Celebrating 75 Years

1945 - 2020

A lot can change in 75 years. From technology to our environments and our cultures. We’ve been making a difference in all corners of the globe for each of those 75 years.

World War II was ending and the average cost of a home was $5,000. It was 1945. Two young entrepreneurial engineers from a small town in Australia, called Brisbane, had their sights set on the big picture.

Fast forward 75 years to 2020. Housing certainly isn’t as affordable and the year started in a way no one could have predicted.

As we acknowledge our 75th anniversary, we have taken some time to celebrate our history, our evolution, and what it means to be Cardno. Share our passion for making a difference through 75 different moments, projects, people and good news stories that shaped us to become the company we are today.

The Cardno Way

Our common purpose and company values guide all aspects of who we are and how we behave.

A culture of care

We care for our environment, clients and communities, empowering each other through opportunities.

Sustainable and prosperous communities

Delivering transformative developments for the Australian market.

Understanding health and environmental risks

Cardno ChemRisk provides state-of-the-art scientific solutions to solve challenges.

Getting the all-important work-life balance right

Balancing work, life and well-being is important to Cardno.

Millionaires row

Cardno behind the Gold Coast's most luxurious address.

Voice

Every employee at Cardno can freely Voice real selves, every day.

Cardno in the skies

In the age of drones, we use aerial data acquisition to promote safety and savings for clients.

Unsurpassed in providing critical NEPA services

NEPA experts ensure the future state of our environment.

Women’s Leadership in the Pacific

Gender equality key for true change to occur.

The ‘Coathanger’

Australia’s ‘Coathanger’ remains an iconic symbol and part of Cardno’s long history.

Bringing restoration projects to life

Cardno Native Plant Nursery – continuing growth, expanding success.

Commitment to air quality

Cardno is a twenty-year partner with Hill Air Force Base ensuring air quality compliance.

Cardno’s iconic bridges

Bridge design plays an integral part in Cardno’s history.

Reviving brownfields across the United States

Solving challenging brownfields problems to assist the redevelopment of cities.

Environmentally beneficial interlocal agreement

Transmitting reclaimed water from Fort Myers to Cape Coral.

Recognising the difference makers

Our scholarship program shows our commitment to our people.

Counter-trafficking of persons in ASEAN

Providing tailored training to improve the criminal justice response to trafficking in persons.

Adapting our way of working

We live in an evolving world – our work must evolve, too.

BUILDER SMS Software Implementation, Training, Analysis

Cardno pioneers in BUILDER innovations.

Maintaining mission critical equipment

Cardno developed the cornerstones of the US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Program.

Cardno’s first female CEO

We proudly appointed Susan Reisbord to Cardno CEO and Managing Director.

Commitment to the Indo-Pacific

Supporting prosperity, reducing poverty and enhancing stability.

Trusted leadership in funds management

Implementing nearly 400 PFM and governance activities for USAID and other donors.

Decades of experience in environmental remediation

Leading remediation provider across America.

The more we move, the healthier we are

Cardno transport planners finding better ways to move.

Evolution of our engagement in global health

We have implemented over 200 global health programs spanning 30 years.

Tampa’s crosstown connector

Cardno’s integral role in the development of I-4 Expressway

Cardno enters Americas market

Cardno entered the world’s biggest market in 2007, solidifying our growth opportunities.

Law and justice support to PNG

Our commitment to community safety, effective law and justice, and anti-corruption in PNG.

Logan Water Alliance

Collaborating to bring water to a growing Logan.

O'Reilly's Autoparts

Providing services to largest automotive aftermarket retailer.

Experts in consulting for US DoD

Cardno cements position in American Department of Defense consulting.

Connecting communities

Delivering transportation and traffic projects across Asia Pacific.

Engineering in Papua New Guinea since 1963

Cardno was the first engineering firm to work in Papua New Guinea.

Sustainability

…our science-based corporate climate commitment.

Lasting relationship ensuring sustainability

Renewable energy in Manila.

Making tomorrow accessible

Using technology to provide an accessible future for Australians.

Entering the International Development sector

How International Development shaped Cardno as we know it.

Our human approach

Small gestures from our team continue to make a difference for the communities we operate in.

Military aircraft assessment experts

We are premier experts in the NEPA process for the Joint Strike Fighter.

Queensland Children’s Hospital

Ensuring a safe and fit-for-purpose building for sick kids.

Cardno’s commitment to the Balkans

Working with USAID in the Balkans for more than 20 years.

Focussed technical practice

Transport focus opens East Africa markets.

Living, working and investing locally

World class teams in local environments.

Overcoming COVID-19

Cardno is ready to help you through the COVID-19 recovery phase.

Improving road safety in Liberia

Reducing the numbers of injuries and fatalities on Liberian roads.

Working in fragile environments

Promoting social cohesion in conflict communities.

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

Diverse perspectives, cultures and ideas fuel better solutions for all.

Founder behind Brisbane’s iconic development

Harold Davies, a defining piece of Cardno’s history.

Richard Kell AM

Engineering thought leader celebrates 60 years of service in our company’s 75th year.

Cardno founder talented all-rounder

Gerry Cardno, joint founder of Cardno gifted scholar, sportsman and engineer.

Community-driven development

Bringing basic infrastructure and services to rural Myanmar areas.

Improving parking at large Florida airport

Providing integrated services to improve airport parking.

Cardno turns to agribusiness

Applied principles in agriculture markets.

Transformative technology...

We create immersive design experiences for our clients with the use of virtual reality technology.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Our commitment to Australia’s reconciliation.

Uncovering historic cemeteries

National cultural resources team uncovering history throughout the United States.

Strengthening Grantham

How Cardno helped establish a flood-free development for the Grantham community.

Creating well-functioning markets

We support businesses and governments to expand global trade.

Cardno International Development award-winning programs

Recognised for our work impacting people’s lives around the world.

Helping honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001

More than 16,000 native plants supplied to Flight 93 National Memorial.

Zero Harm. Every Job. Every Day.

Our global safety program is a fundamental part of our work environment.

Providing water security

Developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for our regional communities.

Bringing sports lovers together

Cardno is building recreation facilities, uniting sports fans across Australia

Connecting Florida neighborhoods

Providing structural engineering services for the St. Petersburg Bridge.

Shaping the future of Cardno

Longstanding CEO, Andrew Buckley helped shape the Cardno we know today.

Women’s anti-corruption movement

The power individual women wield to raise awareness of anti-corruption within Indonesia.

Our digital history in the developing world

Meeting challenges in the developing world with technology.

Promoting better business practices

Leveraging private sector to improve to social issues.

Disaster resilience and rebuilding communities

Well planned infrastructure improving the lives of local people.

Evolving transport networks

Graduate’s mission to communities switch from horse to peddle power.

Impetus for the Oil Pollution Act

Responding to a number of oil spills over the past 30 years.

Accommodating growing sewage demands

Design and permitting expansion project for wastewater treatment plant.

Cardno bringing resilience to life

Imagine a world where all communities across the globe shifted towards resilience.

Celebrating 75 Years

REFLECTION

Allen Macourt reflects on defining Cardno projects

Cardno employees Sharon Harrison and Rose Djokic attending the Rockhampton Office launch

EVENT

Ringing in 75 Years in Rockhampton

VIDEO

Shane Higgins talks award winning project

CELEBRATION