infraManagement Group, LLC, brings asset management, technology, capital
project management, and could assist owners with capital access
Overland Park, Kan. (19 October, 2009) – Black & Veatch is extending its
already broad capabilities in the water, wastewater and power industries by
launching a company -- infraManagement Group LLC.
infraManagement Group, LLC (iMG), www.infraManagementGroup.com,
will be focused on assisting owners in the management of assets. It also
provides support to non-utility owners of energy and water operations – such as
financial institutions, airports, colleges and industrial users — that want to
focus on their core business and have a trusted partner manage the assets.
Core services offered by iMG include:
- Capital planning and prioritization
- Day-to-day operations and maintenance
- Finance and accounting, including budgeting and planning for operations and
capital improvements
- Business support services such as procurement, fleet management, human
resources and information technology services
- Major project execution
- Regulatory compliance and reporting, including supporting plant asset
owners in responding to priority state mandates to reduce energy consumption in
water and wastewater systems
- Communication liaison providing an important link between asset owners and
outside parties
“iMG clients benefit from our deep technical and asset management experience
in the water and electricity generation industries, which Black & Veatch
has served for more than 90 years,” said iMG President, Rodger Smith. “Our
services help plant asset owners respond to a range of challenges by reducing
business risk, improving plant efficiency and, where appropriate, supporting
the monetization of their facilities to raise cash for other community
purposes.”
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction
company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water,
telecommunications, management consulting, federal and environmental markets.
Founded in 1915, 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. With $3.2
billion in revenue, the employee-owned company has more than 100 offices
worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries on six
continents.
About infraManagement Group, LLC
infraManagement Group, LLC, (iMG), a Black & Veatch company, is focused on
the management of electric, water and wastewater assets throughout their
lifecycle. iMG works with municipalities, non-utility owners and private
infrastructure investors to optimize the performance of their assets, including
maximizing financial performance, reducing business risk and creating
sustainable, environmentally responsible operations. The company’s web address
is www.infraManagementGroup.com
Media contacts:
George Minter, + 1 913 458 8001, or minterga@bv.com
Linda Lea, +1 913 458 4629, or leala@bv.com
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For additional information, visit our Web sites:
www.bv.com
www.infraManagementGroup.com
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