The Project includes the renovation of the existing Concourses D & E Connector (DECO) and a building addition, totaling approximately 160,000 SF which includes:

• Providing a service area at the Ramp Level to accommodate operational needs per the project program including freight, service and passenger elevators, concessions and club loading docks, and airport storage while maintaining current traffic patterns.
• Repositioning and increasing the area of the major passenger circulation route of the D/E connector from the Atrium to the end of the moving walkways at the approach of Concourse D.
• Relocating the existing airline club space from the Departures Level to a new Mezzanine Level location providing approximately 40,000sf for the new club.
• Providing a new passenger destination and experience at the Departures Level approximately 51,000sf of new concessions and office space.
• Providing a new Roof Level mechanical penthouse of approximately 9,000sf.
• Relocating and upgrading utilities and jet fuel system impacted by the project.
• Coordinating with the Terminal Life Safety project for egress, fire sprinklers, and voice evacuation
• Accommodating the Terminal Operations, requiring coordination of Construction Activities as a 2^nd priority to Passenger, Airline, Concession and Facility Operations.
  • Providing new signage and wayfinding, aligning with current CLT standards.
  • Providing a right of way for a future sterile corridor passing through the DECO project extents. Access to each end of the corridor will be provided under a separate project.

It is anticipated that the project will follow the City of Charlotte sustainability requirements and will be pursuing a Green Globes Certification.  It is anticipated that a Construction Manager will participate in Green Globe Project Survey and provide services required to achieve the Construction Activity Participation.

Project Schedule

Design and Preconstruction Services: May, 2024 through May, 2025

Permitting Phase: May 2025 through August, 2025

CMAR Bidding and GMP Reconciliation Phase: August, 2025 through December, 2025

Construction Phase:   January, 2026 through January, 2028

Project Delivery Method Selected and Justification

The project will deliver new cabinets through a Design-Bid-Build project delivery method. This method will provide the airport with the most cost-effective solution for installing 155 new AEDs cabinets. It will also standardize signage, locations, and AED types across the entire airport campus.