b'TERMINALSSFO25portals required a different approach including a small connectoras positioning the prefabricated modules on the airfield without hallway, two sides of the 1970s-era rotunda and a newer sectiondisrupting aircraft operations. This had to be accomplished while of the terminal built in 2015. adhering to safety and code regulations, such as maintaining Naturally, work on these connectionsproper distances from fuel systems and pits, Katz notes. The could only begin after the modular units wereteam also had to balance the corridors width and location with on-site. As Turner Construction Companythe interior experience, ensuring optimal views and functionality. expected, the older building structuresGensler and the team successfully navigated these complexities to presented crews with extra challenges,deliver a well-integrated solution, Katz says.such as differing site conditions and existingThe eastern portion of the interim corridor includes a slight jog bypassing utilities. In order to validateto accommodate the existing baggage system, which could not the existing conditions at the connectionMICHAEL FAHRENHOLZ be relocated during the project. I think, in some ways, it makes portals, we completed a full laser scan of both the interior and exterior of the existing and eliminated dozens of conflicts in advance of moving the corridors. However, there were still a handful of surprises, remarks Michael Fahrenholz, Turners senior project manager. The team was great and flexible in adjusting to handle those. BUILDING ON A LEGACYChallenges and SolutionsFrom a design standpoint, the interim corridorOF COLLABORATIONproject presented numerous challenges, such& EXCELLENCE A Trusted Partner InNo More Shaping SFOs FutureBouncy WalkwaysAs guests at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) gain scads of new features in Terminal 3, they also lose a sentimental favorite. When the new interim corridor opened in November, SFO decommissioned its moving walkways, known for their novel springy feel. The treadmill-style units created a bounce that felt somewhat like walking on a trampoline because they were constructed from a single, solid piece of rubber.Although the 1970s-era walkways delighted many travelers, they were well past their functional lifespan.Over the past few years, the walkways appeared in viral videos. And as their inevitable end neared, passengers urged others to enjoy the walkways while they still could, even sparkingINSTAGRAM media coverage from major outlets@TURNER_CALIFORNIAincluding The Wall Street JournalLINKEDIN and CBS News. Their removal,@TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANYhowever, makes way for new gatesin Terminal 3 West.WEBSITE WWW.TURNERCONSTRUCTION.COMAirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2025'