The Pittsburgh International Airport transformation is about 90 percent complete, and the Steamfitters have played a significant role in this progress. This major construction project has allowed our members to showcase the true value that a Steamfitter can bring to a job of this magnitude.
Many of the folks representing our union have had boots on the ground for the last three years. During this time, the Steamfitters were tasked with installing piping throughout the entire facility while enhancing the air travel experience for passengers traveling through Pittsburgh.
Upon entering the newly transformed airport, you will notice the work of the Steamfitters — especially when it comes to maintaining facility temperatures to keep passengers comfortable.
“Throughout the facility we’ve installed piping systems to regulate heat in the large open spaces of the newly renovated terminal. In addition to keeping customers warm in the wintertime, these systems will also keep the building’s windows defrosted,” says Local 449’s Brock Webster.
Our members continue to make us proud by carrying on our organization’s tradition of excellence in the field, especially on these high-profile worksites. Once the project is finished, and you’re comfortably waiting to board your flight in the winter without a shiver, we hope you’ll take a moment to think about the hard work our Steamfitters have put in!