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Making an impact on the Kansas City community continues to be a top priority for the KCI - Edgemoor team. We are excited to re-start our monthly volunteer sessions at Harvesters - The Community Food Network! This week volunteers from Edgemoor and Clark | Weitz | Clarkson sorted and packed over 100 boxes or approximately 2,500 pounds of bottled water, sports drinks, juice, drink pouches, and protein shakes for distribution into the community. #BuildKCI

The New Single Terminal and Parking at KCI has reached another milestone in the Call for Artists process, announcing the first four artists chosen to create art...work within the terminal. The $5.65 million budget for new commissioned public artworks is the largest One Percent for Art project in Kansas City history with opportunities for 27 individual artists and new artworks to be displayed publicly in the new Terminal and Parking Garage at KCI. In October 2020, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, issued Calls for Artists for the first four locations in the New Terminal and parking structure, launching an international search for artists to create compelling new works. Response was encouraging, as artists submitted more than 1,000 inquiries for multiple locations. Four Selection Panels, comprised of local arts professionals, Municipal Art Commission members, community representatives, and Kansas City Aviation Department staff reviewed the applications and created a shortlist of 5 semifinalists for each of the four locations. The semifinalists received a stipend to create proposals in an RFP phase to present to the selection panels. After deliberation, finalists were chosen and presented to the Municipal Art Commission for initial approval. All artist proposals will then be presented to the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council for final approvals. Images of the selected art can be viewed at BuildKCI.com/Art Note: proposal images may be refined during fabrication stage and design details subject to change. The selected artists include: Artist: Nick Cave Location: Check-In Hall Ceiling Title: The Air Up There The artwork is a kinetic sculpture made from thousands of colorful wind spinners delivering positive tenets, as well as local icons. It will be Kansas City-connected and an immersive installation that conveys the wonder of travel, located in the new terminal Check-In Hall ceiling. Artist: Soo Sunny Park Location: Escalator to Baggage Claim area Title: Molten Swing (Capturing Light Series) This composition honors Kansas City jazz musician Bennie Moten (1894-1935), whose Moten Swing exemplifies an innovative approach to big band music that would lead to Kansas City being the only US city listed as a UNESCO City of Music. Park’s work uses ordinary building materials, like glass and chain-link fencing, to restructure and enliven spaces, by creating a suspended metallic molten form that reshapes the space around it with light, reflection, and shadows. Artist: Nassia Inglessis Location: Retail Node A Title: Fountain of Resonance The piece evokes Kansas City as the City of Fountains, without water. Fountains are a point of gathering in the public space and flying is our contemporary means of connecting our world in the same way. The wing droplets are inspired by windmills, wind turbine blades and airplane propellers in their ability to capture and propagate energy. The kinetic sculpture will capture and reflect natural light throughout the space. Artist Team: Neil Chambers, Willie Cole, and Lillian Cho Location: Retail Node B Title: Ornithology The team proposed a sculptural ceiling installation that embraces Kansas City’s rich musical legacy and its bounty of ecological wonders. Inspiration comes from confluence of culture and ecosystems, biodiversity of Missouri Basin, native & migratory birds of Missouri, KC music legacy/Charlie Yardbird Parker. Slated to open in early 2023, the Build KCI project will replace the aging three-terminal complex with a single, modern terminal and 6,000-plus space garage that will improve the traveling experience for residents and visitors. Public art will be a significant part of this experience. The remaining art location finalists will be announced in a staggered rollout by the end of the year as the One Percent for Art process continues.

The Kansas City International Airport New Terminal's parking garage is just over 35 percent complete with more than 1,500 precast concrete panels in place. Cons...truction will continue on the garage until its completion in early 2022. When complete, the garage will reach 70 feet in height and provide more than 6,000 parking spaces for the traveling public. See more

Now Open: The Call for Artists for wall-based artwork in Concourses A & B in the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport. It is part of the City of Ka...nsas City, Mo. Government One Percent for Art Program. Visit https://www.buildkci.com/call-for-artists/ to view the Call for Artists. RFPs are DUE June 18, 2021. Register for Infosessions here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScF88RXQLwLRS1Cu/viewform See more

The Build KCI team ended the week with an on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to anyone working on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project. Our thanks to the pharmacy crew at Hy-Vee for joining us to provide shots, helpful information, and cookies to all who were interested in receiving the vaccine. #BuildKCI

April 6 was the first news media tour of the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal site since the beginning of the pandemic. The tour came two weeks af...ter the two-year anniversary of ground breaking and one year to the day after the beginning of structural steel work. News media reps were escorted to four key "stations" in the terminal to see these areas up close and meet Build KCI team members who gave briefings about features particular to that area. Included were stops at the Concourse B, Gate Connector, the Headhouse and departures area, and more. Information was also provided about the workforce and project-related programs. On hand for interviews were Kansas City Aviation Department Director Patrick Klein, Edgemoor’s Senior Managing Director Geoff Stricker and Clark | Weitz | Clarkson Vice President Mark Goodwin. Below is a sampling of the news coverage. KSHB: In Depth: Tracking promises on the Build KCI project https://www.kshb.com//in-depth-tracking-promises-on-the-bu KCBJ: An inside look at the (half-finished) new KCI terminal https://www.bizjournals.com//kci-terminal-halfway-construc KSHB: Two years in, new KCI terminal marks halfway point https://www.kshb.com//two-years-in-new-kci-terminal-marks- WDAF: At projects halfway point, take a behind the scenes look of new KCI terminal https://fox4kc.com//at-projects-halfway-point-take-a-behi/ A look at the new KCI, which is halfway done https://www.kctv5.com//video_6f7df8da-2b8f-54d4-a5ec-68a06 See the progress on Kansas City International Airport's new single terminal https://www.kmbc.com//see-the-progress-on-kansas-/36042948 See inside new KCI: Halfway through construction, $1.5B terminal on time and on budget https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article250461491.html Photos show progress of new Kansas City airport terminal at project's halfway point https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article250484161.html

