b'26 EWR TERMINALSVisiontron stanchions without visible bases maximize pre-checkpoint space.PHOTO: GALE ASSOCIATESFrom the terminal operators perspective, Sailer says thatIn 2015, Phase 3 authorized early construction of a singular the inherent flexibility provided by common-use systems willbridge. That project was later bundled into a contract with help her organization maximize space and resources. Heitmanntwo other bridge projects and awarded in 2017. Main terminal also foresees tremendous benefits for tenants and passengersconstruction began in 2018. In addition to a LEED-Silver certified stemming from the common-use operational model. The focus ofterminal, construction work included site clearing, a stormwater the program was to build a terminal that provided the flexibility tocollection system, an underground hydrant fueling system, plant accommodate changes in demand, while providing a world-classutilities, the abatement and demolition of multiple buildings, experience, he summarizes. additional structures, pavement and utilities.Complete RedevelopmentPlanning and Design|Program & Construction Management Several terminal layouts were sketched Facilities Management|IT|Asset Management and evaluated after the project team determined that building new would be more economical and less impactful to Arora was proud to operations than renovating the existing lead the following Terminal A. The modernization of the old services for EWRs $2.7B,terminal was considered in the early stages, 1M SF Terminal Abut determined to not be viable or preferred Redevelopment Program:for a long-term solution, Heitmann explains. Fire Protection & SpecialThe current design was selected based on \x07 the Port Authoritys vision to deliver world-Systems Engineering andclass amenities that improved the passenger CA services with theDesign Build Team LEARN MORE AT:experience, increased efficiency of aircraft operations and the baggage system design, \x07 Technical Systems Expertwww.aroraengineers.com/project/PANYNJ-EWR-T1as well as the impact on existing airport (TSE) with the electricaloperations, constructability and cost.contractor As noted, the old Terminal A was designed \x07 Airside Electrical, Communications andfor 9 million annual passengers but exceeded Water for 33 PBBs, eGSEthat number decades ago. Pre-pandemic, Charging, and Fueling the busy facility served 11 million per year.The increased passenger volume caused Asset Management congestion throughout the facility, beginning with congestion on the frontage road and in Atlanta | Baltimore | Boston | Charlotte | Chicago | Dallas | Los Angeles | Miamithe check-in lobby. In addition, the previous Nashville | New York | Orlando | Philadelphia | St. Petersburg | San Jose terminal had three separate TSA checkpoints, | with inadequate space to accommodate aroraengineers.comRethinking Infrastructure updated screening equipment. Throughout May | June 2023AirportImprovement.com'