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In 2003, Phil Jones created what is now one of the most well-known independent transport planning, engineering and placemaking companies with offices in the UK and Australia: PJA.

We’re marking this momentous year with a series of videos that will reminisce, recognise, celebrate and commemorate our 20 years of development.

From one man in a spare bedroom with an idea, to over 120 people working from 8 offices in two countries, how did it all start? Watch now:

Watch more from our 20 year anniversary series:

Part Two: How did you start PJA?

Part Three: Tell us about your first employee

Part Four: Tell us how you met Joint Managing Director Nigel Millington

Part Five: Tell us about your move to Longbridge in the UK

Part Six: Tell us how you met Joint Managing Director Mark Nettleton

Part Seven: Tell us about the regional offices

Part Eight: How did placemaking arrive?

Part Nine: Tell us about the expansion in Birmingham, UK

Part Ten: Tell us about changing from ‘Phil Jones Associates’ to ‘PJA’

Part Eleven: Tell us how engineering arrived at PJA

Part Twelve: Tell us about the EMI Scheme

Part Thirteen: Tell us about PJA going international

Part Fourteen: Tell us about PJA’s new head office in Birmingham, UK

 

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