For the first time, Brown and Caldwell’s program management practice earned national recognition in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 50 Program Management Firms, ranking No. 27 among the nation's leading program management companies.
The annual ENR ranking is a recognized industry benchmark for firms delivering program management services for multi-project capital programs. Brown and Caldwell’s inclusion reflects the firm’s commitment to designing the right water and wastewater program with each client — tailoring solutions to their resources, constraints, stakeholders, and long-term community goals.
“This recognition underscores the strength of our program management teams and the trust our clients place in Brown and Caldwell. We are proud to be recognized by ENR for our programs that are designed in partnership with clients and built to leave organizations and communities stronger long after delivery."
Strauder Patton, Managing Director of Program Management
Brown and Caldwell serves as an accountable extension of clients’ organizations, embedding program management and technical specialists in water, wastewater, environment, planning, permitting, controls, risk management, and collaborative delivery alongside client teams. The firm’s approach is built on partnership and a shared commitment to safeguarding public trust from day one.
The ENR recognition comes as utilities and industrial organizations continue to face rising demands tied to aging infrastructure, regulatory requirements, climate resilience, affordability, workforce capacity, and community expectations. Brown and Caldwell helps clients deliver multi-year, multi-generational programs with predictability by building governance, knowledge transfer, technical advisory support, and internal capacity into the program from the start.
ENR’s Top 50 Program Management Firms list is part of its annual Top Professional Services Firms rankings, which evaluate companies based on revenue from program management and related professional services. The 2026 rankings reflect 2025 revenue.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and nearly 2,400 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, our creative solutions have helped municipalities, private industry, and government agencies successfully overcome their most challenging water and environmental obstacles. As an employee-owned company, Brown and Caldwell is passionate about exceeding our clients’ expectations and making a difference for our employees, our communities, and our environment. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.