b'48 ATL TERMINALSThe new concourse will include 19 prefabricated modules built on a lot adjacent to the airport and transported one-by-one across the airfield. Harbinger Project discussions on how progressive project designers can be with Following the first move of modular pieces, ATLs Nissalke reportsfuture construction. If the buildings or phasing would allow us that the airport team is extremely pleased with the process andto push the building to be more complete, we want to take that expects subsequent moves will include the same level of rigor andapproach and try to add as much as possible in the module to focus.reduce downtime on the actual site, he explains. The team did an excellent job of thinking through everyRamos emphasizes that the quality and workmanship of the aspect, agrees Rucker. Were not out here to not achieveConcourse D extension will help dispel the negative stereotypes excellence. many people have about prefabricated buildings. Weve been able to demonstrate that we can ensure a higher quality project The Concourse D project shows that modular constructionbecause its built off site, and were not constrained by operations and/or a hybrid of modular and traditional is a viable way toor space, he explains.expand existing facilities, he adds. Modular construction uses standard, tried-and-true materials, Rogers, of WSP, considers modular construction a gamenotes McClendon. Theres not a single material that were using changer and expects more airports to consider it. thats not part of our standard kit of partsfrom the roofing to the His colleague McClendon agrees, adding, Id tell any clientglass to the metal exterior to the ceilings on the inside. We did not not to shy away from this delivery method. Anything you can docompromise our standards to support the modular concept.landside is a huge benefit. Weve seen the value.The willingness even to explore an alternative construction Pemantell feels that modular construction makes sense formethod should be commended, McClendon adds. The many airports. Not every project lends itself to modularity likecollaboration among the Department of Aviation and the carriers this one did, but I think its becoming a lot more feasible for moreto see this project happen gave us the tools to go out and figure airports. I think its the future of aviation construction. out the best way to do it.Now that the project team is comfortable with modular systemsFor the Concourse D expansion, the best way just happened to and how they respond to a move, Swaminathan says there areinclude modular construction. July | August 2024AirportImprovement.com'