b'TERMINALSGCK13functionality and community engagement.The project has greatly improved the passenger experienceThats not a hard and fast design criteriaespecially the new JBT boarding bridge. Previously, travelers that youre going to see in a design manualoften had to brave harsh winds, cold temperatures or extreme somewhere, remarks Ryan Shropshire,heat while boarding their flights on the tarmac. People are very project manager with HNTB. Dont be afraidthankful for the facility, Powell remarks.to go outside of the norm and factor in those kinds of things into your design criteria. What Was LearnedWhen selecting materials for the newRYAN SHROPSHIRE Looking back on the new terminal project, Powell stresses the terminal, designers considered both constructability and long- importance of communication and collaboration. We had a lot of term maintenance because they were creating a building that willmeetings, but we had an open communication style, she says, be around for decades to come. Understanding the local labornoting that team members shared insights and experiences to form and materials market helped avoid delays and cost overruns,solutions together. We all took pride in this project. adds Shropshire. Crossland Construction maintained daily communication with the airport to ensure smooth operations and prioritize passenger Glowing Feedback safety. This was particularly important when the new TSA The new terminal is receiving praise from passengers, staffscanners and baggage systems were brought online while the and local leaders and residents alike. Our community is veryexisting manual operations continued. Our teams coordinated to appreciative of this opportunity, with the funding that we receivedinstall critical equipment seamlessly, ensuring minimal disruption through the federal funds and our local sales tax to build suchto airport operations, says Crosslands McClenny. Close a beautiful and functional building, Powell reports. Peoplecollaboration with the Garden City Airport team and HNTB was are overwhelmed by the design of it, the beauty of it and theessential. Regular communication with air traffic controllers functionality of it. ensured construction did not interfere with runway operations.AIRPORT POWER BAR COLLECTIONCHOSEN FOR ITS DURABILITYSee all the options at agati.com/product-type/power-bar/AirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2024'