Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal Renovation/Improvement Program

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DFW Renovation and Improvement Program

Dallas, Texas

As partner of a joint venture with Balfour Beatty, Azteca and CARCON (BARC), Russell provided construction management at-risk services to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for the Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP). The project was a complete renovation of over 2,000,000 sq. ft. in Terminals A and C, construction of the New Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Fort Worth T train stations, and a new 7,800-car parking structure with smart park technology.

The team completely disassembled the terminals and replaced the interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, baggage handling, security, IT and fire protection systems. The exterior glazing was replaced with energy-efficient window walls and the interior finishes include terrazzo floors, glass security walls and redesigned passenger security check points. New concessionaires fill newly designed spaces to offer a variety of food, shopping and publication choices.

The BARC team mobilized early in the planning and schematic design phase providing site investigations, program scheduling, estimating and constructability review. Phased construction started on the north third of Terminal A and proceeded to the remaining sections. Once terminal A was completed, construction commenced on Terminal C.

DFW Airport, as part of its sustainability initiative, included recycling of wood, copper, stainless steel and other ferrous metals in its construction plan. The wood went to Living Earth, and the ferrous and nonferrous metals went to a separate recycling company. Approximately 1.5 million pounds of copper was salvaged from Terminal A. The recycling and sale of the copper resulted in substantial money returned to the airport.

 
 

Project Specs

Location Dallas, TX

Project Value $850M

Project Size 2M SF

Construction Type Renovation

Completion Year 2017

The construction was phased to enable the full operation of DFW and its airlines. A base services contract was executed in early 2010, with supplemental agreements (SAs) issued for specific scopes of work. Some SAs completed were:

  • Approximately 39 replacement passenger boarding bridges and 14 relocated in Terminals A and C
  • 20 new communication rooms in Terminals A and C with single continuous control network for the entire airport
  • New security wall and preparation of parking lot on tarmac
  • Complete remodel of the first third of Terminal A
  • New rail station, platform for the DART Irving I-3 line, $1.5 million soil retention system, $4 million in canopies, retaining walls, platform area
  • Public address system extension Terminals A and C
  • Demolition of three existing parking structures and construction of a new EPS for Terminal A
  • New back-of-house systems, refreshed public spaces, upgrades to passenger processing
  • We deliver aviation projects that protect the passenger experience in secure, live environments. We listen first, plan with intention, and phase work to keep gate schedules on track. Our teams handle SIDA, sterile-area controls, and commissioning with precision. In partnership with airport authorities and airlines, we reduce risk and open on time, elevating the journey from curb to gate.

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Russell’s leadership team specializes in transit, aviation, and roadway programs that improve mobility and safety. Their leadership keeps projects on schedule and enhances the daily experience for travelers and communities.

Bryan Jackson

Vice President, Program Management

Damian Lee

General Manager, TX

Curtis Wilson

Vice President, Transportation and Infrastructure

Derrick Chery

General Manager, NE

Josh Russell

Director of Operations

Nick Starusky

General Superintendent

Jhocques Jordan

Project Executive

Bryant Sharpe

Director of Preconstruction

Curtis Wilson

Vice President, Transportation and Infrastructure

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