Black & Veatch (www.bv.com) is a global leader in the consulting, engineering, construction and operation of what the world needs now and in the future in the crucial areas of energy, water and telecommunications and in providing up-to-the-minute services in the fast changing federal and environmental markets. Founded in 1915, the employee-owned, $2.3 billion company operates out of over 110 offices worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries.

Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions are provided from the broad line of service expertise available within Black & Veatch, including conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, program management, construction management, environmental, security design and consulting, management consulting and infrastructure planning.

Black & Veatch has been involved in the development of Singapore’s water supply since 1922.  One of the original founding sponsors of Singapore International Water Week, the company has played an important role in many of Singapore’s recent world-renowned water projects including Sembcorp NEWater Plant and Singspring Desalination Plant. Today, Singapore is also home to Black & Veatch’s Global Design Center for water and Center of Excellence for Desalination, and is also involved in improvement major works at Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Jurong Water Reclamation Plant and Lower Seletar Waterworks.

At Singapore International Water Week this year, Black & Veatch will continue its award-winning www.waterdialogue.com series through “Water Pressures” – How to Adapt and Lead in a Changing Urban Environment, an SIWW – Water Leaders Summit Workshop (organised in partnership with Black & Veatch).