Commercial Construction & Renovation

MAR-APR 2016

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MAJOR AIRPORT RENOVATION PROJECTS & COSTS AIRPORT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST (IN MILLIONS) Los Angeles International (LAX) Terminal Modernization $8,500 LaGuardia Unifed (LGR) Terminal Modernization $4,200 New Orleans (MSY) Terminal Expansion $1,000 Tampa (TPA) Terminal Expansion $1,000 Orlando (MCO) Terminal Modernization $1,100 New South Terminal $1,800 TOTALS $17,600 Estimated project costs Each airport expansion and renovation project involves massive amounts of construction, whether to renovate high-traffc areas. These include lobby areas, ticketing and baggage handling mech- anisms, and intra-airport transportation, such as "people-movers" and rental car hubs, or expanding existing structures and systems to provide for unique airport needs while seamlessly integrating into the former airport layout. The common need for all of these airport projects is that they all involve major airports that have to be renovated and expanded to handle substantially more passengers. Other common technol- ogy driven projects impacting two or more of the airports are new ticketing technology, new baggage handling and baggage claim technology, and new central building operating systems, including lighting heating and cooling. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) At LAX, construction and renovation projects have encompassed more than 20 individual projects, including the remodeling of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, new and improved TSA screen- ing areas, the arrivals and departures dining and retail locations, and demolitions of the original TBIT concourses, both north and south terminals. In addition, LAX also is in the process of replacing its central utility plant in conjunction with electrical and accessibility reno- vations to all airline terminals. Terminal 2, the second largest in the airport, will be upgrading the ticket lobby, baggage screening, baggage claim and concourse areas, as well as construction of all new concession and upgrades of all electrical, mechanical, and telecom systems that serve the terminal. At the Southwest Airlines terminal, improvements include new passenger security screening, a new inline Checked Baggage Inspection and sorting system, upgraded hold rooms and infrastruc- ture, refurbished baggage claim areas, replacement of passenger boarding bridges, renovated airline support offce space, replace- ment of aircraft paving sections and fuel hydrant pits. Passenger services, including conve- nience retail, specialty retail, food and beverage, public seating, common areas, and restroom facilities are also experiencing dramatic renovation efforts. The LAX improvements are slated for a January 2020 completion date. LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) Arguably one of the busiest international airports in the country, LaGuardia Airport is undergoing a massive, and much-needed, makeover of the Central Terminal Building, originally opened for operation in 1964. Once completed, the Central Terminal will be replaced in its entirety and augmenting it with a grand entry way. Additionally, the current disconnected assortment of terminals will be replaced with an aesthetically pleasing, unifed airport, which will be physically shifted south, closer to the parkway, allowing for nearly 2 miles of new taxiways to alleviate LaGuardia's chronic delay issues. The plan also encompasses a 109 MARCH : APRIL 2016 — COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION

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