A Better Way – Project Case Study

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Passenger Terminal Expansion

Background

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport has seen a rapid rise to nearly 340,000 passengers in recent years. The $30 million multi-phase expansion project was born from the growing need for more space at the airport. The 41,000 SF expansion includes a new security screening area, two additional boarding bridges, a service animal relief area, family restrooms, a nursing room, an expanded departure lounge, added room for concessions and renovations to accommodate people with disabilities.

Holland was selected as the general contractor for this project because of their credibility, reliability and reputation within the industry.
Bryan Johnson, Former Director, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

A Better Way

For a large part of the project, a set of windows connected the existing portion of the airport and the expansion site. This gave a birds-eye view of jobsite to travelers and staff alike and Holland welcomed this “show and tell” perspective into the construction process.

After the construction of the new TSA Screening area, the team had one day to move all the security screening equipment from its original location to the new security area. Holland engaged a security consultant to help with the transition and even had large panes of glass removed for the bigger machines. The result of this strategic planning was a successful move from old to new with zero disruption to flights, passengers, staff, or stakeholders. The TSA screening area of the new terminal expansion was in full swing the following day.