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  • Tilcon New York, A CRH Company, provided integrated infrastructure solutions as part of the upgrade of Newark Liberty International Airport to better serve the travelling public.
  • The 50-year-old Terminal A was struggling to handle increasing numbers of passengers travelling through the airport, a critical transportation hub for the New York region.
  • Tilcon NY’s unique capabilities delivered a solution that allowed the airport to stay running without interruption.
Division(s)
CRH Americas
Product Type(s)
Asphalt
Paving & Construction
Location
New Jersey, United States

Located close to New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport ranks as one of the busiest airports in the world.

Newark’s Terminal A, which opened in 1973, was originally built to handle 9 million passengers per year. However, as passenger numbers grew, the airport strained to meet the demand, putting it among the most reputable in the US for flight delays.

Newark turned to CRH company Tilcon New York (NY) to support the initial stages of its $2.7 billion renovation of Terminal A to upgrade the airport’s capacity.

Renovating Terminal A Without Disrupting Daily Operations

A key challenge of this project was that Terminal A would have to remain fully operational during the four months of renovations to avoid impacting air traffic or passenger experiences at this critical transportation hub. In addition to its ability to offer paving and related utility infrastructure solutions, Tilcon NY was selected for its track record of completing complex projects on time with minimal impact.

Tilcon NY began by removing existing terminal and taxiway infrastructure, including paving as well as lighting, and drainage systems. It then put in place new asphalt and concrete paving as part of an efficient new layout capable of handling higher aircraft and passenger traffic. Tilcon NY also installed new and upgraded infrastructure to accommodate Terminal A’s critical utilities including electrical and drainage systems. The Tilcon NY team leveraged its engineering expertise, project management and execution capability to allow the airport to stay running without interruption.

As one of the largest recyclers of any material in North America, CRH has unique capabilities that are accelerating the transition to a built environment that is both higher performing and more sustainable. During the airport terminal’s renovation, Tilcon NY recycled thousands of tons of concrete from the airport’s existing surfaces by crushing the material on-site and then installing it on the project. This eliminated the need for 1,800 outbound and inbound truckloads of material, thereby reducing construction costs, minimising traffic disruption for airport users and lowering carbon emissions.

Following Tilcon NY’s upgrades, Newark’s new Terminal A offers 33 gates spread over 1 million square feet. Terminal A is expected to welcome approximately one third of the airport’s total capacity – 14 million passengers annually.

A Trusted Partnership Built to Last

Building on its productive relationship with the team at Newark Airport, Tilcon NY was also contracted to upgrade an additional taxiway at the airport following a stretch of record-breaking high temperatures that led to the surface developing deep ruts and fracturing, causing airport delays. Tilcon NY’s ability to supply mix designs and mobilise teams at short notice saved valuable time, helping to successfully perform an urgent renovation.

Tilcon NY went on to receive another runway major rehabilitation contract at Newark Airport because of its ability to provide a comprehensive planning and building schedule to ensure minimal disruption for both employees and passengers.

These projects at Newark Airport highlight how CRH, the largest building materials solutions business in North America, is uniquely positioned to successfully manage complex construction challenges thanks to its deep expertise, strong ties with customers and partners, as well as unmatched planning and execution.

To learn more about CRH’s capabilities and US impact visit: CRH in the Americas

(Photo Credits: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)