Airports are much more than just buildings. Defined by some great architects as “gateways to the future” or “spaces where cultures and dreams intersect”, the truth is that these infrastructures have become authentic microcities with structures as complex as they are vital for the economic and social development of the cities, regions and countries in which they operate. Also, in the reflection of an interconnected world that needs efficiency, fluidity and agility in its movements to be able to continue moving forward.
For all these reasons, the design, construction and management of a 21st century airport represents an enormous challenge. And, precisely, the experience accumulated in international projects over the last 20 years led Ferrovial to lead the New Terminal One (NTO) consortium, designated for the design, construction and operation of the new terminal 1 of the iconic JFK international airport.
With an investment of more than 9,000 million dollars, this mammoth project involves the remodeling of the old terminal 1, which will also integrate the old terminals 2 and 3. The final result will give rise to a new international terminal with a surface of 28,000 square meters and will have 23 boarding gates. Passenger capacity will increase from 8 to 23 million and space for commercial use will almost quadruple. The concession will last until 2060. To date, the NTO has signed long-term agreements with ten airlines: Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Likewise, it is collaborating with airlines to improve the experience of passengers visiting New York.
Ferrovial was chosen to lead the project due to its accumulated experience in international projects over the last 20 years.
Phase A of construction, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will generate 10,000 jobs, 6,000 of them in the construction field. But, beyond the figures, which are already a milestone in themselves, the consortium led by Ferrovial wants to make history with an architectural project with a purpose. Thus, the project emphasizes aspects such as sustainability and environment, culture and community, passenger well-being, technological innovation, accessibility and inclusion. Integrating all these facets will allow this new terminal to be considered one of the best in the world, so that it can aspire to obtain a Top 5 classification from Skytrax, the highest quality seal in airport matters.
For Ferrovial, the importance given to innovation and sustainability in this new Terminal 1 is an example to follow. NTO has started construction of more than 13,000 solar panels on its roofthe equivalent of six and a half football fields, which will generate more than 11 MW of renewable energy. This solar installation will be the largest existing at airports in the United States. Its clustered microgrid technology will have the capacity to power half of the terminal’s daily operations, which will also help mitigate the impact of a potential regional grid outage on airport operations, which could cause significant delays for passengers. of the airlines. Sustainability will also be present in the design: the terminal, which will have 23 boarding gates for wide-body aircraft, will have large, naturally illuminated public spaces, as well as cutting-edge technology and services offered through modern, digital, functional, clean facilities , secure and pleasant to improve the customer experience and compete with some of the best-rated terminals in the world.
Three-way project
This work has category P3, that is, it is an infrastructure and development project that involves three parties: the airport, the government and a private investor. Through this type of public-private collaboration, in which Ferrovial has extensive experience, the capabilities of local talent are taken advantage of. Specifically, in this case it has been established that 30% of the contracting of the work will be carried out through the Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) program, which seeks to provide opportunities for minorities and women to access public contracts. . Another 3% will be conducted through businesses owned by veterans with special needs. Additionally, opportunities for residents and local businesses will be prioritized.
The NTO project is just one example of how Ferrovial uses its unique capabilities to develop complex infrastructures that respond to the demands of a world in motion, also present in projects such as the 407 ETR highway in Toronto, the 1.4 kilometer tunnel London’s Silvertown or the avant-garde Concordia Bridge in Valdebebas, in Madrid.
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