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Project Updates
Winter 2008
- Additional stores and restaurants for Terminal 2 are announced. They include McDonald’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Jason’s Deli. Stores include University Kids, PGA Tour Shop and Anders Soap.
- The Federal Inspection Services facility takes shape. When it opens in late summer 2008, it will be large enough to process 400 passengers per hour.
- The enclosure of the international processing area is completed.
For more construction details, go to Terminal 2 Fast Facts.
Fall 2007
- Eighteen of the restaurants and shops to be featured in Terminal 2 are named. They include local favorites 42nd St. Oyster Bar, Carolina Ale House, A Southern Season and 2nd Ed. Booksellers.
- Installation of the glass curtain wall begins. When completed, the terminal will feature 185,000 square feet of glass.
- The commercial curb for Terminal 2 is completed and put into operation for Terminal C passengers.
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Summer 2007
- The international corridor that leads arriving passengers to the Federal Inspection Services area begins to take shape.
- The frames for the restaurants and shops are constructed.
- Installation of the moving walkways begins.
Spring 2007
- Structural steel erection for Phase 1 is complete. Roof construction and electrical and mechanical systems construction is underway. Construction of the glass and metal “skin” will begin this summer.
- A viewing window has been installed at the upper level of Terminal C.
- The first phase of new Terminal C is scheduled to be placed in service in late Summer 2008.
Winter 2006/2007
- In December, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority votes to expand the scope of the Terminal C redevelopment project, the largest in the airport’s history. The vote gives approval for the demolition and replacement of the Terminal C south concourse.
- Construction crews start erecting the structural steel for what will become the security checkpoint and north concourse of the new terminal. Architectural elements of the new building begins to take shape.
- In addition to the structural steel, glulam trusses are also being installed. Manufactured by Structurlam of Penticton B.C., glulam is glued laminated timber. The glulam trusses are one of the key architectural elements that will be used throughout the building to reflect the rolling hills of the piedmont region.
Summer/Fall 2006
- Much work continues behind the scenes. In September, the steel frame of the building arrives and will be erected throughout the fall and winter.
- The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority authorizes $2.1 million for initial design, architectural and engineering services for the Terminal C South Concourse replacement.
- Work continues on the construction of a commercial curb at Terminal C.
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Spring 2006
- On March 31, RDU officially kicks off the construction of Terminal C with a groundbreaking ceremony.
- The terminal foundation project nears completion, paving the way for the construction phase of the project.
- Archer Western Contractors of Atlanta is given the notice to proceed with the construction phase of the project.
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Winter 2005/2006
- The general contractor contract for the redevelopment of Terminal C is awarded to Atlanta-based Archer Western Contractors, Inc. The award is for $257.6 million.
- The Airport Authority identifies approximately $11.4 million in changes to the design in order to reduce the initial bid cost of $269 million. The cost reductions do not impact passengers.
- The Authority states its intent to redevelop and expand Terminal C south concourse if the cost of the project is feasible. RDU will notify the general contractor by June 2007 of the plan to move forward with the south concourse redevelopment.
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