the construction index
06 June 2026
A joint venture led by CH2M Hill [now Jacobs] has been picked by Philadelphia International Airport to manage a US$6.4-billion (£4.15bn) capacity enhancement programme (CEP).
The Global Program Partners joint venture is providing programme management services for what is said to be the largest and one of the most complex aviation programmes in the USA.
The JV is made up of CH2M Hill, Delon Hampton & Associates and CMTS.
The CEP is anticipated to take 12 to 15 years to complete, and includes the following major infrastructure improvements:
- construction of one new runway and the extension of two existing runways with associated taxiway and navigational aids improvements
- reconfiguration, upgrade and expansion of the existing terminal complex in its existing location
- construction of an automated people mover to transport people between terminals and parking facilities
- construction of a new centralised ground transportation center, consolidated rental car facilities and associated parking facilities
- construction of new airport support facilities, including aircraft rescue and firefighting, new corporate hangars and relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control tower...
CH2M Hill JV to manage $6.4bn airport expansion - the construction index - 06 July 2026
