Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity breeds brilliance

For decades, we have earned a reputation for creating transcendent environments that push past conventional thinking. We’re able to do this because we are diverse. We embrace the myriad cultures, perspectives, experiences and ideas that come from all corners of our world. Every person here makes every other person here better. This inclusive energy allows us to produce exceptional work for our clients.

Our collective ambitions, navigated by the firm’s high-level strategies, are driven by diverse teams collaborating within an inclusive environment. When our people are free to present their authentic selves and thrive, they deliver innovative, thorough, and economically-sound solutions for our communities, the built environment, and clients. Our Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives fosters the desired inclusive and just environment within our firm. Our DEI Council champions policies, training, and the investment of resources, fostering initiatives that push for continued development within the firm.

Superior Talent

We understand the purpose of what we do and welcome our responsibility as stewards of the built environment.

Employee Experience

We feel every project should be a positive, extraordinary experience for everyone involved, including project partners and clients.

Client Experience

We respect and support employee’s passions, ambitions, willingness to learn, and the desire to be challenged.

Creativity and Innovation

We take a collaborative approach, ensuring that everyone can have a positive impact on everything we do.

Strengthen M/W/DBE relationships

We support one another across all of our offices as one firm, sharing expertise, resources, and workload.

Diversity

We encompass a diverse, dynamic team of professionals from over 100 universities and 30 countries.

We believe that achieving true equality is the only clear path to enriching our culture and advancing our society. We are committed to doing our part. We endeavor to make every decision without prejudice or bias and provide equal opportunities for individuals from all walks of life, all beliefs, with all colors of skin. We are proud to report that we were recognized as a Top Diversity Index Firm by AEC Advisors in 2021.

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Minority team members

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Minority board of directors

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Minority C-suite