OVERVIEW

TAV Construction is a member of the TAV Group, which was founded in 1997 when two leading Turkish conglomerates, Tepe Group and Akfen Holding teamed up to bid on (and be awarded) the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract for the new İstanbul Atatürk Airport. The immediate aim of the company was to pursue the first airport in Turkey to be developed under privatization with the BOT model. Meanwhile, the broader vision was to branch out into airport construction, financing, operations and related consulting and management services in the global arena.

Foreseeing the tremendous growth of the aviation industry both in Turkey and globally, the founders of the company established TAV Construction in 2003 with the vision to become a leading brand in airport construction. Within a very short time, TAV Construction undertook an extensive list of projects worth more than 21.6 billion US Dollars, rapidly becoming the undisputed leader in the region. The performance of TAV Construction has regularly been recognized by the Engineering News Record (ENR), a globally recognized publication in the construction industry, where in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 TAV Construction ranked number 1 in the world in airport construction.

Designing and building ultra-modern airports which are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, TAV Construction has distinguished itself with the quality of its work, its expertise in the field and its reliability as a trusted project stakeholder. Using the latest high-tech innovations in the industry, the company is able to complete projects in record time while maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety.

Although TAV Construction’s main area of expertise is the construction of airports and related facilities, the TAV team has applied this know-how to non-aviation projects as well, expanding its portfolio to include the construction of iconic buildings which will be part of the stunning skylines of the cities of tomorrow.

TAV Construction’s recognition as a world-class contractor is the result of its human capital and a corporate culture rooted in dynamism, flexibility and responsiveness. TAV Construction will add new chapters to its success story by continuing to build “Airports for Cities and Cities for Airports.”

MISSION/VISION

Mission

TAV Construction is a leading company in its sector, experienced in construction of airports, passenger terminals and intelligent buildings and highly competent in installation of all high-tech systems within these structures, requiring high-level of expertise and excellence. The company transfers its know-how and experience to local and international projects. In this sense, TAV Construction serves its Clients at the highest level of satisfaction, providing the most appropriate and desired solutions, with the best quality, without overlooking ethical values the company relies on.

Vision

TAV Construction aims to become a global player in the sector, signing under the prestigious projects for tomorrow’s world of business, harmonizing innovative and progressive technology with its experience, excellence and high-caliber work.

SERVICES

TAV Construction provides service in:

-Construction: the company’s core business since its founding.
-Design: the innovative thinking and experience to design an entire airport.
-Project financing: the proven success in financing of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements.
-Procurement; the most favorable total cost of ownership/operation, either for simple or complex procurement works of a project, concentrating on finding long term partners and suppliers.
-Project management; the highest level of skills and knowledge of phasing, construction methodologies, safety, value engineering and analysis, cost control, estimating and total project scheduling.
-Building information modeling: the comprehensive BIM solutions delivering business value at every step from planning to facilities management and operations.

Today, the airport industry across the region has been transformed because of the ingenuity, hard work and commitment of TAV Construction's team of skilled engineers and workers. Extending to the design and building sector, TAV Construction is influencing the landscape and changing the lives of people in many positive and creative ways.

MILESTONES

1997

NOVEMBER

TAV is born with the award of the tender to develop the İstanbul Atatürk International Airport under the BOT Model.

1998

FEBRUARY

Construction begins on the New International Terminal at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport.

1999

AUGUST

After the devastating earthquakes that hit the Marmara region, additional earthquake precautions are implemented for the structural design of the terminal building, which earns a special technical award for İstanbul Atatürk International Airport.

2000

JANUARY

Istanbul Atatürk International Airport is completed in 22 months, 8 months ahead of the scheduled completion date and TAV Group begins operations.

2001

DECEMBER

Istanbul Atatürk International Airport receives prestigious American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) Grand Award for Engineering Excellence.

2002

FEBRUARY

Extension project begins at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport.

2003

SEPTEMBER

First overseas operations begin in Dubai with the Emirates Airlines Engineering Center Steel Roof Construction project.

OCTOBER

TAV Construction, as the contracting arm of the Group, was established.

Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport project is completed.

2010

FEBRUARY

Completion of the extension works at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport.

MARCH

Work begins at Skopje Alexander the Great International Airport in Macedonia.

Commencement of the renovation works at Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle International Airport in Macedonia.

DECEMBER

Sulafa Tower is completed.

2011

MARCH

Ohrid St.Paul the Apostle International Airport is completed.

JUNE

Completion of the Emirates Financial Towers.

