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UrbanArt Commission Announces Finalists for Memphis International Airport Art Installations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) – The UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced its finalists for five new public art opportunities as part of the Concourse B reimagining. In February, UAC released three Calls to Artists for five new permanent artworks including a $350,000 suspended sculpture project…
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UrbanArt Commission Launches Five Calls to Artists for Memphis International Airport

The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is pleased to announce five new commission opportunities for site-specific art installations throughout the re-imagined Concourse B at the Memphis International Airport. These five commissions are part of a $1.5 million art program that will contribute to the modernization and reimagination of the terminal. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is in the midst…
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UrbanArt Commission to create art program for Memphis International Airport

MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 16, 2020) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has approved the selection of the UrbanArt Commission to lead a new art program for the modernized B Concourse at Memphis International Airport (MEM).  The UrbanArt Commission will lead the creation of an ongoing art program, which will include identifying…
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Structural work begins for Memphis International Airport’s modernization project

Project on schedule to be completed in early 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 10, 2019) – Structural work has begun on Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) B Concourse modernization project. With demolition complete and below grade activity nearly complete, work now involves the use of large cranes to erect and set steel beams that will serve as…
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MSCAA board awards modernization construction, jet bridge contracts; Project expected to be completed in early 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (August 16, 2018) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has approved the selection of Flintco, LLC as the primary contractor for Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) B Concourse modernization construction and redesign project. The total of the contract is $122,582,530. The board also approved a $32,000,038 contract with Aero Bridgeworks…
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Airport Authority extends bid deadline for Concourse B construction

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 25, 2018) – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has extended the deadline for its B Concourse construction bidding from May 15 to June 15. The change will allow the pre-qualified prime contractors additional time to prepare pricing and form their construction teams. With the extension, the selection of the project’s contractor is…
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Memphis International Airport B Concourse to close for construction April 4; Operations will be focused on A & C Concourses until 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 4, 2018) – In a significant step in its concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) will close its B Concourse for construction on Wednesday, April 4. Airlines, restaurants, and retail businesses will operate out of the A and C Concourses until the project’s expected completion in 2021. Below is a recap…
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Memphis International Airport to host MEM Modernization Pre-Bid Networking Forum March 8

MEMPHIS, TN (February 21, 2018) — In preparation for its B Concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) will host the MEM Modernization Pre-Bid Networking Forum at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis (3700 Central Ave.) on Thursday, March 8 from 8-10:30 am. The airport recently received statements of qualifications from contractors for the concourse modernization construction.…
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Memphis International Airport prepares for next phase of modernization project

MEMPHIS, TN (February 8, 2018) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) continues to prepare for the next phase of its modernization project, which involves the modernization of MEM’s B Concourse as well as consolidating all airline, retail and food and beverage businesses into B upon completion of the project. During the B Concourse construction, all airlines will operate…
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Airport adds new Cinnabon, Starbucks & Urban Market, relocates PGA Tour Shop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2017) — In preparation for its concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) has added new food and beverage options for passengers and has relocated the PGA Tour Shop. The new airport amenities are designed to accommodate the increased flow of passengers to the A and C Concourses during construction on the B…
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