Australian-owned BMD, a $2 billion construction and engineering business with operations in Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom, has entered the United States through a collaboration with global professional services firm GHD.
The partnership forms part of BMD’s international growth strategy, supporting the introduction of its integrated engineering and construction capabilities to the US infrastructure market.
Founded in 1979 and employing more than 2,400 people worldwide, BMD has delivered complex projects across aviation, rail, ports, resources, water and wastewater, defence, highways, energy and land development.
GHD operates across water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation, with more than 12,000 employees in 160 offices across five continents.
Across Australia, GHD and BMD have worked together on infrastructure projects, particularly in the transportation and aviation sectors.
BMD CEO Scott Power said the company sees strong opportunities in Texas, a state with a robust heavy civil pipeline.
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“After exploring the North America market over the past two years, we are excited to bring BMD’s capabilities and way of doing business to the US market. This expansion aligns with BMD’s broader growth strategy, establishing a platform for future growth into larger and more complex infrastructure works. We are an experienced global infrastructure business, bringing diverse civil capability to a new market,” said Power.
“We genuinely believe there is a strong synergy between BMD and the Texas market. Our values, focus on relationships and the way we approach projects align closely with the way Texans do business. We are a solutions-oriented organisation that looks at challenges differently, drawing on our diverse experience to deliver better outcomes.”
The collaboration with GHD will fast-track BMD’s market entry and provide insight into the local market as BMD establishes its presence and builds long-term partnerships in the region.
“Texas is an important market for GHD, where we have an established presence and a strong understanding of local clients, communities and infrastructure needs,” said Juan Zorrilla, regional general manager – Central US at GHD.
“BMD’s decision to enter the Texas market brings additional construction capability that aligns well with our technical and advisory knowledge. Having worked together on major infrastructure projects in Australia, we see real opportunity to collaborate and deliver strong outcomes for clients in the US.”