The Des Moines Airport Authority, along with the Weitz | Turner joint venture team, held a beam signing ceremony last week at the Des Moines International Airport terminal construction project to mark the closing of its structural phase. According to a news release, guests were invited to sign their names on the beam, which represents one of the final pieces of structural steel to be placed in the building’s framework. The event drew leaders from across Central Iowa. “This event serves as a historical record of those who were involved in funding and constructing the new terminal. Hopefully, decades from now as the building grows and evolves to serve the needs of Iowans, this beam will demonstrate the community effort it took to achieve this once-in-a-generation project, cementing a legacy for all of those involved on this project,” said Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority. Foley has announced he will retire in April after 11 years as executive director. The airport authority has named assistant executive director Brian Mulcahy as Foley’s successor. Following the completion of structural steel in January, the construction team will focus on completing the building structure with the exterior scheduled to be complete by the end of summer 2025. The new airport terminal is scheduled to open in late 2026.