Aviation

Airport Planning and Design

Airport facilities need to expand to accommodate increased traffic at airports.

Infrastructure planning does not need to be expensive. Intelligent, forward-thinking engineering and design is the key to avoiding exorbitant costs.

Staging and Continuity

For projects working under the restrictions of a live environment, there are many risks and factors that need to be considered.

Project staging needs careful consideration for engineering services since geographic areas of refurbishment do not necessarily relate to engineering services systems.

We understand the implications of staging and undertake enabling works to assist with the development progression.

Smart Structures

Airports must remain operational 24/7, therefore prefabrication and modularisation of structural systems and components are essential to facilitate structures that are quick, easy and safe to build in a live environment.

Rigorous structural reviews of existing data and careful design planning must be undertaken to mitigate the risk associated with latent conditions such as existing structure, in-ground infrastructure, tunnels and geology.

In addition, the cost of materials have never been higher so early optioneering is critical to ensure that structures are as efficient and as economical as possible.

Efficiency

Real estate at airports is expensive. Plant space needs to be efficiently designed for current requirements and should anticipate future expansion.

Long operating hours make the selection of the most efficient plant a real imperative. Life cycle and payback analysis should be implemented across all aspects of engineering systems to make critical decisions around capital expenditure.

Decarbonising Airports

Airport sustainability has major “triple bottom line” drivers. Healthier, more stimulating spaces engage travellers and make departure and arrival spaces more appealing, driving the national and international brand of each location, which enables a diverse range of commercial opportunities.

In addition to the numerous energy-intensive systems in operation at airports, retail outlets within the terminal buildings as well as the extensive fleet of ground support vehicles and equipment, often reliant on fossil fuels, contribute significantly to carbon emissions.

Airports frequently accommodate hotels, which add to the energy and resource consumption, thus necessitating integrated sustainability practices. ​

Decarbonisation is necessary and requires coordinated efforts across all these areas, implementing energy-efficient technologies, transitioning to renewable energy sources, optimising waste management, and fostering collaboration with all tenants and service providers. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive reduction in carbon emissions, driving the airport towards sustainability goals.

Learn more about our sustainability offering