The offsite revolution has huge potential in the airports sector, with design for manufacture and assembly concepts increasingly being adopted as a solution to traditional challenges in a sector which is subject to heavy health and safety regulations, limited space and restricted working hours. But does the supply chain need…
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Glasgow airport put up for sale
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is being listed for sale, as the Scottish Government seeks to return it to the private sector.
Mace named construction manager on £500M Birmingham Airport expansion
Mace has been appointed by Birmingham Airport to be construction manager for its terminal expansion.
New terminal opened at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport’s new £75M terminal has been officially opened by Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Heathrow sets up low emissions zone to fund transport links
Heathrow Airport has revealed plans to introduce an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) to generate funding for sustainable transport schemes links to the airport.
£500M World Cup stadium plan bolsters UK group’s Bulgaria airport bid
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has proposed building a £528M (€600M) stadium in Bulgaria as part of its bid to operate Sofia Airport.
Atkins teams with aerospace firm to build air taxi system
Atkins is working with electric aircraft company Vertical Aerospace to develop intercity air taxi services.
Auckland Airport reveals airfield expansion plan
Auckland Airport has unveiled its plan to expand its airfield, representing the next phase of its multi-billion pound infrastructure development programme designed to revitalise the airport over the next decade.
Construction managers named on £1.5bn Montreal airport upgrade
A joint venture involving Pomerleau, SNC-Lavalin and Kiewit (PSK) has won the construction management contract for the £1.5bn upgrade of Montréal-Trudeau International Airport in Canada.
Heathrow logistics hubs could be reused for Dublin Airport expansion
Heathrow’s offsite construction and logistics hubs could also be used to facilitate Dublin Airport’s expansion, it has been revealed.