AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced
today that its Tishman Construction operation is serving as general
contractor for the first phase of Tucker Development Corporation’s
Hudson Lights project.
Located at the base of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, N.J.,
the initial phase of Hudson Lights will be a US$218-million mixed-use
development on the western portion of a 15-acre redevelopment area.
Comprising 517,000 square feet, the project includes the construction of
143,000 square feet of restaurants, retail and entertainment uses, 276
residential apartment units, along with parking accommodating 864 spaces.
“We are honored to be working with Tucker Development Corporation to
build the visionary Hudson Lights project, which is a tremendous
redevelopment effort,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief
executive officer. “Positioned where the Fort Lee community connects
with Upper Manhattan, we look forward to our construction services team
transforming this site into a thriving commercial and residential hub.”
Demolition and clearing of the site have commenced. Completion of the
project’s first construction phase is scheduled for summer 2015.
About AECOM
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. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. 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. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM
serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of
$8.2 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2013. More information
on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About Tishman Construction
Founded in 1898, Tishman Construction, a wholly owned AECOM subsidiary,
is one of the world’s leading builders, currently managing construction
for the 1,776-foot-high One World Trade Center, the Javits Convention
Center expansion and renovation in New York, the new headquarters for
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., and the
new Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center for high-speed
trains in California. Known for successfully managing complex, iconic
projects, Tishman is responsible for the construction of more than 450
million square feet of space, incorporating facilities of every size and
type, including arts and culture, commercial, convention centers,
education, gaming, government, healthcare, hospitality, residential,
retail, sports and leisure, technology and transportation. More
information on Tishman Construction can be found at www.tishmanconstruction.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release
other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations
or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM
does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any
forward-looking statement.
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