The construction of Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport marks a significant achievement in large project management in Germany, showcasing that such endeavors can indeed be completed timely and without budget overruns. This project stands out particularly because, unlike many other projects within the country that have faced delays and financial mismanagement, this terminal has not encountered any major issues, such as a malfunctioning fire protection system, which plagued other projects like the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Fraport AG, the operating company of Frankfurt Airport, has successfully developed Terminal 3 over a span of ten years, with the terminal designed to handle passenger volumes comparable to those of the entire Düsseldorf Airport. The achievement not only underscores operational efficiencies within the project but also highlights the necessary capabilities in planning and execution methodologies that allowed the project to avoid the common pitfalls of German public works.

The successful completion of Terminal 3 is noteworthy in a nation where large-scale infrastructure projects often symbolize delays and significant trust deficits among the public. This timely delivery serves as a model for future projects and may restore some confidence in Germany's ability to execute substantial construction plans without falling into the traps of inefficiency that have marred previous efforts, particularly the ongoing issues with BER.