T5 for Laing

John Laing has been appointed by BAA as framework supplier for civil engineering work at its airports. Laing has also been appointed preferred civils contractor for Heathrow Terminal 5.

Laing saw off competition from a Balfour Beatty/Ballast Nedam joint venture and Amec to secure the five year framework agreement, worth around œ20 million a year. The agreement is the latest in a series of partnering arrangements being undertaken by BAA in an effort to secure better value for money in its construction projects.

The Heathrow Terminal 5 appointment is conditional upon approval of the terminal by a public enquiry. Laing's involvement will be to assist BAA in design development and construction planning at this stage.