b'THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN AVIATION INNOVATION14 GCKTERMINALS THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN AVIATION INNOVATIONthe project moving forward and fostered efficient change order management. A big part of that was having those folks on site, teaming and partnering with the contractor and with the owner, so that when issues did arise, we could get them resolved quickly and early and not have that domino into a lot of cost, he explains. The proactive, hands-on approach eliminated lag that typically occurs during the Request for Information process, he adds.For Crossland, the GCK terminal project reinforced the PHOTO: MILT MOUNTS, ESSENTIAL IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHYimportance of early site assessments, particularly existing buildings. Completing in-depth surveys well in advance of construction can reveal discrepancies between drawings andon-site conditions, allowing adjustments before work begins,Fry advises.He also highlights the value of having subcontractors with extensive experience on phased projects. Crossland specifically selected subs that could maintain safety, minimize disruptions and coordinate with ongoing airport operations.DEN Selects ProSafeTAdams, with Burns Engineering, agrees that the right The new restrooms feature integrated sinks from Sloan. subcontractors can make a big difference, whether an airport projectDEN Selects ProSafeTinvolves one gate or 100 gates. Together, the team on the GCK project embraced a shared goal to provide the airport with the best systems to support efficient airport operations, optimal passenger Shropshire, with HNTB, notes that having staff on-site fromexperience and future-proofed IT infrastructure, he notes.Follow Denver International Airports lead andhis firm, Burns Engineering (for communication/IT systems) Make sure youve got experienced design staff, Adams and Professional Engineering Consultants (for low-voltagecontinues. And they have to multitask. We dodged a lot ofFollow Denver International Airports lead andcommunication systems) allowed constant communication, keptthe challenges typically encountered on an airport constructionensure your airports safety with proven FAAproject. The prime contractor selected theensure your airports safety with proven FAAright airport systems and specialists who inand airline SMS expertiseturn delivered quality throughout the projectthey all stepped up and did a great job. and airline SMS expertisePowell encourages airport leaders who are planning a terminal replacement (or renovation) to thoroughly research and leverage all available resourcestheir design team, engineers, architects and contractors. Additionally, dont hesitate to reach out to other airports for their insights, she adds. More to Come Looking ahead, GCK has several improvement projects in the works, including a taxiway reconstruction. It is also in the process of acquiring new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles and snow removal equipment. Visit www.prodigiq.com or Additionally, the airport is planning toemail safety@prodigiq.com Visit www.prodigiq.com orexpand its parking lot to accommodate the increase in passenger traffic it hasemail safety@prodigiq.comexperienced since opening the new terminal in May. During peak travel times this summer and fall, the airport exceeded the capacity of its current parking lot. Its a great problem to have, Powell notes. November | December 2024AirportImprovement.com'