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  • Stanis Smith
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To PPP or Not to PPP, That is the Question

by Stanis Smith | Nov 1, 2013 | Industry Insider

Query: What do LaGuardia, Santiago International, Chicago Midway, Gary/Chicago International and Iqaluit Airport have in common? Answer: They are all contemplating some form of private/public partnership (PPP). PPPs are a radical departure from conventional...

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Airports Shouldn’t Need a ‘User Manual’

by Stanis Smith | Sep 1, 2012 | Industry Insider

As an architect and frequent user of airports, I'm a strong advocate of intuitive wayfinding. Even those of us who fly every week have experienced disorientation and confusion when traveling through some terminals. Having to rely on signs is often as frustrating...

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Digital Issue...

 
July/August 2026
July/August 2026

Industry News…

  • FTE Global 2026 to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Dallas with world-class speaker line-up, major new features and industry-leading partners
  • How to Calculate True Cost of Door Entrance Systems
  • Vantage Group Selected to Manage Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
  • Connico hires senior cost specialist for next phase of national growth
  • Philadelphia International Airport Partners with Interplay Learning to Scale Facilities Maintenance Training Across Critical Airport Operations

Industry Insider

  • Protect Your Projects Against the Next Big Short
  • The Ins and Outs of Low-Interest TIFIA Loans
  • What Makes SnowPo So Special
  • A Gateway to Belonging: Why Naturalization Ceremonies Matter at Airports
  • The Circular Mandate — Transforming Construction Plastics from Liability to Resource

Publisher’s Column

  • Where Are You Going This Summer?
  • One of My Favorite Reads
  • One Airport’s Used Equipment is Another’s Salvation
  • One of the Best Airport Projects You’ll Never See
  • Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
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