Construction on New IAH Terminal D-West Pier: What to Know

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HOUSTON — Demolition of the old IAH Terminal C-North started in November 2019 and was completed in the summer of 2020. The demolition of the old facility was needed to make room for the IAH Terminal D expansion. 

The demolition project was virtually invisible to the traveling public – the plan was to safely demolish the building without interfering with ongoing operations within the adjoining buildings.

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A look inside IAH Terminal D-West under construction in September 2024. (Photo Credit: Houston Airports)

Houston Airports recycled 34,200 tons of pavement and 10,184 tons of debris from the demolition of the old IAH Terminal C-North. 

A total of 3,027 individuals attended Austin-Gilbane Joint Venture’s safety orientation. This total includes construction crews, project managers, designers and architects. As of Sept. 30, 2024, workers have spent 1,090,261 hours constructing the new pier. 

The D-West Pier will add 160,000 square feet of building making the entire IAH Terminal D Concourse 499,650 square feet. 

A total of 250 new jobs were created to staff 16 new retail and dining concepts inside the newly expanded section of IAH Terminal D. 

The LED Feature Wall is 380 feet long, 27 feet high and covers 11,000 square feet of wall space.

Men’s and women’s restrooms and two family restrooms that are equipped to support adult changing needs, two hydration stations, one interactive kiosk, mother’s room, sensory room, customer service area, child’s play area and space for Harmony in the Air musical performances. 

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Photo Credit: Houston Airports

Source: Houston Airports

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