GHD

GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Overview

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

About GHD

Simplify's Rating
Why GHD is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD secured $110 million in NAVFAC contracts on March 31, 2025.
  • GHD won USACE Honolulu’s $190 million architecture-engineering IDIQ running through March 2030.
  • Toronto selected GHD for Humber Treatment Plant and Waterfront Toronto island infrastructure in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • GHD still sells commoditized consulting; AECOM, Arcadis, and Ramboll beat it on price.
  • Federal contract concentration exposes GHD to US appropriations shifts and procurement protests through 2030.
  • If project wins slow, GHD’s 16,594-headcount platform becomes expensive overhead versus leaner rivals.

What makes GHD unique

  • GHD’s 2024 RIM Architects acquisition expanded it into architecture-engineering for US federal work.
  • GHD’s people-owned model supports retention across 160 offices and 12,000-plus professionals globally.
  • GHD wins complex infrastructure roles spanning water, ports, defense, and transit.

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Funding

Total Funding

$300k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

GlobeNewswire
May 21st, 2026
GHD acquires Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

GHD today announced the acquisition of Texas-based civil and transportation engineering firm Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc. ...

GlobeNewswire
Oct 2nd, 2025
GHD acquires ADA Engineering to meet Florida’s surging infrastructure demand

Global firm expands US presence with Miami-based acquisition...

Australian Financial Review
Sep 30th, 2022
Water quality monitoring start-up Eco Detection banks $8m ahead of IPO

There’s nothing muddying the waters with this deal.

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