Birmingham International Airport, International Interchange

• A high quality public transport interchange for air, rail and bus users linking Birmingham International Airport, International Rail Station and National Exhibition Centre.

• Interfaces with the 'SkyRail' automated people mover.
• Involved major alterations/improvements to existing rail station, and new build of the main interchange building creating a 'signature' building.
• Faithful+Gould was appointed project managers, quantity surveyors and planning supervisors.

The approach

• We were involved in the early selection of a contractor to ensure design challenges were managed out and cost certainty achieved.
• An innovative procurement route was established to ensure that all the objectives of numerous stakeholders were met and regulatory approvals achieved.
• Extensive co-ordination with the contractors installing the automated people mover was required.

The challenges

• To construct the Interchange to a high standard and demonstrate value for money to all stakeholders.
• To meet all the regulatory and commercial objectives set by Network Rail in maintaining station operation during the construction period.

Outcome

• The International Interchange was one of the first of these types of interchange facilities to be constructed in the UK.
• Completion of the building and commissioning of the people mover was achieved on programme.