AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s premier infrastructure firm, is
delivering the next stage of Highways England’s Lower Thames
Crossing ground investigation program after being appointed for the
third phase of the ground investigation contract on the
project.
The ground investigations will provide key information to help
increase certainty around cost and delivery on this nationally
significant infrastructure project. The data collected on ground
and groundwater conditions will support the wider delivery team in
identifying, managing and mitigating ground risk.
The appointment of AECOM, operating under Perfect Circle’s
unique collaboration, by Highways England to the early phases of
this major road scheme has been procured via Scape Group’s National
Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS) framework.
“We are excited to continue building on our partnership with
Highways England and its important work to support economic growth
through dependable, durable and safe major roads,” said Lara
Poloni, AECOM Europe, Middle East & Africa’s chief executive.
“Following several years of successfully delivering earlier phases
of this key project, this appointment demonstrates Highways
England’s confidence in our ability to deliver this important next
phase.”
This latest contract, for Phase 3 of the ground investigations,
has now started on site. AECOM, working with the Highways England
Project Team, implemented industry leading health and safety
provisions at more than 550 locations in Kent and Essex to protect
staff, industry colleagues and the public during the coronavirus
pandemic. AECOM has been working on the project since 2017 and this
latest contract award continues the collaborative working
partnership with Highways England, the project team and the Perfect
Circle supply chain.
The innovative approach to the project sees AECOM in the role of
technically proficient management contractor, ensuring everyone
working on the ground investigations is aligned and coordinated and
the data captured is consistent for a project of this scale and
complexity.
The 14.3-mile route of the planned Lower Thames Crossing is one
of the government’s top projects in its National Infrastructure
Plan. It is expected to increase connectivity across the Thames
Estuary, reduce congestion and improve journeys increasing road
capacity, and boost the economy of the region and beyond.
“Ground investigations are crucial in helping mitigate potential
construction problems down the line and ensuring that all the
engineering needed to build the tunnel and associated roads is as
best planned as possible,” said Patrick Cox, AECOM’s lead for the
Lower Thames Crossing Ground Investigations programme. “The data we
are collecting on this complex but critical infrastructure project
will form the backbone of the scheme’s design and ultimately help
ensure it delivers value for Highways England’s customers. We are
delivering this work in difficult circumstances, but the safety of
everyone involved is our priority.”
“We are delighted to be involved in the Lower Thames Crossing
scheme, which will improve transport connections across the
country, while also boosting the economy through the creation of
new jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities – providing an
excellent contribution to social value,” said Victoria Brambini,
managing director of Perfect Circle.
Perfect Circle includes collaboration between Pick Everard,
Gleeds and AECOM – leading, innovative firms with extensive
industry knowledge and expertise, supported by a diverse local
supply chain.
“The range of skills of the team at AECOM is reflective of the
strength that sits within the Perfect Circle joint venture,” said
Mark Robinson, Scape Group chief executive. “Combining this talent
with the accelerated delivery that is made possible through our
Built Environment Consultancy Services framework will help ensure
that this key infrastructure project is successfully delivered and
supports our economic recovery.”
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE:ACM) is the world’s premier infrastructure firm,
delivering professional services across the project lifecycle –
from planning, design and engineering to consulting and
construction management. We partner with our clients in the public
and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges and
build legacies for generations to come. On projects spanning
transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the
environment, our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a
better world. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of
approximately $20.2 billion during fiscal year 2019. See how we
deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
About Perfect Circle
Perfect Circle is a property, construction and infrastructure
consultancy, delivering real value with full procurement
compliance, for clients commissioning any aspect of their built
environment projects.
Its vision is to be at the forefront of innovation, pioneering
new ways of working to deliver collaborative and efficient
solutions nationwide across the public sector; making a difference
to clients, local communities, its employees and supply chain
partners.
The consultancy comprises Pick Everard, Gleeds and AECOM -
leading, innovative firms with expert industry knowledge and
expertise, supported by an extensive local supply chain.
Perfect Circle delivers the broadest range of consultancy
services available to the public sector via the public sector owned
built environment specialist Scape Group’s National Built
Environment Consultancy Services framework.
About Scape Group
Scape Group is a public sector organisation, dedicated to
creating ongoing efficiency and social value via the built
environment. Scape and its subsidiaries offer fully managed
frameworks, property services, innovative design solutions,
community investment opportunities and joint ventures. By bringing
together the strongest teams from the public and private sectors,
Scape’s rapidly deployed, highly measurable and collaborative
approach delivers value for money and quality buildings while
stimulating local economic growth and community enrichment. Scape
operates with a buying capacity of £12bn and has helped to deliver
over 12,000 public sector projects with more than 1,800 currently
in progress. For the past three years, Scape Group was named the
‘Best Client to Work With’ at the annual Construction Enquirer
Awards. Scape is a member of the National Association of
Construction Frameworks (NACF). For press enquires about Scape
Group contact Citypress 0161 235 0300. Emma Sivakumaran –
Emma.Sivakumaran@citypress.co.uk or Ricky Ambury –
Ricky.Ambury@citypress.co.uk For more information visit:
www.scapegroup.co.uk.
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