Balfour Beatty has been featured in New Civil Engineer, marking the one-year anniversary of its Strategic Design Partnership (SDP) with Mott MacDonald, AtkinsRealis, and Jacobs. The interview highlights the challenges and opportunities in reshaping the designer-contractor relationship and discusses innovative ways of delivering design solutions. Ian Askew, Balfour Beatty's Technical Director, emphasized the collaborative approach, stating, "We've recognized that we can achieve much more together than we can as individual businesses by pooling knowledge on things like MMC [Modern Methods of Construction]." The interview delves into the collaboration's focus on areas such as performance metrics for offsite construction, addressing industry-wide challenges.
The company's involvement in significant projects, such as Hinkley Point C, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport, underscores its commitment to delivering critical infrastructure globally. Balfour Beatty's role in these projects aligns with its mission to drive the delivery of innovative solutions, shape thinking, and inspire the next generation of talent. The company's extensive experience, spanning 114 years, has contributed to the creation of iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide.
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The article provides insight into Balfour Beatty's collaborative efforts and its significant contributions to global infrastructure projects, emphasizing the company's commitment to driving innovation and delivering critical infrastructure.