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The Biden administration has announced that over 100 airports in the United States will receive upgrades to their terminals, security checkpoints, baggage systems, and air traffic control towers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has distributed $970 million in grants as part of the 2021 federal infrastructure law. These grants, the third of five rounds, will benefit airports in 44 states and three territories. The funding aims to modernize airports, meet the needs of travelers, and create job opportunities. The grants were awarded based on applications from over 600 airports, with a total request of $14 billion. The grants also include measures to enhance airport resilience in the face of climate change, such as building roads on pilings and replacing terminal roofs. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the expansion plan of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia. Details about the six areas of the airport expansion project are mentioned which include the modernization and expansion of the passenger terminal, construction of new parking stations, and construction of a hotel and travel plaza. INSET: Keep 'em Moving.

The article offers information on redevelopment project of international terminal of the Brisbane Airport in Queensland, Australia. Topics discussed include increase in number of retail outlets such as Brisbane River Grill, Corretto Bar and Café and Burger Urge, views of Toby Innes, Brisbane Airport's Head of Retail and Commercial regarding representation of Brisbane through the airport, selling of local products in shops and ways for attracting customers.

The article focuses on the renovation of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Europe which features Terminal 2 built around modular concept.

The article focuses on the competition between Gatwick and Heathrow for airport expansion in England, presenting the competing schemes of the airports which include proposal, cost, and extra flights.

The article discusses near completion of transformation work of the Jean Lesage Québec City International Airport in Canada. Topics discussed include expansion of the airport equipped with fire department and aircraft parking positions, construction of power plant at the airport; and presents views of Gaëtan Gagné, chief executive officer (CEO) at Aéroport de Québec Inc., on investment on the airport for its renovation.

The article reports on the need of renovation in the airline industry in Kuwait in 2013. It says that the public confidence to the national airline is low because of the government's failure to implement maor infrastructure projects despite its oil wealth. DLA Piper LLP regional managing partner Abdul Aziz Al Yaqout is hopeful that the formation of a new government under the leadership of Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah will drive changes to the problem.

The article discusses the commitment of Australia to travel retailing as its airports undergo renovations as of April 2016. Topics covered include the continued increase in passenger spending following the opening of the International Terminal, the establishment of shops by fashion and speciality retailers in the Domestic Terminal, and the transformation of the Terminal 1 (T1) forecourt commercial space in Perth Airport in Western Australia.

The article focuses on the importance of construction industry in ensuring successful construction projects, such as the expansion of the Panama Canal, the German manufacturer Liebherr's cranes in constructing airports, and the delivery of the ready-mix concrete for Colombia's longest bridge. Information on the trend of the global construction industry is provided.

The article focuses in the redevelopment plans for Westfield, Massachusetts. Topics discussed include views of Westfield's Mayor Daniel Knapik on new buildings that are under construction, 99 restaurant that will be built which were once vacant since a Oldsmobile dealership closed down, reconstruction of airports and plans of former Mayor Richard Sullivan of restoring and rehabilitating Westfield, Massachusetts.

The article offers information on the proposed remodeling of Rochester Airport located in Medway, England and mentions the need of local development order for Medway Council as stated by the leader of Medway Council Alan Jarrett.

The article offers construction industry news briefs. Topics include global passenger traffic results by International Air Transport Association; rebuilding of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, along with installation of new technologies; and joint-venture between LAX Integrated Express Solutions and Fluor Corp. for maintaining Los Angeles International Airport.

The article discusses the terminal modernization of the Fort Wayne International Airport in Indiana managed by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. The capital projects of the agency include terminal jet bridge electrification, rental car parking relocation, and transfer of the Smith Field fixed-base operator. Reducing carbon footprint is also a structural improvement amounting 1 million U.S. dollars from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

The article focuses on redevelopment of the Terminal Two at the Ashgabat International Airport in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, mentions of development of elevators and escalators, and the décor, along with views of project manager Mehmet Emre Bakkal.

The article offers the construction industry news briefs from across the world as of July 2016 including of scandal of oil company Petrobras in Brazil, Colombian construction sector expanding at fastest rates, redevelopment of Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile.

The article offers news briefs in the hotel industry in the U.S.' Pacific Northwest region as of September 2014. The Thompson Seattle hotel project in Washington DC by Commune Hotels & Resorts and partners will be inaugurated in the spring of 2016. The Tulalip Resort near Seattle offers such facilities as a sports bar and grill. The Radisson Hotel Portland Airport has completed its renovation project.

The article focuses on the renovation of the Plattsburgh International Airport located in New York.

The article focuses on the renovation of the Los Angeles International Airport located in Los Angeles, California.

The article presents a case study of the renovation of Tampa International Airport in Florida. The renovation was performed by Standard and Tile Co. and involves the removal of 45,000 square feet of precast pavers and existing substrate and replacing them with porcelain tile from the Quartzile Collection of StonePeak. It also discusses the details on the installation of tiles.

The article focuses on the expansion of the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City, a decade after its privatization. It mentions that Terminal 4 is under a 1.2 billion dollars expansion project with Delta Air Lines Inc. since 2011. It also adds the renovation of the JFK Terminal 4 of JFK under Schiphol USA, LCOR Inc. and Lehman Brothers in 1999 that did not work.

