News and Press Releases from Black & Veatch Corporation

New Parkville Treatment Plant will increase water output and quality

Black & Veatch designed a new water treatment plant near Parkville, Mo., for Missouri American Water that will increase needed supplies while improving water quality. The new plant is designed to meet ongoing population growth in the Parkville ...

Jan. 4, 2017

Black & Veatch wins major water project in Western Australia

Black & Veatch, in a joint venture with Civmec (BVCJV), will upgrade and expand Western Australia’s largest wastewater treatment plant. The EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) alliance contract with the Water ...

Nov. 9, 2016

Black & Veatch expert to address aging water and wastewater infrastructure, runoff and conveyance systems

Black & Veatch, a global leader in the design and construction of water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure, has named Lorne Emery as Systems Rehabilitation Leader within its water business. Based in Toronto, Emery will work with clients ...

Oct. 20, 2016

Black & Veatch proudly accepts another RoSPA President’s Award in recognition of safe behaviours

As a company providing both consultancy and construction services, health and safety is central to Black & Veatch operations in the UK. Since 1998, Black & Veatch has proudly won over 80 RoSPA Gold Awards, 22 Gold Medals and 7 ...

Oct. 13, 2016

Supplier diversity efforts help earn Black & Veatch honor as Kansas Corporation of the Year

The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) has selected Black & Veatch as Kansas Corporation of the Year for its leadership and the opportunities its supplier diversity program provides for minority- and women-owned businesses. “Black & ...

Oct. 5, 2016

B&V reinforces alternative water supply expertise in Western U.S.

Black & Veatch, a market leader in the design and deployment of alternative water supply projects aimed at ensuring water resilience and security, has named Dr. Jeff Neemann as a Client Director based in southern California. Neemann will have ...

Sep. 29, 2016

Black & Veatch and Royal HaskoningDHV partner to deliver sustainable water solutions

Black & Veatch has signed a teaming agreement with Royal HaskoningDHV to apply Nereda® wastewater treatment technology to projects in the United States. Developed by Royal HaskoningDHV, the innovative, sustainable solution is cost-effective, ...

Sep. 27, 2016

Alternative water supply expansion for Southern California earns top industry honor

The Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Initial Expansion project, a Black & Veatch-designed alternative water supply system that bolsters water security for a large portion of Southern California, has ...

Sep. 22, 2016

World’s Largest Combined Sewer Reservoir Captures APWA Top Environment Project Award

The Thornton Composite Reservoir, part of a massive Chicago-area combined sewer tunnel collection system that helps protect against flooding and pollution resulting from storm-related sewer overflows, has been named an American Public Works ...

Sep. 20, 2016

Marty Travers Named to March of Dimes National Leadership Council

Marty Travers, President of Black & Veatch’s telecommunications business, has been selected to serve on the March of Dimes National Volunteer Leadership Council (NVLC). The council is responsible for helping to increase the effectiveness ...

Sep. 8, 2016

Construction of Deep Tunnel Will Reduce Overflows and Energy Consumption

Excavation of a 110-foot-deep entrance shaft signals the beginning of site work in the construction of an underground tunnel and pipeline designed by Black & Veatch to carry as much as 180 million gallons per day of treated wastewater by gravity ...

Dec. 7, 2011

Black & Veatch selected to design $244 million deep rock tunnel to combat sewer and stormwater overflows

tunnel can provide cleaner and healthier waterways in Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio – Planning is now underway for a $244 million, 1.2-mile tunnel system, pump station and enhanced high-rate treatment facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, that could ...

Nov. 11, 2010

Black & Veatch Roundtables Yield Recommendations for Overcoming Global Barriers to Water Reuse

White Paper Outlines Innovative Ideas from Industry Thought Leaders During Six Major Global Conferences KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Dan McCarthy, President and CEO of Black & Veatch’s global water business, today posted four key recommendations for ...

Sep. 20, 2010

Black & Veatch Survey Provides Insights on Stormwater Infrastructure Investments

2010 Stormwater Utility Survey shows best management practices in planning, operations and finance OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - A valuable knowledge resource for stormwater utilities that includes elements of how to address combined sewer overflows and ...

Sep. 13, 2010

Black & Veatch Survey Provides U.S. Water and Wastewater Utilities with Valuable Resource on Customer Rates

Survey Analysis Focuses on 50 Largest U.S. Cities OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Black & Veatch today released the results of its sixth 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, a valuable knowledge resource for water and wastewater utilities. ...

Aug. 2, 2010

Black & Veatch Completes First Phase of Consultancy Services for Singapore`s Second Large-Scale Desalination Plant

SIWW, Singapore - Black & Veatch has completed the first phase of consultancy services, which is to assist PUB, Singapore`s national water agency, to prepare the tender documents for the development of the country`s second large-scale seawater ...

Jul. 1, 2010

Black & Veatch Participating in Implementation of Hue City Environment and Water Improvement Project, Vietnam

SIWW, Singapore, June 28, 2010 - Black & Veatch signed a major surface water drainage and wastewater treatment contract with the Hue City Water Environment Improvement Project Management Unit on 31 March 2010. Leaders from the Thua Thien ...

Jun. 28, 2010

Black & Veatch`s Blog to Showcase Lessons from Singapore to an International Audience

Singapore, June 27, 2010 - Black & Veatch has reopened its blog called SIWWDIARY ahead of the third annual Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). Last year, the popular site attracted conference participants and those unable to fly to and ...

Jun. 27, 2010

Black & Veatch appoints Ken Williams to lead global treasury operations

Ken Williams has joined Black & Veatch as Treasurer and Senior Vice President. Williams will lead the company’s global treasury operations, including the areas of cash management, reporting, global currencies, project financing, investment, ...

Apr. 13, 2010

Microsite promotes San Francisco office expansion

Black & Veatch is growing rapidly in the San Francisco Bay Area. To accommodate its increasing number of projects and consulting assignments, the company will expand its offices there with a new location in downtown San Francisco. Black & ...

Apr. 8, 2010

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