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For that operation, the CHC entrusts Egis with the task of Construction Management, independently of the companies involved. Thanks to its multidisciplinary expertise, Egis will apply its mastery of hospital-related techniques, of costs and delivery times for an exhaustive operation, and its know-how in the organisation and connection of interfaces (companies, concession holder, operating company). Its expertise in Project Management covers the Study and Works phases, and includes a specific responsibility for safety and security on the worksite. A team of 12 Egis engineers is dedicated to this project.

The new hospital designed by the architects AAH (Artau-Assar Architects-Hoet + Minne) will open its doors in 2017 and will pool the activities of the clinics of St-Joseph (Liège), L'Espérance (Montegnée) and St-Vincent (Rocourt). Designed in view of providing ergonomic solutions to its users (patients, health care providers, suppliers), the hospital will offer the patients a personalised pathway, in a truly modern healthcare institution:

• Low-Energy building;
• Architecture focusing on light (wide openings, natural light in the living areas);
• Advanced medicine and avant-garde equipment within a human environment;
• Nice view to the city; easily accessible by car, public transportation or bike ('Ravel' cycle route);
• Large parking area (2,000 spaces).

The hospital will offer a wide range of health care (consultations, hospitalisations, medical examinations), with 720 standard hospital beds and 120 day-hospital beds. Its 2,800 staff (employees, physicians and freelance professionals) will be provided with an ergonomic and human environment.

This certification testifies to the excellent quality of the ecological and sustainable management and operation of this real estate complex

The EOS building, delivered in 2009, is one of the largest set of offices to be certified 'HQE Construction' in the Paris region. The project, jointly initiated by the owner, Generali Real Estate, and the main lessee, Microsoft France, has been accompanied by Egis, which enabled them to obtain the 'HQE Exploitation®' and 'BREEAM in Use' certifications thanks to its Project Management Assistance work.

Such a joint project, supported by the owner and the main lessee of a building with a view to improving its environmental performances, is a first in France.

The operating teams, advised by Egis, had been working for almost 3 years on improving the environmental performances of the site and have been able to generate energy savings of more than 25%, proportionally to the gradual increase in the occupancy of the building.

Today, the teams have obtained a dual certification in Use by passing the Anglo-Saxon certification 'BREEAM in Use' with a score of 'GOOD' for each of the 3 topics it covers: Asset Performance, Building Management, and Organisational.

This certification testifies to the excellent quality of the ecological and sustainable management and operation of this real estate complex.

In a joint statement the companies said: “There are many synergies between Helios and Egis Avia, and a history of success and mutual respect in our markets. Egis Avia provides aviation services and products around the world. It operates 12 international airports and provides turnkey solutions to others. Helios delivers award-winning consultancy services to transport businesses, governments and institutions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Together we intend to exploit our synergies to continue to help our customers address the challenges of today and plan better for tomorrow.”

Cédric Barbier, Egis Avia CEO says: “Having Helios on board supports Egis’ desire to be as close as possible to all air transport stakeholders from strategy to operations. Helios’ strong consultancy expertise strengthens our offering to aviation decision makers. This partnership enhances our unique consulting and engineering portfolio for Airport, ATM and Air Operation markets.”

Helios Chairman Dr Mike Shorthose adds: “Egis is a very strong global player and those global connections are exactly what we were seeking for our next phase of development. Helios will continue to deliver its services from Farnborough and Žilina, and in that respect it is very much ‘business as usual’. What we’re particularly excited about is that our team will now have access to more support worldwide, as well as the opportunity to collaborate on new opportunities.

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• Helios has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Egis Avia.
• Egis Avia recognises the strength and value of the Helios name. The Helios brand name will continue.
• The new business is well-funded and financially secure. Egis Avia is a subsidiary of Egis, which in turn is 75% owned by a major French bank (the Caisse des Dépôts) and 25% owned by its management and staff.

More information about Helios available in the press release.