Sharjah Airport Expansion

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The proposed expansion and redevelopment of Sharjah International Airport is an exciting architectural opportunity. The project involves expansion of the transit area through the creation of three new gate lounges with new air bridges and increased access through the duty free area, transfer counters and cafeterias. The design also includes extension of the arrivals area (with an in-bound baggage system), arrivals concourse, customs areas, immigration pod, renovation and upgrade of driveways and substantial external landscaping. GHD was responsible for the total project solution, including: 

  • Design management
  • Client liaison to develop project brief
  • Concept design
  • Interior design of public spaces
  • Structural/ civil engineering design
  • Facade engineering
  • Full electro-mechanical design
  • Baggage handling systems design
  • Specialist lighting design
  • Flight information systems design
  • Internal and external landscape design
  • Preparation of construction documents
  • Tender process management and award of contract
  • Quality assurance and cost control
  • Client contract supervision and contract administration and general supervision with monthly review
  • Post contract defects liability inspections and management

Airports

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In addition to enhancing the way assets are managed, a new holistic approach to delivering integrated aviation services is needed to improve operational performance, commercial opportunities and returns to stakeholders.

As the global industry evolves in response to economic, environmental and social drivers, it has never been more critical to deliver effective services and achieve maximum benefit on capital investment.

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Project Management

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GHD procedures and systems facilitate the coordination and control of all phases of project development – for small and large developments.

Our services span feasibility studies, concept planning and financial evaluation and design management. Construction phase services cover contracts administration, procurement, industrial relations and control of cost budgets, time schedules and quality assurance. GHD assists clients to:

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Structures

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GHD has a strong reputation and record of accomplishment in providing specialised technical support and advice for all areas of structural design and assessment. Demand for GHD’s services continues to grow as the company completes and advises on a number of significant structural projects for some of the world's tallest buildings, inlcuding Al-Bidaa Tower, Dubai Tower and the Doha Convention Center and Tower in the United Arab Emirates. We have also worked on Federation Tower in Moscow, the award-winning Melbourne Mausoleum, sports complexes in China, energy projects in Chile and Australia, desalination plants in the USA, and several mining and industry projects in Australia, New Zealand and China.

The structures team promotes an open and positive involvement in the initial design process and prepares designs that are functional, economical and safe. Most importantly the team strives to meet client requirements. GHD can deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions anywhere in the world using building information modelling and management software to achieve a macro design perspective. GHD bases its approach on actively engaging with its clients during project development to deliver successful projects.

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