15 Jan 2026
Kier has been appointed to British Airways’ brand-new Tier 1 contractor framework, which supports BA’s Property Team deliver its multi-million-pound BA Better Buildings programme.
The framework is initially for a 3-year period, with the option to extend by an additional 2 years. It is primarily focused on British Airways’ extensive asset portfolio at Heathrow, with the potential to deliver at other key locations across the UK.
The scope of work could include:
- Improvement works at LHR Operations East and West bases, including aircraft stand refurbishments, such as lighting upgrades, road improvements, drainage & remedial works.
- Hangar conversions, including reconfigurations of aircraft docking structures, power, and infrastructure to accommodate new types of aircraft.
- Nose in Facility and docking facility upgrades.
- Associated infrastructure upgrades to the individual Technical Blocks, including glazing and cladding replacement.
- Cargo buildings, including roof, glazing & cladding upgrades.
It is aimed at supporting the British Airways property team in its delivery of its Better Buildings programme, which is designed to:
- Create fit for purpose and inspirational working environments
- Provide improved building resilience to support operations
- Develop a safe, sustainable and energy efficient estate
- Support other BA corporate initiatives, including entry into service for new aircraft types arriving from 2028/29
Mandy Duncan, managing director of Rail & Aviation at Kier Infrastructure, said:
We are exceptionally pleased to be working with British Airways to support its Better Buildings programme and collaborative framework. As the portfolio covers the depth and breadth of what Kier has to offer, it really has been about bringing our Kier 360 approach in our offering to British Airways. We will be working with teams from across the Group to deliver works as the portfolio develops. British Airways is a key client for us in the aviation space and there are very exciting times ahead.