HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO, July 24, 2013 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced that Dr. Michael J. MacPhee, ARACADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD) water division president, will receive the 2013 John I. Parcel-Leif J. Sverdrup Civil Engineering Management Award.
The award recognizes an ASCE member's contributions to the field of civil engineering and will be officially presented at the ASCE Annual Conference held in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 9-12, 2013.
Officially instituted in 1976, the award is intended to encourage leadership and management skills in the civil engineering profession. The presentation is made annually to a member of ASCE who has made a definite contribution in the field of civil engineering management while displaying high moral character as well as professional integrity.
"Mike is an outstanding leader and we are proud to call him an ARCADIAN," said Gary Coates, CEO of ARCADIS U.S. "After seeing first hand some of the significant contributions Mike has made to the field of civil engineering management, it comes as no surprise that he is receiving this award."
MacPhee, who assumed the role of Water Division President Jan. 1, 2013, has 20 years of experience providing a broad range of water consulting services to municipal, federal and industrial clients across the U.S. and abroad. He has served in key management roles since joining ARCADIS in 2002.
About ARCADIS:
ARCADIS is the leading pure play global engineering and consultancy firm, providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environments. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 22,000 employees and more than $3.3 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: www.arcadis-us.com.
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