Arup has been selected as a member of Heathrow’s integrated design team.
Arup has been chosen as one of seven companies that have been contracted by Heathrow to design plans for the airport’s sustainable expansion. The firm will help deliver the world’s best connected hub airport designed around the needs of passengers, local community, business and the environment.
The group –AMEC Foster Wheeler, Arup, Atkins, Grimshaw, Mott MacDonald, Jacobs and Quod – will now be known as the Integrated Design Team (IDT).
The seven were chosen because of their experience in delivering projects of similar size, breadth and importance as an expanded Heathrow. Their appointment followed competitive selection processes and a thorough commercial review. The teams have each been awarded 4 year term contracts, commencing November 2016.
Each supplier is a world leader within their field and has unique insights into how to build Heathrow sustainably and affordably.
Arup will utilise its world leading engineering expertise as well as continuing to lead Heathrow’s passenger experience and baggage improvement programmes.