WSP Global
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| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction management, engineering consulting |
| Founded | Early '70s |
| Headquarters | London United KingdomOffices in 30 countries |
Key people | Chris Cole, CEO Malcolm Paul, Finance Director |
| Revenue | GB£ 449 million (2006) |
Number of employees | around 8,000 |
| Website | www.wspgroup.com |
WSP Group is a UK-based global company that provides management and consultancy services to the built and natural environment. It operates as a specialist in the property, environmental, transportation and infrastructure sectors providing services from planning through to design, implementation and maintenance. WSP has around 8000 staff.[1]
History
WSP was established in the '70s and was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1987.
Notable projects
- Freedom Tower, the centerpiece building of the new World Trade Center complex currently under construction in Lower Manhattan, New York.
- Hungerford Bridge crosses the river Thames in London.
- London Bridge Tower also known as Shard of Glass is a supertall skyscraper planned for construction in London.
- Beetham Tower in Manchester, the tallest building in Britain outside London.
Awards
Sustainable Building Services Awards 2007 - WSP and its company Lincolne Scott won the Major sustainable building/development of the year, the Sustainable building / development of the year and the Sustainability champion of the year.[2]
2007 CTBUH Awards - WSP won the best sustainable tall building and the best tall building award.[3]
2007 Acquisitions Monthly Awards - WSP Environmetal won the Environmental Advisor of the Year award.[4]
References
- ^ "WSP company information".
- ^ "Sustainable Building Services Awards 2007". Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- ^ "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 2007 Awards". Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- ^ "Acquisitions Monthly 2007 Awards". Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- Companies in the FTSE 250 Index
- Companies established in 1969
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- International management consulting firms