AECOM announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Libyan government\u2019s Housing and Infrastructure Board (HIB) authorizing work valued at US$209 million over a 25-month period.<\/p>\n
This agreement establishes AECOM as the lead program manager for the Libyan HIB for all urban areas throughout the country. \u00a0According to the contract, AECOM will serve as the overall program manager of the HIB capital budget program \u2014 a comprehensive housing and infrastructure development program for Libya that will create an enhanced environment for its citizens and visitors \u2014 which has a current contracted value of more than US$36 billion.\u00a0 As the program expands and becomes fully reestablished, the HIB capital budget program is expected to exceed US$100 billion addressing critical housing and infrastructure needs throughout the country.\u00a0 AECOM led the HIB\u2019s housing and infrastructure program from 2007 until it was suspended in 2011.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the agreement signed today establishes AECOM as the main advisor to the Ministry of Housing and Utilities (MHU), which oversees the HIB and other agencies, with responsibility for ensuring that common systems and standards are applied to similar projects in other MHU agencies.\u00a0 As such, once the current contract value or timeframe is met (whichever comes first), AECOM\u2019s role may expand to align with the scope of HIB and MHU programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to engaging in our work to advance the quality of life for the Libyan people in terms of housing and critical infrastructure,\u201d said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer.<\/p>\n
The scope of this effort on the part of the Libyan HIB includes the construction of new housing and infrastructure systems for all cities in Libya; urban design and development; housing units and residential settlements; upgrades to existing infrastructure, roads, highways, bridges, water, wastewater and other utility systems; and environmentally focused, sustainable processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis contract with AECOM reflects the significant commitment that Libya is making in reestablishing the development of our national housing and infrastructure program,\u201d said Ali Sharif, minister, Libyan Ministry of Housing and Utilities.\u00a0 \u201cWe are moving forward to enhance the quality of life of our people and the economic potential of our country through this major housing and infrastructure development initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program scope also includes the knowledge transfer and training of Libyan executives, engineers, and technical specialists with a focus on business fundamentals as well as more-specialized subjects, including program management, construction management and inspection, as well as planning and design.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to advance our partnership with AECOM and its global network of expertise and resources as we move forward in this exciting restart of our work for our nation,\u201d Sharif added.<\/p>\n
According to Sharif, AECOM will serve as the lead program manager administering the HIB\u2019s capital program and will work with the HIB and ministry staff in overseeing the hundreds of technical professionals on the program, and all outside consultant firms retained for specific planning, design and construction management roles.\u00a0 Additionally, AECOM will work with the HIB and ministry to restart and implement construction contracts throughout Libya.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.\u00a0 With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments.\u00a0 A Fortune 500<\/i> company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2\u00a0billion during the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2013.\u00a0 More information o…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-10983","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/10983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press-release"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/10983\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=10983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}