Hensel Phelps Awarded the CM-At-Risk Terminal Modernization Project at Asheville Regional Airport

ASHEVILLE, NC — The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) awards Hensel Phelps the CM-at-Risk Terminal Modernization project at the Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, North Carolina. The CM-at-Risk project will expand and modernize the existing single story, seven gate terminal building to a two-story building with a minimum of 12 gates. The overall size of the structure will be expanded from approximately 115,000 square feet to 275,000 square feet.

The project will also include:

• An all new security screening checkpoint to allow for future growth and adaptability to evolving security needs



• A right sized ticket lobby, providing space to accommodate new carriers while recognizing the emerging technology and check-in procedures



• An enhanced curbside and entrance facade that becomes a part of the integrated overall aesthetic to the site



• A new baggage claim hall sized to meet the intended fleet mix and provide the necessary airline and airport support space



• The consolidation of a checked baggage inspection system with supporting baggage makeup areas for outbound baggage



• A new Central Energy Plant located on site to support the growing infrastructure needs while providing expandability and redundancy



• A new second level boarding concourse with expanded hold rooms supporting the projected fleet mix and new amenities such as: expanded concessions, common use club, expanded restrooms, and new passenger boarding bridges



• A proposed loading dock to support the dry and cold goods for concessionaires along with other sort of airport delivery supplemented by additional storage spaces



• Other features determined necessary through a collaborative design effort