Houston Airport System honors Manhattan for commitment to Small, Minority & Disadvantaged Businesses

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Airport System (HAS) recently presented Manhattan Construction Co. with the HAS 2010 S/MDBE Advocate Prime Contractor Award.  This award recognizes Manhattan for its commitment to Small, Minority, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/MDBE) participation on its Houston Airport System Projects. 

Manhattan is working on three major projects at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Two projects under construction are the Phase 3 Automated People Mover and the Terminal C Garage Renovation projects, both of which have exceeded S/MDBE participation goals.  The Phase 3 Automated People Mover Project has achieved 26% participation versus an original goal of 25%, while the Terminal C Garage Renovation Project has achieved 42% participation versus an original goal of 23% participation. The Terminal D Renovation project is in the pre-construction phase.

The award was presented to Manhattan during the Houston Airport System’s annual “Runway To Business Opportunities” Networking Fair, which was held May 13th, 2010.