ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading pure play global engineering and consultancy firm, and Royal Philips today announced they have signed a framework agreement for delivering worldwide project management services. It is one of a limited number of framework contracts Philips engages in with consultancies in this field. The services include the deployment of Philips' Global Workplace Innovation program.

The project management contract applies to relocations, office building refurbishment, research and development facilities, projects at industrial sites, environmental projects and office decommissioning, among others. The three year contract includes two possible extensions of one year.

"We have consistently expanded our global presence and our best in class advisory and project delivery capability to deliver the exceptional outcomes clients like Philips expect. The team is looking forward to working collaboratively with our Philips counterparts," said Stephanie Hottenhuis, ARCADIS Board member responsible for the activities in the buildings business line.