DIA Great Hall Project
Denver, CO, USA | Denver International Airport
2017-2019 | DBFOM | USD $650 million
Project Description
The DIA Great Hall Project was a major terminal redevelopment initiative at Denver International Airport (DEN) aimed at improving passenger processing, security screening capacity, and overall terminal operations.
The project involved the complete reconfiguration of Levels 5 and 6 of the Jeppesen Terminal, along with targeted modifications to Levels 3 and 4, to improve passenger circulation, enhance security operations, and modernize the terminal’s operational layout.
The redevelopment was designed to enhance the overall passenger experience while improving the efficiency of airport operations at one of the busiest airports in the United States. The original project had an estimated construction cost of approximately $650 million.
Project Information
Location: Denver,Colorado, USA
Owner: Denver International Airport (DEN)
Delivery Method: DBFOM (Revenue-Risk P3)
Construction Cost: $650M (Original)
Award - Completion: 2017 – 2019 (Terminated)
Consortium: Great Hall Partners
Developer: Ferrovial Airports
DBJV: Ferrovial Construction, Saunders
Lead Architect: Luis Vidal Architects
Lead Designers: Swanson Rink, Martin/Martin
Role & Responsibilities
Magnitvde supported the developer consortium by providing design contract compliance management and technical advisory services during the final design and execution phases of the project.
Our role included overseeing the work of the design consultants to ensure compliance with contract requirements, design standards, and project specifications, while coordinating design development and approval processes across the project team.
Magnitvde also led and monitored the Executive Design Review (EDR) process, tracking design approvals and ensuring that Change Directives (CDs), Change Orders (COs), and design revisions were properly incorporated into the evolving project design.
In addition, Magnitvde supported the management of design documentation and contractual records, ensuring that key materials—including design correspondence, technical memoranda, and Relief Event documentation—were properly prepared and submitted to the Owner to support the evaluation and resolution of project changes.
Services
Design Management & Technical Oversight
Design Compliance & Contract Management
Executive Design Review (EDR) Process Management
Change Management & Claims Support
Project Controls & Design Documentation Management