Supporting airports of the future… today

Airport development is a highly specialized field. Aviation clients need an experienced partner that is well versed in the latest industry technological advancements, frequently changing guidelines and regulations, and innovative, custom solutions to deliver the most suitable, expedient and cost-effective projects. We regularly partner with airlines, airport authorities, transportation and regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders across the country and right here in New York and New Jersey. No matter the scope or scale of the project, we find the best approach starts by listening – really listening – to our aviation clients to make sure we understand their needs and challenges. This allows us to develop tailored solutions that achieve our client’s goals and objectives.

Helping airlines advance their brand

With decades of aviation experience, we’ve built strong partnerships with major airline carriers and the hubs and airports where they provide service. For example, we worked with American Airlines, providing design and program and construction management services for the original construction of Terminal 8 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As the first airline-built terminal at JFK in 30 years, we ensured that the $1.3 billion, 1.5 million square foot terminal was not only a well-functioning facility but was also consistent with American Airline’s brand strategy. Continuing our strong relation with American Airlines, we completed design for the expansion of Terminal 8 that successfully opened for business in 2022 — the first project to be completed as part of the JFK Redevelopment Program for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ).

Providing turnkey solutions to transportation agencies

Working with multimodal transportation agencies nationally and here in the region, we play a key role in capital planning to advance airport improvements. We have worked extensively at airports across New York and New Jersey, including JFK, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA), Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), Albany International Airport (ALB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Teterboro Airport (TEB), and with agencies such as the PANYNJ, New Jersey State System of Airports and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We leverage our local knowledge and global resources to provide turnkey solutions, from program and construction management, environmental assessments, and design and engineering services, to alternative delivery methods such as design-build. Recently, we partnered with PANYNJ at EWR to provide program management services for the new 1 million square foot, 33-gate Terminal A — improvements that include digital technology, expansive dining and retail options, dazzling artwork, 60 dining and retail options, and a modernized, common use check-in, security and baggage claim area — significant and welcome upgrades for the millions of passengers who pass through this Newark terminal each year. The first phase of EWR’s new Terminal A opened in 2023.

Tailoring our services for everyone

There is a saying in the aviation industry: if you’ve seen one airport, you’ve seen one airport. Every airport, regardless of size, requires specialized development plans. Understanding how to help our aviation clients is as critical as having the capability to help, which is why we customize our services to meet the specific needs of each airport we partner with. Through our five-year, on-call contract with SYR, we provided design and construction services for ground support services, replacing and modernizing seven passenger loading bridges to accommodate the airport’s expanding passenger enplanements. At ALB, we delivered new airfield lighting purposely designed to meet the challenges presented by upstate New York’s frequently excessive snowfalls. And at BNIA, we provided construction monitoring services for the expansion of the airport terminal and provided full site, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and communication services for the design of a new ARFF facility. Recognizing the importance of these regional airports to the local communities they serve, we strive to be part of their story by remaining adaptable and flexible, working with our local teams while providing global resources to manage project expectations as they arise.

The next generation of airports

As aviation and airports continue to evolve, we, too, will continue to evolve with our clients. Through effective collaboration — listening to our clients’ goals and adapting to their changing needs — we will advance the interconnected aviation network in New York and New Jersey, creating airport terminals that deliver positive passenger experiences to an ever-expanding number of travelers.

Projects completed/in-progress at PANYNJ airports

JFK International Airport, Queens, NY

• New Terminal 1: Design services (as part of a design-build team with AECOM Tishman for landside and airside elements including reconstruction and modification of impacted airside facilities)
• New Terminal 6: Planning, design, and construction services (as part of a design-build team with AECOM Hunt, supporting roadways, utilities and aircraft apron)
• Real-term Aviation North Cargo Area Development: Owner’s representative and advisory services
• American Airlines Terminal 8 Expansion: Architect/Engineer of Record
• Delta Terminal 4: Construction services
• JFK cut-and-cover tunnel engineering design
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update

LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY

• New Terminal B: Environmental assessment
• New Terminals B & C: Construction management
• New LaGuardia Airport Hotel: Environmental assessment
• Delta Terminals C & D Reconfiguration: Environmental assessment; construction management support services and staff augmentation
• CTB modernization: Project delivery and project support on-call services; transportation planning and concept design
• Construction management of capital improvements
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update

Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ

• New Terminal A: Program management services
• United Airlines Terminal C Phase 1 Redevelopment: Progressive design-build services including roof replacement for Terminal C Concourses, curtain wall facade replacement and road deck joint replacement
• United Airline Terminal C: C4 pavement assessment
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update

Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, NJ

• New FAA Air Traffic Control Tower: Design services (as part of Design-Build team with Walsh Construction, providing architecture and engineering services)
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update

Additional projects for NY/NJ airports

Albany International Airport, Colonie, NJ

• Runway extension
• Navaids relocation design
• New airfield lighting design

Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, NY

• Airport rescue and firefighting design
• Construction management services for terminal/baggage handling system expansion

Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse, NY

• Passenger loading bridge replacement design and construction services

Westchester County Airport, Westchester County, NY

• Taxiway A rehabilitations
• Concept design for terminal enhancement

Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

• Airport rescue and firefighting design
• Taxiway A design and construction management
• Terminal expansion and federal inspection station
• Replacement of passenger loading bridges 1 and 7
• Design for replacement of constant current regulators and airfield lighting
• Airport-wide pavement management plan
• FAA projects including scavenger system assessment, 69Kv substation upgrade, Building 158 expansion and multiple task orders