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USD 2.6 billion contract to modernize San Francisco International Airport

USD 2.6 billion contract to modernize San Francisco International Airport

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HOCHTIEF Group company Turner has announced the groundbreaking of the Terminal 3 West Modernization project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) along with design-build partners Gensler and TEF. Turner will lead the USD 2.6 billion transformation of the terminal The project includes the expansion and renovation of Terminal 3 and a new six-story building that will house airline lounges and operational office space. 

 

A significant aspect of this project is its commitment to sustainability. The terminal will incorporate energy-efficient systems, water-saving fixtures, and materials sourced from sustainable suppliers. The project aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification, demonstrating SFO's dedication to environmental responsibility. 

The expansion portion of the project is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027, with eastern addition side of Terminal 3 opening in 2029.

HOCHTIEF companies are currently expanding a large number of airports, including those in Sydney, Brisbane, Los Angeles and Des Moines (Iowa). In Europe, HOCHTIEF has built many airports, for example in Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Athens.