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QUALITY
OF LIFE
NEIL C. McARTHUR
CEO and chairman
of the Executive Board
Arcadis N.V.
ARCADIS
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1739
1888
Arcadis has a long and rich history, tracing its roots back
to the Association for Wasteland Redevelopment in the
Netherlands in 1888, whilst Hyder Consulting, which
Arcadis acquired in 2014, can trace its history back to 1739.
From our strong heritage, we have grown organically and
through acquisition to be the leading Design & Consultancy
firm for natural and built assets.
OUR HISTORY
1925
1959
2012
2014
2009
2011
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2007
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WHAT WE DO
DESIGN & CONSULTANCY
DESIGN
CONSULTANCY
ARCHITECTURE
COST MANAGEMENT
MASTER PLANNING
CONTRACT SOLUTIONS
ENGINEERING
NATURAL ASSETS
BUILT ASSETS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AIR
BUILDINGS
BUSINESS ADVISORY
LAND
INFRASTRUCTURE
WATER
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OUR PASSION
FOR IMPROVING
QUALITY OF LIFE
WE FOCUS ON DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL
AND SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES
Focusing on achieving outcomes ensures the
services, solutions and propositions we deliver
on client projects and programs of work are
designed to help them achieve, if not exceed,
their overarching goals. We do this safely and
consistently, for every client, whatever the
challenge, wherever they are in the world.
WE UNDERSTAND OUR CLIENTS
BUSINESSES AND EVOLVING NEEDS
We are known for the depth of our technical
knowledge and expertise in the planning,
creation, operation and renewal or regeneration
of natural and built assets. Our capabilities span
a wide range of professional disciplines, 18 core
value propositions, 19 global market sectors and
experience operating in over 70 countries.
OUR PASSION IS TO
IMPROVE THE QUALITY
OF LIFE AND TO BE
RECOGNIZED AS THE
BEST; BY OUR CLIENTS,
OUR SHAREHOLDERS,
OUR PEOPLE AND THE
COMMUNITIES
IN WHICH WE LIVE
AND WORK.
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OUR
BUSINESS LINES
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ENVIRONMENT
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BUILDINGS
INFRASTRUCTURE
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OUR VALUE
PROPOSITIONS
BUILDINGS
ENVIRONMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING
BUSINESS ADVISORY
Focuses on assisting clients in assessing and
planning the viability of asset developments or
transformations, judging components such as
finance and funding, assurance and portfolio,
and improving asset performance through
optimization strategies.
CONTRACT SOLUTIONS
Assists clients with complex issues like strategic
procurement and contract advice, providing
dispute avoidance or dispute resolution, as well
as forensic support and expert witness services.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING
Provides audits, due diligence, environmental
management systems, safety and risk management
approaches and strategic consulting for clients to
ensure regulatory compliance, product stewardship,
air quality and sustainability.
AIRPORT SOLUTIONS
Offers global strengths throughout the asset
lifecycle and delivers planning, design, feasibility
studies and operational improvement to new
airports or the expansion of existing airports.
MINING SOLUTIONS
Serves global mining clients by planning,
designing and managing the lifecycle of mining
assets. Includes mine development and
exploration solutions, transportation and
end-product logistics, and distribution.
WATER
WATER FOR INDUSTRY
Strives to make businesses better through
sustainable and effective water supply, treatment,
management and conveyance solutions.
This covers any water work for private, industrial
clients, including the oil & gas, mining, chemical/
pharmaceutical, automotive, conglomerate, power,
and food and beverage sectors.
WATER CONVEYANCE
Allows water to move reliably and efficiently to solve
our clients distribution, collection and drainage
needs. This includes water (distribution systems for
drinking water and reclaimed water, tunnels, pumping
and storage); wastewater (collection systems for
sanitary and combined sewers, tunnels, pumping
and storage); and storm water (urban water drainage,
collection/treatment systems, tunnels, green/
sustainable infrastructure, pumping and storage).
WATER MANAGEMENT
Enhances the quality, safety and adaptability of
urban and coastal, river-based, and delta ecosystems.
This includes systems (integrated coastal zone
management, coastal restoration and protection
and delta cities); flood management (flood risk
management, dams, levees, storm-surge barriers;
climate change adaptation, risk and resiliency);
riverine systems; and integrated water resource
systems/ecosystems.
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A STRONG
FOUNDATION
We lead Arcadis with the same high level of passion,
rigor and discipline with which we manage our clients'
portfolio. Operational excellence is underpinned by
strong financial performance, giving us a strong
foundation to serve our clients across the world.
