What is MWHs role in the recovery process?
In January 2008, MWH was selected by the City of New Orleans to manage and expedite the reconstruction of various city facilities, such as firehouses, police stations, criminal justice facilities, playgrounds, parks, community centers, libraries, clinics, streets and other projects. As the program managers, MWH is able to leverage its global experience and local knowledge to move projects to delivery through the phases of planning, contracting, design, bid and award, construction and commissioning. In addition to project oversight and management, MWH is providing cost and schedule control, public outreach, communication, data management and other services in support of the Recovery effort. As of July 31, 2008, the Recovery Program includes a total of 171 facilities projects and 236 Department of Public Works street projects, for a total of 407 projects. The City of New Orleans will leverage MWH’s global experience and local knowledge to expedite the simultaneous planning and delivery o
