New Terminal 3 at Lhasa Gongga International Airport Largest, Most Important China Aviation Hub

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Built by CSCEC, Terminal 3 at Lhasa Gongga International Airport has officially been put into operation. Terminal 3 is one of highest airports in the world, serving as the largest and most important aviation hub in China. It will greatly enhance the capacity of Lhasa Gongga International Airport, as well as improve the travel experience of passengers. The terminal 3 building of Lhasa Gongga International Airport has a total construction area of about 88,000 square meters, including 56,000 square meters of steel structure, with a total of 10,000 tons of steel members used. During the construction, by using the stone … Read more

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New Passenger Terminal Dedicated at Prescott Regional Airport

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The completion of a new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport Ernest A. Love Field was recently dedicated and placed on display for the Prescott, Arizona community. The $13.9-million terminal, which was built by the team of general contractor Willmeng Construction Inc., and heavy civil construction firm Fann Contracting, replaces the former terminal that dates back to the 1940s and brings to the airport a larger, modern and aesthetically appealing facility with hopes to attract more carriers to the fast-growing region. The terminal itself was just one part of the overall scope of the work performed at the airport. Airplane … Read more

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New West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal Increase Airport Capacity, Provide Enhanced Technology + Passenger Comfort

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A grand opening ceremony was recently held for the new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, California. Joint-venture team Turner Construction Company and PCL Construction served as the contractors on the project. The completion of the terminal represents a major milestone for the city of Los Angeles and the entire region, serving as a gateway and a point of connection for members of the community. After more than a year of unprecedented challenges, the opening of the terminal signals that Los Angeles is prepared to welcome visitors and is open for business. The modern … Read more

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A Chat with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps

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Passion, pride + personal empowerment create path for success By Chris Maday Schmidt Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, project superintendent at Hensel Phelps for the past 15 years, brings an engineering and design perspective to her current role, thanks to diverse experience both in the office and the field. In addition, she serves as a role model for females in the industry, as well as an advocate for mental health and suicide awareness and prevention. Join Construction Superintendent as Lehrman-Schmid shares her introduction to careers in construction, to how she eventually came to manage a $450+ million airport modernization project — plus her … Read more

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Innovative Solutions Unveil 85-Foot-Tall River Ceiling at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Innovative solutions recently unveiled the 85-foot-tall river ceiling at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for its North Satellite Modernization Project, located in Washington. The Hensel Phelps’ Pacific Northwest team was tasked with building the towering ceiling. During the early planning stages, it was determined that a scaffold would be the best way to build it. The challenge: suspending a scaffold above the main passenger corridor currently serving 10 operational gates for Alaska Airlines, while simultaneously completing work above. Through innovative thinking and careful planning, the team decided temporary steel beams spanning across a 46-foot gap between roof trusses would carry a scaffold … Read more

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