Flyers entering Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C might first notice the iconic prow at the entrance and the vivid experiential media exhibits.
As the Port of Alaska’s primary petroleum dock and the state’s only bulk cement-handling dock, this facility is a key part of the port, which serves as the main intermodal transport hub for freight movement in the state.
Positioned within Manda Bay along the Kenyan coastline, the project’s strategic location at the intersection of major shipping routes is expected to boost regional trade and economic growth.
Designed to house three Boeing 737 aircraft and park an additional eight on the apron, this $91.5-million, 128,000-sq-ft hangar incorporates a heavy steel and structural concrete frame that bridges a 270-ft clear span and included 48,000 cu yd of concrete.
A more than $1-billion effort brought 10 gates and 12 hold rooms on the B-East side of Denver International Airport as well as 16 gates and 20 hold rooms on the C-East side.
Spanning 20 acres, the three-building, 1.5-million-sq-ft complex consolidates all rental car companies, providing convenient access for passengers while also eliminating the need for shuttle bus connections.
The intricacies of working within an active airport made daily coordination essential for the 128,000-sq-ft connector, which included tasks ranging from placing foundations and tying in new electrical systems to safely managing passenger traffic and coordinating site logistics with multiple airlines.