Manchester Airport Group Selects Jacobs for East Midlands Airport Construction Projects
January 31 2018 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
Jacobs employs Integrated Project Delivery
(IPD) to enhance travelers’ experience
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) received a framework
agreement from Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to deliver building
and infrastructure construction & maintenance/refurbishment
works for East Midlands Airport in the United Kingdom. This
includes the ongoing expansion projects which will improve
capacity, throughput and overall customer experience at the
airport. Jacobs’ scope of work includes project management,
procurement, construction and commissioning activities for airport
buildings and associated infrastructure. Jacobs’ initial framework
agreement with MAG runs until 2020, with options for extensions up
to 2025.
“In alignment with our vision of creating a more connected
world, we are leveraging our airside aviation construction
knowledge to help enhance the experience travelers will have while
visiting East Midlands Airport,” said Jacobs Buildings &
Infrastructure and Industrial President Bob Pragada. “Jacobs will
support Manchester Airport Group through an Integrated Project
Delivery (IPD) approach led by our knowledgeable project management
and construction experts, along with a right-sized supply chain
management approach.”
Rob Williams, Head of Procurement and Contracting – Capital and
Asset Management for MAG, said, “Manchester Airport Group framework
agreements are a key part of our overall strategic procurement
strategy, across all aspects of our extended supply chain. The
framework agreements for building, civil and M&E works provide
a platform for us to work with a small number of high-quality,
efficient contractors, managing and executing a wide range of
projects that include construction, refurbishment, maintenance and
infrastructure works at our airports.
“We look forward to working closely with Jacobs over the next
few years and utilising their skills and experience to broaden and
strengthen the resources available to our capital delivery
team.”
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is the largest UK-owned airport
operator, serving around 52 million passengers every year in
addition to handling 600,000 tonnes of air freight annually. MAG
owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and
Bournemouth airports.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion
in combined revenue and a talent force more than 74,000 strong,
Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services including scientific,
technical, professional and construction- and program-management
for business, industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure
sectors. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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