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North America
Emerging Markets
Continental Europe
United Kingdom
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Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
856
453
921
848
Public
Private
Regulated
17%
26%
57%
3,419
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2,635
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2,017
3.4 billion
GROSS REVENUE 2015
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ENJOYING
THE JOURNEY
We aim to attract, engage and inspire the best
professionals in the natural and built environments
people who think big and want to go far.
Our collaborative culture encourages colleagues
to build and expand their network, enabling them
to contribute to the development of new ideas
and realize their potential. This sparks a culture
of high-performance and being the best. Thats
why there are extensive talent development
programs offered via the Arcadis Academy that
focus on capability, leadership development and
coaching for all levels in the organization (young
professionals, middle management, top potentials,
senior leaders).
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WHERE
WE WORK
27,000
PEOPLE
SUPPORTING CLIENTS
IN OVER 70 COUNTRIES
WORLDWIDE
300+
OFFICES IN 40+
COUNTRIES
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BUILDINGS
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AMSTERDAM
BIJLMER ARENA
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Aiming to improve the experience
of visitors to Netherland's largest
sports stadium is at the heart
of this major 50m renovation
program. Responsible for the
end-to-end engineering design
and implementation of the
construction and technical
installations, this includes
widening circulation space and
renewing its faade, as well as
IT IS THE BIGGEST
RENOVATION PROGRAM
TO BE IMPLEMENTED
SINCE THE STADIUM
FIRST OPENED IN 1996.
changing the overall shape from
concave to convex. Applying
innovative technologies makes
the whole complex more
sustainable; including installing
solar cells, collecting rainwater
to create a zero water balance,
smarter logistics management
via big data solutions, and
LED lighting. Starting early
2016, the project will complete
in time for the stadium to
host four upcoming European
Championship matches.
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BUSINESS ADVISORY
CASE STUDY
THE HONG
KONG JOCKEY
CLUB
HONG KONG, CHINA
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
wanted to become a more
attractive client to suppliers,
ahead of an expected HK$16Bn
spend on diverse construction
projects. To achieve this, we
helped develop a three-year
strategy that would improve
their supplier relationship
management, introduce better
procurement practices and
embed category management
within the organization. After
establishing a new operating
model and organizational
design, our team then led the
new department and drove a
broader transformation program,
reporting directly to board
members for over two years.
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BUILDINGS
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BURJ
KHALIFA
DUBAI, UAE
HOW DO YOU
REALIZE THE
WORLDS TALLEST
STRUCTURE?
METERS HIGH
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BUILDINGS
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HOW DO YOU
IMPROVE URBAN
MOBILITY AND
QUALITY OF LIFE?
GRAND
PARIS
EXPRESS
PARIS, FRANCE
The Grand Paris Express is a
new metro that will connect
the citys inner suburbs, making
jobs, education and other
opportunities more accessible to
all, while also helping to reduce
car traffic and limit suburban
sprawl. It is an ambitious, complex
project, and the Socit du Grand
Paris has entrusted Arcadis with
delivering an array of program
and project management
IT IS AN AMBITIOUS,
COMPLEX PROJECT, AND
THE SOCIT DU GRAND
PARIS HAS ENTRUSTED
ARCADIS WITH
DELIVERING AN ARRAY
OF PROGRAM AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES.
COMMERCIALLY LED
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Exemplifies our program,
project and cost management
solutions and capabilities in
complex real estate projects
and large infrastructure
development programs.
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BUILDINGS
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CONTRACT SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDY
BRONX
COUNTY HALL
OF JUSTICE
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BUILDINGS
OUT OF 12 CONTRACTOR
CLAIMS SUBMITTED, 8
HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY
MEDIATED, WITH THE
REMAINING EXPECTED
TO FOLLOW SUIT.
CONTRACT SOLUTIONS
Assists clients with complex
issues like strategic procurement
and contract advice, providing
dispute avoidance or dispute
resolution, as well as forensic
support and expert witness
services.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
CASE STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING
Focuses on corporate
environmental, social and
health impact assessments;
regulatory environmental impact
assessments; and mitigation,
and monitoring solutions and
independent expert reviews.
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ENVIRONMENT
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REESE - FORMER
AIR FORCE BASE
LUBBOCK, TEXAS
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ENVIRONMENT
ORIGINAL PLANS
ESTIMATED THE
CLEAN-UP WOULD
TAKE 60-70 YEARS.
