Joint-Venture Delivers Mickey Leland International Terminal in Houston

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 … Read more

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Terminal D Pier West Tops Out at Houston AirportĀ 

Over 350 people gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new D West Pier at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. Staff from Houston Airports, Fentress Architects and consultants, Austin-Gilbane Joint-Venture and the subcontractors participated in the beam ceremony and an appreciation lunch. When the project is complete, the international carrier gate capacity will increase to 18. The project is a part of the Houston Airport System’s International Terminal Redevelopment Program, an extensive capital improvement program. The project scope includes a new pier to accommodate six wide-body international airplanes and a new sterile corridor to funnel passengers … Read more

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