CH2M HILL
Workplace transformation that reshaped company culture
From private offices to a connected, open workplace.
WR partnered with CH2M HILL, a global engineering firm with over 28,000 employees, to completely rethink their workplace strategy beginning at their Englewood, Colorado headquarters. What started as a desire to redesign their workspace evolved into a full-scale transformation, where WR helped restack eleven floors over three years while reusing existing furniture, integrating new solutions, and redefining the overall look and function of the campus.
A major shift in the project was moving from 400 private offices to just two, transitioning engineers into open workstations and introducing new settings like project nooks, quiet rooms, and collaborative break areas. This change not only reconfigured the physical space but reshaped how teams worked together. WR also supported CH2M HILL in rolling out universal workplace standards nationwide, increasing open environments from 70% to 90% across hundreds of locations, while managing inventory and reuse strategies to ensure consistency, efficiency, and long-term scalability.
Timeline: Multi-year transformation (3-year phased project)
Location: Englewood, CO + nationwide rollout
Project Size: 11-floor headquarters transformation