NOVEMBER

Skopje Alexander the Great International Airport is completed.

2012

APRIL

Tender is awarded for the design and construction of the Saudi Arabia Airlines Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

JUNE

The TCA Joint Venture led by TAV Construction receives an award for the Midfield Terminal Building of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Contract for the Expansion of the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, is signed.

Construction of the New Domestic Terminal Building project at İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport begins.

DECEMBER

TAV Construction ranks as the 4th largest airport contractor among ENR’s Top 225 International Contractors.

2013

FEBRUARY

Signing of the Design and Build Terminal 5 project at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh.

SEPTEMBER

Award of the construction contract for the Damac Towers by Paramount Hotel and Resorts in Dubai Business Bay.

NOVEMBER

Construction of the Emaar Square in İstanbul begins.

DECEMBER

TAV Construction ranks 2nd globally for airport projects on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors list.

2014

APRIL

Hamad International Airport welcomes its first passengers.

New Domestic Terminal Building of İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport is completed.

SEPTEMBER

Construction of the Saudi Airlines Catering Building at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport begins.

DECEMBER

Construction of the Airport Hotel work begins at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

International Terminal Extension Works at İstanbul Atatürk Airport International Airport begin.

TAV Construction ranks as the No.1 airport contractor on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors list.

2015

FEBRUARY

Completion of the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport Project.
Tender is awarded for the design and construction of Aéroports De Paris Headquarters in Paris.

MAY

Hamad International Airport receives the MEED’s 2015 Quality Awards for Projects as the transport project of the year.

JULY

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport receives the ENR’s 2015 Global Best Projects Award as the best project in the airports/ports category.

DECEMBER

TAV Construction ranks again as the No.1 airport contractor on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors list.

2016

JANUARY

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport New Domestic Terminal Building is LEED® certified to the Silver level by the U.S. Green Buildings Council.

Tender is awarded for the Airport Modernization Program Main Works at Bahrain International Airport.

APRIL

Work begins at Bahrain International Airport.

MAY

Terminal 5 project at King Khaled International Airport is completed.

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport receives the MEED’s 2016 Quality Awards for Projects as the airport project of the year.

International Terminal Extension opens to passengers at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport.

JUNE

Completion of the Airport Hotel at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

JULY

Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport Runway and Taxiways Rehabilitations are completed.

Construction begins on the New Passenger Terminal Building at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport.

DECEMBER

TAV Construction ranks again for the third year in a row as the No. 1 airport contractor on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors list.

2017

MARCH

Aéroports de Paris moves to its new headquarters building in Paris.

APRIL

Emaar Square Mall opens to visitors.

MAY

Terminal 5 project at the King Khaled International Airport receives the MEED’s 2017 Quality Awards for Projects as the transport project of the year.

JULY

New Passenger Terminal Building at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport welcomes its first passengers.

AUGUST

King Khaled International Airport Terminal 5 receives the Award of Merit in the airports category at ENR’s 2017 Global Best Projects Awards.

NOVEMBER

TAV Construction wins the tender to build the Address Residences Dubai Opera and Il Primo projects in Dubai, one of the largest contracts awarded ever by Emaar Properties.

2018

APRIL

Letter of Award received for the construction of the New Pier A at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

DECEMBER

TAV Construction ranks No. 1 airport contractor on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors list.

QUALITY

TAV Construction serves its clients at the highest level of satisfaction, providing the most appropriate and desired solutions with the best quality, and without compromising on their expectations in terms of technical specifications, budget and time compliance.

Quality Policy

As TAV Construction, we shall adopt and efficiently implement the following quality values in order to achieve our objectives:

- To meet all technical and commercial performance criteria of the projects by efficient utilization of resources in order to meet Employers’ expectations and increase their satisfaction levels.

- To apply the latest technology and engineering solutions, transfer knowledge and experience generated from completed projects to new projects, and comply with all applicable legislation, standards, contract terms and conditions.

- To increase the employees' technical and personal skills for improving their contributions to the achievement of our goals, and successfully transfer TAV corporate culture and values to them.

- To maintain the highest level of cooperation and communication with our Employers, business partners and other interested parties, and be recognized as one of the leaders in the construction industry.

- To improve the effectiveness of the quality management system.

All employees of TAV Construction shall provide their best efforts to follow this Policy in all activities within their own field of responsibility

HSE

Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policy

TAV Construction believes that its success depends on its approach, which emphasizes the necessity of continual improvement of the quality, environment, occupational health and safety systems.

