b'16 BNA TERMINALSA pedestrian bridge takes travelers directly from the Grandreally didnt stop us, recalls Corey Ochsner, Lobby to the new six-level terminal parking garage built duringa principal at Fentress Architects. We Project 2. Two canted 48-foot-deep trusses support theutilized the reduction in passenger volume bridge with 14-inch diameter diagonals attached with pinnedto accelerate the schedule. It allowed the cast connections. The bridge was erected in stages, allowingteam to more efficiently phase and renovate roadways to remain open during construction; the roof framingthe space with minimal passenger flow and bridge girders were erected before diagonals were inserted.implications.The bridge also connects to the 292-room hotel that is currentlyTeams could also complete additionalCOREY OCHSNERunder construction and slated to open this fall. work in concourses B and C that wasnt originally scheduled to occur until much later in the construction Betting on Nashville sequence. They were able to install new terrazzo and replace When the pandemic began in early 2020, construction was wellholdroom flooring during that time, which is often a very painful, underway for multiple BNA Vision projects. A few months intodrawn-out process to incrementally phase, Duncan remarks. the unprecedented challenge, the Airport Authoritys Board of Commissioners decided to bet on Nashville, as Kreulen putsWe basically pulled out every floor in the airport with carpet it. Were going to get through this pandemic, and were goingand replaced it with terrazzo because we just didnt have the to come out of it better on the other side, he relates. So wepassengers to worry about at that time, Kreulen adds. switched from concern to accelerate.Passenger ImpactTo avoid delays, contractors quickly purchased materials suchThroughout the Grand Lobby expansion (and other BNA Vision as elevators and steel. As a result, BNA Vision projects are stillefforts), the Board of Commissioners challenges project teams on schedule and on budget, Kreulen notes.to preserve the passenger experience. That is, their whole Lighter passenger volume during the pandemic allowed forexperience: arrival at the airport, parking, walking through to the more flexibility as construction pushed ahead. The pandemicticket counters, going through security and on into the concourse, Gateway Seating -Designed for Comfort & DurabilityMAINTENANCEManufactureInstallationDESIGN | BUILDSPECIALIZING IN BAGGAGE HANDLING SOLUTIONSIf you would like more information on our Visit us at the AAAEproduct and services please contact us at: Conference & Exposition June 3-5, 2023, Denver, COPHONE:403-230-1140 | 888-328-8826 |FAX:403-293-9774 Booth 900 GSAirportConveyor.com airportseatingalliance.com|info@airportseatingalliance.comMay | June 2023AirportImprovement.com'