b'PHOTO:PETER MCCULLOUGH PHOTO + DRONE14 GRR TERMINALSLeaders from the general contractor for the recent project say the new Concourse A is much more welcoming, vibrant and inviting. The airport team does a great job of fostering a collaborative environment in which were able to leverage each individuals expertise, starting early in the design process all the way through project close-out. This team-orientedJACOB KULHANEKapproach allows them to take full advantage of the design process, creating a vision for the future and constantly thinking about how to bring new amenities into the airport, says Jacob Kulhanek, senior vice president and general manager of The Christman Company. Three-Phase ExpansionTo ensure minimal disruption to operations, the concourse expansion was a three-phase project. Were an airport first and a construction site second, Ries emphasizes. The phasing was really a big puzzle to figure out, but as a team with the architects, construction and our design team, we Digital displays provide flexibility at the eightworked very close to figure that out in a way that kept the airport new common-use gate counters. operational as much as possible through the entire project,says Barrero.DISPLAY SYSTA L E MN S ,O I NT I CA .NRETNI20241982We Innovate. You Arrive.International Display Systems, Inc.is an industry leader in the turn-key design and integration of ADA-compliant Passenger Information Display Systems for the Transportation Marketplace.www.idspids.comSeptember 2024AirportImprovement.com'