Jacobs employs Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to enhance travelers’
experience
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.