William A. (Bill) Wallace is a recognized leader in the field of sustainability, serving on several national and international professional society committees and operating a successful consulting practice. His latest book, The Great Civil Engineering Overhaul, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2024, details the effects of climate change on civil infrastructure and what alterations are required to enable civil engineers to work under changing climate conditions. Currently, he is a member and elected fellow of ASCE.
Bill was the inventor and lead designer of the Envision sustainable infrastructure rating system. This system helps project owners and engineers determine how much their infrastructure projects contribute to sustainability. There are over 9000 ENV SPs (Envision Sustainability Professionals) in the U.S., Canada, and 19 other countries. Over 375 projects (constructed value of $269 billion) have received Envision awards or are in the awards pipeline. For this work, Bill received Engineering News-Record’s 2013 Award of Excellence and the 2014 ASCE President’s Medal.
Bill has over 40 years of professional experience, including 30 years in environmental engineering and management. He spent 21 years at CH2M Hill, holding various senior management positions, including a three-year term on their board of directors. Bill led the firm’s hazardous waste management group and helped transform the company into a national leader in hazardous waste site remediation. On multiple occasions, he was invited to testify to U.S. Congressional Committees on using innovative technologies in hazardous waste site cleanup. At CH2M Hill, Bill started the firm’s sustainable engineering practice and led its foray into the Olympic Games. CH2M provided environmental and engineering support services to the Olympic cities of Atlanta, Sydney, Salt Lake City, Beijing, and London.
