RAF Lakenheath
Details
In 2019 a Kier-VolkerFitzpatrick joint venture commenced delivery of new infrastructure to ready RAF Lakenheath as the first permanent home in Europe of the US Air Force F-35 Fighter Jet. This included;
Construction and renovation of a number of buildings and infrastructure projects at the Suffolk site
Six-bay flight simulator
Aircraft maintenance unit
New hangars
42 aircraft parking aprons
Local community engagement
At least 40% of the supply chain procured within a 75 mile radius of the site
Skills and Training Academy to provide training opportunities for local residents and ex armed forces personnel
The project's initial Contract Sum was circa £160 million.
CostPro were engaged to carry out commercial management services spanning almost the entirey of the duration of the project.
Year
Client
Sector
Service
2021
Volker Fitzpatrick
Aviation
Quantity Surveying