b'30 IND RUNWAYSproject site. Carbon gas that would have been released into theThats where innovation comes in, agrees Klaas. We learned atmosphere is instead mineralized as a solid that is permanentlysome things from those that went before us, and we did some things embedded in the concrete, thus reducing associated greenhousedifferently. What we achieved here was not only about improving gas emissions.infrastructure, but doing things in the most sustainable way. Because IND was the first to use carbon capture technology forWhile introducing carbon dioxide into the concrete mix isnt an FAA-funded runway project, there were extra hoops to jumpexpected to enhance the performance of INDs new pavement, through to ensure the pavement would meet FAA standards forit demonstrates that the green strategy has a place in airfield performance and funding eligibility. There was a lot of engagementinfrastructure. We had faith in this technology, and that we could with FAA, Summers relates. We listened to their concerns andshow the way for other airports to do things differently to benefit worked to write a standard they would acceptbut it didntthe environment and achieve carbon neutrality, McMichael says. happen overnight. It was a true technical team effort from theIt was really about that initiative as opposed to engineering Airport Authority, our design team and a partnership with FAA. benefits from the carbon capture.The project team did its homework,Gunn notes that introducing this technology helps advance adds Tony McMichael, director of Airsidesustainability and conversations about carbon footprints within Development for the Indianapolis Airportthe industry. As the first airport in the world to achieve Envision Authority. We made sure that we collaboratedPlatinum status for an airfield project, IND definitely punctuates with the industry ahead of going to the FAA.the point. In particular, IND reached out to otherAlthough carbon capture is new to the industry, it wasnt so industries that have used carbon captureforeign that it slowed progress at the jobsite. The contractor was technology to understand potentialTONY McMICHAEL able to pour the concrete just like it normally would, Esposito challenges. It is the collaboration thatexplains. And beyond the specification language, we didntallowed this to happen, McMichael emphasizes.have to modify anything else in our design documents to include this technology. SCHIBECIEANWHILE. PP600 MICRO PLANERThe hard-workingStripe & Marking Removal Systemheroes at AVCON continue their day. NO GHOST LINES | NO TRACEHIGH PRODUCTION RATES | LOW OPERATING COSTReady to face whatever planning or engineering challenges that may arise.Sold by:1-888-AVCON-99|avconinc.com Mecom Equipment LLC | 209.466.5135 | mecomsales@aol.comFOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.SCHIBECI.COMJuly | August 2023AirportImprovement.com'