Today marks one year since the start of structural steel on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal. In the 12 months that followed, craftworkers ins...talled more than 12,300 pieces, or 9,450 tons of steel, to create the New Terminal skeleton. #BuildKCI KCI - Edgemoor https://www.buildkci.com/ See more

Check out March 2021 progress on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project in this time lapse video! #BuildKCI

Interviews are taking place today for Class 6 of the KCI New Terminal Project’s Workforce Training Program. Applications are still open for Classes 7-10! If you’re interested in learning more about starting a new career in construction on the Build KCI team, visit https://www.cwcjv.com/wtp for more information and to apply. #BuildKCI

From the jobsite to the project office, the Build KCI team is excited to #PaintKCBlue in celebration of the Kansas City Royals 2021 home opener! #BuildKCI #PaintKCBlue #KCHeartland

We aren't toying around. The old Kansas City International Airport terminals need replacing with a modern, single terminal. It's happening AND it's half-way finished! No foolin'! #AprilFoolsDay #BuildKCI #KC KCI - Edgemoor https://www.buildkci.com/

Meet Matt Schultz, Quality Control Manager, the latest recipient of CWC's employee appreciation award for going above and beyond on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project! He was recognized for his non-stop efforts to assist the project team and for his personable, optimistic attitude. The plane, used to designate each month's honoree, will travel around the office throughout the duration of the Build KCI project. #BuildKCI

Crews have started the installation of the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal elevators. The length of time for each elevator's installation depends... on its type with passenger elevators taking just seven weeks, while freight elevators take up to 16 weeks. At the peak of installation, there will be five different elevator installation crews on site at the same time. See more

The first passenger boarding bridge foundation is in place at the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal. The foundations will anchor 39 all-glass jet... bridges that will serve to load and unload airline passengers. The all-glass boarding bridges will not only be more attractive architecturally than traditional bridges, but will enhance the travel experience for passengers. Upon completion, KCI will be the largest all-glass boarding bridge facility in the U.S. See more

Congratulations to the 19 graduates of the 4th class of the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project Workforce Training Program! After successfully completing the three weeks of classroom training, the graduates are ready to start their new careers in construction on the Build KCI jobsite this Monday. The Workforce Training Program, a unique three-week interactive training course, connects Kansas City residents to lifelong careers in the construction industry. Learn more at https://www.cwcjv.com/wtp. #BuildKCI

Headhouse flash forward video overlaying renderings with current progress #video of New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport. #BuildKCI KCI - Edgemoor

Check out this spectacular drone footage of the the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal project by From the ground up photography.

REMINDER: the first of TWO virtual informational sessions on public art opportunities for artists for the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport are slated for TONIGHT from 5:30 - 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please let us know your interest by clicking "Interested" or "Going" in either Facebook event AND register at the link pasted in the event. We will see you there!

Crews recently set the last precast double-T beam on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project's elevated roadway with the final concrete deck ...pours to follow in the coming weeks. When complete, the elevated surface will provide crews with access to the ongoing terminal and garage construction. KCI - Edgemoor See more

Yesterday our tower cam showed the first Kansas City snow of the season! This October surprise and cool down has no effect on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal project. The #BuildKCI team is bundled up and working hard! On time and on budget! KCI - Edgemoor

Meet Bruce Mellinger, Senior Estimator, the latest recipient of CWC's employee appreciation award for going above and beyond on the Build KCI project! Bruce has been with the team since the start of the project and was recognized for his versatility and work ethic. The plane, used to designate each month's honoree, will travel around the office throughout the duration of the project. #BuildKCI

The Build KCI team gave the Art at KCI Executive Team a tour to show New Terminal Progress and point out possible public art locations. The City of KCMO recently sent out Requests for Qualifications for the first four locations. More information here: https://www.buildkci.com/art/

Earlier this week, the Edgemoor and CWC team packed up individual bags of candy for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City socially distanced trunk-or-treat event. Our volunteers had a great time checking out all of the great masks and costumes while passing out candy to over 150 Little Brothers and Little Sisters. #BuildKCI #BBBSKC

See progress video of behind-the-scenes areas where airlines will handle passenger baggage and other "back-of-house" activities. Masonry, drywall, mechanical, e...lectrical, and plumbing trade workers are hard at work on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal's ground level where they're currently outfitting the future airline operations spaces. KCI - Edgemoor #BuildKCI See more

Since joining the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project team at the very beginning, Kansas City-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Parrish & Son's Construction has demolished more than 778,000 square feet of asphalt, concrete, and pavement. Learn more from KC Strategic Partnership Program graduate and Parrish president, Fahteema Parrish, as her company helps Build KCI. #100StrongAndGrowing #BuildKCI

When Kansas City-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Alexander Mechanical Inc was founded in 1998, one of their first projects was the Kansas City International Airport terminal renovations. Today they're a part of the Build KCI team where they're working on HVAC and plumbing systems. Learn more from president and CEO, Bill Alexander, and stay tuned as we continue to highlight just a few of the more than 100 M/WBE partners on the KCI New Terminal Project team. #100StrongAndGrowing #BuildKCI

Safety and quality are top priorities for the Build KCI team and for Kansas City-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Realm Construction Inc. Learn more about their work on the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project's elevated roadway and headhouse entrances from Realm vice president Cathy Phillips. Stay tuned next week as we continue to highlight just a few of the more than 100 local M/WBE partners as they Build KCI! #100StrongAndGrowing #BuildKCI