LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2012--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for government
and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it was
awarded the US$85-million construction management contract for the new
Midfield Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
AECOM will carry out the work in association with Hill International as
the prime sub-consultant.
“We are very pleased to have been selected by Abu Dhabi Airports Company
to participate in this prestigious project, which is a significant
investment in the Emirate’s growth and its position as the capital of
the United Arab Emirates,” said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer John M. Dionisio. “With a global network of expertise in the
aviation and construction sectors, AECOM is perfectly placed to serve
our client’s needs.”
Under the five-year contract, which commences immediately, AECOM will
take responsibility for many aspects of the construction of the Midfield
Terminal Building, which will be a 7.5-million-square-foot terminal
building as well as the required associated airside and landside
infrastructure. The terminal building is scheduled to open during 2017.
Passenger facilities will also include more than 296,000 square feet of
airline hospitality lounges, a transit hotel and a heritage and culture
museum. The terminal will be able to handle more than 30 million
passengers and will have sufficient piers to accommodate 65 aircraft,
including the Airbus A380.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global
reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM
serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.3
billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2012. More information on
AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release
other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations
or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not
intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking
statement.
NR 12-0802
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
AECOM
Paul Dickard
VP, External Communications
646-432-8473
Paul.Dickard@aecom.com
