b'34 ORF PARKINGfrom that challenge, that we had our logistics squared away, thatwith ongoing operation of the existing one to avoid disruptions the site was safe, says Dexter. Using two tower cranes requiredfor patrons. Full configuration, testing and transition is going constant attention to proper barricades, signage and egress tolive in January 2025. The two systems run side-by-side while ensure safety for workers and the public. technicians validate the new system and EnSight plans the Onsite challenges during the project included a high watercutover process. table requiring well points, precise elevation coordinationWhile Garage D was being built, a fourth entrance lane was with the Arrivals Terminal and careful digging to protect vitaladded to the main garage entrance to increase flexibility during communication utilities. construction. While this change had some impact on the project, Designers faced challenges trying to integrate an existingSutherland says proactive signage and staff deployment ensured stairway and elevator tower with misaligned floor elevations duesmooth traffic flow and guidance for patrons.to sloped garage floors. Plans to modernize the structure wereThe East Lot resurfacing project enabled and helped maintain complicated by the towers slight shift over time. After 15 years, theprogress on other developments, including the Park and Wait tower had come somewhat out of plumb, and it was determinedLot. About 450 parking spaces in the East Lot will now provide that a full replacement of all three elevators was more appropriate,parking and storage space for contractors. The resurfacing Amos remarks. The new garage was built with split elevations onreally enabled us to continue our progress and momentum and the lowest two levels to accommodate the floor heights, tying intonot have us reexamine our schedules to when we can actually an existing building with a partially underground base, requiringstart and accomplish the other projects that are on the horizon, significant waterproofing and dewatering during construction. Sumner says. EnSight Technologies helped minimize costs by reusing existing digital signage. To do so, it gathered network and configurationA Learning Experiencedetails and integrated cameras to ensure accurate content. TheSumner reports that with upcoming large-scale improvements, project team needed to balance installation of the new systemthe airport is moving away from traditional low-bid design-build 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 by: G. LYON PHOTOGRAPHY, Inc.Burns_half-page-horiz_AIM_Jan-Feb_2025-FINAL.indd 1 12/23/2024 1:43:53 PMJanuary | February 2025AirportImprovement.com'