The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has honored Hensel Phelps with a 2025 Build America Award for their exceptional work on the Nashville International Airport Terminal and International Arrivals Facility, a $446 million transformation that redefined what’s possible in construction.
The project team faced a challenge unlike any other: build an airport on top of an operating airport. By creating new vertical transportation zones and carefully sequencing construction, they kept passengers moving safely while erecting a new central core and massive 800-foot spine trusses that eliminated 75 structural columns.
The result is a breathtaking, modernized terminal that not only enhances passenger experience but also stands as a testament to innovative design-build collaboration.
“Every bit of 500 to 600 people touched this project. It’s not only a recognition of Hensel Phelps, but a recognition of all the men and women who made it possible,” said Joanna Yates.
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