airport construction

Mass Timber Roof Tops Portland Airport Core

The airport’s $2-billion makeover tops off with a locally sourced, 18-million-lb mass timber roof

Tim Newcomb

July 12, 2021

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The airport’s $2-billion makeover tops off with a locally sourced, 18-million-lb mass timber roof.

Airlines’ Approval Clears New Pittsburgh Terminal for Takeoff

Jim Parsons

June 28, 2021

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Originally scheduled to begin construction in April 2020, the terminal was temporarily grounded along with the rest of the U.S. commercial aviation industry by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sometimes Bumpy Airport Upgrade on Final Approach at Reagan National

Jim Parsons

June 10, 2021

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First major facility upgrade in more than two decades challenges project team.

Prefabricated Concourse at Dallas-Fort Worth Will Be a First for US Airports

Aileen Cho

April 21, 2021

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Preparatory work is underway for a summer installation of a new concourse at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport using prefabrication and modular methods—a first for U.S. airports, say officials.

Philadelphia Airport Job Uses Lightweight Glass Aggregate

Aileen Cho

April 7, 2021

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Airfield pavement project is believed to be the largest aggregate application of its kind in North America.

Industry Leaders

Five Minutes With Sam Sleiman of Suffolk Construction

Aileen Cho

March 16, 2021

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Former Massport capital programs director sees a brighter future for airport construction.

P3s, UAVs Are Hot Topics at Aviation Conferences

Aileen Cho

March 10, 2021

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Climate change considerations, public-private partnerships for small and midsize airport projects, and urban air mobility infrastructure are some of the major issues for the U.S. aviation sector—along with optimism regarding new U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Pittsburgh International Airport Ready to Restart $1B Terminal Modernization

Project could restart in March after a nearly year-long COVID-19 delay

Bruce Buckley

Aileen Cho

February 4, 2021

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After a nearly year-long delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh International Airport is gearing up to restart its $1.1-billion terminal modernization program.