Update: Construction worker who fell at SLC airport has died of injuries
By Gephardt Daily Staff
- February 2, 2019
Photo: slcairport.com SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 2, 2019 (Gephardt Daily) — A construction worker who fell 40 feet down an elevator shaft at Salt Lake City International Airport has died of his injuries, it was announced late Saturday.
The 50-year-old man, an employee of Holder-Big D Joint Venture, fell Wednesday morning while working in an area of the airport that is currently under construction. He was transported to the hospital, but information regarding his injuries was not made available at the time.
On Saturday, airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer released a statement from HDJV:
“We are deeply saddened that the worker injured on January 30 has passed away. To ensure the privacy of the family during this difficult time, no additional information can be provided. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and coworkers.”
The name of the man has not been released.
HDJV is responsible for the current Airport Redevelopment Program, previously referred as the Terminal Redevelopment Program, which is expected to span 10 years and cost approximately $3.1 billion.
Project Description
The Salt Lake International Airport is the 23rd busiest airport in North America, and the 85th busiest in the world. More than 330 flights depart from the airport every day. The airport services an estimated 20 million passengers annually. That figure will continue to increase as more people move to Utah, and as more businesses set up shop in the state.
In order to keep up with the demand, the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, along with Salt Lake City, have embarked on a 10-year, $3.1 billion dollar project to replace the current Salt Lake City International Airport with a new airport that highlights Utah’s beauty while cutting down on energy costs.
Construction on the first phase of the project, the Airport Redevelopment Program, began in the summer of 2014. Big-D Construction teamed with Holder Construction to create Holder – Big-D, A Joint Venture. Plans for the Airport Redevelopment Program Project called for the following:
• New Long Term Parking Lot
• New Rental Car Facilities consisting of new Quick Turn Around and new Service Buildings
• New Terminal and Concourse
• New 3,600 stall Parking structure, including Rental Car Ready Return
• New Central Utility Plant
• New Apron Paving, Taxilanes and Taxiway intersection lighting
• Extensive site and utility work including removals, new construction and lift stations
• Demolition of existing airport facilities
• Sustainable design to achieve LEED Gold certification
Construction on the Airport Redevelopment Program is expected to be complete in the fall of 2024.
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Big D & Holder Construction awarded Salt Lake City International Airport Project
Salt Lake City – November 1, 2013 — Big-D Construction (www.big-d.com) was recently awarded the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP) project.
Big-D, along with Holder Construction Company, has developed a joint venture partnership (www.hdjvteam.com), to complete the project, which is expected to span 10 years and cost approximately $1.8 billion. Holder Construction is the team’s managing partner. Together, the HD team will provide preconstruction and construction services for the project.
The Holder/Big-D team was selected in a competitive request for qualifications process involving four qualified respondents. All four companies considered are joint ventures between a national and a local firm. The companies were evaluated by a five member panel on their experience in handling major construction projects, their proposed team, their approach to preconstruction services, their understanding of the scope of the $1.8 billion project, and their fee.
“This selection is a major milestone in launching the program that will build a new terminal and associated facilities at Salt Lake City International Airport,” comments Maureen Riley, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, “HD has the specialized experience required for this endeavor and the perfect combination of skill and expertise. We look forward to adding them to the project team.”
HD will now begin to closely work with HOK Architects and its sub-consultants along with the TRP Program Director and staff. The TRP is a capital improvement program set in motion by the Salt Lake City Corporation through its Department of Airports (SLCDA). The TRP will construct new facilities, rehabilitate certain structures, as well as construct improved roadways and associated infrastructure