{"id":13188,"date":"2026-08-28T14:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manhattanconstructiongroup.com\/manhattan-construction-company\/?p=13188"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:47:54","slug":"manhattan-construction-company-design-build-team-wins-2026-dbia-florida-region-honor-aviation-award-for-tampa-international-airport-modernization-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manhattanconstructiongroup.com\/manhattan-construction-company\/manhattan-construction-company-design-build-team-wins-2026-dbia-florida-region-honor-aviation-award-for-tampa-international-airport-modernization-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan Construction Company Design-Build Team Wins 2026 DBIA Florida Region HONOR \u2013 AVIATION Award for Tampa International Airport Modernization Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority\u2019s modernization of passenger circulation at Tampa International Airport has been recognized with the HONOR \u2013 AVIATION award in the 2026 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Florida Region Project Awards. Delivered by Manhattan Construction Company in partnership with C&S Companies, the Tampa International Airport Monorail Decommissioning and Moving Walkways Installation project transformed passenger movement between the airport\u2019s long-term and short-term parking garages and the main terminal.<\/p>\n

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The project included demolition of an aging elevated monorail system and the installation of 12 moving walkways across approximately 150,000 square feet of parking structure space. It also created a direct, ADA-accessible pathway and enabled the reconfiguration of the garage to support nearly 500 additional parking spaces, improving both passenger convenience and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

\"Tampa\u201cOur team adopted an \u2018airport first, construction second\u2019 approach,\u201d said Mike Miller, vice president of operations, Manhattan Construction Company. \u201cOne of the most challenging pieces was replacing critical infrastructure without interrupting operations. Through adaptive phasing and real-time coordination, we were able to protect passenger flow, parking revenue, and safety while delivering a significant upgrade to the airport.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m especially proud of the team\u2019s high-tech approach to proactively addressing risks related to the existing post-tensioned structure,\u201d Miller said. \u201cThey used full-site scanning and engineered solutions before construction began, resulting in 2,200 anchor penetrations completed with zero cable strikes, protecting the structure and avoiding costly impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n

DBIA\u2019s Florida Region awards program recognizes projects that deliver measurable improvements in cost, schedule, and operational performance through collaborative project delivery. The award was presented during the 2026 DBIA Florida Region Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2026, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n

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