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Case Study

DFW International Airport – Terminal C Renovation

The Challenge

Renovating one of the busiest airport terminals in the U.S. without disrupting passengers and crew is no small feat. Only one-third of Terminal C could be under construction at a time, while the rest had to remain fully operational. Both new and existing low-voltage systems needed to run seamlessly during the process. On top of that, each construction zone had to maintain negative pressure to protect the operating terminal.

For ABLe, this project also introduced new requirements: full BIM modeling, pre-construction design-assist services, and construction management all while working in a highly secure and time-sensitive environment.

The Solution

ABLe was selected through a competitive sealed proposal to deliver a complete low-voltage solution.

To meet the challenge, ABLe assembled a team of seasoned project managers, superintendents, and key subcontractors who coordinated every step with precision. Careful planning allowed construction to move forward without disrupting passenger services.

Services Provided

  • Flight, Gate, Baggage, and Ramp Information Display Systems
  • Common Use Self-Service kiosks
  • Master Antenna Television and Public Address Systems
  • Aircraft Auto Docking Guidance Systems
  • Distributed Antenna System (DAS), WiFi, Voice & Data Cabling
  • CCTV and Automated Access Control
  • Premise Distribution System
  • Lightning Protection Warning System
  • Demolition and integration with legacy systems

The Results

The Terminal C renovation represented one of ABLe’s largest undertakings, with an estimated low-voltage project value of $44 million. Beyond the scale of work, ABLe’s team achieved:

  • 35% D/M/WBE participation on the contract through proactive outreach efforts
  • Seamless passenger experience maintained during construction
  • Long-term operational resilience built into every system

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