IT WAS COMPLETED
IN LESS THAN 10,
SAVING $20M IN
CLEAN-UP COSTS.
We continuously analyzed data,
fine-tuned our approach, stayed
focused on the outcome, and
collaborated closely with the
Air Force, regulators and the
public to ensure restoration of
this vital water resource for local
residents. In less than a decade,
the original 800 acres
of contaminated groundwater
have been fully restored to
conditions that will serve the
community today and for
generations to come.
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FINALUBE
ITALY
In one of Italys largest PPP
urban redevelopment projects,
Euromilano Spa and the Milano
Municipality's vision was to
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ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSTRUCTION
Focuses on delivering
earthworks and sediments;
treatment systems,
deactivation, decommissioning,
decontamination and demolition
(D4); and operations/
maintenance and monitoring
in a cost-effective and highly
controlled way.
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SYNGENTA
EUROPE-WIDE
In the face of increasingly
conservative risk-perception
and stricter legislation, Arcadis
collaborated and teamed
with Syngenta to prove the
environmental suitability of
one of Syngentas top-selling
agrochemicals. We then jointly
innovated new approaches and
practical solutions to design and
implement one of the largest
and most complex multicountry groundwater monitoring
field testing programs ever
SITES
STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING
Provides audits, due diligence,
environmental management
systems, safety and risk
management approaches and
strategic consulting for clients to
ensure regulatory compliance,
product stewardship, air quality
and sustainability.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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LONDON
BRIDGE STATION
REDEVELOPMENT
LONDON, UK
Network Rail has wanted to
redevelop London Bridge
station since the 1970s.
Today, theyre fulfilling their
vision in one of the UKs most
complex and ambitious rail
station developments to date.
The project has involved a
complete phased demolition and
reconstruction to create a streetlevel concourse while completely
reconfiguring the track layout
all while ensuring the station
remains fully operational.
MORE PASSENGERS
REDEVELOPMENT WILL
PROVIDE SPACE FOR 66% MORE
PASSENGERS AND ALLOW TRAIN
FREQUENCY TO INCREASE FROM
16 TO 24 PER HOUR.
Collaboration has been key:
Arcadis and WSP are working
as a joint venture to deliver the
detailed design and support
for main contractor Costain.
Working together on site as a
united team of up to 190 experts
has ensured a very efficient,
cost-effective project to date; we
are proud to be part of it.
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HUNTER
EXPRESSWAY
HUNTER REGION, NEW SOUTH
WALES, AUSTRALIA
The four lane, 13km eastern
section of the $1.7Bn Hunter
Expressway is a key part of
a contemporary transport
system along the New South
Wales coast linking major cities
and local communities. The
steep, difficult terrain required
construction of 29 bridges and
six high-level viaducts over
three deep gullies while also
delivering the highest level of
environmental protection to
unique local flora and fauna.
HIGHWAYS AND
INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Creates smart solutions
throughout the lifecycle of road
assets. We add value to the
consulting, design and program
and construction management
of large and complex programs
and have extensive expertise in
designing bridges and tunnels for
road systems.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
A SAFE, MODERN
EXPRESSWAY CUTS TRAVEL
TIMES BETWEEN MAJOR
URBAN HUBS, SAVES LIVES
AND REDUCES THE TRAFFIC
BURDEN ON LOCAL ROADS.
Extensive public and cultural
consultation, including with
local Aboriginal communities, all
through design and construction
was absolutely crucial to
successful delivery of a project
that not only came in $40M
under budget, but has meant
30,000 fewer cars are using
regional and local roads.
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AIRPORT SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDY
GRU AIRPORT
SO PAULO
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
SO PAULO BRAZIL
HOW DO YOU
RADICALLY IMPROVE
PASSENGER HANDLING
CAPACITY AT THE
BUSIEST AIRPORT IN
LATIN AMERICA?
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THE GREENEST
CRUISE TERMINAL
IN ASIA, IT IS ALSO
HOME TO HONG
KONGS LARGEST
ROOFTOP GARDEN.
the final account. Our team also
designed the terminal in the
most sustainable way, and green
features include a district cooling
system for air-conditioning and
recycling rain water for irrigating
landscaped areas. As a result,
the Hong Kong Green Building
Council awarded the project its
highest rating.
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MINING SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDY
MINAS-RIO
BRAZIL
WE HELPED BRING
DOWN THE COSTS,
TIMEFRAME, LABOR
ACCIDENT RISKS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
FOOTPRINT OF THE
ENTIRE PROJECT.
