b'16 DTWCARGOMaintaining consistent paving quality was especially difficult during hot Project designers added an underground detentionPHOTO: IAFRATE CONSTRUCTION weather and around rain events, Thomson notes. Paving crews adjusted basin to help manage additional stormwater runoff. schedules based on temperature forecasts and precipitation, often starting shifts early in the morning to avoid the hottest parts of the day.Persistent rain complicated work in low-lying areas, especially during installation of underground utilities. We mitigated this with a network of dewatering pump systems that enabled installation of the extensive underground ductbank infrastructure, Busen recalls. This solution kept the schedule on track.Though the team planned to use crushed concrete from other airport projects, those stockpiles were ultimately unavailable. However, crews were able to incorporate reclaimed millings from this and nearby projects into an aggregate base for airside roads. From that perspective, we maintained a balanced stockpile, explains Hadar. It kept the cost down, and, obviously, from a sustainable perspective, reduced the number of truckloads on and off airfield property. Reducing truck mileage improved efficiency, especially during the time prior to the site conversion to non-AOA.Midway through the project, scope changes and design modifications impacted key sitework, and long lead times delayed electrical equipment deliveries. PMA Consultants completed a schedule impact analysis and ultimately recommended an extension with supporting documentation. This proactive approach led to a change order approval, allowing the construction manager to avoid HEICO-LOCK WEDGE LOCK WASHER BOLT SECURITY SYSTEMSFAA Approved Solutions for Your AirfieldStandard wedge lock washers and Combi-Washers from HEICO-LOCK: Keep your lights secure Reduce maintenance headaches Eliminate risk of FOD Keep costs downExplore our website.WWW.HEICO-LOCK.US888.822.5661September 2025AirportImprovement.com'