b'SPECIAL EVENTSATW 45In April, Weber reported that construction is on schedule and the project teams careful phasing has minimized operational disruptions.Funding was challenging, with ATW tapping 12 different federal, state and local sources to help the project move forward. We had to bid this concourse expansion out in several chunks of projects and we didnt really know which ones were going to be accepted, Weber shares. As we were able to secure funding, they had to almost design each chunk as if it was a standalone item and then put the puzzle back together. Preserving sightlines for intuitive wayfinding was an important aspect of making the new facility inclusive, but the significant change in concourse elevation didnt make that easy for project designers. Theres an orientation that happens that is challenging if youre hitting a 7-foot wall, Usher muses. Nevertheless, passengers will be able to see down the concourse as they clear the security checkpoint, preserving intuitive wayfinding.Sustainability GoalsThe airport plans to seek LEED certification for the expansion, even though reducing costs and being a good steward of the environment are not the only goals. Its really transitioned into How do we have a better customer experience? Weber notes. ATW does a good job at focusing on how they minimize theirThe concourse expansion is designed to accommodate trafficenvironmental impact and, more importantly, how theyre enhancing humanfrom larger aircraft. www.TheHog.com1-772-214-171448 Spray Bar for Rubber Removal Removes markings at twice the speed GPS System allows you to pick up exactly& Surface Retexturing using half the water. where you left off & log your production.AirportImprovement.comMay | June 2025'