Arcadis was appointed
to plan and execute the carefully
choreographed implementation
across this complex and
ambitious project. Managing
approximately 250 contractor
companies, we took physical and
financial control, visiting the site
fortnightly to identify and resolve
any possible issues. As a result,
the project was completed ahead
of schedule and by improving
the local cultural heritage, we
also helped improve relationships
with the local community.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
MINING SOLUTIONS
Serves global mining clients
by planning, designing and
managing the lifecycle of
mining assets. Includes mine
development and exploration
solutions, transportation and end
product logistics and distribution.
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WATER
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MULTI NATIONAL
PHARMACEUTICAL
COMPANY
WORLDWIDE
After a large acquisition across
multiple continents, a global
pharmaceutical client needed
to identify compliance risks,
reduce the discharge of active
pharmaceutical ingredients,
and integrate corporate water
sustainability goals at newly
acquired facilities.
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WATER
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NEWTOWN
CREEK
NEW YORK, USA
WATER SUPPLY
& TREATMENT
Provides safe water and protects
the environment, encompassing
drinking water (planning, supply
and treatment), wastewater
(planning, treatment, and disposal)
and reclaimed water (planning
treatment and reuse).
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CONVEYANCE
CASE STUDY
THAMES
TIDEWAY
TUNNEL
LONDON, UK
The Thames Tideway Tunnel
will upgrade Londons sewerage
system to cope with demand well
into the 22nd century and help
prevent tens of millions of tons
of sewage overflow discharging
into the River Thames. Arcadis
was appointed to perform
due diligence and analyze the
projects risk so that Thames
Water could go out to the
financial markets to obtain the
necessary funding, culminating
in a new owner, funders and a
very low cost of capital. This new
way of funding projects reduces
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WATER
KILOMETERS
LONG
WATER CONVEYANCE
Allows water to move reliably and
efficiently to solve our clients
distribution, collection and
drainage needs. This includes
water (distribution systems for
drinking water and reclaimed
water, tunnels, pumping and
storage), wastewater (collection
systems for sanitary and combined
sewers, tunnels, pumping and
storage), and storm water (urban
water drainage, collection/
treatment systems, tunnels,
green/sustainable infrastructure,
pumping and storage).
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WATER MANAGEMENT
CASE STUDY
THE EAST
SIDE COASTAL
RESILIENCY
PROJECT
NEW YORK CITY, USA
WATER MANAGEMENT
Enhances the quality, safety
and adaptability of urban and
coastal, river-based and delta
ecosystems. This includes
systems (integrated coastal
zone management, coastal
restoration and protection,
delta cities), flood management
(flood risk management, dams,
levees, storm surge barriers;
climate change adaptation, risk
and resiliency), riverine systems,
and integrated water resource
systems/ecosystems.
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WATER
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HERITAGE
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SYDNEY
HARBOUR
BRIDGE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
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OUR HERITAGE
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TOWER
BRIDGE
LONDON, UK
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OUR HERITAGE
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GARDENS
BY THE BAY
SINGAPORE
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OUR HERITAGE
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FLORIDA
EVERGLADES
FLORIDA, USA
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OUR HERITAGE
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W HOTEL
BEIJING, CHINA
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OUR HERITAGE
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HONG KONG
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
HONG KONG, CHINA
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OUR HERITAGE
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CLAUDE "BUD"
LEWIS CARLSBAD
DESALINATION
PLANT
CALIFORNIA, USA
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OUR HERITAGE
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WEST CLOSURE
COMPLEX
PUMPING
STATION
NEW ORLEANS, USA
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OUR HERITAGE
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STATION
ROTTERDAM
CENTRAAL
ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
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OUR HERITAGE
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MILLAU
VIADUCT
MILLAU, FRANCE
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OUR HERITAGE
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HEATHROW
TERMINAL 5
LONDON, UK
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OUR HERITAGE
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KIELDRECHTSLUIS
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
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OUR HERITAGE
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QUINGDAO NET
ZERO TOWER
QUINGDAO, CHINA
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OUR HERITAGE
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SHANGHAI
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
MUSEUM
SHANGHAI, CHINA
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We wishClosing
to thank
our valued clients for allowing
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us to feature their projects and programs
of work in these pages. We regret that we didnt have
room to showcase all of the great work of all
of our clients, but we encourage you to visit our
website or get in touch with us for more information.
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