Commencing U.S. expansion with global partner GHD

The partnership marks a significant milestone in BMD’s international growth strategy, creating a platform to bring the company’s integrated engineering and construction capabilities to the U.S. infrastructure market.

Founded in 1979 and employing more than 2,400 people worldwide, BMD has built a reputation over 46 years in civil engineering and construction, delivering complex projects across aviation, rail, ports, resources, water and wastewater, defence, highways, energy and land development. The business brings a diverse range of capability, a solutions-oriented approach, and a long-standing commitment to safety, quality and community engagement.

GHD, which operates in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation, has 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 and a business culture that aligns closely with BMD’s values and way of working.

“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 U.S. 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.

“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,” Mr Power said.

The collaboration with GHD will fast track BMD’s market entry and provide valuable insight into the local market, while BMD establishes its presence and builds long-term partnerships in the region. The announcement was made at an event hosted at GHD’s Houston office, highlighting the partnership between BMD and GHD as BMD establishes its U.S. operations.

“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, GHD’s Regional General Manager – Central.

“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 U.S.”

This expansion marks an important milestone for BMD, representing a new chapter in its international growth and reinforcing its purpose of powering futures and creating legacies through expertise, collaboration and investment in people.

Image details left to right: Juan Zorrilla, Regional General Manager – Central US, GHD; Ted Whiton, Executive General Manager – US, GHD; Gabrielle Hall, Australian Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner; Scott Power, CEO, BMD; Mick Power AM, Chairman, BMD.