WM AEC Affinity Group (Architecture, Engineering, Construction-Related Fields)
Category
Admission
- Free
Location
5500 44th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI
United States of America
Room Number: Parking available in short-term lot
Description
WM AEC Affinity Group
Inforum A/E/C Group
Tuesday, Sept. 26th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Ford International Airport serves all of West Michigan by welcoming millions of travelers for work and leisure throughout the year. Under the guidance of the Airport Authority and support from the West Michigan community, the airport has been steadily implementing elements of their master plan for the past decade. The expansion and renovation of Concourse A is a milestone project in the ‘Project Elevate’ plan. Officially opening new gates in June of 2023 this stunning project sets the bar for a modern airport experience.
Ford International Airport – Behind the Scenes & Concourse A - Grand Reveal Tour
Tuesday, September 26th 2023 – 11:30am – 1:00pm
Casey Reis, Engineering and Planning Director at Gerald R. Ford International Airport will join the group to show the exciting new projects underway and being planned at the Airport. Casey will talk about long term vision of GRFIA and how Project Elevate helps bring our regional impact to new heights. Zac Bosma, Project Executive at The Christman Company, will provide more detail about the Project Elevate construction project and key challenges and successes which the team has worked through. Following the presentation, guests are invited to tour the new Concourse A expansion and see behind the walls of the active concourse renovation. PPE will be required for those attending the tour.
The Ford International Airport was established in its current location in 1963 and is consistently recognized as one of the best airports in North America, serving West Michigan as the gateway to the world. In 2022, the Airport welcomed more than 3.4 million travelers, making it the second-highest year to date for passenger numbers. This year the Ford International Airport is celebrating their 60thanniversary! Providing our entire region and their passengers “Peace of Mind Since 1963.”
If you have any questions, send a note to our team:
Carol Helsel
Jenny Waugh
Jana Cooper