Construction company Heijmans has received a contract from Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands for the expansion of the airport’s terminal.
The construction began with a symbolic handover of the construction site key by Eindhoven Airport CEO Roel Hellemons to Heijmans CEO Ton Hillen.
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The terminal construction is expected to top out by the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 and the expansion is expected to be completed by July 2027.
Designed by EGM architects, Iv-Bouw, and Peutz, the project will add approximately 12,000m2 to the terminal. A quiet room, game room, kids play area and a new baggage basement will also be developed.
It will enhance airport processes, services, and passenger amenities by adding more gates, dining options, and expanded non-Schengen and arrival areas.
The terminal expansion will be completely gas-free, incorporating sustainable features such as sedum plants on the roof for insulation and a water basin to collect rainwater for toilet use.
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By GlobalDataFurthermore, the project includes the installation of nearly 1,100 solar panels, generating about 363,500kWh of energy annually, which will cover around 40% of the new terminal’s energy consumption.
The expansion is a response to growing passenger traffic, which reached 6.8 million in 2023, exceeding the terminal’s capacity of five million, according to the company.
Heijmans and Eindhoven Airport are focusing on minimising disruption from the construction work, with measures such as using electric equipment to reduce noise and emissions and implementing safety protocols.
The construction traffic will be managed to avoid interference with airport operations and high-risk activities will be scheduled at night to ensure safety, the company stated.
In 2021, Eindhoven Airport tested its ‘bag recognition’ technology with BagsID and Vanderlande.
