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HDR Engineering Inc
:NEW MEMBER PROFILE HDR Engineering Inc.
The APP is pleased to welcome HDR Engineering Inc. back! Upon rejoining, HDR’s Frank Proctor, Maritime Market Sector Leader for the Pacific North West, noted that he was looking forward to participating in the APP’s efforts to build relationships and create networks among Pacific Ports. “HDR Engineering works with ports of all sizes to provide a wide range of services, including economics and finances, engineering, environmental services, planning, project delivery, research and much more,” he said, adding that the HDR team strongly believes that collaboration is the best way forward for any endeavor. Indeed, a quick review of HDR’s history, the expertise and experience they bring to each project, and their well-established corporate values demonstrates the benefits they bring to the APP’s membership.
Background
Established in 1917, the Henningson Engineering Company began providing civil engineering services to build water works, sewer systems, streets and electric plants in Omaha, Nebraska. For the next three decades, Henningson’s growth throughout the U.S. Midwest and their expansion of services saw them become an established expert in projects as diverse as municipal power and light plants, street designs, swimming pools, grain elevators, schools, and even a courthouse. In 1946, H.H. Henningson brought on partners Charles Durham and Willard Richardson to become officially known as Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Inc. (HDR).
The latter half of the 20th century saw HDR take on even larger projects as it gained an international foothold. In addition to offices across the U.S., the company grew its presence in countries like Spain, South Korea, and Italy as well as Brazil and France. While they were purchased by Bouygues SA, France’s largest construction company, in 1983, they were returned to U.S. ownership by 1996. By 2004, its current structure of an entirely employeeowned company was established.
The projects completed by HDR in the 21st century speak to the range of services and expanse of global coverage now offered. Working in over 200 locations in 13 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Mongolia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and over 10,000 employees, HDR has built their reputation through numerous industry awards for their bridges, buildings, streets, and public utility infrastructure projects.
Ports, Marine and Coastal Engineering
When it comes to the maritime industry, HDR is one of the world’s leading facility planning and design firms. The magic of their success is the way they integrate a diverse skill set and custom-fit team into every project. “With engineering services provided on more than 450 marine terminals across the world, our knowledge is deep,” said Proctor, “and ranges from ship docks to shoreline protection, dredging and industrial facilities, plus unique projects such as the berthing of historic ships. We offer significant experience planning and designing container terminals and have the top tier freight rail experts to complement that work.”
Proctor went on to highlight the specialized maritime expertise of HDR. “Performing port-related work requires a unique understanding of vessel, cargo load/offload and yard operations,” he said. “Port facilities, wharf design and inland ports all require specialists who understand the dynamic conditions and specific needs of each facility. The
Providing program maanagement, construction site supervision, quality assurance and review of the detailed design, HDR recently completed the first phase of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, South Carolina.
community of consultants that specializes in the delivery of these types of challenging projects is relatively small, and we are proud to be among the elite providers of these services.”
Whether large or small, ports around the world are realizing the advantages HDR brings with their expertise that ranges from infrastructure development, dredging, project management, and coastal, geotechnical and construction engineering, to regulatory and environmental analysis, economic market and demand studies, grant writing and facility and master planning.
Tracking to values
Since its beginning, HDR has adhered to a set of values that are at the foundation of their success. Values such as “live the network” ensures the right people with the right skills, expertise, and experience are matched to each individual client and project, “push boundaries” to continually further their efforts in providing leading-edge processes and project deliveries, and “design smart” that calls for a tailored approach to each situation have become part of HDR’s DNA. “Listen first,” and “hold ourselves accountable” highlight their approach to understanding the root and complexity of projects and their drive in finding the best solutions for their clients.
For over 100 years, HDR Engineering has been committed to these core sets of values and, along with their philosophy of inclusion, diversity, and equity as well as their support of community organizations through the HDR Foundation for educational, health, and environmental initiatives, it’s no surprise that HDR is a leading engineering firm around the world.
For APP Port Members, the opportunity to learn through HDR’s experience and knowledge, provides a major benefit. We look forward to working with Proctor and the entire Port and Maritime Division to take advantage of their expertise.
For more information about HDR, visit www.hdrinc.com.
APP MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Are you taking advantage of many benefits of the APP? Call or email Jane McIvor: 604-893-8800 / jane@pacificports.org to discuss.
As drivers of economic growth, facilitating trade and generating thousands of jobs, ports of the Pacific Ocean share a common vision: To provide an efficient, fluid, and cost-effective supply chain in a safe, environmentally sustainable and economically viable manner. The Association of Pacific Ports (APP) assists Member Ports in achieving this vision by enabling the sharing of best practices and lessons learned, peer-to-peer networking, and professional development. Supported by Associate Members who provide a diverse range of solutions for both port operations and management, the APP is building partnerships throughout the Pacific. APP member benefits provide a number of vehicles for you and your colleagues to network, promote best practices and raise awareness of challenges and opportunities. Industry Representation and Collaboration — in addition to working with like-minded organizations on initiatives that improve facets of your business and the maritime industry, the APP participates in government and industry forums as well as key industry events (e.g., Clean Pacific, GreenTech, Seatrade, Pacific Marine Expo), not only to provide representation for Pacific Ports but also to ensure important information is shared throughout the membership. Networking — through conferences and workshops, the APP provides opportunities for you to meet your counterparts from around the Pacific, learn through the sharing of best practices, and to develop life-long relationships with your peers. Promotional opportunities for Associate Members are also a key part of our agendas through presentations, distribution of materials, and table-top displays designed to heighten awareness of your products and services. Communications & Marketing — all members are invited (and encouraged!) to: • Submit articles, press releases and activity updates for Pacific
Ports Magazine as well as our semi-monthly e-news updates and our frequently updated website. Not a writer? That’s okay, we can help. • Three months free web banner advertising on pacificports.org as well as six e-news banner ads (with greatly discounted rates for additional advertising). • Discounted rates for advertising in Pacific Ports Magazine. • Opportunities to present at APP Annual and Winter Conferences. • Participation on themed panel workshops.
