AECOM began work on the fast-track project in April 2007. “Our primary goal was to deliver the completed distillery in 22 months, from concept through detailed design to construction,” says Buckingham. Diageo wanted the new distillery to be the largest in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 10 million liters per year. “We were also charged with delivering a facility that blended centuries-old distilling knowledge with advanced technical and environmental practices.” These practices included water reclamation, a removable roof, and an innovative waste and heat recovery system.