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DBM Global Companies -- Banker Steel and NYC Constructors -- Top Out Phase One of Terminal Six at JFK International Airport
DBM Global Companies -- Banker Steel and NYC Constructors -- Top Out Phase One of Terminal Six at JFK International Airport.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n PHOENIX, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DBM Global Inc. (“DBM Global”) subsidiaries Banker Steel, a division of Schuff Steel Company (“Banker Steel”) and NYC Constructors LLC (“NYCC”) placed the final steel beam in Phase One of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6, marking the successful fabrication and erection of structural steel for the massive redevelopment project. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. The new 1.2 million-square-foot Terminal 6 will feature one of the longest departures curbs at JFK International Airport and will contain ten gates, nine of which will accommodate wide-body aircraft. The new Terminal 6 is on schedule to open the first five gates in 2026 and the remaining five in 2028. Phase Two of construction will involve demolition of the current Terminal 7 in 2026, facilitating seamless integration of existing Terminals 5 and 6. Banker Steel has fabricated a total of 17,000 tons of structural steel for the $4.2 billion redevelopment, including the 50-foot+ cantilevered eyebrow roof frame supported by 90-foot-tall sloping AESS columns and a stainless-steel cable system. The AESS screen wall alone contains 28 tons of structural steel in a sloping trellis configuration.  DBM Global CEO Rustin Roach commented, “Banker Steel and NYC Constructors bring value to our platform of companies with their exceptional craftsmanship for essential infrastructure. We eagerly anticipate ongoing opportunities to serve the East Coast construction market, delivering the unmatched quality synonymous with Banker Steel and NYC Constructors.” Banker Steel and NYC Constructors employed innovation and coordination to face site constraints at the Terminal 6 project, particularly in the task of erecting steel at a functioning airport. With hundreds of daily flights and 65 million passengers per year, the construction team aimed to maintain the site’s functionality and keep interruptions at a minimum. Lines of sight had to be kept clear according to FAA regulat...