McCarthy Building Companies Awarded New Gen A&B Concourses Project at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
McCarthy continues its work modernizing Nevada’s international airports with major expansion at RNO.
McCarthy Building Companies has been awarded the next major phase of Reno Tahoe International Airport’s (RNO) historic MoreRNO Infrastructure Program—the construction of the airport’s New Gen A & B Concourses. This transformative work is the largest capital project in the airport’s history and marks a critical step in preparing RNO to meet the needs of modern travelers, replacing aging facilities with forward-thinking design, advanced amenities, and sustainable infrastructure.
McCarthy previously delivered the newly completed and expanded Ticketing Hall at RNO—Phase One of the MoreRNO program—and brings its national aviation expertise and collaborative approach to this next milestone project.
The New Gen A & B Concourse project has a pre-approved $650 million budget, backed by a 10-year airline agreement. Signatory airlines serving RNO have committed to financially supporting the project, demonstrating strong industry confidence in RNO’s future and the region’s continued growth.
“At its core, this project is about serving the people of our community,” said Daren Griffin, President and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. “As our region continues to grow, so do the expectations and needs of the travelers who depend on RNO. The New Gen A & B Concourses are a critical step toward building the airport our region deserves—modern, efficient, and welcoming. We’re excited to partner once again with McCarthy, whose team understands the importance of this work and shares our commitment to delivering a world-class experience for every passenger who comes through our doors.”
Designed to serve the next 40 years of passenger travel in northern Nevada, the new concourses will replace the current B and C concourses with significantly larger, brighter, and more efficient spaces. Travelers can expect more seating, enhanced natural light, integrated travel technologies, and an expanded variety of dining and retail options. A new Centralized Utility Plant (CUP), designed with sustainability at its core, will power the larger concourses more efficiently, aligning with RNO’s vision for a resilient and future-ready facility.
“The New Gen A & B Concourses represent a generational investment in regional connectivity, and McCarthy is proud to play a key role in bringing this bold vision to life,” said Mark Crosby, Vice President of Aviation. “We’re honored to continue our partnership with RNO and contribute McCarthy’s national aviation expertise to improving the passenger experience in northern Nevada.”
Other projects currently underway include baggage handling improvements at Harry Reid International Airport, a new terminal at Sky Harbor International Airport, and terminal building upgrades and improvements at SFO International Airport, McCarthy is at the forefront of advancing traveler improvements across the country. The firm is a recognized national leader in aviation construction, with a track record of delivering complex projects through collaborative planning, sustainability-driven design, and operational excellence.
The New Gen A & B Concourse project is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2026 and will be constructed with the least disruption possible to active airport operations.
About McCarthy Building Companies
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy) is the oldest privately held national construction company in America. With more than 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy is committed to delivering superior results and creating great experiences for everyone. With an unrelenting focus on safety and a comprehensive quality program in all phases of the project, McCarthy utilizes industry-leading design phase and construction techniques combined with value-added technology to maximize outcomes. Recently named the top healthcare builder in Modern Healthcare and repeatedly honored as a Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer, McCarthy is ranked the 17th largest domestic builder (Engineering News-Record, May 2024). With over 8,000 salaried employees and craft professionals, the firm has offices in St. Louis; Atlanta; Collinsville, Ill.; Kansas City, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix; Las Vegas; Denver; Austin, Channelview, Dallas, and Houston, Texas; and San Diego, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento, Calif. McCarthy is 100 percent employee-owned. More information about the company is available online at http://www.mccarthy.com or by following the company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) operates two of the most important economic drivers for our region–the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and the Reno-Stead Airport (RTS). The RTAA is financially self-sufficient, meaning it is funded through airport operations and not state or local taxes. Eleven airlines serve RNO, flying to multiple nonstop destinations throughout the United States and Mexico. For more details, visit http://www.renoairport.com.
