Project: New Terminal and Operations Building,
Farnborough Airport, Hampshire

Client: TAG Aviation Ltd

Project Value: £1.4 m

Duration: 12 months

Summary: The construction of a iconic state of the art Terminal and Operations Building forming the centrepiece of the re-development of Farnborough Airport by Tag Aviation. The building received an RIBA award in 2006 for its innovative design without a high end budget. The scheme was delivered on time, within budget and was accident free.

Scope of Works: Natta was appointed trade package contractor involved in the enabling works, service diversions, construction of the foundations, curved reinforced concrete internal core and floors, together with drainage and services. In addition Natta provided all external parking, extended apron areas for aircraft parking and hard landscaping utilising flamed finish Carlow Blue limestone imported from Ireland.

Specific areas of involvement are summarised below:-

• Diversion of all existing services around the new building.
• Excavation to reduced level and imported fill to make up levels.
• Construction of reinforced concrete foundations.
• Erection of falsework.
• Construction of curved reinforced concrete internal core and retaining walls.
• Reinforced concrete to all internal floors.
• Airfield pavement concrete to aircraft apron parking and taxiway areas.
• Laying of all foul and surface water drainage systems.
• Construction of reinforced plinths and steps internally and externally.
• The supply and laying of specialist Carlow Blue limestone paving.
• Laying of tarmac to all roads and parking areas, road markings and street furniture.

Following the successful completion of the new Terminal building Natta has been appointed Term Maintenance Contractor for all civil engineering works both "Airside and Landside". These works often involve night working to avoid closure of runways and flying operations.