Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Global Engineering & Infrastructure Experts
HDR is a global leader in architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services, dedicated to creating resilient infrastructure and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. With over a century of experience, we combine multidisciplinary expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to collaboration to address complex challenges across diverse sectors. Our teams of scientists, economists, builders, and artists work in unison to deliver high-performance buildings, smart infrastructure, and transformative projects that elevate communities and protect natural resources.We prioritize regenerative design, data-driven decision-making, and client-centric approaches to ensure long-term value. Our global presence spans 15 countries, with 200+ offices and 13,000+ employees driving progress through tailored solutions. By embracing innovation and accountability, we empower clients to achieve their goals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and environmental stewardship.
Services
Architecture
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering
Commissioning
Environmental Sciences
Structural Engineering
Water Resource Management
Smart Infrastructure
Sustainability Consulting
Disaster Resilience
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- 108 years of pioneering engineering innovation and project delivery
- Multidisciplinary teams with expertise across 17 markets and 15 countries
- ISO 55000-certified asset management frameworks for optimal performance
- Global network of 200+ offices ensuring localized, responsive service
- Commitment to regenerative design and carbon-positive solutions
Associations and certifications
- ISO 55000
Services
Architecture
HDR's architecture practice creates human-centric spaces that address societal challenges and enhance community vibrancy. Our integrated approach combines regenerative design principles, data-driven methodologies, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver buildings that exceed performance targets while reducing embodied emissions by 30%. We specialize in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and civic spaces that balance aesthetic excellence with functional efficiency.
Asset Management
Our asset management solutions optimize infrastructure lifecycle performance through predictive analytics and digital transformation. We develop customized strategies that reduce operational costs by 20-30% while extending asset longevity. Our ISO 55000-certified frameworks integrate AI-driven condition assessments, GIS mapping, and risk modeling to enable proactive maintenance decisions for transportation networks, water systems, and energy infrastructure.
Coastal Engineering
HDR's coastal engineering services protect communities through nature-based solutions and advanced hydrodynamic modeling. With 60+ years of experience, we design shoreline protection systems that withstand 100-year storm events while restoring critical habitats. Our portfolio includes beach nourishment projects that reduced erosion rates by 75% and living shoreline implementations that improved marine biodiversity by 40% in sensitive estuaries.
Commissioning
Our commissioning services ensure building systems achieve 98% operational efficiency through rigorous performance testing. We implement web-based management platforms that reduce energy consumption by 15-25% across commercial and institutional facilities. Our specialists use digital twin technology to validate HVAC, electrical, and automation systems against LEED and WELL certification standards, ensuring optimal occupant comfort and sustainability metrics.
Environmental Sciences
HDR's environmental scientists deliver ecosystem restoration projects that combine ecological expertise with engineering precision. We specialize in wetland mitigation banks that generate carbon credits and habitat restoration plans achieving 90% native species survival rates. Our services include regulatory compliance strategies that reduce permitting timelines by 40% while maintaining strict adherence to Clean Water Act requirements.
People
Eric L. Keen
Chairman
With 30+ years in engineering leadership, Eric Keen drives HDR's strategic vision as Chairman. His expertise in infrastructure development and corporate governance has expanded the firm's global footprint across 15 countries while maintaining employee-owned values.
John W. Henderson
Vice Chairman and CEO
John Henderson leads HDR's operational excellence initiatives, leveraging 25 years of experience in transportation and water infrastructure projects. He has grown annual revenues to $3B+ while prioritizing sustainable engineering practices and digital transformation across all service lines.
Douglas S. Wignall
Architecture President
As FAIA-recognized leader, Douglas Wignall directs HDR's architecture practice, which has received 12 AIA awards since 2020. His focus on regenerative design has resulted in 17 LEED Platinum-certified projects, including the Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital, the first healthcare facility to achieve LEED Platinum in its category.
Robert Mateega
Senior Bridge Engineer
Ugandan-born bridge specialist Robert Mateega led the design of Africa's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. His innovative form-finding techniques reduced construction costs by 35% while ensuring 75-year durability in extreme flood conditions, earning ASCE's 2024 Outstanding Civil Engineering Award.
Angela Schedel
Coastal Programs Director
Angela Schedel, a certified coastal engineer with 25+ patents, directs HDR's shoreline resilience initiatives. Her team's living shoreline projects have prevented $2B in potential flood damages while restoring 12,000+ acres of wetlands across the Gulf Coast and Pacific Northwest.
Questions
What engineering sectors does HDR specialize in?
HDR serves 17 markets including transportation, water resources, energy, healthcare, and environmental engineering with multidisciplinary solutions.
How does HDR ensure project sustainability?
We integrate regenerative design principles, achieve 30% below-industry embodied emissions targets, and prioritize nature-based solutions in all engineering projects.
Can HDR manage large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our ISO 55000-certified asset management systems optimize lifecycle performance for transportation networks, utilities, and industrial facilities globally.
What geographic areas do you serve?
HDR operates in 15 countries with 200+ offices, delivering localized solutions while maintaining global technical standards and innovation.
How do you handle coastal resilience projects?
Our coastal engineers combine hard infrastructure with living shorelines, using advanced hydrodynamic modeling to protect communities from 100-year storm events.
What makes HDR's approach unique?
We merge employee ownership with technical excellence, fostering innovation through 13,000+ experts who invest in client success as stakeholders.
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