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Today’s People Spotlight features Ian Bamforth, Project Director at AECOM. With over 25 years at AECOM, Ian has built a career spanning highways, major infrastructure and the UK’s energy transition. Ian’s journey began with a passion for maths and science and a work experience placement that introduced him to the built environment. From highways engineer to project manager, he followed the work, stayed curious and embraced opportunities that challenged him. Today, he applies those delivery fundamentals to the energy sector, contributing to The Great Grid Upgrade and wider energy transition initiatives. Ian is passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams. His career advice? “Be proactive and seek opportunities, take responsibility for your work and your growth, and don’t wait for things to happen.” Read more about Ian’s career, insights and the people-focused approach that has shaped his journey in our latest People Spotlight: https://acm.to/ZqFK

We are proud to share our 2026 Sustainability Report. From our partnerships with organizations such as the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to our work on improving the climate resilience of the Rio Grande Watershed, our report showcases the accomplishments that defined our commitment to sustainability over the past year.    Through our Sustainable Legacies strategy, we continue to advance our goals of embedding sustainable development and resilience across our work, achieving net-zero carbon emissions, improving social outcomes, and enhancing our governance.    Read the full report, Delivering Sustainable Legacies, to learn more: https://acm.to/fv3H

New Zealand’s Northland Corridor is one of the country’s most significant transport infrastructure investments, introducing a new 26-kilometer four-lane motorway connecting Warkworth to Te Hana on the North Island.  We’ve been appointed design partner for Section One of the Northland Corridor, partnering with ACCIONA  to support NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Section One is part of a larger project that aims to create a continuous four-lane highway linking Auckland and Whangārei, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the Northland region of New Zealand. “AECOM brings proven value and global expertise to megaprojects such as these, and we look forward to partnering with ACCIONA to enhance infrastructure and deliver sustainable, future-ready transport solutions,” said Russell Jackson, interim chief executive of AECOM’s global transportation business.

This year’s Serpentine Pavilion titled 'a serpentine' was designed by Mexico-City based architecture studio LANZA Atelier, taking inspiration from the architecture feature known as a serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall which forms one side of the Pavilion. Thematically, the creation is inspired by the figure of the serpent as a generative and protective force. Working closely with Serpentine and Stage One Creative Services Ltd, we provided multidisciplinary engineering and technical advisory services for the structure. By capturing daily progress throughout the construction programme, this timelapse brings months of collaboration, engineering and construction to life in under a minute. The Pavilion is open to the public with free entry until 25 October 2026. Serpentine Pavilion 2026, 'a serpentine', designed by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, LANZA atelier. © Hideaway Studios Group

Meet Tyler Schaffer, an architect and transit design leader in our Buildings + Places practice. With nearly two decades of experience in transit architecture, Tyler has helped design and deliver major rail projects across the Pacific Northwest. As both a designer and regular transit rider, he is passionate about creating station environments that enhance mobility, strengthen communities and improve the passenger experience. Read more about Tyler's journey, design philosophy and vision for the future of transit architecture in our latest People Spotlight: https://acm.to/d4vT

Will the next generation of AI infrastructure be constrained by chips, power, or geopolitics? Are today's data center site selection strategies prepared for tomorrow's geopolitical risks? As AI demand accelerates, where will the energy come from to support it? What risks are hiding in the fiber networks and supply chains powering AI growth?    We explored these questions and more in our recent webinar “Geopolitics to gigawatts: what global shifts mean for AI data center growth”. Hear from experts: Adrian Del Maestro FEI TJ Filippino Tyler Freeman Dr. Minh K Le

Today, we announced our third quarter financial results.      Despite challenges in the quarter, we continued to build momentum and strengthen our client value proposition, as demonstrated by our record-high wins and new all-time high backlog. Combined with meeting every milestone related to our AI and Advisory investments this quarter, these accomplishments position us well to capitalize on growing demand in our markets.     Taken together, we're confident in the strength of our business.     Read more in our latest release: https://acm.to/0VQy    Join us tomorrow at 8 AM ET for our earnings conference call: https://lnkd.in/gCremrHs      #AECOM #Earnings $ACM

Today's People Spotlight features Tyler Freeman, who leads strategy, growth and client engagement across several of AECOM's largest global technology and data center accounts. A natural strategist and relationship builder, Tyler enjoys uncovering opportunities, connecting people and helping clients solve complex challenges. His work sits at the intersection of business growth and technical delivery, supporting one of AECOM's fastest-growing sectors. Learn more about Tyler, what inspired his career journey and how he approaches building long-term client partnerships: https://acm.to/VECB

What if reducing water-related risk could also create value for the communities and ecosystems where data centers operate?   In our latest article Jen Molnar and Julia Porro, EIT from our US Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions team examine how water replenishment strategies can help data center operators move from mitigating risk to creating measurable value that strengthens local water resilience and builds trust.   Together they explain practical approaches to integrated water replenishment, including: · The importance of engaging early and often with local communities · The value of incorporating replenishment into the design process · Where to target replenishment strategies · Ways to unlock value   Read now: https://acm.to/6tIb   #DataCenters #WaterStewardship #DigitalInfrastructure

As the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games draw to a close, attention turns to India and the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, Gujarat. Glasgow demonstrated the power of collaboration, integrated planning and strong partnerships in delivering a Games that will have a lasting impact. Amdavad 2030 presents an opportunity to build on this legacy for Gujarat, India and the wider Commonwealth. During the Games, Suvojoy Sengupta, CEO, India, and Vasudha Gupta Sharma, Director, Business Development, India, visited the Amdavad Experience Centre to understand Gujarat’s vision and preparations for 2030. At the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade roundtable, Ambrose McGuire, Programme Director, UK, and Tom Green, Director, Global Program Advisory, UK, joined our India leadership and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of major sporting infrastructure. With decades of experience supporting Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games worldwide, we know that a lasting legacy starts long before the Opening Ceremony. We look forward to bringing our global experience and local expertise to the journey as Amdavad 2030 approaches. #CommonwealthGames #Glasgow2026 #SportsInfrastructure