Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm comprised of GFT Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Gannett Fleming, Inc.), TranSystems Corporation, and their affiliates, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
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.