Parsons Corporation has been awarded a three-year contract to provide program management, construction management, and construction supervision for the Lusail City Infrastructure Program in Qatar. The contract was awarded by Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) and covers a master-planned development located north of Doha. This award extends Parsons' nearly 20-year relationship with Qatari Diar, reinforcing its role as a delivery partner for complex urban development programs in the Middle East.

Under the terms of the agreement, Parsons will provide oversight of design and construction, interface management, project controls, quality assurance, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. The scope of work aims to drive the successful delivery of the infrastructure program, which spans 38 square kilometers and comprises 19 residential, mixed-use, commercial, entertainment, and waterfront districts.

Project Scope and Strategic Importance

The Lusail City project is positioned as a key driver of investment, tourism, and sustainable growth in Qatar. The development includes four islands and growing hospitality sectors. Parsons has been involved with LREDC since 2006, supporting the delivery of infrastructure, utilities, and landscape projects. The new program aligns with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Historical Partnership and Achievements

Parsons' history with Qatari Diar includes the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and landmark urban developments. Notable projects supported by the company include:

These projects have earned multiple industry recognitions, including MEED and Big Project Middle East Awards for Road Project of the Year and Residential/Urban Development Project of the Year, respectively.

Regional Presence

Parsons has maintained a presence in the EMEA region for nearly 70 years. The company supports clients across the full project lifecycle, including urban and destination development, transport infrastructure, smart mobility, industrial and commercial development, asset management, and defense and security.

Parsons Corporation announced the expansion of its comprehensive solutions to mitigate the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on the environment. A leading provider of PFAS services across the United States and Canada, Parsons leverages 20 years of experience to strengthen its preeminent market position and advance its commitment to delivering sustainable PFAS solutions. The company’s integrated approach combines science-based strategies, in-house research and development, and an advanced contaminants elimination program to develop tailored solutions for customers.

Core PFAS Solutions

Parsons’ portfolio comprises four primary technologies designed to address PFAS contamination across water, soil, and infrastructure. These solutions include Hot In Situ Chemical Oxidation (Hot ISCO), Catalyzed Ultraviolet (UV) PFAS Destruction, Thermal Desorption, and Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Cleanout services. Together, these pillars provide a comprehensive offering that spans environmental investigation, removal from the consumer product stream, active in-situ and ex-situ destructive PFAS remediation, and long-term stewardship.

Technology and Implementation

Parsons applies a science-driven approach to PFAS challenges, combining advanced treatment technologies with practical implementation strategies. Hot ISCO targets PFAS-impacted source zones by coupling elevated temperatures with in-situ catalyzed chemical oxidation to destroy PFAS in-situ. This technology can also be applied ex-situ to destroy PFAS mass in contaminated water, wastewater, and manufacturing plant waste streams. Thermal Desorption is a turn-key solution for on-site applications that uses heat to remove PFAS from soil and other solids, destroying contaminants in the off-gas stream. This technology has been demonstrated in cold weather environments, including a project in Anchorage, Alaska.

Catalyzed UV PFAS Destruction is a patent-pending technology that destroys PFAS in water, wastewater, and complex liquid waste streams using UV-based catalytic reactions. It achieves greater than 99 percent PFAS destruction under real-world conditions at a fraction of the cost of competing technologies. The AFFF cleanout service combines proprietary equipment with PerfluorAd®, a product invented by Cornelsen, for which Parsons is the exclusive North American Provider. This method achieves 99+ percent PFAS removal, protecting firefighters and reducing long-term liability.

Project Applications and Demonstrations

Parsons’ PFAS solutions are being deployed across various installations and complex sites. The company completed a large thermal desorption of PFAS in soil remediation project at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. The project, funded and administered by the United States Department of War (DOW) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), involved a 2,000 cubic yard soil stockpile. Additionally, Parsons has demonstrated proof-of-concept for an aqueous-electron-based complete defluorination and destruction of PFAS in aqueous phase media, with multiple projects in development throughout North America.

In 2025, Parsons managed and completed the cleanout of 20 fire response vehicles at Denver International Airport, achieving an average of 95 percent PFAS removal. At Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, the company oversaw the cleanout of six fire response vehicles and one fixed storage tank, achieving 99 percent PFAS removal. Parsons also presented AFFF cleanout capabilities to the Environment Canada and Climate Change AFFF working group to support the industry's transition to non-PFAS containing foams.