The policy of the company consists of the following elements:

- The description of the “job” in TAV Construction is the performance of jobs in a way which is efficient, high quality, sensitive to nature, safe and healthy. Therefore, employees and subcontractors are encouraged to adopt the goal of "zero accidents" as a way of life.

- It is committed to complying with the employers’ requirements, with applicable local and international legal requirements and with other HSE requirements.

- A safe working environment shall be provided for our employees, subcontractors, visitors and it is aimed to eliminate the hazardous and reduce the risks and evaluate the opportunities. It is expected that they will maintain standards exert the utmost efforts to improve upon them.

- An effective internal communication with employees and employee representatives is provided to get participation in the management system.

- HSE trainings and awareness of employees and subcontractors shall be provided to increase their competency and promote their participation

- An effective communication line shall be established with all related parties.

- To ensure the protection of the environment, health, safety and security of all employees, all required resources shall be provided.

- Occupational health and safety risks and environmental impacts for all processes and activities shall be identified and managed by taking required measures to prevent pollution, injury and ill health.

- Minimizing the use of natural resources and waste during the entire design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects is a primary goal.

- An environmentally friendly work methodology shall be adopted by keeping in mind that all activities have an environmental impact.

- The execution of the occupational health, safety and environmental management system shall be monitored and measured to improve the effectiveness of HSE management systems.

Scope of the HSE Management System

TAV Construction has been included in the scope of ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015
HSE Management Systems with all activities.

The scope of TAV Construction operations in HSE Management Systems is, engineering, procurement and installation of all systems and facilities with the design, engineering and construction of airports, terminals, infrastructure works, construction structures, high rise buildings and high-tech structures buildings.

The scope of HSE Management System is applied to all regions/countries, geographic locations and TAV Construction headquarters and enterprises.

TAV GROUP

TAV is an airport development, management and construction group; an integrated airports holding; offering turnkey, one stop shop solutions for airports throughout the entire cycle: from finance, then design and construction and the operations.

TAV was born as the special vehicle purpose that was established to develop İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (AHL) in Turkey back in 1997. AHL was the first example of airport privatization in Turkey. With the successful implementation of the model, which was a Build-Operate- Transfer (BOT) scheme, the Government followed the same procurement route for other airport projects in the country where TAV has become the preferred partner pioneering the creation of an entire industry.

Today, TAV currently operates 15 airports worldwide in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Macedonia, Croatia, Latvia, and Georgia while pioneering a vertically integrated airport management business model; the holding company boasts subsidiaries for Duty Free (ATU), Food & Beverage (BTA), Information Technologies (TAV IT), Lounge & CIP Services (TAV Operation Services), Security (TAV Private Security Services) and for Ground Handling Services (Havaş). These services subsidiaries even have operations beyond TAV airports; carrying TAV flag in 69 airports in 15 countries.

In 2012 Aéroports de Paris (ADP) became the largest shareholder of TAV. The transaction created the greatest airport operations partnership in the world, serving 240 million passengers annually. With the combination of regional know-how, diverse airport portfolios and unique operational capabilities of TAV and ADP, the company’s integrated efficiency, operational power and financial capabilities are further enhanced to a greater level.

TECHNOLOGY

TAV Integrated Solutions (TAV-IS) offers its clients tools and technologies created for the built environment industry. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been the main driver and platform of coalescing all project information from design to construction and throughout all facilities management. The following figure summarizes the various BIM implementations delivered by TAV-IS on several new and existing large airport and high-rise projects. TAV-IS has also been providing expert consulting services for BIM specification, planning and lifecycle management on several large international projects.

To date, more than 6.5 million square meters of built space has been modeled at various levels of detail for a wide range of objectives. Most relevant is the BIM – Facilities Management integration experience TAV-IS has gained over the years. This requires both construction and operation know- how to build BIM models that contain the right information and are organized in a way that can be used for asset and facilities management as well as the integration of BIM and GIS platforms with various CMMS software and BMS systems.

The following are some of the past and ongoing large BIM projects across a wide range of endeavor: Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar; Adnan Menderes International Airport New Domestic Terminal, İzmir, Turkey; Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal, UAE; Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait; Guggenheim Museum, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Damac Towers by Paramount Hotel & Resorts, Dubai, UAE; Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Emaar Square, İstanbul, Turkey; Aéroport de Paris Headquarters, -Roissy- Charles de Gaulle, France; Atatürk Airport International Terminal Expansion, İstanbul, Turkey; Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Santiago, Chile.