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Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion

Erection engineering services for an 86,000-square-foot terminal expansion to accommodate an influx of international passengers, for which the airport saw a record year following its completion. 

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Project Details

Project Partners
Superior Rigging & Erecting
Owner
Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Location
Melbourne, Florida
Completion Date
Area
86,000 ft²
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida. Thornton Tomasetti
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida. Thornton Tomasetti
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport Terminal Renovation and Expansion in Melbourne, Florida. Thornton Tomasetti

Overview 

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) unveiled an 86,000-square-foot terminal expansion to accommodate an influx of international passengers, particularly from TUI Airway’s debut flights from the United Kingdom. The year after the project was completed, MLB saw a record of nearly 750,000 passengers, surpassed only by the airport's top year in 1990.

We provided erection engineering services to Superior Rigging & Erecting for the project, which aimed to improve both domestic and international travel experiences. It includes an expanded departure area, new gates, four-lane security checkpoint, extended baggage claim, new welcome center, restrooms, restaurants and retail.  

Highlights

  • We evaluated the client's erection sequence to verify structural stability during intermediate stages, identify needed temporary bracing, design required temporary works and provide a signed and sealed erection procedure.
  • We provided design attachments to steel members, including lifting lugs and other temporary works necessary for lifting and assembly.