Airport buildings and infrastructure are at the heart of an aviation sector that enables global connectivity and economic growth. Airport investors, users and wider stakeholders expect them as a minimum to deliver on the ‘brilliant basics’ of safety, security, sustainability and operational efficiency. But it is not enough for airports merely to work well.
Passengers want the time they spend in airports to be enjoyable, relaxing and universally accessible. Governments and communities expect airports to deliver wider social and economic benefits. And society expects airports to play their part in decarbonising the aviation sector and minimising wider environmental impacts.
Whether funded by the public or private sector, an airport development must be delivered on a commercial basis at an acceptable cost to the investor, user and society.
We apply a holistic approach to the planning of airports, supporting phased development that is in step with demand growth and associated infrastructure.
From business planning and programme delivery to operational readiness and asset management, we develop pragmatic solutions focused on efficiency, sustainability and passenger experience. Our leading practitioners build collaborative teams that are appropriate to local context and project needs.
We work with the world’s leading architects to create terminals for global hub airports, and with smaller partners to deliver local solutions that deliver benefit back to communities.
We also draw on wider group capabilities to plan and design airport buildings, systems and infrastructure including surface access, commercial precincts, aircraft movement areas, utilities and ancillary facilities.
We can help:
Transform customer experience
We take a human-centred approach to terminal design and operation, enabled by appropriate use of technology, for more convenient, predictable and enjoyable journeys for all.
Optimise economic performance
We focus on operational efficiency at every stage of development, design and operation.
Support decarbonisation
We’re helping to reduce the carbon and wider environmental impacts of aviation, from industry initiatives to decarbonise ground operations through to the enabling work needed for zero emissions flight. We’re also reducing the lifecycle carbon of buildings and infrastructure through material-efficient structures and construction techniques, effective asset management strategies and a system-wide approach to energy efficiency.
Enable efficient delivery
We apply our experience of modern methods of construction to simplify and de-risk site activities. We use leading-edge digital modelling and design tools. And we collaborate with partners across the supply chain to improve cost and programme certainty, as well as the safety and sustainability of site activities.
Our experience covers over 260 airports globally, ranging from major hubs and gateways such as Auckland, Changi, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Heathrow, JFK and Los Angeles to portfolios of smaller airports serving local communities. Our input includes:
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