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Work Begins On San Antonio Airport Terminal Hensel Phelps Construction crews broke ground on Dec. 10, 2024, on the San Antonio International Airport’s (SAT) $1.2 billion third terminal, a key element in a $2.5 billion expansion and improvements plan approved in 2021. The city-owned airport is experiencing rapid growth, and the terminal project is part of the ELEVATE/SAT airport expansion and improvement plan. “The San Antonio International Airport is serving record-breaking passenger travel and has become a focal point for economic growth in the region,” according to the project web page. “ELEVATE/SAT represents the design and creation of an elevated airport experience that our community deserves. From improvements to facilities and runways and the development of a world-class terminal complex, ELEVATE/SAT is taking our airport to new heights.” In November 2023, Jesus Saenz, the director of airports for the San Antonio Airport System (SAAS), explained how the airport’s operations are growing rapidly. “This year has been beyond incredible for SAT,” he said. “From new nonstops taking us to 45 domestic and eight international destinations — and more travelers than ever choosing SAT — we are making history every single day. As we start 2024, we’ll enter the pre-con-
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-47 Technology Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-59 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-71 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
An excavator takes the first step in preparing the new terminal site.
struction phase — right on track as we expand our airport for everyone in San Antonio and our visitors from around the world.” The construction of the new terminal is part of the Terminal Development Program (TDP), which will guide the future development of the
airfield, terminal facilities, ground access and support infrastructure over the next 20 years. TDP is the cornerstone of ELEVATE/SAT, the largest capital improvement plan that the city of San Antonio has ever undertaken. see AIRPORT page 28
Setting Tone for Safety Culture Universal Toolkit for Construction Employee Well-Being Is Research Collaborators’ Goal At last year’s national stand-down to prevent falls CEG CORRESPONDENT in construction, OSHA’s assistant secretary said citations alone won’t change the culture around construction. Doug Parker believes everyone in the industry is responsible for sustaining a strong health and safety culture. A group of researchers hopes to help with identifying and addressing safety and health challenges unique to the construction industry. During the OSHA-hosted Construction Safety Week event last May, Parker urged contractors to refocus on a culture of safety. By Lucy Perry
see TOOLKIT page 32
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Creating a construction safety culture starts with leadership commitment and involves material resources, training, clear policies and open channels of communications.