Florida Construction News staff writer
Construction has officially begun on the Airside D project at Tampa International Airport, APG announced, moving the project from preconstruction to full construction.
The project will add roughly 600,000 square feet of new construction, including 16 gates, upgraded passenger processing and security systems, expanded concessions, modern lounges and international arrival capabilities. Renovations also will be made to the existing baggage handling system.
APG began preconstruction budgeting in July 2023. Following a competitive process that included multiple interviews and in-person presentations, the company was awarded the design-assist electrical contract in February 2025.
“Design-assist delivery places a premium on performance, collaboration and accountability,” APG said in a statement. “Success during preconstruction is what earns the opportunity to execute the main scope of work.”
During preconstruction, APG’s team, led by Chief Estimator Matt Mercer, conducted constructability reviews and hundreds of pricing updates. The company also completed early enabling work, providing power to a trailer compound supporting hundreds of on-site personnel across multiple trades. APG’s VDC team helped coordinate project modeling to support high-quality installation.
With the design finalized, construction is now moving forward under the leadership of Eric Beal, Leivy Avila, Ted Maczuga, Chris Gobright and Mike Millard.
APG thanked its partners, Hensel Phelps and the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, for their support. The project is intended to strengthen Tampa International Airport’s ability to accommodate the region’s rapid growth.
