Bechtel Infrastructure to Manage Construction for JFK and LaGuardia Airports.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, self-sustaining public corporation established in 1921 by the states of New York and New Jersey to administer the activities of the New York–New Jersey port area, which has a waterfront of c. Authority has selected Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation (Binfra) to provide construction oversight and management services at John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in International (JFK) and LaGuardia airports LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA, ICAO: KLGA, FAA LID: LGA) is an airport serving New York City, New York, United States, located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay, and borders the neighborhoods of Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in the borough . Under a five-year contract, Binfra will provide services that include construction oversight for Airtrain, the 8.4-mile-long JFK light rail system, airline tenant work for several new terminals at JFK, and construction management for facilities work such as road improvements, utilities, apron and runway work. Combined, the constructed value of the work is more than $4 billion. This work will be performed in a unique partnership with Port Authority staff. Integrated teams to manage JFK and LaGuardia projects will comprise staff from both the Port Authority and Binfra. "We are especially proud to be a part of this milestone program to modernize and provide rail access to JFK," said Ed Richardson, president of Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation. "We look forward to assisting the Port Authority in meeting its vision for the region in the 21st century." Airtrain is key to improving JFK, one of the world's busiest airports World's busiest airport is a claim that is fiercely fought over by the owners of the world's largest airports. The definition of "busiest" is debated as well, with claims being staked on the basis of aircraft operations, cargo traffic or total passengers. . This $1.5 billion project centers on linking the Central Terminal Area of JFK with the Long Island Rail Road and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Transit (NYCT NYCT New York City Transit NYCT New York Community Trust NYCT New York Circle of Translators ) subway station complex in Jamaica, N.Y. and to the NYCT subway station at Howard Beach. The Port Authority and Binfra will also oversee private investment and renovations at JFK. American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the and British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. are building or expanding passenger terminals, and other airlines are building cargo facilities. Airport improvements continue at LaGuardia, where roadway, runway and taxiway taxiway: see airport. upgrades are contemplated. Bechtel brings extensive program and construction management experience to this project. The firm just signed a contract to design and build a 5.5 mile extension of Portland's light rail system to the airport, and just wrapped up managing a terminal expansion at California's Ontario airport, completing the project four months ahead of schedule and $26 million under budget. Bechtel has enjoyed a long history with the Port Authority at JFK Airport where the company has provided construction management services for a cogeneration plant, a new control tower and roadway improvements. Bechtel, now celebrating its centennial year, is one of the world's most accomplished and experienced engineering, construction and project management firms. Throughout the course of its 100-year history, Bechtel has built a reputation as an industry leader in the planning and management of complex infrastructure projects. Bechtel provides premier technical, management, and directly related services to develop, manage, engineer, build and operate installations for customers worldwide. Some 36,000 Bechtel and joint-venture employees are at work on more than 1,000 projects in 63 countries, serving every industry that requires project facilities or expertise. The privately held firm completed work totaling $11.3 billion in 1997. For more information, see Bechtel's website: http://www.bechtel.com and, for project photos and the company's logo, http://www.bechtel.com/whatnew/pic.html. |
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