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Annual review 2021-2022

Transforming performance

for global impact

Radical industry transformation is more important than ever to deliver the built environment investment programmes needed to shape our sustainable future.

We are supporting our clients to deliver greater productivity and seek smarter and more resilient outcomes with lower whole-life costs. We are really seeing a step change in approaches to managing risk, not least to meet net-zero carbon targets.

As well as working on some of the most transformative projects and programmes around the world, we continue to evolve our service offer for all clients so that together we can create positive impact for our people, our planet and society.

Constructing a pioneering new railway to transform travel across London

The Elizabeth line, Crossrail Ltd, UK

London’s population is set to reach 10 million by 2030. A more sustainable, greener, inclusive and economically viable transport system is vital.

The Elizabeth line is crucial to keeping London’s urban transportation plan, connecting the capital’s central commercial and business districts. Delivered by Crossrail Ltd, the new east-west railway line will bring an estimated 1.5 million people within 45 minutes of central London and add a projected £42 billion to the UK economy.

We played a key role helping Crossrail Ltd to set up the project, and provided commercial, controls, cost and risk management support for over 13 years.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Building a workplace which celebrates innovation, nature, and the community

Google Bay View, USA

Google is building a new 1.1 million sq ft office campus in California with its people’s needs at the core of the building concept. Google are committed to operating entirely on carbon-free energy by 2030. The Bay View development will utilise sustainable materials and biophilic design, improve indoor air quality, and create buildings which uphold design excellence, now and in the future.

Since 2017, we have been delivering overall cost and project controls management on the Bay View project, helping Google implement robust controls and reporting procedures as well as general controls improvements on the project.

SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

Upgrading the world’s largest aquarium in Australia

Reef HQ Capital Works Project, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia

The Reef HQ Aquarium houses the world’s most extensive living coral reef aquarium system, replicating the largest living example of a coral reef on land. After 32 years in a harsh tropical climate, the building requires extensive work. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is investing AU$80.1m into a complete refurbishment programme.

We have been appointed as programme and project managers. This is a unique construction, and our expertise and knowledge will guide the client. Together we will shape this project from initiation through to the concept, schematic and design phases and finally to construction and closing.

SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 14: Life Below Water

Empowering communities with improved water supply in Africa

Solar-powered water supply and irrigation systems, Nexus Green, Uganda

UK-based renewable energy contractor, Nexus Green, has been commissioned by the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) to develop up to 687 water supply systems for both domestic use and irrigation across the country.

This project has the potential to transform the lives of millions of Ugandans through increased water irrigation for improved agricultural production as well as improved access to water for domestic use. Once complete, this will change the lives of 4.5 million Ugandans who are impacted annually by water scarcity.

We set up the programme management office, and are providing controls and performance, cost and commercial management services on all 687 separate projects.

SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

A new vision for Stockholm

Architects: Wester + Elsner, Reflex, ETTELVA Renderings: TMRW

RE:Liljeholmen, Citycon, Sweden

Nordic developer Citycon wants to transform Liljeholmen Centrum from a commercial venue, into a thriving mixed-use hub, making it a dynamic meeting place for families, young professionals, and businesses. The diverse project, with high sustainability credentials, aims to be operationally net zero by 2030. It will help bring employment, inclusivity and diversity to the southern suburb of Stockholm.

We have assisted Citycon in setting up for success by applying our market-leading methods for major projects and programmes. Due to complete at the end of 2029, we are providing cost and commercial management, and risk management on the complex development project.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

Building a greener, more sustainable world

Turning over a NewLeaf: on the path to net zero

Our NewLeaf strategy is our long-term plan to reach a more sustainable, greener future – for our business, our clients, and for the wider world. As part of our net-zero journey, we have verified emissions reduction targets aligned to climate models across all of our value chain.

This year, we have made significant progress against our target to reduce our own emissions and energy usage in offices (Scope 1 & 2). Like many companies, our focus will be on working with our partners and suppliers to help them reduce their emissions. Given the position we already hold in the supply chain and our existing environmental expertise, we are excited about the opportunity to lead cross-industry collaboration on these critical issues.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities SDG 13: Climate Action

Helping one of the USA's busiest airports welcome 100 million passengers a year

Photograph provided courtesy of Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport capital improvement plan, USA

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the economic engine for the region, generating US$33bn a year and employing nearly 30,000 people. DEN is embarking on an ambitious capital investment plan over the next ten years that will enable the airport to reach 100 million passengers annually.

