One of New York’s busiest aviation hubs is being reimagined from the inside out. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters are building the $400 million expansion and $125 million commercial redevelopment of Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, transforming the terminal into a modern facility serving American Airlines, British Airways, and partner carriers.
The project added approximately 130,000 square feet of new and renovated space, five new widebody gates, and a redesigned concessions program featuring locally inspired dining, retail, and upgraded digital experiences. The work strengthens Terminal 8’s role as JFK’s primary transatlantic hub as part of the Port Authority’s broader $19 billion airport transformation.
Union contractors and carpenters performed work throughout the terminal, including interior systems, flooring systems, architectural woodwork, metal and glass systems, specialty retail build outs, and passenger amenity spaces. Built with disciplined coordination and attention to long term performance, the project is shaping a travel environment designed to serve millions of passengers for decades to come.
C D S Mestel Construction Corp.
Construction Specialties Installations, LLC
Eagle Scaffolding Services, Inc.
International Asbestos Removal, Inc.
Jonathan Metal & Glass Limited
Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc.
Tri-State Civil Construction, LLC
