Chicago, IL
A historic plan that will transform O’Hare International Airport with the largest terminal expansion ever.
F.H. Paschen is a part of Turner Paschen Aviation Partners, one of three Construction Managers at Risk on the O’Hare 21 project that will transform O’Hare Airport from curb to gate to meet the needs of the travelling public through the 21st century and beyond.
A historic plan made by the City of Chicago and its airline partners that will transform O’Hare International Airport with the biggest terminal expansion ever is underway. A new Terminal Area Plan for O’Hare will completely redevelop the terminals and concourses, with Terminal 5 to undergo an upgrade and expansion, Terminal 2 to be largely demolished and rebuilt to include a brand-new international arrivals facility, and renovations made to Terminals 1 and 3. The upgrades are set to grow O’Hare’s overall terminal square footage by more than 60 percent, from 5.5 to 8.9 million square feet, and increase gate frontage by 25 percent.
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Client: Chicago Department of Aviation
Delivery Method: CM@Risk
Chicago, IL
Building gate capacity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for the first time in 25 years.
Using a modified integrated project delivery format, we constructed a new concourse capable of handling five regional aircraft, with a pedestrian bridge which ties into the existing Terminal 3. The new facility includes hold rooms, concession areas, restrooms, airline support spaces, mechanical spaces, and circulation areas.
Client: American Airlines
Size: 49,540 SF
Delivery Method: CM@Risk
Awards
Chicago, IL
Meeting Midway International Airport’s future passenger forecasts and improving the overall traveler experience.
F.H. Paschen constructed a major component of the Midway Modernization Program. The expansion and widening of the existing pedestrian bridge, from 50′ to 400′ over Cicero Avenue, will accommodate an expanded TSA security checkpoint and future concessions space. All work was completed without disrupting airport operations and daily vehicular traffic that uses Cicero Avenue, which remained open throughout the duration of the project.
The project scope included an 80,000 sf new security pavilion to house additional TSA checkpoint operations, the construction of two new pedestrian connector bridges at the interstitial level above the Arrival Roadway, a complete renovation of existing interior spaces, expansion of the mezzanine in the Landside Terminal Building, removal and replacement of existing escalators in new alignment to facilitate smooth passenger flows in the terminal, new wayfinding signage, energy efficient lighting, and large open spaces created with clerestory windows allowing natural lighting to illuminate the terminal area.
Client: Chicago Department of Aviation
Size: 80,000 SF
Delivery Method: Design/Bid/Build
Chicago, IL
Constructed a state-of-the-art facility for full-service airport equipment maintenance.
We built a new Ground Equipment Maintenance building for American Airlines, to replace the original being displaced by the Runway 9C-27C project. The new facility features storage of ground equipment, 30 maintenance work bays, vehicle fluids distribution system, a vehicle wash facility, and employee work spaces.
Client: American Airlines
Size: 60,000 SF
Delivery Method: CM@Risk
Arlington, VA
Modernizing gates and ticketing podiums to meet technological demands.
Using a construction schedule broken down into four phases, F.H. Paschen renovated and reconfigured four gates and 11 podiums for United Airlines in the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Work was completed one gate at a time and typically during off-hours (11:00 PM to 4:00 AM) to minimize disruptions to travelers and United. Work included removing and replacing existing gates, millwork, electrical and low-voltage infrastructure, and the installation of IT equipment and gate information displays. Through continuous coordination with local airport authorities and United’s Operations Team, we were able to complete this project in just over two months.
Client: United Airlines
Delivery Method: Design/Bid/Build
Chicago, IL
Increasing capacity to meet future air traffic demands at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
F.H. Paschen completed the west and center segments of Runway 9C-27C, the last runway to be completed as part of the $6.6B O’Hare Modernization Program. This runway and related work was constructed in several phases to maintain aircraft traffic movements and critical Aircraft Rescue and Recovery routes during this project which spans 512 calendar days.
The project scope included the demolition and recycling of approximately 180,000 tons of existing pavement, installation of five miles of new drainage pipe, six miles of electrical duct banks to support future runway/taxiway electrical and communication systems, 100,000 cubic yards of new runway and taxiway pavement, service roads and the relocation of the existing Ground Runup Enclosure (GRE).
Client: Chicago Department of Aviation
Delivery Method: Design/Bid/Build
Chicago, IL
Relax, Refresh, and Indulge—A Success in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
The Admirals Club and Flagship Lounges, located at Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, were completely reprogrammed, redesigned, and renovated. High-end furnishings and finishes, two full kitchens, increased bar capacity, and lighting and thermal comfort improvements provide an improved overall member experience.
Client: American Airlines
Size: 50,000 SF
Delivery Method: Integrated Project Delivery
Awards
Chicago, IL
Constructing the first new fire rescue facility airside at Chicago O’Hare International Airport 20 years.
O’Hare’s newly relocated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station (also known as ARFF No. 2), is a new 25,000 sf fire house for use by the Chicago Fire Department O’Hare Airport Operations Division (CFD). The building consists of 15,000 sf of living, dining, training, recreation, dormitory, locker and office space, and four drive-through vehicle apparatus bays capable of accommodating eight vehicles and CFD equipment staging and maintenance.
Construction of the ARFF Building was coordinated with the 9C runway project, which presented significant challenges on a limited construction footprint. Construction was phased in the East and West halves of the building, delineated into the “Living Quarters” and “Apparatus Bay” listed above.
Client: Chicago Department of Aviation
Delivery Method: Design/Bid/Build
Chicago, IL
A modern facility for a modern-day airport
This expansion of O’Hare International Airport’s maintenance complex is a stand-alone, precast building that sits on drilled caissons and grade beams. The site was remediated, and new site utilities and electrical service were brought in. Access into this building is through five 48’ wide, 18’ tall sliding hangar doors. The building houses an office and restroom, as well as a mezzanine storage area and roof access. The facility is heated by infrared heating elements and monitored by a building automation system that is tied into the central system for onsite control. The storm water management is controlled with bioswales and erosion control and tied into an existing drainage ditch.
Client: Chicago Department of Aviation
Size: 88,000 SF
Delivery Method: Design/Bid/Build
