracking land, real estate and infrastructure activity
PRIME for Cities is WSP’s proprietary web GIS platform that tracks land development, public infrastructure and urban growth policy, providing real-time visibility of relevant planning and development activity.
