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After the pandemic forced the project into indefinite suspensionNew York City-based Turner Construction finally broke ground on the $2.9 billion Terminal 3 West modernization project at San Francisco International Airport on August 20, the airport announced in a press release.
The construction team will renovate the existing 650,000-square-foot west half of Terminal 3, according to the release. New features include a seismic retrofit, an expanded security checkpoint and new passenger amenities, along with 200,000 square feet of additional space, which will allow for expanded food and retail concessions.
Turner is leading the design and construction team along with architects Gensler and TEF Design of San Francisco. A joint venture known as WCME JV is the construction manager: the group consists of San Francisco firms PGH Wong Engineering and MCK Americas; Houston-based Consor Engineers; and ECS Consultants based in Chantilly, Virginia.
In addition, the project will feature a new six-story building that will house airline lounges and operational office space, according to the airport. The team will also build a new exterior facade, more space for passenger check-in and new security checkpoints.
SFO is aiming for LEED-Platinum certification in construction. Environmentally conscious building features include displacement ventilation, on-site photovoltaic cells, waste heat recovery, low-carbon steel and concrete, recycled water and green building education, SFO said.
The renovated and expanded western half is expected to open in the fall of 2027, and the six-story building will open in early 2028, according to the news release. A renovated check-in hall at the east end of Terminal 3 is expected to open in early 2029.
“Our goal is to create an extraordinary airport experience for our guests, leading the way in sustainability and innovation, and we hope this project will once again raise the bar for what travelers can expect at SFO,” said Ivar Satero, Airport SFO director, in the premiere.
