International flights have already begun departing from the new D West terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The joint-venture team of Austin-Gilbane has successfully delivered the Mickey Leland International Terminal, marking a significant milestone for the city of Houston (Texas).
Over the last seven years, Austin-Gilbane has worked diligently to significantly expand and refurbish one of the busiest airports in the United States. The end goal was to maintain IAH’s momentum as an international hub. The project also included substantial upgrades to an existing and fully active terminal, a new sterile corridor for international arrivals and the completion of the new D West Pier Terminal and associated concourse tie-ins.
The project was part of the Houston Airport System’s International Terminal Redevelopment Program, the most extensive capital improvement program undertaken in the history of HAS. The new D West Pier Terminal and concourse, featuring modern finishes, expansive ceilings, unique exterior curtainwall/glass wall feature, expanded concessions and other support facilities, are a testament to the team’s commitment to innovation and passenger comfort.
The project also saw the refurbishment of the existing Terminal D departure areas, including mechanical, electrical and life safety systems and a new interior aesthetic upgrade to the associated gates and seating areas for passengers.
Preconstruction on the project began as a joint effort in 2017 before starting construction in 2020 with the demolition of the C North concourse, initially built in 1980.
Photo courtesy of Gilbane Building Companies
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