GFT

In 2024, GFT was born through the merger of two trusted names in infrastructure, Gannett Fleming and TranSystems. Combining more than a century of innovation, expertise, and dedication to sustainability, we proudly honor our shared history in everything we do.

Gannett Fleming was founded in 1915 by Farley Gannett and Theodore Seelye as Farley Gannett, Consulting Engineer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, set out to advance America’s infrastructure. Samuel Fleming, Jr. joined the firm shortly after in 1916. Over the years, the firm expanded its services across water resources, transportation, environmental solutions, and more, becoming a global leader in engineering and design.

TranSystems was established in 1966 by Herbert Johnson, Gerald Brickell, and Edward Mulcahy as JBM Associates Engineers and Planners in Kansas City to address growing transportation challenges. Over time, the firm merged with other respected companies and became TranSystems in 1995. With a focus on transportation infrastructure, TranSystems expanded coast to coast and provided a powerful combination of national expertise with a local understanding of the communities it serves.

Prior to the merger, both firms experienced tremendous periods of growth and welcomed more firms through acquisitions, adding capabilities, new markets, and additional engaged professionals to solidify their roles as industry leaders. This growth set the stage for the successful merger into GFT.

Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

As a unified firm, GFT exists to shape a lasting legacy for future generations by transforming the infrastructure of life. Our team of 5,000+ experts design, construct, and engineer resilient, creative solutions that uplift communities across North America and beyond.

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