b'TERMINALSGCK11technology and systems, including GCKs first baggage carousel.a performance-based specification enabled A baggage carousel is nothing new, but it was a new addition tothe team to develop a responsive solution our terminal, Powell notes. Previously, airline staff manually passedfor technologies such as the airports flight passengers their bags through a small garage door.information display system. Our specification The airport also received a major upgrade to its TSA equipmentmade sure that the project systems use and procedures. Prior to our new terminal, TSA hand-checkedtechnology that would support a small two-100% of checked luggage, and now they have X-ray machines,gate airport just as well as a larger facility, Powell comments. Pretty much everything is new. Adams says. Despite a larger cost per gate,MARK ADAMSwe identified an Electronic Visual Information Along with adding space for the security queue, sterileDisplay System (EVIDS) that offers the standard range of flight holdroom and gate areas, GCK also modernized its safety andinformation expected by the traveling public.security systems. Burns Engineering was selected by HNTB to provide low-voltage IT infrastructure, communications spaces,One of the standout public amenities is a restaurant and cabling, conduit, communication room layouts and hardware.observation deck. It was a non-negotiable feature for the project This included a new telephone system, paging system, electronicbecause the landside restaurant in the previous terminal had long visual information display system and active network system (e.g.,been a favorite gathering spot for locals. The new upstairs space network switches and Wi-Fi). The project also added an all-newfeatures expansive windows that provide even better views of the Motorola/Avigilon access control system and video surveillanceairfield than the former ground-level restaurant.system platform, with badge credential production for accessHNTB made the kitchen as flexible as possible for serving cards by HID.different types of foods, while the dining area was designed to Even though GCK is a relatively small airport, the project teamlook and feel similar to the rest of the terminal. The observation tapped some big players for technology elements. Mark Adams,deck was added to cater to the high number of non-ticketed senior systems manager with Burns Engineering, explains thatvisitors who come to pick up or drop off passengers.Moving airports forwardAdvancing passenger experiences with state-of-the-art airport communication, multimedia, safety and securitytechnologiesBurns provides clients with the full range of airport planning, design, and construction support services. Our specialized engineering expertise transforms passenger facilities, modernizes airside infrastructure, and enhances critical power and utility systems. burns-group.comPhoto Credit: Milt Mounts / Essential Images PhotographyAirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2024'