Fraport is to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to assess market interest in the construction of a sports/multi-functional hall on a vacant plot of land at Frankfurt Airport. The project is part of a larger urban development initiative. The plot in question is centrally-located behind The Squaire parking garage and comprises approximately 30,000sqm. Fraport is to issue a request for proposals ...
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Interest sought for new sports hall at Frankfurt Airport
Global airport operator, Fraport, is to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to assess market interest in the construction of a sports/multi-functional hall on a vacant plot of land at Frankfurt Airport. The project is part of a larger urban development initiative with the 30,000sqm plot of land earmarked for the project centrally located behind The Squaire parking garage. The ...
Read More »Fraport issues RFP for a sports/multi-functional hall at Frankfurt Airport
Fraport is to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to assess market interest in the construction of a sports/multi-functional hall on a vacant plot of land at Frankfurt Airport. The project is part of a larger urban development initiative. The plot in question is centrally located behind The Squaire parking garage, and comprises approximately 30,000 m2. The RFP’s aim is to ...
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Read More »congatec Releases New Ready For Production Kit
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Read More »Coronavirus: Lufthansa agrees €9bn rescue deal with Germany
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