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Arup competitors & alternatives

Consulting (Engineering)United Kingdom

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Arup among consulting (engineering) companies — ranked by similarity to what Arup actually does, not by market-cap band.

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About Arup

Arup is a global engineering and sustainable development consultancy, founded in the UK by Ove Arup in 1946. It has grown to have a global presence, establishing its first US office in San Francisco in 1985.

Top 12 Arup competitors

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WSP Global Inc.WSP · Engineering / ConsultingMontreal, Canada
68% matchPublic

Engineering / Consulting

WSP Global Inc., a professional services consultancy established in 1885 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, operates internationally with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia. (The company was known as GENIVAR Inc. until its rebranding in January 2014.) The firm collaborates with public and private sector clients, alongside construction contractors and various partners, to advise on, plan, design, and manage a wide range of infrastructure projects. This includes essential systems like rail transit, aviation facilities, highways, bridges, tunnels, water infrastructure, maritime installations, and urban developments. Beyond project lifecycle management, WSP delivers extensive engineering and consultancy services. These encompass modern decarbonisation strategies, innovative digital building designs, and critical structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering expertise. They also provide long-term operational management assistance, starting with initial feasibility studies, and offer advisory services covering technical, financial, and environmental challenges, as well as engineering design and energy consumption simulations. The company actively guides businesses and governments through various environmental consultancy issues, with a particular focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. Additionally, WSP provides specialized engineering and environmental support to the energy sector, spanning upstream exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, and downstream refining and distribution. Their expertise also extends to a diverse array of consulting and engineering services—such as strategic studies, concept development, and productivity analysis—for industrial clients in sectors like food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, automotive, and chemicals. Lastly, their strategic advisory capabilities cover crucial areas like planning, management, technology, and sustainability initiatives.

Market cap$17.4B
Employees72,600
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