Aerospace

Wood provides a unique combination of services for leading-edge planning and construction of aerospace manufacturing, assembly and infrastructure projects.

The aerospace industry is never static. Revised regulations, increased demand from growing traveller populations, advancing technologies, competition and other factors make expansion and modernisation projects a necessity.

Wood is a globally recognised provider for a complete services portfolio in support of some of the world’s largest, most unique and challenging aerospace projects. We integrate a full range of services, from conceptualisation and facility siting through commissioning, and beyond.

Aerospace facility experience

• Manufacturing
• Final assembly
• Interiors
• Delivery centres
• Flight lines
• Maintenance buildings
• Visitor and welcome centres
• Site utilities and development
• Third-party coordination

Wood’s civil aerospace projects, are renowned for their innovation, technical competence, and focus on safety and environmental sensitivity.

Some of our recent projects exemplify the exceptional capabilities we have to offer. We provided construction management and project management for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft interiors manufacturing plant and final assembly facility, the largest ever undertaken in the US state of South Carolina. The final result was Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified for energy efficiency, environmental design and sustainability. It includes solar panel roofing and biomass fuel to operate with 100% renewable energy consumption.

Supporting airport developments from concept to construction

Wood has a long-running track record supporting airport development programmes worldwide, exemplified by our current role with Heathrow. Wood has supported Heathrow Airport through a number of major developments, including terminals 3 and 5, leading to our current role as environmental lead on the airport’s expansion programme. Our team is providing consultancy, innovative noise modelling, environmental assessments, conceptual design and engineering services, as well as managing the UK’s largest consultation programme.