{"id":886202,"date":"2026-01-19T18:19:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/kier-included-in-new-british-airways-building-upgrades-framework\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T18:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:19:59","slug":"kier-included-in-new-british-airways-building-upgrades-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/kier-included-in-new-british-airways-building-upgrades-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Kier included in new British Airways building upgrades framework"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tier one contractor Kier has been named on British Airways\u2019 newly established framework to deliver upgrades across the airline\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n

The framework runs for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for a further two years. It forms part of British Airways\u2019 multimillion-pound Better Buildings programme to modernise and future-proof the airline\u2019s estate, according to Construction News<\/em>\u2019 sister magazine New Civil Engineer<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kier\u2019s<\/a> scope of planned work includes improvements at British Airways\u2019 Operations East and West bases at Heathrow (pictured), such as aircraft stand refurbishments, lighting upgrades, road and drainage repairs and other remedial works.<\/p>\n

Better Buildings also covers more substantial interventions, including hangar conversions to accommodate different aircraft types, upgrades to docking and \u2018nose in\u2019 facilities and infrastructure work on technical blocks \u2013 for example glazing and cladding replacement.<\/p>\n

Cargo buildings are also flagged for roof, glazing and cladding upgrades.<\/p>\n

British Airways said the programme aims to create \u201cfit-for-purpose and inspirational\u201d working environments, increase building resilience, improve energy efficiency and sustainability and support the entry into service of new aircraft types expected from 2028\/29.<\/p>\n

Airports and airlines have been investing in groundside infrastructure in recent years to cope with rising passenger numbers, fleet renewal and tightening environmental standards.<\/p>\n

Upgrades to hangars, stands and technical facilities are a common part of those programmes because new-generation aircraft can require different docking, power and maintenance arrangements compared with older types.<\/p>\n

Heathrow, the UK\u2019s busiest airport and home to British Airways\u2019 largest base, has been the focus of major capital projects for operators serving long-haul and short-haul fleets.<\/p>\n

Contractors appointed to frameworks such as this are typically used on a call-off basis, bidding for specific packages as works are scheduled, which can provide a steady pipeline of projects for the winning firms.<\/p>\n

Mandy Duncan, managing director of rail and aviation at Kier Infrastructure, said: \u201cWe are exceptionally pleased to be working with British Airways to support its Better Buildings programme and collaborative framework.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the portfolio covers the depth and breadth of what Kier has to offer, it really has been about bringing our Kier 360 approach in our offering to British Airways.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be working with teams from across the group to deliver works as the portfolio develops. British Airways is a key client for us in the aviation space and there are very exciting times ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Rob Hakimian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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