LAX TERMINAL 4 CONNECTOR PROJECT TOPS OUT, ON SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION
The new Terminal 4 Connector Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) reached a major construction milestone today when workers placed the final structural steel beam atop the building’s frame. Currently on schedule for completion in 2016, the $115 million project consists of a multi-use, multi-level facility that will provide a secure connection between the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) and Terminal 4.
The new facility will make it easier for passengers to make connecting flights at other terminals by reducing the walking distance between terminals and making transfers easier for passengers with checked luggage.
Design and construction is being performed by Turner Construction Company.
An audience of project stakeholders and construction workers celebrated the “Topping Out” during a ceremony held at the site. As part of the event, attendees signed the final I-beam adorned with an American flag and an evergreen tree. Thebeam was then attached to the top of the structure by crane. The tradition of attaching a tree and flag to the final structural beam has been practiced by construction workers for over 1,000 years. The tree represents growth, life and good luck for the construction workers and the building’s future occupants. The flag is displayed as a patriotic symbol that signifies the united effort by the project team to achieve a common goal.
“ This project will greatly improve the traveling experience for passengers making a domestic or international connection between terminals,” said Los Angeles World Airports Deputy Executive Director for Airports Development Roger Johnson. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the progress. Thanks to the hard work and talents of this project team, we truly are building an LAX of the future.”
“Today marks a much-anticipated milestone in the modernization of LAX. This is another great step in the ongoing efforts to make LAX a truly world-class gateway to Los Angeles,” said Kevin Dow, vice president of Turner Construction. “The flow of the Terminal 4 Connector design will provide an enhanced experience for passengers as they make connections between domestic to international travel at one of the world’s busiest airports.”
When completed, the new California Green Certified facility will include a Checked-Baggage Inspection System, South Matrix Interline Baggage Transfer facility, and a five-lane Passenger Security Screening Check Point. A Passenger Bus Port will facilitate travelers transferring between Terminals 5 through 8, and a Public Plaza will have outdoor seating on the upper level.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and second in the United States. LAX served nearly 70.7 million passengers in 2014. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 59 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over two million tons of air cargo valued at over $91.6 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.
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About Turner Construction Company
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company. Founded in 1902, Turner first made its mark on the industry pioneering the use of steel-reinforced concrete for general building, which enabled the company to deliver safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings to clients. The company continues to embrace emerging technologies and Outers an increasingly diverse set of services.
With an annual construction volume of $9 billion, Turner is the largest builder in the United States, ranking first in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial, and green building. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company, and one of the world’s leading international construction service providers. For more information please visitwww.turnerconstruction.com .
