France, Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport

New extension to France's leading airport
As part of successive extensions undertaken by Aéroports de Paris, BESIX delivered the structural works for Terminal 2E’s central building and the complete construction of a major multi-storey car park, supporting one of France’s busiest international gateways.

Project overview

Terminal 2E formed part of the successive extensions undertaken by Aéroports de Paris to increase capacity and enhance passenger services at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Between 1999 and 2003, BESIX played a key role in the project, delivering the civil engineering and structural works for the terminal’s central building, as well as the complete construction of the adjacent car park.

Scope of works

BESIX carried out the civil engineering and structural works for Terminal 2E’s central building, which covered an area of approximately 450 metres by 70 metres. The facility accommodated international departure and arrival halls, check-in areas, baggage reclaim facilities, shops, restaurants, storage areas, technical rooms and staff facilities.

In addition, BESIX constructed the airport’s car park, comprising three underground levels, an esplanade and a helical access ramp. The company delivered the civil engineering works, structural works, finishes and technical installations for the concrete structure, which provided capacity for approximately 6,000 vehicles.

Highlights

  • Central building representing an area of 450 m × 70 m

  • Car parking for 6,000 vehicles.

  • Civil engineering works, finishes and technical installations delivered by BESIX.

Project details

Project nameCharles de Gaulle Airport
LocationParis, France
Building period1999 - 2003
SectorBuildings
Area of expertiseAirports
Stakeholder(s)BESIX France
Contract typeBuild
ClientAéroports de Paris (ADP)
Total Value Euro€ 253.714.000

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