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Project Profiles

Overview
Terminal 5, Heathrow AirportTerminal 5, Heathrow Airport
New Air Traffic Control Tower, Heathrow AirportNew Air Traffic Control Tower, Heathrow Airport
Cork International AirportCork International Airport
Metrocentre, Interchange, GatesheadMetrocentre, Interchange, Gateshead

Transport Projects

Overview

Transport is a growing sector and DSSR are at the forefront with numerous high profile projects such as:

 

  • Ashford International Station

  • BAA Lynton

  • BAE Prestwick, Ayrshire

  • Edinburgh Airport Upgrading

  • Glasgow Airport Upgrading

  • GMPTE, Hyde Bus Station, Manchester

  • Mersey Travel Framework

  • Metro Travel Shop/Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport

Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport

Client
BAA plc

Description
A new 21st century terminal development at BAA Heathrow Airport.  The terminal complex features a major Public Transport Interchange with access via public transport being a major consideration, high volume public spaces and quality environments for departing, arrivals and transit passengers.      The new terminal is one of the largest M&E installations ever undertaken in the UK. 60% of the services are being made and assembled off-site using half of the site labour normally required and a shorter build programme.
       
Area
192,000m2, comprising the core terminal building and satellites.

Services Value
£104 million

Architects
Richard Rogers Partnership

New Air Traffic Control Tower, Heathrow Airport

New Air Traffic Control Tower, Heathrow Airport

Client
BAA plc

Description
The £50 million air traffic control tower will be more than double the height of the existing tower. It will offer controllers uninterrupted views of aircraft on the airfield including the new Terminal 5 campus and uniquely will be located airside.  The new air traffic control tower will feature the latest technology and offer Heathrow’s controllers a 360 degree cone of vision - the best viewing capability of any control tower in the world.

Project Value
£50 million

Project Team
Richard Rogers Partnership - Architect

Cork International Airport

Cork International Airport

Client
Jacobs International Engineering (Aer Rianta)

Description
Aer Rianta commissioned the new terminal building and supporting infrastructure in response to increasing passenger figures.  The new €89 million terminal facility is being built to the North of the existing terminal and will total 25,000 m2 – more than double the existing passenger terminal. The terminal building is to be constructed of glass, steel and timber to make the best use of natural light and maximise the space available in the terminal with displacement ventilation being provided in the public spaces to enhance passenger comfort.

Area
25,000 m2

Project Value
€ 89 million

Project Team
HOK International – Architect

Metrocentre, Interchange, Gateshead

Metrocentre, Interchange, Gateshead

Client
CSC MetroCentre Ltd.

Description
State-of-the-Art Public Transport Interchange and first heated bus station in Britain incorporating 12 Bus Stands.  ‘Real Time’ bus information display system linked into North East of England Bus Operators System and fully automatic doors system, where doors only open when there is a bus on the stand.

Architect
Haskoll

 

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