b'14 DTWCARGOVertical and horizontal projects occurred simultaneously tooperating from its existing site on the opposite side of the airfield speed overall progress. While the building core and shell tookwhile the new location was readied. Aircraft departed the old shape in 2023, utility installation and subgrade work werefacility following an evening sort and arrived the next day to the completed to prepare for the 2024 paving window. new facility, where FedEx had already relocated their support Crews used a combination of drone imaging, buildingequipment, Becht comments. It was a pretty efficient turnover.information modeling (BIM) coordination models and digital fieldA temporary Air Operations Area fence installed around the management tools to track progress, identify issues early andproject allowed most of the work to occur outside the secured streamline field reporting, Drone imagery was also valuable forairfield area. The contractor didnt need to badge all employees, stakeholder updates and logistics planning, Busen comments. which improved workforce flexibility and efficiency when transporting materials in and out of the site, says Becht. An Minimal Disruptions existing airside gate was also relocated to maintain secure and The project team used traffic simulation modeling to minimizeefficient access on the west side of the site.disruptions and plan airfield movements on nearby UPS and SkyWest aprons during construction. We had to identify solutionsStakeholder Collaborationto maintain adjacent tenant operations at all times, remarksThere were many participants that needed to coordinate during the Kimley-Horns Becht. One solution involved temporarily wideningproject: FedEx, Wayne County Airport Authority, the city of Romulus the UPS entrance so aircraft could operate to multiple apron(where DTW is officially located) and numerous consultants and parking positions using a single access point. Digital modeling wassubcontractors. Weekly meetings with the Airport Authority, as well as used to make sure a large spoils berm at the south end of the siteseparate sessions with UPS and SkyWest (which had aprons adjacent would not obstruct sightlines from the air traffic control tower. to the project site), helped minimize disruptions to existing operations.The airport modified its east entrance to help UPS maintainThe project is a testament to successful cross-sector uninterrupted operations during construction. FedEx continuedcollaboration between FedEx, Wayne County and the Wayne When theres a lot on the linePaint equipment built to optimize time, money, and safety. Marks up to 36 wide in a single passAccommodate multiple additional guns to be able to paint patterns and colors in a single passExclusive use of latex paint, creating less runway debrisContract #080521-EZL1920 Albany Place SEOrange City, IA, 51041(800) 373-4016sales@ezlinerarrow.comezlinerarrow.comSeptember 2025AirportImprovement.com'