New integration advances the planning, design and development of urban environment

October 13, 2020

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RobertsDay has joined the Hatch group of companies bringing together Australian thought leaders in urban solutions with global experts in infrastructure, engineering and construction.

This integration offers a cohesive, multidisciplinary place-led design service that unites RobertsDay’ front-end spatial planning, urban design and placemaking capability with Hatch’s expertise in development strategy, economic analysis, infrastructure master planning, engineering, implementation and program management. Hatch’s breadth of experience across 150 countries and RobertsDay’ focus on Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East will help deliver transformational ideas and solutions to clients globally.

“The challenges that our clients face in designing, delivering, and managing urban environments increases in size and complexity every day’” said Hatch’s Chairman and CEO John Bianchini. “The integration of Hatch and RobertsDay sets us up to take the lead on these challenges and create positive change for clients and communities worldwide.”
“The opportunities that this new partnership brings are exciting,” said RobertsDay’ Managing Director, Martine White. “Our urban design and placemaking skills combined with Hatch’s Urban Solutions expertise in social and economic strategy and consulting will drive the creation of vibrant places grounded in economic and technical intelligence, ensuring they endure and thrive.”
RobertsDay Founder, Mike Day is enthusiastic about the union. “Our decision to partner with Hatch is about building the foundation for the next generation. By harnessing the combined potential of both companies, we can secure the most exciting projects and open up new career opportunities, while remaining true to RobertsDay’s original ethos. We acknowledge and thank our existing client base who has been an integral part of the growth and success of RobertsDay over the last 27 years. Through our partnership with Hatch we will be better positioned than ever to service our existing clients as well tackle the world’s most complex urban development and infrastructure challenges.”

For more information, please contact:
Bob Pell, Managing Director, Urban Solutions, Hatch +61 7 3166 7888

Martine White, Managing Director, RobertsDay +61 2 8202 8000

About Hatch

Whatever our clients envision, our teams can design and build. With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that your challenges are changing rapidly. Our solutions are innovative, timely and more efficient. We draw upon 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo, creating positive change for our clients, employees and the communities we serve.

About RobertsDay

25 years. 600 clients. 50 people. 80 awards…and counting.

Clients across Australia and globally engage us to help them create special places with a clear market edge. Projects that range from complex infill sites to the master planning of tomorrow’s new communities. A common thread running through our projects is the ability to transform our client’s vision into commercially successful, celebrated places. For us, this is the true measure of a project’s success. It’s one we consistently achieve using our Great Places Process and our integrated place, planning and design services.