Hazen and Sawyer Acquires WaterSMART Solutions to Enhance and Expand Operations in North America and Globally
(RALEIGH, NC - November 1, 2024) - Leading water management firm Hazen and Sawyer (Hazen) has acquired water management solutions firm WaterSMART Solutions Ltd., based in Alberta, Canada, to expand and strengthen operations in Canada and around the globe.
Since its founding in 2005 by CEO Kim Sturgess, WaterSMART has focused on providing practical technical water management practices to foster “water for a sustainable economy” for its clients. The firm has rapidly earned a reputation as the leading consultancy for water management solutions in Western Canada. Its team of water engineers, environmental scientists, policy advisors, and communicators are renowned for achieving sustainable environmental outcomes that both protect public health and make solid economic sense.
"We could not be more excited to welcome WaterSMART to the Hazen family. We share an extremely high level of dedication and expertise in pursuit of solutions to our clients’ toughest water challenges. Now clients in Canada, the U.S., and around the globe can benefit from having our combined abilities under one roof."
Alan Stone, P.E., President, Hazen and Sawyer
WaterSMART’s Canadian client base will now be able to easily access a greatly expanded menu of water management services, backed by Hazen’s expansive water management expertise and experience. The combined forces of Hazen and WaterSMART present a partnership that will allow each firm to better serve its existing clients while expanding into new markets.
"Over our first twenty years, team WaterSMART has been part of building a community of water practitioners that have collaboratively developed solutions to water management challenges across the Province. With Team Hazen, over the next twenty years we will see these solutions implemented for the benefit of all Albertans and beyond."
P. Kim Sturgess, C.M., P.Eng.CEO
Since 1951, Hazen has focused on providing best-in-class technical solutions to meet emerging challenges in water quality and supply. Backed by one of the largest applied-research portfolios in the water industry globally, Hazen has earned a reputation for being a trusted partner to its clients and achieving sustainable results in “all things water” while protecting public health and the environment. In acquiring WaterSMART, Hazen has expanded and enhanced the solutions it can deliver to clients throughout North America and around the globe.
CONTACT: Jeff Neale at jneale@hazenandsawyer.com or Shannon Smithwick at Shannon.Smithwick@watersmartsolutions.ca
