b'18 DTWCARGOThe schedule dictated that several other trades had to beRomulus ensured that all the permitting approvals maintained the accommodated in and adjacent to our work. Weekly meetingsconstruction schedule, Hadar relates. Agency delays could have helped keep teams coordinated and on schedule. produced significant scheduling conflicts within the delivery of the Nimry emphasizes the importance of involving DTW earlydesign documents and construction of the project.and often to align the security needs of FedEx with airport requirements. The whole process of design, construction andLooking Forwardintegration with the airport was successful, he reflects. Wilson from FedEx sees the new ramp facility at DTW as a successful model for other airports planning cargo developments Similarly, early involvement of a project controls team helpedon active airfields. Projects like this demonstrate how aligned align the schedule with design and permitting timelines, ensuringpublic-private partnerships can deliver scalable solutions that meet owner expectations were met, says Garamoon, from PMApresent and future logistical demands, he remarks. Consultants. A well-structured master schedule that integrates all trades, procurement milestones, design deliverables and ownerSpeaking from the Airport Authority perspective, Jackson requirements provides the foundation for effective coordinationagrees that this project illustrates the power of strong public-and risk mitigation, he comments. Garamoon also suggestsprivate partnerships It really exemplified what happens when including subcontractors in schedule updates to promoteeveryone wants to come together and make sure we get a project accountability and keep them focused on priorities. that works for us as a community, for the business, FedEx, and then being able to expand and operate and assist the local Success for the DTW project also hinged on engagingcommunities as well, he says. consultants familiar with local permitting processes. Coordinating requirements across agencies helped prevent delays and keptThe outcome also reinforces DTWs capacity to support a wide the project on schedule. Our knowledge of agency processesrange of cargo needs, now and in the future. with the state of Michigan, the county of Wayne and the city of Smart Best in ClassArctic Kit PowerConsumptionThe first lightof a new eraAXON High IntensityElevated Airfield Lighting.InterchangeableLED Light ModulesIntegratedIntelligentInfraredSeptember 2025AirportImprovement.com'