By Business Wire, March 11, 2013, 07:00:00 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE:ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced
today that a joint venture in which it participates was awarded a
five-year, US$72-million contract for the redevelopment and expansion of
King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to
meet a future capacity of 30 million passengers annually.
AECOM will provide program support as well as project and construction
management services, including administration, project planning, design
management, construction management, information and data management,
public relations and communications, financial management, contract
management, operational readiness and airport transfer coordination
services.
"We are delighted to play an integral part in the expansion of the King
Khaled International Airport," said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer John M. Dionisio. "Participating in this visionary project is a
major achievement for AECOM, reflecting the continued advancement of our
innovative aviation and construction services in the Middle East."
The KKIA passenger terminals will be designed to handle an increase in
capacity, with AECOM providing a new processing facility; new domestic,
international and swing-capability concourses; terminal renovations; new
aprons; temporary elements to maintain a high level of service during
the construction stages; as well as upgrading and expanding the main
load center with the associated utility connections.
The project is part of a program led by the country's General Authority
of Civil Aviation to redevelop KKIA into a modern commercial airport
designed to industry-leading standards.
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 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion
during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 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 Dec. 31, 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 13-0305
Source: AECOM AECOM Technology Corporation