As part of the expansion, DEN will build a Centre of Excellence and Equity and complete the gate expansion project and other major infrastructure developments.

We are the sole providers of project and programme controls, performance and procurement. By helping DEN put robust controls and effective and timely performance measurements into place, we will support them in achieving their plan.

SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Working with communities across Africa to improve health, education and sustainability

Khomanani Healthcare Centre and Crèche, South Africa

We continue to create long term sustainable impact in Africa by pairing each of our offices in the region with a dedicated charity partner, focusing on youth, education and sustainability.

Our projects include the Khomanani healthcare centre in South Africa, which provides education, access to health care and daily meals to children and young people in the local community.

We are also working on a Career Ready Mentorship programme in Uganda, while in Botswana, we are supporting students at Molwane Primary by sponsoring boot camps to help students prepare for exams.

Our work in Kenya involves supporting young girls and women who lack access to essential feminine hygiene products such as sanitary pads, which is a huge barrier to furthering education and work opportunities.

SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 4: Quality Education

Enabling the transition to a renewable energy future

Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connection, TenneT, The Netherlands

TenneT is a European electrical transmission system operator in the Netherlands and North Germany, who delivers a secure and continuous electricity supply connecting electricity producers to consumers and electricity markets. TenneT’s Alpha and Beta 700MW transformer platforms are components of the critical infrastructure needed to connect energy generated from the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm to land.

Maintaining programme milestones over the course of a wind farm development is a huge challenge. TenneT commissioned Turner & Townsned to provide a project performance assurance service including progress monitoring, progress measurement and verification during the fabrication phase.

SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

Redefining the automotive industry to go beyond the traditional showroom

Porsche Experience Centre, Canada

Luxury automotive manufacturer, Porsche, is pioneering a customer experience beyond just buying cars, by creating ‘experience centres’ worldwide. These new experiences will each be a tourist destination, enabling enthusiasts or potential customers to appreciate current and historic vehicles or experience the 1.24-mile track.

One of ten centres opened worldwide, the Porsche Experience Centre in Toronto will be located on a 20-acre site and will include more than 400,000 square feet of retail space. With sustainability a key focus, the goal is to create a net-zero development incorporating mass timber, geothermal heating, green roof and more.

We have helped Porsche navigate market uncertainty and volatility, reviewing costs and revising the development plans for this unique investment to keep the project on budget and to schedule.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Helping Barclays deliver its global workplace strategy and sustainability ambitions

Barclays' Glasgow campus, UK

British universal bank Barclays wanted to build a new campus in Glasgow, which would create not only an inspiring workplace, but somewhere transformative that would have a lasting impact on its people, and the local economy and community. By removing the campus’ reliance on fossil fuels, it is estimated that approximately 150 tonnes of carbon will be saved each year.

Home to 5,000 employees, the campus comprises 500,000 sq ft of sustainable office, wellness and community amenity space across three new buildings and two renovated listed buildings.

In 2018, we were engaged by Barclays to deliver project, cost and risk management services. By embedding our team as part of the client organisation, we guided the project through the design, procurement and delivery stages to create a world-class campus.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities SDG 13: Climate Action

Adding social value to government procurement

Social Value Centre of Expertise Accelerator Programme, Ministry of Defence, UK

In response to the UK government’s procurement note for all its departments to consider social value when awarding central government contracts, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) wanted to set up a social value centre of expertise to guide its departments. Its aim is to increase positive outcomes in areas such as equal opportunities, wellbeing and fighting climate change.

We were appointed to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ team, that would deliver a full suite of services including project management, sustainability advisory and cost and commercial management to help the MOD meet its ambitious target of having 10 percent of its tender value related to social value.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Shell's race to net zero

Zero by Thirty programme, Shell Real Estate, UK

Shell Real Estate is setting an industry benchmark by decarbonising its global real estate portfolio by 2030.

Through its Zero by Thirty programme, we are supporting Shell Real Estate to develop a project management framework that will drive sustainable practices.

Our advisory and programme management will provide a transparent, robust and structured global reporting procedure. Supporting six workstreams across Shell’s real estate business, we are developing vital best practice guidance, policies and strategies for the net-zero emissions pathway plan.

SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality

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