b'TERMINALSGRR 11FACTS&FIGURES Project: Concourse Expansion/RenovationLocation: Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, in Grand Rapids, MIConcourse: AKey Components: 8 new gates & boarding bridges; new concessions layout & lineup; larger holdrooms with new furniture; local artwork & regional design references; improved energy-efficiency; companion care restroom with adult changing tableScope: More than 155,000 sq. ft. of new space added; existing concourse widened & lengthenedCost: About $110 millionpart of $600 million capital development programFunding: Federal & state grants; municipal bonds issued by airport; user fees Key Benefits: Increased capacity; improved visibility& circulation; more natural light; improved geometry& wayfinding Timeline: Phase 1 expansion opened June 2023; additional renovations in pre-existing portion opened spring 2024PHOTO:PETER MCCULLOUGH PHOTO + DRONE General Contractor: The Christman Co.Architect of Record: HKSProgram & Design Project Manager:Mead & Hunt Inc.Structural & Civil Engineering: C&S CompaniesElectrical, Plumbing, HVAC & Fire Protection Engineer: Mead & Hunt Inc.IT & Security Engineer: TLC Engineering SolutionsFire Alarm & Public Address Engineer: TLC Engineering SolutionsLighting, Interiors & Furniture Designer:Mead & Hunt Inc.Resident Representation: TowerPinksterof capacity, but the terminal needed to behad more people to fit into those same tightGFIA Resident Representation: Sluiter Corp.expanded. In 2019, we were to the point of[holdroom] spaces, Richardson explains. Curtainwall: Vos Glassairlines asking to lease gates, and we hadThe airport has seen a tremendous up-to say no because capacity was completelySeating: Haworth; MillerKnoll; Steelcasetaken, he recalls. gauge of aircraft, Ries adds, noting that theConcessions Program Planning: ICF SH&E Inc.changes influenced the expansion design. The airport announced its ConcourseAll 14 gates on Concourse A can supportConcessions: Paradies LagardreA expansion project in 2019, after severalGroup III aircraft and a few are prepared forWayfinding & Signage Designer: Jones Worleyconsecutive years of passenger growth Group V. Holdrooms were upsized based onPassenger Boarding Bridge Manufacturer: including a record-hitting 16% in 2018.the larger aircraft. AeroTechWestern Michigan continues to be theBridge Installation & Commissioning:fastest growing region of the state andEarly Engagement AERO BridgeWorkswere trying to keep up with that, saysWide participation early in the planningRefurbishment of Existing Bridges:Richardson. GRR is Michigans second- and design process has been pivotal. WeAERO BridgeWorkslargest airport behind Detroit Metropolitanneeded partners that would help us envisionGate Layout, Ramp Striping & BridgeWayne County Airport (DTW).beyond just building eight gates, says Ries.Layout: AERO Systems EngineeringAlong with higher passenger volume, GRRIt was a full design and visioning experienceFire Alarm Security: TLCsaw changes in customer travel patternswith the architect of record [HKS], programLife Safety: Jensen Hughesand the way airlines served its marketinmanager [Mead & Hunt] and airport leadershipGating Systems: TransSolutions particular, using fewer regional jets and morerepresenting all of the departments that would mainline aircraft. With larger airplanes, weeventually have tenants in or use the space.Common-Use Technology: AeroCloudTemporary Construction Walls: SwiftWallAirportImprovement.comSeptember 2024'