Atkins helps nation build better cities

Atkins, a leading global design, engineering and project management consultancy firm, sees an opportunity to apply its expertise and know-how in sustainable urban development in China as the nation continues its drive toward urbanization.

Chris Birdsong, Atkins' CEO in Asia-Pacific, said the UK firm's rich experience would enable it to have a positive impact on Chinese urbanization and the company's growing presence in China will be highlighted by Atkins Chairman Allan Cook's visit to Beijing today as part of UK Prime Minister David Cameron's delegation.

Birdsong made the comment a fortnight after the Third Plenary Session of 18th CPC Central Committee approved China's urbanization plan, reflecting the nation's determination to have better cities.