Working with clients at each stage of the project process, from inception through to operation
- Master Planning
- Project Evaluation
- Project Scope Evaluation
- Financing Options
- Programme Management, Implementation and Delivery
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
Infrastructure Planning & Development
Cost effective and ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure is the key to profitable airport development. Working closely with our clients, AviaSolutions can assist in specifying the appropriate level of airport infrastructure and the timing of its implementation. We provide support at each stage of the project process, from inception to commissioning and operation. This includes ensuring that new developments are not only operationally efficient but commercially optimised so that they can be successfully financed.
Masterplanning and Project Evaluation
Investment in airport infrastructure is a major commitment. It is vital that facilities meet the needs of the market that they serve, whilst retaining sufficient flexibility to accommodate changes to that market. Working closely with our traffic forecasting team, we align not only the number of passengers (peak and annual) to infrastructure development but also the mix and type of traffic that is forecast to use the facility. Using modelling techniques, benchmarking databases and experience, we derive required capabilities across the airport, including the airfield, terminal and related activities (eg. car parking). We can develop detailed high level layouts that can be used to inform the development of cost effective, ‘fit for purpose’ and profitable infrastructure.
Project Scope Definition
A clear project scope or brief is critical in determining the size and shape of infrastructure developments. Providing the business rationale behind the development plan will allow a ‘fit for purpose’ facility to be delivered. Our development briefs are clear and concise, aligned with IATA planning standards and detailed space-facility requirements. However, we do not purely derive space standards but also integrate the requirements of commercial and other activities into the design brief to ensure that the commercial opportunities are maximised.
Financing Options
We assess the range of options for financing an airport’s development, identifying what is most appropriate for the airport concerned. This can include private sector involvement, ranging from concessions through to BOT- type structures to outright privatisation. Additionally, we have extensive experience of working with banks and other providers of finance.
Programme Management, Implementation and Delivery
We provide client interface or programme management services that ensure that ours clients’ interests and needs are accommodated within individual airport projects. This is distinct from project management in that, through working closely with the respective project managers, we can ensure that the overall work plan is co-ordinated, risks are identified and mitigation strategies developed. Without effective programme management, a lack of co-ordination can result in poorly scoped projects with resulting time and cost overruns. Within our team we have a number of experience airport infrastructure programme managers who understand in detail how cost effective capacity can be delivered within a live airport environment.
