MONTREAL, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin's (TSX:
SNC) Atkins business has been appointed by Highways England as
Principal Designer for road improvement schemes in the East of
England.
The contract, which is worth an initial £49m (approx.
$82M CAD), will see Atkins prepare
detailed designs and provide technical support for capital projects
from an initial scheme feasibility phase through to the as-built
phase. Work is due to commence in January
2020 and will be reported under SNCL Engineering Services, a
key pillar of SNC-Lavalin's growth strategy.
"We have a long history of helping Highways England design and
maintain a road network which enables the safe and efficient
movement of people and goods across the country," said Philip Hoare, President, Atkins, Engineering,
Design & Project Management, SNC-Lavalin. "This latest contract
increases our presence in the East of England, giving us the opportunity to improve
the region's roads through innovative design and the application of
the latest technology."
Working closely with its supply chain, Atkins will look to adopt
digital tools wherever possible, drawing on the likes of automation
and lean tools to drive efficiency, increase safety and reduce
costs.
Atkins' successful appointment to the East of England improvement scheme adds to a strong
portfolio with Highways England which includes major motorway
improvement works and the award-winning A14 bypass which recently
opened a year ahead of schedule.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and
project management company and a major player in the ownership of
infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's
employees think beyond engineering. Our teams provide comprehensive
end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment,
consulting, design, engineering, construction management,
sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients
across the EDPM (engineering, design and project management),
Infrastructure, Nuclear, and Resources businesses.
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