The article offers information on the renovation of Elmira Corning Regional airport, which mention that the renovation project include increase in terminal space, more green space, and food and beverage options.

The article offers information on the renovation project of Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Topics discussed include handling of design work for the project to Salina–based C&S Companies and San Francisco, California–based Gensler; renovation of airport to enhance safety, economic development and improve operations; and redesigning of airport feature a terminal larger than the original structure.

The article focuses on tax credit allowed by the Federal Research and Development (R&D) for renovation of the U.S. airports. Topics discussed include cost of expansion and renovation project for every airport, need for expansion of the airports in order to handle more passengers and restoration of the central terminal building of the LaGuardia International Airport (LGA).

The article discusses the renovation of Tampa International Airport (TPA) which aimed to make it a world-class international airport and a shopping and dining destination. Topics include the consolidated rental-care facility (ConRAC) as one of the key projects in the renovation, the selection of Tyco SimplexGrinnell by engineering firm VoltAir for TPA's fire-protection and life-safety solutions, and the significance of Simplex True Alert ES addressable notification appliances to the TPA.

The article discusses planned improvements to airports in New York, including the conversion of a cargo building into an airport terminal for animals known as the Ark, the reconstruction of LaGuardia airport, and the remodeling of the TWA Flight Center into a hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Critics of the LaGuardia redevelopment say that it will not fix problems associated with the airport's short runways. Possible efforts to preserve the TWA Flight Center are also discussed.

The article discusses about Naval Air Station Keflavik's construction project rebuild by United States Army Airborne troops.

The article presents information on the renovation of the Tampa International Airport to expand the facility's baggage handling and to improve passenger flow through security and custom. It focuses on the use of high quality tile material from Florim USA, and professional techniques for tile installation. It also focuses on the project's role in boosting bay area tourism.

The article reports on the renovation and widening of an airfield in Mocoron, Honduras conducted by Marine engineers with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force–Southern Command (SPMAGTF–SC) on July 18, 2015.

The article reports on the demolition of the modernist departure pavilion of Terminal B at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Russia to make room for a new, larger terminal needed for the 2018 World Cup football tournament.

The article reports on the redevelopment of the downtown area of Los Angeles, California. Topics discussed include proposed new museums, makeover of the airport and the Los Angeles river. Additional topics discussed include projects underway including art venues, retail complexes and the proposed link between Union station and the Metro station on 7th street. An overview of the current residents and forecasts for the year 2025 are also provided.

The article reports on the renovation of former Royal Air Force (RAF) Church Fenton station in North Yorkshire, England into a business aviation hub by its owner Chris Makin. It notes the redevelopment plans of Makin including a business aviation terminal with hangar space for jets. Makin expects that his plans will create hundreds of jobs. Ongoing constructions at the airfield include altering the runway lights to meet civil flying requirements.

The article reports on how Jared Smith, the newly installed chairman of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Commission, plans to improve business generation for Capital Region air travel. Topics discussed include the renovation and expansion of the local airport and the decline in passenger volume due to numerous factors. The use of target marketing for improving passenger demand and the search for commercial tenants for Aviation Business Park are then mentioned.

The author discusses LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Topics include the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's plans to renovate the airport by replacing the terminals with a central hub, efforts to increase the airport's public transportation access, and LaGuardia's use of funds made from leasing terminals to airports to add upscale shops and eateries.

The article discusses the renovation of the LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City with the use of public-private partnership. Topics mentioned the renovation plan for the airport headed by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, details of the construction project which involves replacement of the design of the main terminal with islands of gates, and the private companies to carry the design, construction, and operation of the airport.

The article looks at the "Heathrow 2025: Masterplan Options & Indicative Layouts" proposals by consultant Mott MacDonald to address airport capacity issues at Heathrow Airport in London, England. The report includes plans for reconfiguration of the existing airfield, addition of runways and terminals, and construction of new airports to the west of London in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire counties. Also noted is the British Airports Commission initiative to improve airport capacity.

An interview with Abraham Byandala, Minister of Works and Transport in Uganda is presented. When asked about the challenges faced by him as the Minister of Works and Transport he replied that the maintenance of roads and inadequate funding was the main challenges. He states that his department is planning to upgrade some airports and build new airports in oil extraction areas. He says that in next five years his department will transform Uganda's road network.

The article focuses on the 63.4 billion-dollar reauthorization bill issued by the Federal Aviation Administration in Illinois, which offer finance for airport improvements. Secretary Ann Schneider mentions that the absence of the multi-year federal guidance delayed its improvement. Meanwhile, it changes through the regulatory rolled back, where it made easy for unionization and it reserved the 190 million dollars for the annual airline service for rural communities.

The article reports on the pavement improvement projects for 34 general aviation airports in Kentucky which include Big Sandy Regional Airport, Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport, and West Liberty Airport.

The article reports on the renovation project of an airport terminal in Nice, France.

The article reports that Houston, Texas-based aviation company Million Air will be investing millions for the extreme makeover of Westchester County Airport in 2016 which will include new terminal, hangar expansion and construction of a reception building.

The article focuses on the completion of the commercial redevelopment project that will be made by King Power Group in Shaghai Pudong airport terminal one airside domestic departures by around April 2016.