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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Natural Resources Management Permitting and Compliance Liability Management |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Australia |
Key people | Todd Williams (President) Dan Taylor (Exec. Vice President) |
| Website | www |
Cardno Limited is an Australian based engineering firm that delivers a wide range of engineering and developmental services. Cardno Limited is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as of May, 20, 2004 (ASX: CDD). Headquartered out of Brisbane, Australia, Cardno Limited was established in 1945 and serves clients and projects from all over the globe with 180 offices worldwide. Cardno is currently one of the worlds fastest growing engineering firms according to several newsletters. They currently have more than 4,600 employees in over 180 different countries. Cardno offers services and expertise in environmental and resource management, climate change, water quality, urban development, transportation, mining and resources, and more. They have worked with many notable clients including BP, ExxonMobile, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and TransCanada. They have done extensive work on projects such as the BP oil spill, and the keystone oil pipeline in Alaska.
Company History
Cardno Limited originally evolved from an engineering practice known as Cardno & Davies established in 1945 in Queensland, Australia. The company originally provided civil engineering consulting services and worked largely with clientele on the development of Queensland infrastructure. Cardno & Davies merged with companies McMillan and Britton & Kell Pty Ltd to form Cardno MBK in 1999. The company has continued to grow by acquiring complimentary businesses based on their professional disciplines and geographic locations.
Projects
Water Resources Management
Cardno Entrix has been engaged in the planning of maintainable and cost effective water supplies for over 25 years. They deal with the extraction, storage, transportation, use, and conservation of water supplies for public, industrial, and agricultural use. Clients can expect to work with a team of experienced engineers, hydrologists, and economists to determine the feasibility of potential options. Some notable projects include the San Clemente Dam in California, statewide surface water monitoring in Florida, and water withdrawal and inter-basin transfer in North Carolina.
Natural Resources Management
The Cardno Entrix team believes that natural resources are among our most valuable assets, and provides a number of services to help utilize and protect these resources. Scientists from many different disciplines work together to evaluate each project and meet client goals while minimizing any negative long term impact on the environment. Some services they provide include invasive species management, habitat banking and restoration, Endangered Species Act services, wetland assessment, and biological assessment services.
Permitting and Compliance
Cardno Entrix works with clients to help decipher legislative constraints and make sure projects will comply with regulations and can also be completed in a costly and timely manner. This includes the preparation of the appropriate legal documentation such as permits, licenses, and certifications at the local and federal level. Cardno understands that environmental projects are often subject to intense scrutiny by government and private regulators, so it is important to make sure you follow all regulations and have the documentation to back it up. Services include Endangered Species Act compliance, Clean Air and Water Act compliance, facility siting, permitting and licensing, and National Environmental Policy Act compliance.
Awards and Accolades
Cardno has established itself as one of the most profitable and fastest growing engineering firms throughout out the early 21st century. Analysts are predicting Cardno's profits for 2011 fiscal year to exceed $875 million, an increase of at about 75 percent from last years profit of $506.4 million. Cardno was recently ranked 35th on Engineering News-Record's list of the top 200 international design firms. It also ranked No. 60 their list of the top 150 global design firms. Their staff has increased from just 200 employees during the mid-1990s to now over 4,000 employees in over 100 different countries.