NEW MEMBER PROFILE
Expanding horizons Black & Veatch sets its sights on ports and waterfront infrastructure
W hen Bill Dubbs joined Black & Veatch earlier this year, he stepped into a global engineering powerhouse. For a seasoned ports and waterfront spe- cialist with two decades of waterfront infrastructure engineering experience, the shift was dramatic. And it pre- sented a unique opportunity: bring deep maritime expertise into a com- pany eager to strengthen its presence across the port sector. Today, Black & Veatch is moving decisively in that direction. Although the company is widely recognized for major work in energy, water and critical infrastructure, ports historic- ally represented only a modest slice of its business. That dynamic is changing. With a global workforce of 12,000 and counting, a rapidly expanding solu- tions footprint and a renewed focus on coastal and maritime clients, Black & Veatch is positioning itself to become a major partner to port and maritime clients that are looking to modernize their infrastructure. A full-service partner for ports At its core, Black & Veatch provides comprehensive engineering servi- ces — but the company’s capabilities extend far beyond traditional plans, specifications and estimates. Black & Veatch also provides infrastructure advisory services to help its clients develop sound strategies for manag- ing infrastructure, including strategic, asset management and technology consulting services that are backed by strong engineering and technical expertise. With its own construction arm, Black & Veatch offers alternate delivery methods such as design-build
Black & Veatch is positioning itself to become a major partner to port and maritime clients that are looking to modernize their infrastructure.
In short, Black & Veatch provides a 360-degree offering for ports looking to modernize, decarbonize and prepare for long-term growth. A clear value proposition When asked what he would say to a port executive looking for sup- port, Dubbs didn’t hesitate: “We work with ports to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization. We assess the condition of existing facilities — structural, functional, electrical, environmental — and help develop a program that keeps those facilities relevant and working for present and future business needs. And we help ports stay aligned with indus- try trends in maritime transportation, decarbonization and resilience.” Dubbs is looking forward to partici- pating in the upcoming Association of Pacific Ports Conference. With opportunities for associate members to introduce themselves, meet port lead- ers, share expertise and build trust, the event serves as a catalyst for deeper collaboration. “I’m excited,” Dubbs said. “It’s exactly the kind of environment where purposeful connections happen.” For more information, visit: www.bv.com
and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for select projects. For ports, this means that Black & Veatch offers expertise across the com- plete project lifecycle, from strategy to engineering and construction and on through asset management. This pro- vides ports with a flexible partner that can help them implement and manage critical port infrastructure to sustain and enhance business operations. The firm’s portfolio touches nearly every aspect of waterfront infrastruc- ture engineering. Under that umbrella, Black & Veatch’s services include: • Marine civil and structural engineering; • Dredging and sediment management; • Port electrification, including elec- trical infrastructure upgrades and charging systems; • Inspection, condition assessment and asset management; • Program and construction management; • Environmental assessments and permitting; • Stormwater, potable water and sani- tary sewer systems engineering and asset management; • Resiliency planning and hazard mitigation assessments; • Grant-writing assistance, delivered by in-house specialists.
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