HOUSTON, TX – STV today announced the opening of United Airlines’ new Terminal B North Concourse, part of the $2.55 billion transformation at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), expanding capacity and modernizing the airline’s Houston hub to accommodate long-term growth. STV, in partnership with AvAirPros, led delivery for United and Houston Airport System’s program – one of North America’s largest modernization efforts – while the airport remained operational.
The program reimagined the original terminal and tripled its capacity, with 765,000 square feet of new facilities, 22 new gates capable of serving wide-body and narrow-body aircraft and enhanced technology to support the next generation of air travel. The redevelopment also introduces more passenger-focused amenities, including expanded retail offerings, improved baggage operations and a 54,000-square-foot United Club, the largest in its global network.
“Modernizing a major airline hub requires tight stakeholder coordination and thousands of strategic decisions,” said Joe Thompson, senior vice president and national aviation practice lead at STV. “Working alongside United, the Houston Airport System and project partners, we transformed one of the country’s busiest gateways and created the adaptability this terminal needs to accommodate Houston’s continued growth.”
The project began in 2024 and was delivered under budget. STV’s program management (PM) services included strategic planning, scheduling, project controls, community engagement as well as risk and cost and change management. Additionally, STV managed the art curation, reflecting the growing emphasis on experience-driven airport design to help create a stronger sense of place for travelers.
The Terminal B Redevelopment at IAH builds on STV’s expansive aviation portfolio at major U.S. gateways, including Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
