Interdisciplinary approaches to water resources, environmental stewardship, and transportation initiatives. Life-sustaining infrastructure in developing countries. "Green" facilities. Resource optimization. These real-life issues are affecting clients, businesses, communities, and citizens around the globe, and are at the core of what we do best at CDM. Our employees are collaborating with clients on myriad exciting and challenging projects guided by an unwavering commitment—a commitment reflected in inspiration, innovation, and exceptional service to protect the environment, add economic value, and improve the quality of life.
Nowhere is that commitment more evident than in our mission to protect one of our most precious resource—water. Water is a common denominator for all of us, and CDM is applying advanced technologies and holistic approaches to comply with ever-changing regulations, extend limited resources, and meet growing demands—completing 506 million gallons per day of potable water capacity projects in 2007. As water quality decreases and scarcity increases, we are responding with multifaceted approaches that include conservation, reuse, recharge, and advanced technologies like membranes and ultraviolet light. From new sustainable drinking water supplies and precedent-setting projects that shield us from nature's ravages, to comprehensive programs that strengthen a client's infrastructure and self sufficiency, CDM is committed to meeting our clients' needs for exceptional water quality in ample quantity well into the future.
Arguably, the most dramatic issue confronting our planet is climate change, which represents a very serious global risk, especially its affect on the hydrologic cycle. CDM, through adaptation planning, is helping clients evaluate the range of potential impacts to infrastructure, land use, human health, and the economy. We are helping clients prepare for extreme weather events; redesign flood protection systems to address changing storm cycle variations, frequency, and intensity; and protect coastal development and infrastructure from changes in sea level. We are also helping clients better manage water resources through applying an enhanced understanding of snow pack, recharge, and water demand. Through the development of these plans, CDM is helping clients adapt to potential changes, proactively manage risk, and minimize financial burdens of infrastructure.
Across the globe, CDMers are also driving transportation initiatives—on land, air, and water—that connect communities and lay the foundation for them to flourish, while helping transit providers deliver value, conserve and protect resources, and enhance service.
We help public, industrial, and institutional clients manage their processes and utilities to achieve and maintain compliance, minimize waste, and support competitiveness and profit. CDM combines our broad knowledge of regulations and compliance strategies with our technical expertise to design, build, and operate remediation systems; provide program support for Superfund cleanup; redevelop landfills and brownfields for beneficial reuse; and preserve air quality through the management of greenhouse gases.
And, we are assisting developing nations to improve health and economic prosperity through enhanced water and sanitation services, integrated water and coastal resources management, and education and health facilities.