BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Monday, February 17, employees of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) were recognized for their commitment to serving the public during the January 29th and February 12th winter storms. Over 100 airport employees committed to at least 24 hours to making certain that passengers had access to food, information, and blankets during their extended overnight stay at BHM.
During their regularly scheduled board meeting, board members praised airport employee’s commitment to BHM passengers and their community. Certificates of appreciation reading, “Birmingham Airport Authority proudly presents this certificate in recognition of your outstanding service and your willingness to go above and beyond for the passengers at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport during the winter storms,” were presented to each employee.
After the presentation, the board meeting resumed with board members receiving a terminal construction project update. Although some exterior work has been stalled by the winter weather Alabama recently experienced, the state’s largest airport continues to see the massive transformation of their $201.6 million capital investment. New Concourse C interior infrastructure including wall framing and rough-ins are near completion. Over 250,000 square feet of roofing is near completion and the facilities’ stone work and Terrazzo flooring has begun.
The Board of Directors approved two items on the agenda during the meeting. The first of those two items was a construction contract with Taylor + Miree Construction, Inc. in the amount of $7,710,658.00 for the Parking Deck Restoration & Rehabilitation Project. The second agenda item involved a contract amendment for additional and/or relocated Closed Circuit Televisions Cameras to enhance the existing CCTV coverage for Phase I of the Terminal. This project will be funded at 90 percent, through the FAA Security Grant which was awarded to the Birmingham Airport Authority on September 9, 2013. The remainder 10 percent will be funded through the Authority’s funds.
