b'SECURITYOAK 27ExitSentrys software is proprietary but uses an airports standardlighting and speaker systems, plus associated hardware such as doorways, optical turnstiles, cameras andinterfaces. Richard Burtnett, a program sensors for detection and containment. Vondrasek notes that inmanager with Birdi, says subcontractors some instances, at OAK, new techniques were designed, assessedworked closely with Turner Construction and implemented along the way. Company and OAK staff to ensure delivery of We came up with some tricks up our sleeves to do this. Anda system that met TSAs exiting standards, there is not a square inch of space in that lobby that isnt coveredincluding preventing the wrong-way flow of with detection, says Vondrasek, who praises OAK leadership forpeople and items.RICHARD BURTNETTtaking a hands-on approach to problem solving when needed. You have to be able to know if someone were to attempt to Plug-and-play solutions are simplistic, but the glass boxes arethrow something back in the opposite direction to someone on the somewhat claustrophobic and not necessarily passenger-friendly,other [secure] side, Burtnett explains. Troubleshooting measures he adds. I have watched folks trying to go through these boxes,were also taken to prevent false alarms caused by environmental and perhaps they dont speak the local language; maybe they cantconditions such as reflected sunlight, he adds. read the signs or listen to the audible commands as well as others,Birdi Systems previous airport business primarily involved and they get confused when the man trap features enclose them.installing access control systems such as badge readers and This creates nuisance alarm situations that the airport security staffbiometric scanners at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). must respond to. Burtnett expects the companys successful Adds Lillie: Many passengers dont consider the element ofwork at OAK to lead to similar camera-centric added security [to be critical to their customer experience]. But theinstallation projects elsewhere, in addition to its Terminal 2 exit doesnt feel enclosed like the trap door systems. Weongoing maintenance contract with OAK.left a lot of elements to provide openness. Nathan Roberts, project manager for Birdi Systems of Pasadena, CA, provided specialized installationCheckVideo, credits a strong team effort for services for CheckVideo cameras, cables, equipment cabinets,taking the project over the finish line. We were proud and excited to be a part of the newNATHAN ROBERTSTurner Construction Company www.turnerconstruction.com510-267-8100LEADING # 1 BUILDERIN THE COUNTRYBUILDER IN BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTIONAVIATION # 2 BUILDER INAIRPORTSENGINEERING NEWS RECORD 2023WE ARE PLEASED TO BE A PART OF THE TERMINAL 2SECURITY EXIT PROJECT AND THE CONTINUED MODERNIZATION OF OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.AirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2024'